社区社交媒体网络的基础

A man notices someone walking down his street at night, jiggling car door handles. The man calls the police and posts about it on his neighborhood social media network. By quickly alerting his neighbors, who then check their locks, the man may have 挫败了一个潜在的罪犯. The next day, an elderly woman asks on the same network who she should hire to fix a leaky pipe. Within minutes, three neighbors offer to do the work for free.

For every heroic or neighbors-helping-neighbors story like this, 然而, t在这里 are as many other stories that may have people wary of joining neighborhood networks or neighborhood social media sites. What should you consider when it comes to neighborhood social media networks and safety?

社区社交媒体网络的类型

T在这里 are two basic types of online neighborhood apps or social media networks. 第一，如 按环邻居，就像一个在线邻里守望网站. Users can report criminal or suspicious activity to warn others in their neighborhood. 它还可以与当地警方合作 采取措施遏制犯罪.

The second combines safety and social media to foster more communication within local communities. 最受欢迎的是Nextdoor，它现在覆盖了 遍布11个国家的30多万个社区 它的功能就像一个社区新闻网站. 用户可以互动和讨论任何事情，而不仅仅是犯罪.

脸谱网 groups are another useful way to connect neighbors and share information throughout a community. Anyone can set one up, and membership can be open or closed. 这些, 太, 可以用于邻里警报吗, as a neighborhood forum or simply to connect with neighbors.

Benefits to joining and using a neighborhood social network

• Get real-time crime notices from others living in your area so you can stay vigilant. In some communities, the local police and government agencies post updates.
• Apps with a social component can help you build friendships for yourself or your family.
• The social-sharing aspect is also a great way to learn about 当地的活动, get community announcements or find recommendations for things like babysitters and home repair companies.
• 加入或使用这些应用程序通常是免费的. Nextdoor requires that you verify your address to gain access, which helps keep outsiders away.

Things to keep in mind when using a neighborhood social media network

• Anyone is able to log what could turn out to be a false crime report. Receiving frequent alerts about "crime" nearby can induce fear and give the neighborhood a false reputation.
• 在一个开放的论坛上, 有用的帖子可能会被抱怨或八卦所取代, 有时是戏剧性的. Try to establish guidelines for any neighborhood social media network you join.
• 政治文章 会产生分裂.
• In addition to acting as a virtual garage sale, these sites can contain a lot of sales announcements.
• 免费应用通过广告赚钱. Read the privacy policies before opting in to determine what personal data, 如果有任何, 是否可以共享.