Nextdoor...a peek into the insanity.

Posted by Abaco 1 day, 16 hours ago to Culture
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I pay attention to our local haps via the Nextdoor app. It's pretty informative and entertaining. But...it's also a glimpse into a lot of brains. And, it ain't pretty. What is it with the modern American that must voice their abrasive opinion? Tonight a neighbor showed a smoked brisket in a photo, along with a shot of their big closed grille smoking. Somebody had to say something like "Great. A big serving of cancer and heart disease." It's not unlike breaking wind in church, just on purpose, through a megaphone. On the bright side of the app, it appears that we've had a big invasion of bobcats in my neighborhood, based on all the witnesses and photos. Beautiful animals. A big one was spotted on my front lawn about a month ago. There's probably a "You've moved into their environment and now you worry they'll eat your dog!" comment buried in there somewhere...haha....

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  • Posted by JakeOrilley 47 minutes ago
    It is amazing. The comments that people leave while sitting behind the keyboard. You get a feeling of what they really think! You would expect a "looks great" or something, but someone, somewhere, feels either left out, or wants to get a remark in to hurt.
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  • Posted by mccannon01 1 hour, 33 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    Notice the post by rhfinle in reply to JohnRandALL with the George Carlin quote. She's proof of the quote.
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  • Posted by $ pixelate 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
    I was kicked off of Nextdoor after asking too many questions regarding local property taxes -- and the pipes, through which, those taxes were directed. The local Government Palaces -- whether the new City Council buildings or the Schools along with the top-heavy bureaucracy in our small town. I eventually left Eastern Washington State, now in Southern Arizona. I have eliminated much of the anti-social media and propaganda. Tranquility is my heaven on earth.
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  • Posted by $ pixelate 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
    For some folks in our modern age, the phenomena of The Barking Dog is their sole method for exerting a level of relevance .... The Barking Dog, as I see it, is a leitmotif for impotence. These folks Bark Like Dogs in their tepid rage, for it is the only thing that they are actually capable of, it is their little waving flag to shout into the void I Am Still Here and Demand to be Noticed!
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  • Posted by mccannon01 1 hour, 50 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    I absolutely HAD to +1 all of that!!! LMAO! Especially pass the brisket!

    Edit add: If it wasn't 11degF (wind chill -8) on my deck right now I'd have my smoker out making something good as this discussion has me really wanting something good! Poor brisket would probably freeze before it smoked. LOL. Smoked on the outside, frozen on the inside and the temperature probe would get stuck!
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  • Posted by $ pixelate 1 hour, 51 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    Yup -- that would be me as well, offering the mutually beneficial exchange of value for value -- I will bring some adult beverages. Cheers!
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  • Posted by rhfinle 2 hours, 43 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    George Carlin (who I believe to have been the greatest philosopher of the twentieth century) said, years ago:
    "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that."
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  • Posted by Lakestalker 3 hours, 58 minutes ago
    Cut the assholes some slack. It allows them to be a badass without the fear of the “deserved” ass whoopin.
    The internet was made for armchair warriors.
    I’ve said for years the internet will be the downfall of society as a whole.
    Dang! Now I’m hungry… pass the brisket!
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  • Posted by AmericanWoman 4 hours, 40 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    Tad up 25 from you it's a zoo on there really you get to the point one cannot even laugh at them. But give aways move really fast!!
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  • Posted by AmericanWoman 4 hours, 41 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    Saw that too concerned about as much as the protestor activist that decided to pick up the smoke device (already burning) blew off part of her hand. Yeah FAFO!
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  • Posted by AmericanWoman 4 hours, 44 minutes ago
    True enough!!! Have tried to stay on Next-door in my area 7 times, that's right 7 times. Finally, someone told the powers that be guessing someone did not approve of a comment (California people run this site) they tracked my home address and said I had to put my name on the site like the Assessors stated. Told them did you never hear of marriage changes? Gave up arguing and never went back never going back. Have some around me who still send me oh look what was on Next-door, ok thank you. Did not want to say OOOOKKK
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  • Posted by $ Thoritsu 5 hours, 27 minutes ago
    Here in MA it is bad too. I volunteered to review NextDoor content, and have gotten some removed.

    For the comment you note, I would respond: "Well sweetie, you don't have to eat it. I'm sure most of us wouldn't waste our appetite on your tofu salad either. Is my choice of silver for a car ok, or too reflective for you?"
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  • Posted by GrammarGrouch 5 hours, 54 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    The vast majority of people bought into the lie about the c0v1d shot. And the vast majority of those who allowed poison to be injected into their bodies have lost their ability to think critically. It truly is sad.
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  • Posted by $ gharkness 5 hours, 59 minutes ago
    That was one of the things I really - REALLY - hated about living in Tucson. Only one of the things, but it was big:endless repetition of "we've stolen their HOMESSS!!!" when talking about anything even slightly wild, like rattlesnakes, scorpions, tarantulas, and yes, bobcats, bears and mountain lions.

    Big sigh of relief. It was hard to get back here to Texas, but I am glad - SO glad - I did.

    Speaking of which, has anyone heard from Nancy?
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  • Posted by Abaco 19 hours, 5 minutes ago in reply to this comment.
    Brutal. Reminds me of a jaguar that's in a local animal rescue. That cat Is around my size and is pure, rippling muscle. It'd have no problem eating a human.
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  • Posted by mccannon01 1 day, 2 hours ago
    First, I'd love to have a slice of that smoked brisket! YUMMY! Next, it seems there is a piece of our society that has to find fault with everything anyone else is doing to make life nice and enjoyable. Is it envy? Jealousy? Busy body control freaks? Democrats? I don't know, but we just have to live with them.

    Suggestion: See if the neighbor with the brisket will invite you over if you bring some good beer.
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  • Posted by JohnRandALL 1 day, 2 hours ago
    I too look at our local NextDoor here in Colorado Springs, and you are right, it ain't pretty. Mostly people looking for help, looking for jobs, needing a ride, or venting crazy leftist ideas. Depressing to look at, because it appears the average person is missing part of their brain, and has zero motivation to get out, find a job, and work. Almost seems like half the population is on the verge of homelessness .
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