# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=113 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 114 --- ## [How does someone with no business acumen get to be the richest person in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-someone-with-no-business-acumen-get-to-be-the-richest-person-in-the-world/974903)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 517\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-someone-with-no-business-acumen-get-to-be-the-richest-person-in-the-world/974903 "2023-12-26T23:27:24Z")
The collapse of Twitter will be a classic case study for MBA students someday. How did a guy who doesn’t understand where Twitter’s value is, gutted the company, and destroyed its brand and integrity get to be so wealthy… --- ## [How much physical force can you use to evict a trespasser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-physical-force-can-you-use-to-evict-a-trespasser/995190)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-physical-force-can-you-use-to-evict-a-trespasser/995190 "2023-12-26T22:18:21Z")
Obviously this depends heavily on jurisdiction according to state law, but can anyone give examples? The problem today is that the pat answer “call the police” isn’t always workable. Removing homeless persons, public dru… --- ## [Recycling old car model names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-old-car-model-names/995068)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-old-car-model-names/995068 "2023-12-26T17:52:11Z")
Dodge/Chrysler/Stellantis has recently revived the name Hornet for a compact hatchback/SUV. What other Model Names do you think they should bring back? Rambler? Coronet? Polara? --- ## [Is anyone else having a less than festive Christmas holiday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-less-than-festive-christmas-holiday/995113)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-else-having-a-less-than-festive-christmas-holiday/995113 "2023-12-26T15:50:56Z")
I’m addressing this to those who celebrate. Anyway, I am, and I know a lot of other people are, and TBH, there’s more to it than my father’s death a few months ago. Even though I’m a Christian, it just seems like anoth… --- ## [Legal estate question: Renovations to a condo while it is still part of the estate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-estate-question-renovations-to-a-condo-while-it-is-still-part-of-the-estate/995082)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-estate-question-renovations-to-a-condo-while-it-is-still-part-of-the-estate/995082 "2023-12-26T13:04:28Z")
My wife’s mother died recently. My wife is the executor named in the will, and is the sole heir. We have not yet been to county probate to get a testamentary letter, but have an appointment for Jan 10. My MIL had a condo… --- ## [“Do Not Pass” Truck Squad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-pass-truck-squad/994932)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-pass-truck-squad/994932 "2023-12-26T10:42:56Z")
Okay, this was a different experience. On the way to work on the highway, a pack of three trucks with signs facing backward, reading “Do Not Pass” merged on and drove back and forth between lanes, keeping all cars behind… --- ## [What day is your "Christmas Dinner" on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-day-is-your-christmas-dinner-on/995081)
**Author:** [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-day-is-your-christmas-dinner-on/995081 "2023-12-26T00:19:14Z")
If someone invited to you to “Christmas Dinner” what day would you assume they meant? A Christmas Eve Dinner or A Christmas Day Dinner? My immediate family usually has it on Christmas Eve but at some relatives would … --- ## [What are your feelings on viewing terrible images of war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-feelings-on-viewing-terrible-images-of-war/994332)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-feelings-on-viewing-terrible-images-of-war/994332 "2023-12-25T19:48:40Z")
I’ve seen some terrible images of war, thankfully just online or on the television. I don’t seek them out, but if I come across one, I force myself to watch or look at the image or video. Except for the audio from the U… --- ## [My PC keeps randomly shutting down. Time for a new one I guess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pc-keeps-randomly-shutting-down-time-for-a-new-one-i-guess/992620)
**Author:** [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pc-keeps-randomly-shutting-down-time-for-a-new-one-i-guess/992620 "2023-12-24T05:48:34Z")
My Windows PC has been randomly shutting down, sometimes multiples times a day, for no obvious reason. It’s not the RAM, it’s not the heat or fans, it’s not any particular software, it’s just dying I guess. To be fair, t… --- ## [Pseudomonas, anyone here had? Tell me about it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudomonas-anyone-here-had-tell-me-about-it/995070)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudomonas-anyone-here-had-tell-me-about-it/995070 "2023-12-24T04:30:52Z")
My fella has it, over a week in the ICU. I am getting frightened. Can your abdomen rupture? His belly is 4 times the normal size. The medics are pumping in all kinds of antibiotics. He’s really sick. --- ## [Head hair on a young man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-hair-on-a-young-man/994966)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/head-hair-on-a-young-man/994966 "2023-12-23T21:13:08Z")
Son-of-a-wrek thinks he is going bald. He is going prematurely grey. Like his Dad did. As a teen he had a thick shock of blond hair. He went to the Marines and that left pretty quickly. After his time he grew it out s… --- ## [POLL: What is your net worth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-is-your-net-worth/921114)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-is-your-net-worth/921114 "2023-12-23T20:05:38Z")
poll You can include house equity without subtracting the mortgage amount - “I put down 120k on my home and it’s worth $80k more now == +$200k”. If you have student or car/boat/whatevs loans, subtract those if substantia… --- ## [Bookbinders' forums, outside of reddit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookbinders-forums-outside-of-reddit/995011)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookbinders-forums-outside-of-reddit/995011 "2023-12-23T03:45:14Z")
Are there any bookbinders’ message boards or forums, outside of reddit? I’m especially interested in any place that welcomes people who are new to the craft and who have lots of questions about tools and supplies. --- ## [Should I call out my friend's lack of professionalism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-out-my-friends-lack-of-professionalism/994934)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-out-my-friends-lack-of-professionalism/994934 "2023-12-22T23:19:04Z")
I frequently network with people looking for new jobs – both formally through a vocational organization and informally through personal and professional connections. IOW, I’m introduced to “Bill,” who’s looking for a new… --- ## [Attorneys -am I being patient enough and when is it time to hire somebody else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attorneys-am-i-being-patient-enough-and-when-is-it-time-to-hire-somebody-else/994779)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attorneys-am-i-being-patient-enough-and-when-is-it-time-to-hire-somebody-else/994779 "2023-12-22T19:06:36Z")
I can’t get into specific details. My mother had a very good corporate tax attorney that setup her LTD and Trust for her medical practice. That was in the early 1990’s. Wells Fargo handles most of it now, but they won’t… --- ## [Pilots, lawyers, etc: Let's talk about Trevor Jacob, YouTuber who may have intentionally crashed his plane for publicity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-lawyers-etc-lets-talk-about-trevor-jacob-youtuber-who-may-have-intentionally-crashed-his-plane-for-publicity/960985)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-lawyers-etc-lets-talk-about-trevor-jacob-youtuber-who-may-have-intentionally-crashed-his-plane-for-publicity/960985 "2023-12-22T10:04:18Z")
I’ve become unexpectedly obsessed with this story, and wanted to get the views of my fellow Dopers, particularly those with flying and/or legal experience. It was touched on only briefly in the Great Ongoing General Avia… --- ## [What if Dark Matter were really black holes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-dark-matter-were-really-black-holes/813039)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-dark-matter-were-really-black-holes/813039 "2023-12-21T20:41:33Z")
Space.com article here. I lack the knowledge to understand this but prima facie this seems more sensible than DM being some sort of phlogiston. The article mentions that no detections have been made by LIGO, but are th… --- ## [iMac Importing CDs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imac-importing-cds/994854)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imac-importing-cds/994854 "2023-12-21T19:12:13Z")
Three questions: The iMac will not import the last song on Billy Joel’s Nylon Curtain. Why not? What’s the problem? How do I move songs from my iMac to my iPhone? I have a CD on my iPhone where the iPhone will only pla… --- ## [Recycling Cans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-cans/994698)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recycling-cans/994698 "2023-12-21T17:30:33Z")
I put out my garbage and recycling earlier this week. Before the trucks came by, I noticed someone had taken the recycling bags containing aluminum cans. I don’t much care. But why would someone bother? I know some c… --- ## [Going to San Diego (Encinitas) in late March--suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-san-diego-encinitas-in-late-march-suggestions/994794)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-san-diego-encinitas-in-late-march-suggestions/994794 "2023-12-21T16:58:23Z")
Going to do a little SoCal trip–we have a couple of friends there, and walking on the beach seems like a good idea. We are staying on the oceanfront in Encinitas. We’ll probably hit the zoo and eat good food. Anything… --- ## [I think you wrote unclear LSLGuy, do you really think the Chinese armed forces can defeat the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-you-wrote-unclear-lslguy-do-you-really-think-the-chinese-armed-forces-can-defeat-the-us/994373)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-you-wrote-unclear-lslguy-do-you-really-think-the-chinese-armed-forces-can-defeat-the-us/994373 "2023-12-21T03:49:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from How Large and Competent is the Philippines' Armed Forces?: So as not to hijack an FQ thread, but to ask the question. You know the US Navy is far more powerful than China’s. Hell with ju… --- ## [Obesity; Do you think this disease will ever be cured or have we already cured it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obesity-do-you-think-this-disease-will-ever-be-cured-or-have-we-already-cured-it/994744)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obesity-do-you-think-this-disease-will-ever-be-cured-or-have-we-already-cured-it/994744 "2023-12-21T03:42:14Z")
Hello youse guys, I was watching Colbert the other night and Oprah Winfrey came on. She looks amaze balls. She recently confirmed that she used medication to lose weight. I believe that Ozempic is one of the main medi… --- ## [The Definitive Rules of Flying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-rules-of-flying/994650)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-rules-of-flying/994650 "2023-12-21T02:43:41Z")
This seems a pretty harsh list. But what are the real definitive rules? --- ## [Funny But Wrong Memes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-but-wrong-memes/994901)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-but-wrong-memes/994901 "2023-12-20T23:57:40Z")
Some of these made me chuckle. --- ## [What is the best automobile to have post-apocalypse? (think Mad Max or zombie apocalypse)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-automobile-to-have-post-apocalypse-think-mad-max-or-zombie-apocalypse/994162)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-automobile-to-have-post-apocalypse-think-mad-max-or-zombie-apocalypse/994162 "2023-12-20T23:50:45Z")
While it might be fun to nab a sportscar in a post apocalyptic world and zoom around I doubt it is a good choice. I am thinking an ideal car/truck would need to be fuel efficient, durable, reliable, easy to repair and a… --- ## [Flooded Basement: Asking for Safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooded-basement-asking-for-safety/994793)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flooded-basement-asking-for-safety/994793 "2023-12-20T18:45:42Z")
I have no experience with a flooded basement, so I must ask - even if this may be obvious to the next guy…: Our basement flooded from this heavy rain that dumped on the east coast. We got about 1/8-in across our basement… --- ## [New Day, New Problem: Mice in Walls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-day-new-problem-mice-in-walls/994850)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-day-new-problem-mice-in-walls/994850 "2023-12-20T15:30:07Z")
I am open to suggestions of how to drive mice from walls (before I call a professional). In this vein, does anyone have experience with the ultrasonic rodent repellants? WIll it drive mice out of walls? Any preferred bra… --- ## [Unstoppable pit sweat, or can antiperspirant's make you sweat more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unstoppable-pit-sweat-or-can-antiperspirants-make-you-sweat-more/983129)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unstoppable-pit-sweat-or-can-antiperspirants-make-you-sweat-more/983129 "2023-12-20T12:41:13Z")
I’m sorry, but I need help about a gross topic: my sweating has changed and I can’t get a wrangle on things. Long story short: 42 yo Male and my right side armpit seems like it sweats more if I use antiperspirants, I fe… --- ## [Am I weird for not wanting wireless speakers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-weird-for-not-wanting-wireless-speakers/994790)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-weird-for-not-wanting-wireless-speakers/994790 "2023-12-20T12:04:05Z")
Maybe I’m just being curmudgeonly, I know most people love the option of placing them wherever works best; but I really wish a set of desktop PC speakers with decent music fidelity could be found that don’t broadcast wha… --- ## [What do you use to clean modern tv screens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-modern-tv-screens/994623)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-use-to-clean-modern-tv-screens/994623 "2023-12-20T02:57:14Z")
Today tv screens are almost always a type of clear plastic. Of course I have microfiber cloths What cleaner do you spray? 409? Windex? Water? Cold beer? :grinning: Does it really matter. A 42" dusty screen bugs me.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=112) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=114)