Facebook’s ‘Neighborhoods’ looks a whole lot like Nextdoor

Facebook is launching a new feature today to help you keep in touch with your local community: Neighborhoods. It’s essentially the social network’s take on dedicated community social network appslike Nextdoor. You’ll have to be 18 years or older to join, as well as confirm your neighborhood (the app gives you the option of a few nearby locations). The company gives you the option of adding “interests, favorite places, and a bio” so your neighbors can get to know you. The announcement post also notes you can also take on the role of a ‘socializer’ to start conversations too, whatever that means. At first…

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