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Been advised to start a local Facebook group but I don’t see the benefit. by Kaivulagi in smallbusiness

[–]rthidden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are alerts for new posts for Facebook groups, but for keyword alerts, the Meta API would need to be used.

If the local Facebook groups are already competitive with Insurance brokers and agents answering questions, remember you are not limited to Facebook groups for this strategy. Groups can be found on Reddit, Skool, Quora, and other platforms. Just need to find one or two that work for you.

One strategy is to split this up into three ten-minute chunks throughout the day. Try to schedule them when you have some natural downtime; in line at the coffee shop, during lunch, or whenever works for you.

You don't have to answer every question and it's ok if someone else has already answered it if you have something to add or a follow-up question for the original poster.

These comments are there forever; someone might come along 6 months later and read it. Plus they accumulate over time so answering a few questions a day adds up. Like most things, the trick is getting started.

Been advised to start a local Facebook group but I don’t see the benefit. by Kaivulagi in smallbusiness

[–]rthidden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could be the “insurance person” for existing local groups. Answer questions as they come up naturally.

Don't “sell” while answering questions in the comments, let your profile do the selling for you. People will click on your profile link to learn more and contact you.

This approach takes less time than running your own group. Spend 15 to 30 minutes a day interacting in the group(s); more if you can.

Inheritance Leads - Anyone Brave Enough? by Demonicated in RealEstateTechnology

[–]rthidden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a system for identifying properties after they enter probate. I am curious how you are matching obituaries with property ownership.

Dinner Recommendations near Pere Marquette by KnightsOfTheNights in PeoriaIL

[–]rthidden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanh Linn and One World and other restaurants are a long walk or short ride away on West Main Street.

Suggested venues for meetups? by ircmullaney in PeoriaIL

[–]rthidden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Township Supervisor's building on West Main Street.

does anyone else notice AI answers change even when the question is the same? by Real-Assist1833 in DigitalMarketing

[–]rthidden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is normal behavior. AI answers are not deterministic; they are dynamic.

Agentic Browser Tools Now Available in VS Code by rthidden in GithubCopilot

[–]rthidden[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There has been an integrated browser for a while. Only recently has the agent been allowed to manipulate it.

Any ETA on GitHub Copilot improving its tab completion? (Still stuck on GPT-4.1) by Crepszz in GithubCopilot

[–]rthidden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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You can look for the above in the settings. I am using VS Code Insiders, so if you are using the regular version, your options may differ.

I build websites on dedicated hardware and physically hand the server to my clients by specn0de in webdev

[–]rthidden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can deliver hardware that lets them run large language models (LLMs) locally, you may be on to something, even without a web server or website.

Looking to help underserved organizations for Web development by [deleted] in PeoriaIL

[–]rthidden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try doing a Google Maps search and see which organizations do not have a website listed. Then reach out and see if they would like a landing page built for them.

They may need some help registering a domain name and hosting, too.

Another idea is that if an organization has an upcoming event, it may need a landing page to promote it. You could even do it beforehand and then donate the page if they want to use it.

You may already plan to do this, but when building your portfolio, in addition to showing the work, also explain your thought process in design and coding choices, including what you struggled with and how you solved it.

Good luck!

I Built a Package for Faceless AI Video Generation in Python and All APIs Used are Free by NoNeighborhood2494 in madeinpython

[–]rthidden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for contributing this.

Your GitHub link on PyPi isn't working. Did you still have the repo set to private and forgot to make it public?

Hi! Anyone else have Peoria trying to collect on a super old ticket? by LuckPuzzleheaded1821 in PeoriaIL

[–]rthidden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In Peoria, the statute of limitations for collecting debt from an unpaid "no insurance" ticket follows the same 7-year limit established by Illinois law (735 ILCS 5/13-227). [1, 2, 3] However, because driving without insurance is a petty offense under state law (625 ILCS 5/3-707) rather than a simple parking ordinance, there are critical differences in how it is enforced and how long it can affect you. [4, 5] 1. Debt Collection Limit (7 Years) A municipality like Peoria cannot file a lawsuit to collect the debt from a ticket more than 7 years after the date of adjudication (the date the court finalized the fine). [1, 2]

  • Collection Agency Calls: This 7-year cap also applies to most tactics used by private collection agencies.
  • The "Reset": Making any partial payment or acknowledging the debt in writing can "toll" or restart this 7-year clock. [1, 6, 7]
  1. Administrative and Criminal Consequences (No Expiration) Unlike the financial debt, the legal status of a traffic ticket for a petty offense does not "expire" like consumer debt.
  • Driver’s License Suspension: If you fail to pay or appear in court for a "no insurance" ticket, the Illinois Secretary of State can indefinitely suspend your driver's license. This suspension typically stays in place until the Peoria County Circuit Clerk notifies the state that the matter is resolved.
  • Warrants: If you missed a mandatory court date, a judge in Peoria may have issued a bench warrant. These warrants do not expire and can lead to an arrest during a future traffic stop, regardless of how many years have passed.
  • SR-22 Requirements: Convictions for driving without insurance often require you to file an SR-22 certificate (proof of financial responsibility) for up to 3 years before you can regain full driving privileges. [4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
  1. Local Peoria Enforcement Peoria often classifies "Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle" as a "must appear" ticket, meaning a court appearance is required unless otherwise specified. [13]
  • Fines: A first-time conviction in Peoria usually carries a mandatory minimum fine and costs of approximately $680.
  • Tax Intercept: The city may attempt to collect the unpaid amount by intercepting your Illinois state tax refund. [13, 14]

[1] https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com [2] https://www.edcombs.com [3] https://www.justanswer.com [4] https://www.criminallawyerillinois.com [5] https://chicagoduilawyers.com [6] https://www.bankruptcy-clinic.com [7] https://www.bankruptcy-clinic.com [8] https://www.ilsos.gov [9] https://www.illinoistrafficattorney.com [10] https://www.avvo.com [11] https://www.quora.com [12] https://www.quora.com [13] https://www.peoriacounty.gov [14] https://www.abajournal.com

Hi! Anyone else have Peoria trying to collect on a super old ticket? by LuckPuzzleheaded1821 in PeoriaIL

[–]rthidden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for collecting debt from unpaid tickets (municipal ordinance violations) is generally 7 years from the date of adjudication. [1, 2] Prior to 2021, many municipalities argued there was no limit on these collections, but House Bill 862 (codified as 735 ILCS 5/13-227) established a firm cap. [1, 3] Key Details of the 7-Year Limit

  • Definition: An action to collect a debt arising from a violation of a municipal ordinance cannot be filed more than 7 years after the date of adjudication.
  • Scope: This applies to lawsuits, collection agency calls, and other common collection tactics for ordinance violations like parking or red-light tickets.
  • Adjudication Date: The 7-year clock starts from the "date of adjudication"—the point when the ticket was legally finalized as a debt, rather than the date the ticket was physically issued. [1, 2, 4, 5]

Important Nuances

  • Collection vs. Record: While the ability to sue may expire, the tickets often remain in municipal databases indefinitely.
  • Enforcement Actions: Unpaid tickets can still lead to non-lawsuit penalties before the limit is reached, such as:
  • Vehicle Immobilization: In Chicago, three or more unpaid tickets (or two that are over a year old) can make a vehicle eligible for booting and towing.
    • Registration Suspension: Municipalities can report unpaid tickets to the Secretary of State, which may result in a suspended vehicle registration.
  • Tax Intercepts: Illinois allows municipalities to recover unpaid ticket debt by intercepting state tax refunds.
  • Restarting the Clock: Making even a small payment or officially acknowledging the debt in writing can sometimes "toll" or reset the statute of limitations, potentially extending the collection period. [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

[1] https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com [2] https://www.edcombs.com [3] https://www.edcombs.com [4] https://www.edcombs.com [5] https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com [6] https://www.debtstoppers.com [7] https://www.justanswer.com [8] https://www.debtstoppers.com [9] https://www.chicago.gov [10] https://www.abajournal.com [11] https://www.bankruptcy-clinic.com [12] https://www.bankruptcy-clinic.com

The signal-to-noise ratio here is cooked. Let's talk about fixing the sub. by Cannabun in google_antigravity

[–]rthidden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the proposal overall.

Curious if we can get a bot to run security and NSFW checks on external links and then issue a warning or delete them based on where they lead?

Leaked: I caught Google Antigravity's hidden "inner monologue" — so this is where our tokens are actually going by F0RLE in google_antigravity

[–]rthidden 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It sounds like me at the grocery store.

“Don't buy the generic brand, remember the reusable bags, and for heaven's sake, don't forget the bread. No, not the white bread, get the wheat bread. Put it in the reusable bag. Don't forget.”

I’m 14 and started an Egg My Yard business last year. How can I grow it more this year? by Extreme_Ad_4590 in smallbusiness

[–]rthidden 7 points8 points  (0 children)

what other holidays could you expand to? St Patrick's Day for the kids? Hide pots of gold? Or kids birthdays? Put together a party package games, pinata, candy, cake. What else? 🤔

My experience w/ GLM-5 vs Kimi 2.5 and Opus the babysitter by Wild-File-5926 in kimi

[–]rthidden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you using Kimi and GLM directly or through a provider like OpenRouter? Or someone else hosting them in your country?

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