A tech company that offers users "a private social network for your neighborhood" has changed how it handles reports of criminal activity in order to avoid racial profiling. Nextdoor.com advertises itself as a place for neighbors to swap information about local news ("whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter [or] hearing about a rash of car break-ins"), but complaints of racially charged posts have forced the company to rethink aspects of its site.
users can now flag racial profiling in posts
As of last month, Nextdoor is testing a system in which users reporting suspicious activities are asked to describe suspects' clothing "from head to toe," rather than relying on racial descriptions. "What details can I add that will help...
via The Verge
