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I like keeping up with community events through Nextdoor. I aapreciate when folks review a new business or restaurant in the neighborhood. I also find it helpful when people post burglaries and pictures of suspicious people on their property or describe vehicles repeatedly driving by. Addresses are never posted which is good for security but people will say what neighborhood they're in and sometimes the street they're on.
When airplanes were flying over a lot during the summer, I was glad to know other people were bothered by it, too and it was helpful when someone posted information about why that was happening.

Gulf Breeze Neighbors-Nextdoor serves as a community-wide source of valuable information about significant public safety and public interest relevant situations. From lost or found pets, to unsafe driving patterns to city maintenance issues, Nextdoor, not only keeps the public informed, but it also works well as a medium to send questions and complaints to city government, as the city manager maintains a constant vigilance of new posts and often times can accurately dispel rumors or devote attention to valid complaints.

Nope my title is NOT a mistype. The first "Do" that I really like is the fact that most of the topics discussed are valuable to understand from a neighborhood and/or citywide perspective. Something one might ask or not dare to ask a friend who lives in our community, can find a home on Next-door as long as it is presented in an objective way that includes good internet manners. It is a lesson in diplomacy and common sense curtesy. A second "Do" is that I get to share my opinion or ask questions about a topic as well as engage in a new topic.

The second "Do" in my title, relates to what one should refrain from doing. Instead of ranting about something or other, (Next-door is not the place for that) try sharing your feelings in a positive way i. E. instead of saying, "God, if there had been a stop light there, I would have gotten out of my car and no kidding, I would have taken the keys away from that moron and thrown them in the bushes!" Yes, that may be the way you feel but you can express it in a different manner so as to not attract the attention of those who may use or abuse your words, i. E. "I could see the driver was trouble and s/he was headed directly at me. I wish I could have calmed down and thought clearly about the best way to approach this person." This is a long entry but it illustrates the need to be firm, courteous, open to comments that might overstep your boundaries and let go in the name of obtaining more constructive information about what to watch out for in our community. Also not responding in a derogatory way or not at all to a personal comment to yours is paramount. For some reason ones words have hit a nerve and one can either diplomatically inquire to why one's comment hit a nerve or one needs to let go. Next-door is NOT the Jerry Springer show.

What Next-door IS: a platform to discuss events, happenings, background info related to our community and/or the local coast. It is also a forum in which to ask questions, query happenings and show appreciation for someone who has, in one's opinion, accomplished something remarkable. It is also a place to show gratitude for something indigenous to the coast.

Thank you for the opportunity to express what I believe Next-door does well and should continue to do well.

Nextdoor is an exceptional social media private forum for neighbors in a defined area to get to know one another, exchange ideas, offer goods and services, fight crime and shape their community. It is a newsfeed, sounding board, bulletin board, and service offering forum all rolled into one Nextdoor Leads supervise, or moderate according to site Guidelines, and system algorithms search for potential improper, accusatory or controversial posts. Guideline enforcement isn't often understood by neighbors, but over time users learn to appreciate the rules. The site is evolving, so it is changing to keep up with technology and society. There is a heavy hint of family values in the Guidelines, so if users remember that, they will be fine. Trouble-makers are warned before their account is suspended for flagrant violations. This site is extremely valuable to those who wish to use it properly.

I really like being a part of Next Door. It helps being apprised of what is going on in my community. Traffic updates are noted when I am going in areas that need to be avoided. Asking for help allows me to do so when I can. Most of all I recommend making a file and keeping recommendations from people that are happy with their services and places of interest. I have used my file marked NEXT DOOR several times with their recommendations and have been very happy.