By Kate Callen
In the 24 hours since the Rag published “Bailey Backers Get Belligerent,” the story has received over 1,400 views and 13 comments.
That’s not unusual for a political article. What is unusual is that the Rag has been contacted by several readers with stories of being harassed because they posted on the Nextdoor forum.
Specifically, readers who are long-time Nextdoor members have told us that after posting their political views, many about D2 Council candidate Richard Bailey and/ or about his opponent Nicole Crosby, they received warnings from Nextdoor that their accounts were under review, and in many cases, their accounts were abruptly closed with no explanations.
Sadly, these readers have requested anonymity because they are afraid of further harassment. I am in the process of contacting them for more information.
If you were recently disciplined by Nextdoor, and you think it was in retaliation for expressing a political opinion, please email OBRagBlog@gmail.com, and I will be in touch. We promise anonymity. The Rag will publish follow-up coverage next week.
