Anyone Any Experience Of Nextdoor.co.uk?

[ToraToraTora]

just had an invite, any issues? pros and cons? thanks

[Arrods]

I've used it a lot to dispose of unwanted items.

(BTW there are plenty of moaners on Answerbank.)

[marval]

I am a member of our local one, it is alright. Useful to find out what is happening in our area.

[ladybirder]

I remember sunny-dave warning about this when it first happened in 2017. Found the thread if anyone's interested.
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1536883.html

[ToraToraTora]

cheers lady that's useful, glad I decided not to sign up.

[Bobbisox1]

I had to unsubscribe , it’s your area thing , was sick of constant emails people looking for a window cleaner etc

[237SJ]

I belong to it and its quite useful. I didn't use my eal name though and only my road name shows. I don't get emails either. You only get emails regarding threads that you have commented on and a simple click turns off the notifications to those - its not difficult.

[237SJ]

'real'

[Bobbisox1]

I’ve not commented to any and to sign up you had to provide your email

[237SJ]

Yes I know - same as many sites but if I didn't actively log on and look at the site I would have no contact with them at all.

[Bobbisox1]

I was interested because it kept you up to date with your local area , I never commented but found people asking inane questions like Who’s the best window cleaner a bit tedious but each to their own

[Tilly2]

Well, that's so people can PM you if they want some more details, like your mobile number etc.
I don't post my email address on the site itself, nor my mobile, nor my address.

I have had absolutely no problems with anyone I've dealt with but then I think I have a good 'weirdo/ not quite right' alarm. There are over 2000 people on my local site and never has there been a problem but each to their own. If you don't feel safe using it, then don't. I like it and find it invaluable.

[237SJ]

I dont bother clicking on those. You can search the site for stuff though without asking a question. I found my bouler man, garden fence man and the funeral director for my mum's funeral through there. A few people have found their lost pets on our's as well. Its very useful

[237SJ]

"Boiler"

[Bobbisox1]

Tilly I’m sure it is useful but just not for me

[Tilly2]

O.K., Bobbie. That's fine.

[237SJ]

Someone posted a video from their ring doorbell of a guy who was trying to open car doors in themiddle of the night on our Nextdoor. The police arrested someone as a nextdoor user recognised the guy so its quite usedul for crime stuff as well.