[tshannon]

Yeah but what I don't like about next door is that by default you're sharing your entire profile with your closest 16+ neighborhoods. That means your actual verified address, what you're selling, and anything else you put on nextdoor.

Why do these sites keep making privacy settings open to all by default?

[gnicholas]

That is the default, but you can also opt not to show your address, and to hide all but your name from anyone outside your neighborhood. It's definitely smart not to show the address — but even still it's wise to censor yourself (don't say "seeking housesitter for 10/1 to 10/14) because people can just google you and see where you live from public records. HN folks probably realize this, but many people on ND do not...

Also note that you can post to just your neighborhood, or to yours and a few close by. You don't have to share with all (and frequently, I don't).