Temporary Vision Impairment. Permanent Clarity.

On February 13, 2026, I’ll be undergoing surgery on my left eye to repair a detached retina. My vision may be compromised for a period of time during recovery.

What does that mean?

It may mean a brief pause in my daily requests to engage with Nextdoor and its C-Suite, including CEO Nirav Tolia.

Recovery is temporary. Accountability is not.

If you’re dissatisfied with suspensions, excessive emails, bot activity, moderation concerns, or other platform deficiencies, consider reaching out directly and professionally to decision-makers to request transparency and resolution.

Corporate contacts publicly associated with leadership roles:

• Sarah Leary – sarah@nextdoor.com – Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer

• Craig Lisowski – craig@nextdoor.com – President of Products

• Sophia Contreras Schwartz – sophia@nextdoor.com – Chief Legal Officer

• Nirav Tolia – nirav@nextdoor.com – CEO

• John T. Williams – jwilliams@nextdoor.com – Head of Investor Relations

• Noah Johnson – njohnson@nextdoor.com – Lead Corporate Counsel

• support@nextdoor.com

• press@nextdoor.com

Engage constructively. Ask clear questions. Request measurable answers.

Meanwhile, the slide continues:
$NXDR closed at $1.65 on 2/11/26 and $1.61 on 2/12/26 — down 2.42%. From Monday through Friday, it’s been all downhill, with lighter-than-normal trading volume. Markets notice silence as much as action.

I’ll be focused on healing — and I look forward to returning with a clearer vision in more ways than one.

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#Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #ShareholderVoice #DigitalCommunities #NXDR #NiravTolia

Transform Awards? Let’s Talk About What’s Actually Been Transformed

I came across a Nextdoor post promoting the Transform Award Finalist Livestream—a celebration of organizations and leaders “shaping the future” and “setting the standard for excellence and innovation,” with winners revealed at Transform 2026.

It made me pause.

Does this award actually mean something—especially in the context of Nextdoor?

Because when I look closer, Nextdoor has transformed… just not in the way the copy suggests.

Here’s what I see as the real transformation:

• Neighbors pitted against neighbors.
  Scanning my local feed—and posts on X (formerly Twitter)—I see suspensions, removals, and more division than connection.

• Leaders blocking users and shareholders.
  How does blocking engagement align with a mission centered on connection?

• Metrics hidden, not shared.
  I’ve repeatedly asked—politely—about suspended-user counts and how suspensions affect reach. These are metrics advertisers and shareholders deserve. Instead, they’re gated.

• Predictable silence.
  From the Nextdoor playbook: after a burst of posts, expect quiet. Based on recent patterns, I don’t anticipate another post until Tuesday next week.

So yes—Nextdoor has transformed.
But transformation without transparency isn’t progress.

If awards are meant to recognize real impact, then accountability, openness, and measurable outcomes should be part of the criteria.

#Nextdoor #Leadership #Transparency #CorporateGovernance #CommunityTrust #CivicTech #Accountability #DigitalCommunities #NXDR

The Day the Notifications Stopped

Scene:
Niel Flamm sits in a recliner wearing a dramatic pirate-style eye patch over his left eye. Laptop closed. Phone face down.

Panel 1 – Niel’s Living Room

Niel (with eye patch):
The doctor says no screens—detached retina. Healing mode activated.

Niel (pauses):
This might be the first quiet day Nextdoor leadership has had in months…

Panel 2 – Nextdoor HQ War Room

Big screen reads:
“0 Incoming Emails from Niel”

Intern (whispering):
Sir… It’s been six hours. No LinkedIn posts. No blog alerts.

Bobo the Clown (confetti cannon):
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

Panel 3 – C-Suite Table

Nirav Tolia (leaning back, smiling):
See? Organic growth in peace.

Sarah Leary:
Stock is still down, though.

Craig Lisowski:
Shh. Let’s enjoy the silence.

Panel 4 – The Mime

Mime dramatically acts out “listening for criticism”… hears nothing… wipes brow in relief.

Panel 5 – Back to Niel

Niel (lifting eye patch slightly):
I can’t see well… but I can still think clearly.

Niel:
Temporary vision impairment. Permanent memory.

Panel 6 – Nextdoor HQ Alarm

PING.

“Scheduled Post: February 18 – Question to Leadership”

Intern (panicking):
Sir… he pre-scheduled content.

Bobo the Clown:
HONK OF DOOM.

Nirav (staring at the screen):
He’s healing… and strategizing.

Final Frame

Niel (smirking):
You may enjoy the silence…

But clarity is coming.

Small Moments, Big Impact — But How Does Nextdoor Show Up?

I read the recent blog post from Nextdoor:

“Small Moments, Big Impact: Neighbor Stories from Nextdoor.”

https://blog.nextdoor.com/small-moments-big-impact-neighbor-stories-from-nextdoor

The stories are genuinely encouraging. Neighbors helping neighbors. People stepping up. Individuals thinking beyond themselves. That’s the kind of community spirit we all want more of. But it raises an important question:

How does Nextdoor itself show up? If we celebrate altruism in neighborhoods, what does the platform contribute beyond amplification? What causes does Nextdoor donate to? What measurable impact does the company itself make in communities? What happens to users who are suspended — temporarily or indefinitely — sometimes for questionable or inconsistent reasons — and suddenly can’t reach a neighbor during a critical moment?

The blog post closes with:

“Got a story about someone in the community who showed up when it mattered?” Fair question. So here’s mine:

How has Nextdoor leadership — including #NiravTolia and the C-Suite — shown up when it mattered?

Blocking critics. Relying on an invisible army of unpaid moderators. Refusing engagement — even as multiple employees view profiles without outreach.

That isn’t showing up.

Communities deserve platforms that model the very behavior they promote. If we’re going to spotlight neighbor courage, we should also examine corporate courage.

Altruism isn’t just a user feature. It’s a leadership choice.

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#Nextdoor #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #CommunityTrust #Transparency #CivicTech #Accountability #DigitalCommunities #NXDR

One Appointment… Then Everything Changed

Today was supposed to be simple — an eye appointment, answers, and then home.

Instead, it turned into one of those moments where you’re told something, and suddenly your day takes a sharp turn in a completely different direction. No time to process. No time to sit with it. Just: you need to go somewhere else, now.

I didn’t want to explain this one in writing — it’s better seen as it unfolded.

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More to come.

Plenty of “Heads,” Still Waiting for Leadership

At Nextdoor, there are many “Heads” — Heads of Product, Partnerships, and Investor Relations — yet not one willing to lead, take a risk, and contact me. #JohnTWilliams appears to have taken a page from the Nirav Tolia handbook: no interaction (see image). If I can’t engage on LinkedIn and emails take weeks to get a response, how exactly am I supposed to get a hold of you?

And more importantly, what’s the plan to actually “connect” — as stated in the mission?

In other news:

$NXDR is down $0.03 (-1.15%) to $1.72, with low volume (~1.2M shares). If this isn’t foreshadowing what’s coming, what is?

I’ll reiterate: #NiravTolia and the current C-suite should not receive golden parachutes, nor should a buyout reward leadership for the direction the company is taking.

Today’s “contact” from Nextdoor? An invitation to submit a question to leadership. I’ve submitted mine. The real test: will the team — which too often manages rather than leads — be brave enough to address it by my name?

We’ll see on February 18, 2026.

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#Nextdoor #NXDR #Leadership #Accountability #InvestorRelations #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #Shareholders

Double Digits, Profile Views, and a Neighborhood Story Waiting to Happen 👀

Fun milestone unlocked: I’ve officially hit double digits in the number of Nextdoor employees viewing my profile.

On February 9, 2026, Jason Hwang stopped by. Welcome! Which does make me wonder—how has John T. Williams never heard of me? Neighborhoods talk. 😄 Jason, instead of just peeking, why not reach out and partner with me—and Karen Romero? And hey, if partnering with me feels like a stretch, totally understood. But Karen is an exceptional QA leader who consistently drives positive, organization-wide results.

And here’s the fun twist: Rachel Royster from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram—Nextdoor’s current county government “guinea pig” partner—could probably tell an interesting story about all of this—engagement, visibility, leadership, and what partnership really looks like in practice.

So while Nirav Tolia is giving you the “you viewed his profile” talk, maybe plant a seed to hire Karen. That’s a win the whole neighborhood could get behind.

Stay tuned for the next $NXDR stock update. 🏡📈

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#Nextdoor #NXDR #Networking #ProductPartnerships #Journalism #CivicTech #QualityAssurance #Leadership #Hiring #LinkedInFun

Transparency, Reach, and Confidence — What Nextdoor’s Next Chapter Needs

As we approach Q4 and full-year results, I’m watching Nextdoor Holdings ($NXDR), Inc. closely — and so are investors.

From February 6th through today’s February 9th close, $NXDR is unchanged. That flat movement says a lot. Right now, confidence in the direction of the company is missing. Markets tend to reflect belief before performance — and once that belief returns, the stock will follow.

That’s why I’m genuinely hopeful about a reported county government journalist pilot program with Nextdoor, focused on politics and new construction. If done right, this could reach thousands of residents and demonstrate real civic value.

https://nextdoor.com/page/rachel-royster-1?utm_campaign=1770664141012&share_action_id=fcf0e0e7-9d4a-4bd7-a5e2-c80c95977d03

My hope is that the journalist doesn’t just use the platform — but asks hard, necessary questions:

- How far does the app actually reach?

- Who governs conversations, and how consistent is that governance?

- How transparent and fair is moderation?

- What real value does the platform deliver to neighbors, communities, and shareholders?

Pilots like this shouldn’t just test content distribution — they should test the product itself. Accountability, reach, trust, and leadership visibility all matter, especially heading into earnings season. Confidence isn’t built through silence. It’s built through engagement, transparency, and measurable value.

When that shows up, the market will notice.

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#Nextdoor #niravtolia #NXDR #InvestorPerspective #CorporateGovernance #Transparency #CivicEngagement #ProductStrategy #Leadership #PublicTrust

Giving the Gift of Life

Organ donation isn’t abstract to me — it’s personal. For people living with end-stage renal disease, a transplant isn’t about convenience or quality of life upgrades. It’s about survival, time, and hope.

The image in this post comes from the Medical University of South Carolina's transplant information and represents something powerful: one decision can change—or save—multiple lives.

I discuss what this means, why awareness matters, and how donations impact real people in a short video.

👉 Watch on NielFlamm.com → Videos → End Stage Renal Disease

#OrganDonation #GiftOfLife #EndStageRenalDisease #TransplantAwareness #HealthJourney #PatientPerspective

🎨 The Andy Warhol Trend Starts Now

There’s a new wave rolling through the internet—the AI caricature trend. You’ve seen it. Stylized faces, exaggerated features, algorithmic flair.

Cool… but I’m flipping the script.

I’m kicking off the Andy Warhol trend.

Bold colors. Repetition. Pop-art energy. Take your photo, run it through your favorite AI tool, and reimagine yourself like a modern Warhol print—loud, unapologetic, and instantly recognizable.

Try it out.

Post it.

Tag me so I can see what you create.

Let’s turn feeds into galleries.

#AndyWarholTrend #AIArt #PopArt #DigitalCreativity #NewTrend #TryItOut #TagMe #ArtMeetsAI

🎉 Starbucks Surprise for Rewards Members

Good news for Starbucks Rewards members! Today only, enjoy a FREE Tall Hot or Iced Coffee with any purchase. Just show the offer in your Starbucks app and redeem at checkout.

Don’t forget to check the terms and conditions in the app before you go. Grab your favorite brew while this deal lasts! 🙌

Watching The Devil Inside

I watched The Devil Inside, one of those possession movies that leans more on atmosphere and unease than clear answers.

It’s the kind of film that leaves things open — sometimes intentionally, sometimes frustratingly — and how you react to that really depends on what you expect going in.

I shared my full thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and why this movie still gets talked about.

👉 Watch my review on NielFlamm.com → Videos → Movie Reviews

#MovieReview #TheDevilInside #HorrorMovies #PossessionFilms #FilmDiscussion #NielFlamm

Nextdoor: The Essential Neighborhood Hide-and-Seek Network

Scene:

It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Every neighborhood in America is buzzing—grills fired up, TVs blasting, someone arguing about parking spaces. Inside Nextdoor HQ… absolute silence.

Intern (typing nervously):

So… to confirm… this is the biggest “neighbors connecting” day of the year, right?

Bobo the Clown (honks nose):

Correct! 🤡 Which is why we will not be connecting. Consistency is key.

Intern:

But isn’t this when we should… post something? Engage? Maybe acknowledge the existence of neighbors?

Mime (pretends to knock on a door, waits, shrugs, walks away)

Intern:

…that feels symbolic.

#NiravTolia (appearing briefly, like Bigfoot):

Great energy, team. Love the silence. Really screams “essential.”

Intern:

Sir, it’s Friday afternoon. Super Bowl is Sunday.

Nirav:

Exactly. Long weekend. Thought I’d disappear now and really commit to the bit.

Bobo the Clown (unfurls a banner that reads “OUT OF OFFICE: THOUGHTS & PRAYERS”)

John T. Williams (Investor Relations) (from under a desk):

If shareholders ask where leadership is, just tell them we’re… listening.

Intern:

Listening to what?

John:

The sound of no engagement. Very calming.

Noah Johnson (Corporate Counsel) (pops up on Zoom, camera off):

Just a reminder: saying nothing is legally safer than saying something helpful.

Intern:

What about a Super Bowl post? Neighbors gathering. Community. Togetherness?”

Noah:

Risky. Someone might comment.

Mime (pretends to scroll, recoils in horror, locks imaginary phone in a safe)

Intern:

But the tagline says “the essential neighborhood network.”

Nirav (already halfway out the door):

Exactly. We’re essential… like air. You don’t see us. You assume we’re there.

Bobo the Clown (trips over a pile labeled “UNANSWERED MESSAGES”)

Intern:

So no posts. No updates. No leadership visibility. On the biggest social weekend of the year.

John:

Now you’re getting it.

Noah:

And if anyone complains—

All, in unison:

—early weekend.

Mime (holds up a sign: “NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)”)

Intern (sighs, opens Nextdoor app):

People are asking about watch parties, lost dogs, parking issues…

(Refreshes feed. Nothing from HQ.)

Intern:

Wow. We really nailed “hidden.”

Nirav (voice fading away):

Great work, team. Let’s reconnect… Tuesday-ish.

Bobo the Clown (final honk):

🤡 This is how you build community.

Fade to black. A single caption appears:

“Nextdoor — The Essential Neighborhood Network(When We’re Not on an Early Weekend)” 🏈

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#Nextdoor #EssentialNeighborhoodNetwork #SuperBowlSunday #LeadershipByAbsence #EarlyWeekendCulture #NeighborhoodButMakeItSilent #CorporateHideAndSeek #InvestorRelationsIRL #CommunityWithoutTheCommunity #SilenceIsAStatement #OutOfOfficeEnergy #ThisIsFine #BrandingVsReality #ClownCarLeadership #MimeLevelCommunication

Watching The Strangers: Chapter 3

I went into The Strangers: Chapter 3 with low expectations after Chapter 2. Not exactly optimistic — but curious enough to see where it went.

Did it redeem the series? Did it lean into what worked before… or double down on the issues? I break it all down in my full review.

👉 Watch the review on NielFlamm.com → Videos → Movie Reviews
And when you’re done, leave a comment — I want to hear if you felt the same way.

#MovieReview #TheStrangers #HorrorMovies #FilmReaction #MovieNight #NielFlamm

Silence Isn’t a Strategy—Especially on Super Bowl Weekend

Once again, Nextdoor has gone quiet for several days—apparently taking the weekend off. That’s puzzling.

If I were leading Nextdoor, the Super Bowl would be a flagship moment on the calendar. It’s the event where friends, families, and neighbors naturally congregate—watching the halftime show, talking about commercials, sharing food, and enjoying competition together. In other words, it’s the embodiment of what Nextdoor claims to stand for: connection.

Yet there was no visible campaign. No coordinated engagement. No attempt to own the moment. That’s an epic miss.

Meanwhile, #NiravTolia remains silent—again. And the market reflects that silence. While the stock closed above Thursday’s close, it’s still down $0.22 for the week. As we approach the 18th, I’m watching closely to see what other shareholders do—both ahead of that date and at the open the following day. The question remains simple:

Will leadership provide tangible confidence in a real turnaround?

Because silence doesn’t build trust. And it certainly doesn’t connect neighbors.

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#Nextdoor #Leadership #ShareholderVoice #CorporateStrategy #InvestorRelations #CustomerEngagement #BrandTrust #SuperBowl #MarketSignals

Watching Whistle in the Theater

I watched Whistle in the theater today, and it’s one of those films that takes a turn you won’t see coming.

I recorded a full review with spoilers, breaking down what worked, what surprised me, and why certain moments hit the way they did. This is definitely one where context matters, so I don’t hold back in the discussion.

👉 Watch the spoiler review on NielFlamm.com → Videos → Movie Reviews

#MovieReview #Whistle #InTheaters #SpoilerReview #FilmReaction #NielFlamm

When the Pulse Goes Silent: A Leadership and Listening Problem

When I worked for an automotive finance company, one of the most important habits I built was keeping a constant pulse on the business. Not just internal updates—but what customers were saying, what competitors were doing, and how the market was reacting in real time. That awareness often surfaced risks early and, just as importantly, highlighted opportunities leadership couldn’t see from the inside.

So when I stopped being heard recently, I assumed something had changed in the dialogue. It had.

I discovered that #NiravTolia blocked me on #LinkedIn. Whether that action was intentional, delegated, or automated isn’t the point. What matters is that neither he nor his Executive Assistant communicated this internally—or explained why. As a result, the broader team continued operating without context.

That’s where a small issue becomes a structural one. At the same time, the company’s social media settings were adjusted so that public feedback could no longer be posted. For a platform whose stated mission is to connect people—specifically neighbors—this is an alarming contradiction.

Silencing feedback doesn’t remove risk. It delays awareness. This is how snowballs form. Quietly. Incrementally. Until momentum takes over.

What makes this more concerning is the lack of internal awareness across leadership functions. John T. Williams, Head of Investor Relations, and Noah Johnson, Lead Corporate Counsel, both indicated they had not heard of me or could locate my presence—despite months of public, documented engagement tied directly to shareholder and platform concerns.

Meanwhile, Brooke Escala, a Recruiting Coordinator, viewed my profile—marking the ninth internal view.

The irony isn’t lost on me. This isn’t about ego. It’s about organizational listening.

In modern companies, especially consumer-facing platforms like #Nextdoor, leadership doesn’t get to choose whether feedback exists—only whether they see it early or late. Turning off signals doesn’t protect a company. It blinds it.

The strongest organizations I’ve worked with didn’t fear dissent or discomfort. They tracked it, analyzed it, and used it to course-correct before issues became investor questions, customer exits, or public trust failures. If the goal is connection, then leadership must remain connected—to users, to shareholders, and to uncomfortable truths.

Otherwise, the silence isn’t peace. It’s pressure.

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#Leadership #CorporateGovernance #InvestorRelations #CustomerVoice #OrganizationalHealth #Transparency #RiskManagement #SocialPlatforms #NiravTolia #Nextdoor

The Answer Finally Arrived

After the interview and the waiting, I finally received an answer via email today. Sometimes the pause between conversations and conclusions tells its own story.

What the answer was—and what comes next—is part of the journey.

👉 To find out, head to NielFlamm.com → Videos → Job Hunt

Hashtags:
#JobHunt #CareerJourney #InterviewProcess #WhatsNext #ProfessionalGrowth #StayTuned

As Earnings Approach, What $NXDR’s Recent Price Action May Be Signaling

As the 4th Quarter and End-of-Year Results virtual meeting approaches, the recent performance of #Nextdoor stock ($NXDR) deserves a closer, unemotional look. Over the last four trading days, the closing prices have trended sharply downward:

2/2/26 – $1.96

2/3/26 – $1.90

2/4/26 – $1.82

2/5/26 – $1.70

That represents a meaningful decline in a very short window, especially for a stock already trading near historic lows.

Volume Tells an Important Part of the Story

Equally notable is trading volume. Four out of the last five days have come in below the average daily volume of ~4.16 million shares. When declining price action is paired with shrinking volume, markets often interpret this in a few possible ways:

1. Diminishing Conviction - Lower volume during a sell-off can indicate investors stepping back rather than taking new positions ahead of earnings.

2. Earnings Uncertainty - Reduced volume often reflects a “wait and see” posture when guidance clarity is lacking.

3. Lack of a Clear Catalyst - Without a strong narrative or leadership signal, confidence can erode quietly.

4. Institutional Apathy Risk - Prolonged low volume at depressed prices may suggest limited institutional interest.

Where Communication Meets Market Confidence

I have been vocal, transparent, and hopeful as a shareholder in #Nextdoor. That optimism has been tested — not just by market volatility, but by ongoing communication breakdowns. Being blocked, ignored, or labeled “disingenuous” is not how investor confidence is built. Much of this could have been avoided with continued dialogue. If leadership — including #NiravTolia — had chosen engagement over silence or kept the conversation going, the dynamic might look very different today.

Markets are not driven solely by numbers. They are driven by trust, credibility, and leadership signals. When communication shuts down, uncertainty fills the vacuum.

Looking Ahead

As the earnings call approaches, investors will be watching for more than revenue and MAUs. They’ll be listening for clarity of strategy, transparency around challenges, and signals that leadership understands current sentiment. Price and volume are symptoms. Communication and governance often sit closer to the cause.

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#NXDR #EarningsSeason #CorporateGovernance #InvestorRelations #MarketSentiment #Leadership #Transparency #PublicMarkets

When Legal Becomes the “Department of No”: A Governance Reality Check

Recently, Sophia Contreras Schwartz of Nextdoor spoke about building a nimble legal organization, scaling responsibly, and positioning legal as the “department of how,” not the “department of no.” Unfortunately, my direct experiences — and those shared by many users — suggest a different operational reality.

Across the platform, suspensions and enforcement actions often communicate a clear “No,” yet rarely provide the accompanying “How”: how users can correct issues, how moderation standards are applied consistently, and how communities can navigate appeals or remediation effectively. In my case, when I specifically asked how to stay within platform boundaries and comply with guidelines, I got radio silence—no clarification, no actionable guidance, and no defined path forward.

This raises an important question: where are unpaid moderators expected to provide the “How,” and what support, guidance, or transparency do they receive to do so consistently? My documented outreach — including formal escalations to senior leadership, such as #NiravTolia and Investor Relations leadership under #JohnTWilliams — has also repeatedly shown issues with responsiveness, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Instead of showing agility and coordination across legal, investor relations, and support, the pattern has shown slow responses, miscommunication, and limited transparency when governance concerns are raised.

If legal is truly meant to be the “department of how,” then organizations must ensure their enforcement systems, moderation practices, and escalation channels reflect that same philosophy in practice — not just in messaging.

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#CorporateGovernance #LegalLeadership #Accountability #Transparency #Nextdoor #ContentModeration #Leadership #Governance