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We have never spent so much time in our homes as we have since the start of the pandemic. And it’s likely not going anywhere. With more and more workplaces shifting to hybrid, or to entire work from home models, homes are likely to remain our safe office spaces that have obvious perks. In fact, this 2019 survey found that a hybrid working environment would make employees happier (83%), feel more trusted (82%), improve their work/life balance (81%), and make them more likely to recommend their company to a friend (81%). Are we then now living our best lives, well, at least in that sense?

Not so fast. Staying at home means that you not only gotta spend more time with your family members, whether you like it or not, but that you’re not alone doing so. Your neighbors are also here too. That means a lot of noise, from construction sounds to loud quarrels or dance music smashing through the speakers. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Some people are (un)lucky enough to have real weird neighbors to deal with. And when I say weird, I mean it. Thanks to a subreddit called “NextDoor,” we can now get a glimpse into what it's like to live next door to someone that makes you wonder 'what on earth is wrong with some people?'

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I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Patriots? Hahahahaha just like the ones on Insurrection day! They could all use a dictionary.

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He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

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It’s no secret that helping to create a sense of well-being in your community is the key to a happy neighborhood. However, fewer Americans are taking time to engage with their neighbors. This recent survey from Zebra backs up the statement. It found that a majority of Americans aren’t friends with their neighbors in real life. In fact, only 33% of Americans consider their neighbors friends or close friends, whereas 66% consider their neighbors strangers or acquaintances. Americans in the Midwest region are most likely to be friends with their neighbors.

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I Hope He Does It

I Hope He Does It

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do hoomans have to be so problematic? Just...just live your own life dammit!

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My Neighbors Are Loosing It...

My Neighbors Are Loosing It...

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Meanwhile, some experts argue that online neighborhood groups are replacing face-to-face communication. For example, Neighborhood-based site Nextdoor has 236,000 active neighborhoods throughout the world. It reaches 90% of U.S. neighborhoods, and is worth an estimated $2.1 billion. Zebra’s survey also showed that almost a third, 27% of Americans are in online neighborhood groups. Moreover, women are 10% more active in these online communities.

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Another study was run by NextDoor in conjunction with Brigham Young University in the United States, University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, and Swinburne University of Technology In Australia, and conducted by a team of leading loneliness experts. They found that knowing as few as 6 neighbors reduces the likelihood of feeling lonely and is linked to lower depression, social anxiety, and financial concerns related to COVID-19.

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#9

Not All Boomers Are Bad

Not All Boomers Are Bad

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boomer mother suggested that I start smoking weed, I have chronic pain and it actually works. It's illegal where I live but she promised to pay any fine if I was caught with it!

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#10

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

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All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In what world does the grass grow fast enough to justify mowing twice a week?

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A Neighborly Reminder

A Neighborly Reminder

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well June, you are seeing people who DO live around you, but had jobs during the day before. Now they have a moment to see the sun outside. You joy thief.

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Meanwhile

Meanwhile

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neighbors falling into three categories: 1) Do your own darned yard, 2) That's trespassing, gonna sue, 3) Thought I'd help out - thanks.

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Perfect Little Soup Boy

Perfect Little Soup Boy

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's the wrong house and a little soup boy is waiting for the soup that never came.

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Runaway Roomba

Runaway Roomba

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A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

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Oh Teenagers....

Oh Teenagers....

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm, about that notice-on-fence thing, I would love to try that. I'd write, "We're watching you. Every second of everyday. We're watching you."

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These Are The Posts I Like To See

These Are The Posts I Like To See

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This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you do this. Like did you just wake up in the morning and think " I should go poop on people's yards". Like seriously.

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He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

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Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

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Alert

Alert

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Danish Dynomummy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah just wait a couple of hours, but not a minute more, because then theyll be rotten

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Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

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You’re All Going To Hell Kids

You’re All Going To Hell Kids

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Lol

Lol

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Lisa Shaw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens at our pond fairly regularly, racoons come and steal them in the night for gourmet meals.

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Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

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Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

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Space whale
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AGAIN! What's with people wanting to force their neighbors into their ways of life. Frickin umbridge grassholes

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Two_rolling_black_eyes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people are often those who have no control of a significant part of their lives (bad job, divorced, 2nd mortgage,etc) and they overcompensate to show that something they want actually affects the world. Thinking a neighborhood dress code could raise your property values (which are meaningless unless you are selling) in 12 months is a cry for help - someone listen to me.

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lightbulb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"How to drive all potential buyers away from your neighborhood in one easy step!"

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the type of person that makes your life hell. I hate busybodies.

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Piet Puk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would be amazing if the new dress code is shorts, slippers and crop tops, and this neighbour gets fined every time they don't dress like it.

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BusyLizzy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual...? Sorry but if I went to view a house in a neighbourhood where everyone looked like clones you would not see me for dust. It's like an episode of the Twilight Zone.

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Betsy Novack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I suppose that means I have to wear a bra and socks that match.

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RafCo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing this is Florida. It has to be Florida. At some point all morons and dips**ts are forced to migrate to Florida for breeding.

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HarriMissesScotland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not forced. They come in droves. Them and serial killers. They all come to Florida.

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Two_rolling_black_eyes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do they wear the pants? Just covering the back side of dog like we look if we get down on our hands and knees, or just the bottom half of the dog over all 4 legs? Both end up with the "naughty bits" covered.

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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If my own neighborhood tried to dress code me I would be about of there as soon as I could. My school already has a strict enough dress code, I don't need one in my neighborhood thank you very much.

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Yort
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really don’t care what my neighbors are wearing during the 30 seconds I see them each week.

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RedMarbles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'd feel more comfortable if I knew what to expect to see when I went out every day." I have so many reactions to this. (1) I suppose it's part of human nature to feel this way, but (2) it's a lot of entitlement to expect the world to conform to your comfort, and ultimately (3) I'm struck by how much harm in the world this feeling has caused throughout history.

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So my home values doubled in 2 years because I stayed inside. Gotcha.

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Betsy Novack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can only hope she's selling and moving once those property values skyrocket.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

St. Petersburg, Florida, where everyone is dressed in wife beaters (sleeveless vests/undershirts) and flamingo shorts. That's the only dress code anyone will adhere to.

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would ❤ to know what their idea of proper attire is. Is lawn mowing attire different from fetching the mail or the newspaper? If it only rules out socks and sandals and exposed tushie cracks I'm in.

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LynzCatastrophe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never been happier not to know my neighbors. You try enforcing a dress code on me and watch how fast I do the opposite of all rules.

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Bad Alchemy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recommend a ball gag for the idiot that thinks a neighborhood dress code is even a thing.

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Albino
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be the moment I bought a crop top. From wish, to make sure it was not my size. I still have several ripped in interesting places jeans "for painting" and I've always wanted blue hair but never had a reason to do it. This would provide me one.

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HarriMissesScotland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure. Hand out flyers at the hotels telling them how to dress. In one of the busiest tourist towns in the US.

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Adrian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hitler tried this - uniforms with brown shirts as I recall. Didn't work out so well.

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Doris Butler
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only in Florida. I swear, there are more a-holes like this here than anywhere else! A freaking dress code, for f**king sake!! Kick her out.

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KieLeaHar
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uck… another Karen with an obnoxious and absurd idea… 🙄.

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Chris Hills
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I had a neighbor who liked to walk down to the mailbox in the buff. He was a disgusting pig in his appearance. (We have children in this neighborhood). I didn't believe it until I saw him on top of his fort he built--- buck naked. I have the photo! Yes, dress code please!!!

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