# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1020 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1021 --- ## [Poll: give up sex forever, or die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-give-up-sex-forever-or-die/690388)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-give-up-sex-forever-or-die/690388 "2014-10-02T07:35:10Z")
Context: I’m told I may have prostate cancer. Treatment of this leaves many men impotent, incontinent. Some large number get castrated. Obviously that won’t kill them, and cancer will, but there it is. So: If you can ha… --- ## [Reason vs. Excuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-vs-excuse/327876)
**Author:** [@bzwilak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bzwilak)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-vs-excuse/327876 "2014-10-02T04:00:30Z")
What is the difference between: \[ul\] \[li\]A legitimate reason for doing / not doing something\[/li\]\[li\]An excuse for doing / not doing something\[/li\]\[/ul\] Where is the line drawn, and how does one know when it is crosse… --- ## [A hypothetical ISIS public execution on US soil. What would be the aftermath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-isis-public-execution-on-us-soil-what-would-be-the-aftermath/698844)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hypothetical-isis-public-execution-on-us-soil-what-would-be-the-aftermath/698844 "2014-10-02T03:32:43Z")
In light of the recent news about this exact scenario being thwarted in Australia it got me wondering what the aftermath would be like if it happened on US soil. I’m picturing something like this: Couple ISIS members e… --- ## [Best exploration and insight into the minds behind the Holocaust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-exploration-and-insight-into-the-minds-behind-the-holocaust/700084)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-exploration-and-insight-into-the-minds-behind-the-holocaust/700084 "2014-10-02T01:28:57Z")
In one of my periodic delvings into the Holocaust, I came upon the testimony of Otto Ohlendorf, an SS commander, at the Nuremberg trials. He was remarkably straight forward, and had no remorse whatsoever. He believed t… --- ## [When should the Holocaust be taught? When did you find out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-the-holocaust-be-taught-when-did-you-find-out/699857)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-the-holocaust-be-taught-when-did-you-find-out/699857 "2014-10-01T23:54:21Z")
Just to define our terms, we’re talking about learning that during the Second World War there was an effort by the Nazis to murder en masse Europe’s Jews, Roma and other ‘undesirables’, not necessarily know the gruesome … --- ## [Filling up your brain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/filling-up-your-brain/700116)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/filling-up-your-brain/700116 "2014-10-01T22:32:56Z")
Have any tests been developed that could even remotely detect tthe amount information a brain is storing? Or detect what capacity it might have for storage? I know some very intelligent people who take on very complex… --- ## [How will China respond to the Hong Kong protests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-china-respond-to-the-hong-kong-protests/700113)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-china-respond-to-the-hong-kong-protests/700113 "2014-10-01T22:06:31Z")
OK, so streets in Hong Kong are filled with people demanding democratic reforms. How will the Chinese government respond? Will there be real changes? A Tiananmen Square style beatdown? Something in between? --- ## [Is this a common occurance in getting old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-occurance-in-getting-old/700008)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-common-occurance-in-getting-old/700008 "2014-10-01T21:16:26Z")
Feeling like: “New music? New movies? Nope. I’m done. My brain is full.” For myself, the top 20 music is just an abomination, that’s not a get off my lawn thing. I and science can prove it. But I don’t even feel like hu… --- ## [Co-workers yapping on personal calls on their cell phones at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-workers-yapping-on-personal-calls-on-their-cell-phones-at-work/699534)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-workers-yapping-on-personal-calls-on-their-cell-phones-at-work/699534 "2014-10-01T18:19:03Z")
So, I’m walking into our offices this morning and there’s another employee at our company coming in a the same time. They are carrying on a personal conversation on their cell phone as they walk down the hall, talking v… --- ## [Too Many Dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-many-dogs/699990)
**Author:** [@crazytooth615](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazytooth615)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-many-dogs/699990 "2014-10-01T17:18:33Z")
My fiancé and I just moved from Tennessee to Toronto, Ontario to be closer to his family (he is Canadian been living in the states for the past 5 years, I am from he U.S.). His mom loves dogs and volunteers for a pet re… --- ## [Insurance coverage for Autism, Learning Disability and ADD Testing Gripe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-coverage-for-autism-learning-disability-and-add-testing-gripe/699911)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-coverage-for-autism-learning-disability-and-add-testing-gripe/699911 "2014-10-01T16:07:10Z")
My son has a diagnosis of Asperger’s type, or high functioning, autism. He was diagnosed at around 5 years of age and is a teenager now. He’s had tons of therapies through about age 12 or 13, including excellent service… --- ## [IYHO what is the best way to clear up credit history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iyho-what-is-the-best-way-to-clear-up-credit-history/700089)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iyho-what-is-the-best-way-to-clear-up-credit-history/700089 "2014-10-01T15:55:26Z")
So my credit rating just took a big dump. Seems like my ex-wife is behind on a few bills and they are now in collections. Noting to do with me but it showed up on my credit rating. That is after years of working back fro… --- ## [How do you choose a gas station?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-a-gas-station/699634)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-a-gas-station/699634 "2014-10-01T15:54:24Z")
In general. Obviously there are going to be circumstances where personal preference is not a factor, e.g. you’re in a place with only one gas station for miles and miles around, but generally, what are the primary facto… --- ## [App failure with iOS 8, anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-failure-with-ios-8-anyone/700080)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/app-failure-with-ios-8-anyone/700080 "2014-10-01T15:53:00Z")
I recently updated my iPad to iOS 8, then 8.02. Many of my apps have updated as well. Things are going generally well, and 8.02 has fixed some problems I had with 8. One app, however, failed. I paid $29.99 for the app,… --- ## [Why DO we hide our pay from our co-workers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-hide-our-pay-from-our-co-workers/699463)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-hide-our-pay-from-our-co-workers/699463 "2014-10-01T14:13:57Z")
I used to be military and now work in the civilian world and while it has been good I have a question that only the sharp minds of the Dope can help me with; to wit, what advantage is there for an employee not to discuss… --- ## [Weird facial muscle contraction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-facial-muscle-contraction/698916)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-facial-muscle-contraction/698916 "2014-10-01T13:05:12Z")
Just wondering if anyone else has had something similar happen. Over the last hour or so on the left hand side of my face I have had some unusual and really painful muscle spasms. The end result though has been one of th… --- ## [I'm going for a face lift! Any opinions or advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-for-a-face-lift-any-opinions-or-advice/699952)
**Author:** [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-for-a-face-lift-any-opinions-or-advice/699952 "2014-10-01T12:43:00Z")
Okay a bit of back story Am a 54 yr old male, 183 cm and over the last few years allowed my weight to creep up to 111 kilo. That was uncomfortable! So I decided to lose weight. And I did, in 3 months I dropped 22 kilo… --- ## [Do schizophrenics 'know' that they are not thinking straight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-schizophrenics-know-that-they-are-not-thinking-straight/616942)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-schizophrenics-know-that-they-are-not-thinking-straight/616942 "2014-10-01T12:42:38Z")
I’m not sure if this has a definitive answer or not, so I’m asking in this forum about people’s experiences. There’s someone I know professionally who has recently been diagnosed as schizophrenic but, according to his w… --- ## [Cheap reading glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-reading-glasses/699983)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-reading-glasses/699983 "2014-10-01T10:52:50Z")
I am finally, at the age of 51, needing glasses. I only need them for reading and other close up stuff - I can see the screen of my computer on my lap just fine and my long distance vision is apparently excellent. It is … --- ## [considering pepper spray for protecting my dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-pepper-spray-for-protecting-my-dogs/691085)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-pepper-spray-for-protecting-my-dogs/691085 "2014-10-01T10:14:28Z")
I have 3 small, old dogs and when I walk them (always leashed) I often pass houses where a dog or dogs are loose. sometimes one comes running up to us or - more scary - will sneak up behind us. there is a lot of barking… --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra v 2003 Toyota Avalon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-v-2003-toyota-avalon/699893)
**Author:** [@LibrarySpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LibrarySpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-v-2003-toyota-avalon/699893 "2014-10-01T08:14:26Z")
My mom is getting a new car in the coming months, and is currently driving a 2003 Toyota Avalon. Should I sell my 2009 Nissan Sentra and take the Avalon? Avalon: 86,000 miles Leather seats Sunroof 6 cylinder engine … --- ## [CDC confirms first case of ebola](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-confirms-first-case-of-ebola/700026)
**Author:** [@Teaira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teaira)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cdc-confirms-first-case-of-ebola/700026 "2014-10-01T02:20:29Z")
…in the United States! http://www.cnbc.com/id/102037055 Thoughts? Apologies if someone already posted this first. Delete this thread if so, I just didn’t see it on a search. --- ## [What's up with these odd phone calls I'm getting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-these-odd-phone-calls-im-getting/700045)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2014, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-these-odd-phone-calls-im-getting/700045 "2014-10-01T02:13:29Z")
About three times in the past month or so, I’ve received a robocall with the caller ID 1-800-555-1212. If I answer, the robotic voice says, “This is a message for \[my full name\]. To hear this message again, press 1. To \[… --- ## [Seems like a lot of companies are teetering on the brink right now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-like-a-lot-of-companies-are-teetering-on-the-brink-right-now/699649)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seems-like-a-lot-of-companies-are-teetering-on-the-brink-right-now/699649 "2014-09-30T22:12:51Z")
Something occurred to me yesterday. Just off the top of my head, I can think of 3 well-known companies that are in serious trouble: Radio Shack (said to be considering bankruptcy) K-Mart (just announced a bunch of sto… --- ## [Solved my car problem mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solved-my-car-problem-mystery/699987)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solved-my-car-problem-mystery/699987 "2014-09-30T19:11:27Z")
I knew when I had a problem that didn’t make sense it had to be because I was missing part of the puzzle. Every car problem always makes sense. I decided to look in the owners manual at the check engine lights. When the… --- ## [Ever seen anything too strange to identify?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-anything-too-strange-to-identify/699343)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-anything-too-strange-to-identify/699343 "2014-09-30T18:51:32Z")
This thread reminded me of an encounter I had with a (maybe) wild animal in my neighborhood. My neighborhood used to have a large ranch of some kind. There’s a stretch of land that has an old gate in the middle of a str… --- ## [Bulletin board software - what do folks recommen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulletin-board-software-what-do-folks-recommen/699882)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulletin-board-software-what-do-folks-recommen/699882 "2014-09-30T18:44:59Z")
Suppose I want it set up a bulletin board to communicate with fellow professionals practising in a relatively narrow field. There likely won’t be a lot o sign-ups, and probably wouldn’t want it open to the general public… --- ## [Recommend a laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-laptop/699994)
**Author:** [@kwc27](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kwc27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-laptop/699994 "2014-09-30T18:44:04Z")
Looking for a new laptop under $500. 15 inch screen and decent enough graphics card to run a few more simple games like Civilization: Beyond Earth and Tropico 5 along with some word processing. I won’t be playing any sup… --- ## [What proportions do you think of when you read this sort of sentence(s) about riot deaths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-proportions-do-you-think-of-when-you-read-this-sort-of-sentence-s-about-riot-deaths/699935)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-proportions-do-you-think-of-when-you-read-this-sort-of-sentence-s-about-riot-deaths/699935 "2014-09-30T18:42:26Z")
Any news about the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, particularly in the media in countries where he is less known, is invariably accompanied by this sentence http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2014/09… --- ## [Ever wonder how things were named?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wonder-how-things-were-named/699988)
**Author:** [@Timetrvlr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timetrvlr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wonder-how-things-were-named/699988 "2014-09-30T17:53:57Z")
What do you call those things? Sometimes I have trouble sleeping at night and my thoughts wander down strange pathways. I started thinking about how it must have been in the early days when all was new and fresh; right … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1019) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1021)