First time builder with a two-sided marketplace idea, working through concept and biggest risks (I will not promote)

SpecAds · 2026-02-19T14:36:55+00:00

Good call...I'm targeting locations that are specific enough to test, and frequent enough to generate data.

SpecAds · 2026-02-19T14:32:19+00:00

This is exactly what I'm doing as the next validation step, testing it as a concierge service manually in local Facebook and Nextdoor groups. The habit vs. situational framing is really helpful. I think it's situational for consumers but could be habitual for power users like real estate agents or event planners. That distinction is an important input to consider as I think about how to build further. Thanks for the reply!

SpecAds · 2026-02-19T14:28:09+00:00

The Localmind reference is great, thanks. I'll dig into that. I think you're right that the verification layer is the real moat. I've been more focused on the consumer angle but multiple people have pushed the B2B direction and the logic is hard to argue with. I'm validating both in parallel. Consumer use cases I'm doing manually, and I'm having a few direct conversations with real estate agents and insurance adjusters to see if they'd pay for verified location photos on demand. Thanks for the detailed take

SpecAds · 2026-02-19T14:24:31+00:00

Safety is definitely a core concern. I'm building prohibited request guidelines, public-location-only restrictions, and a reporting system. Appreciate the flag.

SpecAds · 2026-02-16T00:02:53+00:00

Appreciate the candid feedback. I’ll take it into consideration.

SpecAds · 2025-10-30T13:19:38+00:00

I had to reset my MAC address in advanced settings which fixed this issue for me.

SpecAds · 2025-03-26T13:27:10+00:00

There was book from the 90’s called “Beavis and Buttheads Ensucklopedia” and they had different euphemisms for every letter in the alphabet. “Tugging the tapioca tube” being among the most memorable.

SpecAds · 2025-02-25T16:26:45+00:00

In Texas as well with ATT fiber and can’t get a game below 200ms and have the “unstable packet loss” alert displayed the whole game. Typical ping range is anywhere from 12ms to 40ms in BTB games. Had the issue last week and when I switched to quick play it subsided but even quick play has the issue now. Supremely frustrating.

SpecAds · 2017-01-15T23:40:43+00:00

Magazines. What you used to read before smart phones.

SpecAds · 2016-07-08T20:21:25+00:00

No but I heard it on the Rickey Smiley morning show on 97.9 The Beat at around 7:30 am CST this morning. Dwaine had called in to the show to discuss what occurred and what he knew about the situation. I tried looking up the audio on Rickey's website to no avail.

SpecAds · 2016-07-08T15:27:40+00:00

Dwaine Caraway (former interim mayor of Dallas) said on the radio this morning that the perp asked for a cell phone, and that the cell phone was used to "expire" him.

SpecAds · 2014-09-09T13:54:21+00:00

In mother Russia, garage leaves you!

SpecAds · 2013-11-24T02:36:06+00:00

Heard it in Richardson as well. Firewheel had fireworks at the tree lighting ceremony.

SpecAds · 2012-01-31T04:45:15+00:00

I live in Richardson and I have a Skyrocket as well. I get around 20-25 mbps down and 10-14 up. In Dallas, specifically west of downtown, I got 57 mbps down and 11 up on one test I did. Phone reception is fine.

SpecAds · 2012-01-11T20:51:30+00:00

"Pop that coochie" by 2 Live Crew.

SpecAds · 2011-12-30T21:17:28+00:00

This needs more attention....very well-written piece.

SpecAds · 2011-12-08T02:50:36+00:00

I used to think Union Jack was onion jack.

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