As much as I agree that 98% of the conversation on Nextdoor is worthless, it was invaluable to me one day when a stray dog showed up on my doorstep and I had to track down their owner.
Are you concerned that the racism, etc. apparent in other Nextdoor discussions (if that happens in your neighborhood board) will play a role in the recommendations?
I find local recommendations often look similar to the recommender. Sometimes it's hard to break out of that bubble.
Edit: I ask because that is the mechanic of systemic racism: You're not doing anything, you're probably not racist and likely not even aware of the 'system'. Yet the system still churns out racist outcomes: You know (e.g.) white people, they know white people, and that's who they recommend to you, and who you then end up recommending to others.
randerson|2 years ago
wolverine876|2 years ago
I find local recommendations often look similar to the recommender. Sometimes it's hard to break out of that bubble.
Edit: I ask because that is the mechanic of systemic racism: You're not doing anything, you're probably not racist and likely not even aware of the 'system'. Yet the system still churns out racist outcomes: You know (e.g.) white people, they know white people, and that's who they recommend to you, and who you then end up recommending to others.