# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=103 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Is it my computer monitor or something else causing this problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-my-computer-monitor-or-something-else-causing-this-problem/998714)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-my-computer-monitor-or-something-else-causing-this-problem/998714 "2024-03-14T19:11:31Z")
This is a desktop monitor that I’ve had for at least 10 years that has developed an issue. I use it primarily for photo editing (Adobe Lightroom) and, occasionally, YouTube video watching. There are now vertical streaks… --- ## [TikTok ban. How does a divestment work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiktok-ban-how-does-a-divestment-work/998813)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiktok-ban-how-does-a-divestment-work/998813 "2024-03-13T23:47:17Z")
So the house voted today to ban TikTok. They said either divest from Bytedance or be banned from the USA. My question is does ByteDance have to agree to a divestment? Or is it all up to TikTok? --- ## [What's killing my computer's internet speed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-killing-my-computers-internet-speed/998803)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-killing-my-computers-internet-speed/998803 "2024-03-13T23:13:54Z")
Sometime yesterday my internet speed on my desktop computer dropped from its normal 200+Mb/sec down to under 100k/sec, with frequent extended periods where speed is at zero, and occasional spikes up over 150Mb/sec. Mean… --- ## [Who knows their stuff about growing vegetables (tomatoes) in raised garden beds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knows-their-stuff-about-growing-vegetables-tomatoes-in-raised-garden-beds/998283)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knows-their-stuff-about-growing-vegetables-tomatoes-in-raised-garden-beds/998283 "2024-03-13T21:13:20Z")
This year will be my first attempt at growing tomatoes in a raised bed. Past tries, using pots or just the ground, have failed miserably. My bed is 12” high x 71” wide x 35” deep, or 17 cubic feet. I assume I’ll need a… --- ## [What methods could possibly be used to achieve time travel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-methods-could-possibly-be-used-to-achieve-time-travel/996405)
**Author:** [@philipdalton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/philipdalton)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-methods-could-possibly-be-used-to-achieve-time-travel/996405 "2024-03-13T18:56:53Z")
What sort of technological developments could be used to this effect? --- ## [Anybody here use freewill.com to make their will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-use-freewill-com-to-make-their-will/998709)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-use-freewill-com-to-make-their-will/998709 "2024-03-13T07:33:12Z")
Anybody here use freewill.com to make their will? Or had a relative/friend who used it and passed away? Any advice on if it’s a good way to go (so to speak)? --- ## [What are your opinions on this real estate agents actions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-on-this-real-estate-agents-actions/998730)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-on-this-real-estate-agents-actions/998730 "2024-03-13T06:19:01Z")
My acquaintance Ron has been going through a divorce (now finalized). Pretty simple actually. They have no minor children, no huge debts, mortgage paid off. They are going to sell the house and split the proceed. Ron i… --- ## [Cappadocia, Türkiye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cappadocia-turkiye/998733)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cappadocia-turkiye/998733 "2024-03-12T15:04:53Z")
My family will be in Türkiye the first two weeks of April. Very much looking forward to the trip. It will be the 25th country for our two world-seasoned daughters. The first few days are in Istanbul. We have a friend th… --- ## [Preferred form of LGBTQ initialism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-form-of-lgbtq-initialism/982106)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-form-of-lgbtq-initialism/982106 "2023-04-16T14:53:29Z")
I generally try to use terms people/groups wish to to be used to describe them, but I admit I likely do not make great ongoing effort to stay up to date with some changing language preferences. The initialism LGBTQ has … --- ## [Iran executes two men convicted of blasphemy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-blasphemy/983756)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-blasphemy/983756 "2023-05-19T08:47:16Z")
I have to quote the notebooks of Lazarus Long here: "Of all the strange ‘crimes’ that human beings have legislated out of nothing, “blasphemy” is the most amazing… " --- ## [Etiquette RE: baby showers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-re-baby-showers/983735)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-re-baby-showers/983735 "2023-05-11T21:33:45Z")
I realize these are actually at their heart, the closest thing you will find to an adult birthday party (except maybe a bridal shower). They are actually intended to be gift grabs, and people who don’t register are consi… --- ## [Non medical medical exam questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-medical-medical-exam-questions/983295)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-medical-medical-exam-questions/983295 "2023-04-29T02:35:26Z")
In the past few years, prior to just about any medical encounter, I get asked a series of what seem to be non-medical questions, along the lines of: 1-Do you feel the urge to harm yourself? 2-Do you feel abused by anyb… --- ## [Too many signaling devices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-many-signaling-devices/998678)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-many-signaling-devices/998678 "2024-03-12T13:21:08Z")
I have too many devices in my house that call to me. Today, I heard "beep"s or some sound from: My phone. Not only do I have to find it (which phone of 3?), but what is it trying to tell me? My oven. The beep told m… --- ## [Can I ruled out my router as the problem? Fire stick issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-ruled-out-my-router-as-the-problem-fire-stick-issues/998718)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-ruled-out-my-router-as-the-problem-fire-stick-issues/998718 "2024-03-12T11:48:26Z")
Both my Fire stick have an intermittent problem where it says it can’t connect with the network. But actually it is connected with the network, it’s just that half my apps are blacked out on the screen. Google says I n… --- ## [How do I get a pair of good eclipse viewing glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-pair-of-good-eclipse-viewing-glasses/998470)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-pair-of-good-eclipse-viewing-glasses/998470 "2024-03-11T17:31:50Z")
I want to buy a pair of glasses so I can watch the solar eclipse next month. But ideally, I would still be able to watch other things afterwards. I read an article that said there are a lot of low-quality eclipse-viewin… --- ## [Why does Canada care about its paper currency being unrippable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-canada-care-about-its-paper-currency-being-unrippable/998523)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-canada-care-about-its-paper-currency-being-unrippable/998523 "2024-03-11T15:35:04Z")
Earlier, I was sitting at one of those touristy bars where people write messages on paper currency and staple it to an area of the bar where it will presumably be for eternity, thereby guaranteeing immortality to the bea… --- ## [What would you do with this stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-stock/998036)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-this-stock/998036 "2024-03-10T23:57:18Z")
I’m not really looking for advice. I do have a financial consultant I use. I’m curious what others would do in this situation. My mother died last year. The estate will be split equally four ways. There is the house and… --- ## [One of my small toenails just came completely off. Should I be concerned? Will it grow back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-my-small-toenails-just-came-completely-off-should-i-be-concerned-will-it-grow-back/998612)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-of-my-small-toenails-just-came-completely-off-should-i-be-concerned-will-it-grow-back/998612 "2024-03-10T22:38:32Z")
Just now, I was going over my toenails to see if any needed clipping, and as I brushed my fingers over that toenail, it came away in my hand. No pain or anything. I can’t bend over well enough to see the nail bed very we… --- ## [“Fraudulent” bidding on auction sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fraudulent-bidding-on-auction-sites/998623)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fraudulent-bidding-on-auction-sites/998623 "2024-03-10T19:03:44Z")
What is the purpose of making fake accounts to drive up bidding on auction sites? I don’t get what advantage it is for the fraudsters to get the price hiked up so high that the item has to be taken down and re-listed. --- ## [Things to do near Sagamore Hill? (Central Long Island, North Shore) in late Spring, Summer or early Fall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-near-sagamore-hill-central-long-island-north-shore-in-late-spring-summer-or-early-fall/998670)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-near-sagamore-hill-central-long-island-north-shore-in-late-spring-summer-or-early-fall/998670 "2024-03-10T17:18:22Z")
I’m plotting a 3-4 day trip to the Theodore Roosevelt House (Sagamore Hill) this year. Thus far I have points of interest: Hempstead House Nassau County Museum of Art Bailey Arboretum Planting Fields Arboretum State Hi… --- ## [People, mostly older, who get peeved by retail and service workers saying "No problem" instead of "You're welcome"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-mostly-older-who-get-peeved-by-retail-and-service-workers-saying-no-problem-instead-of-youre-welcome/998517)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-mostly-older-who-get-peeved-by-retail-and-service-workers-saying-no-problem-instead-of-youre-welcome/998517 "2024-03-10T13:46:13Z")
Here are my general questions on this subject: (1) Do most older people really get ticked off when a service employee says “no problem” instead of “you’re welcome”? Judging from social media that certainly seems to be … --- ## [Travel Credit Card - best options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-credit-card-best-options/996171)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-credit-card-best-options/996171 "2024-03-10T12:30:35Z")
We last did this in 2013 and the travel, airline, and credit landscapes have changed so I figure it’s ripe for another go. We travel multiple times a year and it’s only going to increase as we head towards retirement. W… --- ## [Alabama law legalizing IVF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-law-legalizing-ivf/998588)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-law-legalizing-ivf/998588 "2024-03-09T01:09:41Z")
I just read that the Alabama legislature just passed and the governor signed a new law that legalizes IVF. How can such a law be worded? The problem with the recent Alabama supreme court decision was not that it outlaw… --- ## [How do we feel about teachers fired for posting homemade porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-feel-about-teachers-fired-for-posting-homemade-porn/994614)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 1022\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-feel-about-teachers-fired-for-posting-homemade-porn/994614 "2024-03-08T18:59:08Z")
Maybe you’ve seen this story or one related to it. I’m honestly not sure where I stand on this. On the one hand, adults have the right to free expression, and to make money by any legal means they like. It shouldn’t be… --- ## [Ever see messy photos in a real estate listing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-messy-photos-in-a-real-estate-listing/998448)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-messy-photos-in-a-real-estate-listing/998448 "2024-03-08T12:34:26Z")
I was wasting time checking home listings in a nearby suburb, and happened upon this one. Asking $919k, it is 2.5-3x the average of homes i that town, and the description calls it the “crrown jewel” of the town. Check … --- ## [Are all-foam mattresses as good as spring ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-foam-mattresses-as-good-as-spring-ones/994114)
**Author:** [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-foam-mattresses-as-good-as-spring-ones/994114 "2024-03-07T17:19:03Z")
Looking to replace a worn out mattress. I’ve found on line a mattress that is totally foam that is less expensive than any spring mattresses I’m seeing. Does anyone have any experience with such a mattress, are they any … --- ## [IMHO: All jobs should have a 5 minute grace period for clocking in and out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-all-jobs-should-have-a-5-minute-grace-period-for-clocking-in-and-out/998417)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-all-jobs-should-have-a-5-minute-grace-period-for-clocking-in-and-out/998417 "2024-03-07T15:38:33Z")
Even though a majority of jobs are understanding if you’re a couple minutes late (only if you call them before the start of your shift and let them know) there are some jobs that are more strict when it comes to attendan… --- ## [Identify this freshwater fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-freshwater-fish/998492)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-freshwater-fish/998492 "2024-03-07T14:24:47Z")
Seems straight forward, but actually a bit tricky. Yesterday was a beautiful day. I decided to clean up my rods and reels. Then I thought about the pond back in the woods. The owner of the property died recently (he r… --- ## [Another retirement/aging discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-retirement-aging-discussion/997967)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-retirement-aging-discussion/997967 "2024-03-07T07:43:32Z")
This topic started me thinking about my remaining years. I just turned 57. I am single (divorced.) I have been working continuously in the IT field for over 30 years. I have been contributing to my 401(k) all along and i… --- ## [I have read that more Southerners volunteered to fight in WWII but what about WWI? Which where did most volunteers to fight in WWI come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-read-that-more-southerners-volunteered-to-fight-in-wwii-but-what-about-wwi-which-where-did-most-volunteers-to-fight-in-wwi-come-from/998530)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-read-that-more-southerners-volunteered-to-fight-in-wwii-but-what-about-wwi-which-where-did-most-volunteers-to-fight-in-wwi-come-from/998530 "2024-03-06T21:59:08Z")
I have read that more Southerners volunteered to fight in WWII but what about in WWI? Where did most American volunteers fighting in WWI come from? Did their political affiliation have anything to do with it? I couldn’t … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=102) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=104)