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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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#3

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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#11

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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#12

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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#13

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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#18

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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#19

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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#22

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

Counter protest - "kids, do what you feel is right, and ignore that pedo screamer!"

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

Correct answer. Sit opposite with an even louder loud-hailer and play some nice music or quote bits of the bible about live and let live, let he who is without sin cast the first stone, and loving thy neighbour, etc...

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

Next time call the cops and tell them that he is a pervert trying to entice children over with a megaphone. That'll stop him.

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stand in front of him with a bigger megaphone and when ever he starts, you start. Subjects of interest: Church of Satan. Ritual Sacrifice. Harry Potter (Don't ask why, but it really does set them off) and just keep shouting over him until he gives up. Also, if you run out of things to say, either ramble inanely or use the sirens built into the things and finally... feedback is your friend! Get as close as possible and press that button down hard

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

There’s some dude who stands outside my school with a sign that says “praying for your school, GOD IS THE ANSWER” and honestly I’m not sure what question our school has…

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I'mNotARoboat
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If GOD IS THE ANSWER then the question must be "What is the name of the fictional entity to whom countless people pray?"

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

If it creates a regular noise disturbance, especially during unreasonable hours, the police are obligated to respond. Also, this is clearly harassment of minors, another reason the police would respond.

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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

Something very similar went to US Supreme Court and they ruled 8-1 its free speech/religion. Its on public land during hours that a government building is open and operating. Its a case of the one bad apple ruining the basket. If there's a noise ordinance prohibiting loud noises over xx dB during school hours to allow a learning environment, they can be arrested. Then its the volume, not the message, that's being censored and it counts the same for a megaphone, car radio, and jackhammer. Once school is out, the noise ordinance is invalid until night because, once again, you have to allow people to builds their additions and have their house parties so it can't be 24/7.

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

Stand there and blow an air horn behind him everytime he opens his mouth... bet he'll move on.

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

Find his car and chuck some BLM flyers in the window. Call the cops and tell them he's a suspected BLM supporter.

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

Ask him if he’s been born again. Tell him you can arrange for it to happen again !

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

Get your own megaphone and tell the kids they’re doing great and going to heaven, or some other positive messages of your choice b

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

Get him a bus ticket to Topeka KS and directions to the Westboro Baptist Church where he can be among his own kind.

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

get on a satan costume, and explain to him how he's driving you out of business. the tell him you'll be coming for him at midnight...I don't know if it would stop him, but it'll give everybody a good laugh

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

If that was Ireland he would have that shoved in a place where he couldn't reach the handle. Big bigoted eejit

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

Get a megaphone of your own and just start yelling "bjorg bjorg bjorg/la-la-la-la" everytime he starts bleating. He stops, you stop. Continue until he gives up or until you get annoyed

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Richard Henderson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kind of free speech should be run out of town. Fücken religious nut jobs.

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

There are frequently local noise ordinances. Using a bullhorn may violate the ordinance, especially if it is at an early hour.

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

Dress in a clown suit and stand next to him. Say nothing, just stand there smiling. If he moves you follow. A bulb horn tooted at random might annoy him no end.

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

We get these nut jobs every Halloween in Salem. The whole town is destined to burn in hell.

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

I think he thins it's for the love of God he's yelling - he's deranged but disturbing the peace!

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

I would just go out and put in Sabotage from Beastie Boys on 100.

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

If I were a teenager at that school I'd probably shout back, "Cool, see you there!"

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

Turn sprinklers on, pray for rain, set up counter protest to yell at this guy...

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

Not even a citation for disturbing the peace when he's yelling into a megaphone? What if he was yelling "hail Satan"??

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

Works for me! I repented going to school quite a lot.

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Don't Look
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, actually the police just don’t want to start something with him. They should though.

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Me Oh My
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have some suggestions. Bottle of cold water, applied directly to the megaphone. Also maybe a baseball bat or a high pressure hose. Preferably the hose.

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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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