Posts by Jeffrey Fox4

I feel like we're getting too reliant on algorithms to find patterns in things that require genuine human intuition. If we let software do all the heavy lifting with historical mysteries, do we risk losing the actual meaning behind the symbols? Is there such a thing as "mathematically correct" but culturally empty?

John Clark6 said:It’s definitely past the statute of limitations—so just leave her alone, 🙂John Clark6, and maybe try paying your bills on time in the future, 🙂right?

🙂

Since this is technically "just" a warning, should I deal with it right now—like, send them a snappy reply—or just ignore the whole thing?

I mean, I definitely paid that bill, I'm sure of it, but I used online banking like I do for everything else... the problem is my Chase online portal doesn't even show records from before 2007, only starting from then. So yeah... up until then, I'm flying blind.

Hey there,

So, I just got hit with a formal demand for payment regarding an bill from back in 2005 for some Oriflam cosmetics totaling $38.

The envelope included this Assignment of Debt notice—basically saying Oriflam handed over all their claims to Accenture on March 12, 2013.

And of course, now Accenture is breathing down my neck to pay an extra $43 in legal fees plus $40 in interest.

Can anyone give me a bit more detail on whether the statute of limitations has kicked in here? I mean, looking at the gap between when the bill was originally issued and when they assigned the debt and sent this first notice... it’s been about 8 years.

Thanks guys,

crimsonsailor7 said:Look, I'm not saying statutes of limitations don't exist at all... they definitely do for other types of stuff, obviously. But you can't just apply it to what's already in motion here. What that person was trying to explain wasn't quite what you're making it out to be... that ten-year rule only really kicks in if there hasn't been any attempt to collect the debt at all, it doesn't count if the collection process is already ongoing and has nothing to do with bills that were never even sent out for payment in the first place...

Brandon Fox9 said:Well, if that's the case, then whoever told you that clearly gave you the wrong information...

Yeah, looks like it.. 🤷

Brandon Fox9 said:The statute of limitations doesn't apply if the enforcement process is still active...

What do you mean there isn't? If a judgment order has dozens of different line items, the collection happens sequentially—one bill at a time.
If, after 10 years from when the collection started—assuming the debt is being paid regularly—there are still specific bills that haven't actually been billed yet, then the statute of limitations can totally apply to those specific ones.

Some guy just explained this to me recently using this exact PDF. Obviously, you have to actually initiate the legal process and specifically cite the statute of limitations FOR those particular bills.

Lisa Hernandez3 said:It’s entirely possible that part of what you're struggling with stems from the anxiety of not being able to find your destination. Personally, I think that's quite likely—after having some bad experiences in the past, it makes sense that you'd feel a bit on edge the next time you're out searching, and when panic sets in, it gets much harder to spot things. That said, looking for something on foot is definitely a different beast than doing it while driving. When you're behind the wheel, you have to juggle so many things at once—coordinating your movements, keeping up your speed, thinking ahead, and relying on your reflexes just to make sure you don't miss a turn or a street sign. So, if you happen to be driving, it might actually be a good idea to scout out certain locations on foot first (whenever that's feasible, of course).

Similarly, maps can be a massive help for drivers—and I'd bet they're just as useful for pedestrians. They really help you get a sense of where one thing sits in relation to another, and give you a better idea of which route to take to actually reach your goal.

If you find that you're a bit slow at picking up landmarks to orient yourself, maybe you could try forcing yourself to notice them more intentionally. For instance, when you first arrive somewhere, you could just pause for a moment and make a conscious effort to look around and list the things you see. Then, perhaps, try to mentally recall those landmarks an hour later, or even again later that evening. It might be worth seeing if that practice helps anything the following day.

That first bolded part seems like the most probable cause, given how things are right now.
The second bolded part is actually really solid advice—I hadn't really thought of that before, so thanks.

I didn't have this issue "back in my youth." Like I mentioned—this started happening after therapy following a car accident where I ended up with some pretty serious head injuries. The crash happened when I was 17, but this stuff didn't start kicking in until I was around 20 or 21.
I'm 28 now and, I guess, I'm a little scared of it, but it feels slightly better knowing there are tons of other people dealing with this who didn't even have a skull fracture or brain bruising🤷

That's why I've been scouring the internet for Brain Gym exercises to help with spatial awareness, but... I don't know, it's not really working for me..

I don't know, I feel like I'd need to try that AGAIN, you know, when I'm actually stuck in some totally unfamiliar place.

I mean, I remember back in February, I was wandering around Cleveland for like HALF AN HOUR just trying to find a hospital—and it was literally only a 6 or 7 minute walk from my hotel.
It wasn't until the fourth day that I finally noticed this blue building facade and used it to figure out where I was.

I guess I can't really afford to play around and wait for some crisis to hit just to see if I can navigate again... I'd rather try to train my brain BEFOREhand, or whatever—basically working on that part of my head where the pieces clearly aren't clicking together quite right.

About 11 years ago, I was in a massive car wreck and ended up with some really nasty head injuries—a skull fracture and a brain contusion on the right side.

After about three years of therapy, everything pretty much went back to normal. Like, I don't feel any lasting effects from the accident itself, so I guess you could say I'm doing great.

Except...

I have this huge issue with spatial awareness. It's not even when I'm somewhere I know well, but whenever I'm in a new place. For instance, I could walk 500 meters from point A to point B ten times in a row without a hitch, but if there's a turn involved instead of just going straight, it feels like I'm seeing it for the first time every single time. There is zero chance I'll find my way on my own.
And yeah, I try to orient myself by memorizing landmarks along the way, but honestly—it just doesn't work.

I actually have the Brain Gym book translated by Tatiana Novosel. Those exercises were a lifesaver for my kid's schoolwork and behavior (we did them for 4 months), but there isn't a single exercise in there for the kind of spatial orientation stuff I need.

Can anyone point me toward a link or a book with specific exercises? This whole thing is starting to get on my nerves, I guess.😢