# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=154 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 155 --- ## [E-whiteboard hardware / software recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-whiteboard-hardware-software-recommendations/979506)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-whiteboard-hardware-software-recommendations/979506 "2023-02-10T02:12:09Z")
My new job is almost fully remote. Since I will be conducting many online meetings, I’ve decided that I need to be able to draw on a whiteboard, and annotate documents, in a clear way within meetings. There seem to be a… --- ## [What Are Your Favourite Language Families?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-language-families/979424)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-language-families/979424 "2023-02-10T00:55:47Z")
The question is in the title. A couple of remarks, though. You can choose up to 5 families. The poll was limited to 20 items, so I had to make choices. Sorry if your favourite isn’t in there, but you can pick “oth… --- ## [What Are Your Handwriting Quirks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-handwriting-quirks/979409)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-handwriting-quirks/979409 "2023-02-09T19:53:56Z")
Inspired by this thread. I use the capital N and capital R instead of lowercase. The reason is that my handwriting is borderline illegible under the best of circustances, and my lowercase r’s and lowercase n’s would be … --- ## [Counterfeit goods typical on amazon.uk, is this true of amazon.com?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterfeit-goods-typical-on-amazon-uk-is-this-true-of-amazon-com/977667)
**Author:** [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterfeit-goods-typical-on-amazon-uk-is-this-true-of-amazon-com/977667 "2023-02-09T01:10:27Z")
I am not sure if this is for CS, or another forum, so please move it doesn’t suit. It doesn’t seem clear to me. It seems that amazon.co.uk has a bunch of categories of computer equipment which are basically fakes, and h… --- ## [Motorola modem recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorola-modem-recommendation/979452)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorola-modem-recommendation/979452 "2023-02-08T20:20:40Z")
Our Xfinity modem died last night. My boss said I’d be better off buying my own modem instead of renting one. I’ll have to check my Xfinity bill when I get home (and when the Xfinity guy shows up to replace the modem) … --- ## [Looking for the source of a Graham Greene quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-source-of-a-graham-greene-quote/979464)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-source-of-a-graham-greene-quote/979464 "2023-02-08T19:58:50Z")
During a podcast I subscribe to, covering a publicity circuit interview for “The Trump Tapes”, Bob Woodward referenced a quotation he’s used before. I think it’s a line with merit. The text gets varied a fair bit by o… --- ## [Why does staying healthy make me feel like crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-staying-healthy-make-me-feel-like-crap/979442)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-staying-healthy-make-me-feel-like-crap/979442 "2023-02-08T17:10:22Z")
This started last August. I was notified Medicare has a yearly exam requirement and it was time to get mine. My doctor decided I needed a stress test. In September I visited a clinic to have the test. I was told this wou… --- ## [Solve A Mystery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-a-mystery/979441)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solve-a-mystery/979441 "2023-02-08T16:59:16Z")
A serious crime was reported in a big neighbourhood, and so detectives went door to door to try to get leads and information. One became suspicious, we are assured, after interviewing a slovenly apartment dweller. Afte… --- ## [Question for recruiters/hirers re: email ettiquete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-recruiters-hirers-re-email-ettiquete/979387)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-recruiters-hirers-re-email-ettiquete/979387 "2023-02-08T02:52:38Z")
I know we have a few people here who have (or have had) roles in hiring and interviewing. When you’re in the ‘email exchange’ phase of things - arranging the next stage of interview, transmitting bits of information wit… --- ## [Anyone have a Samsung "Frame" TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-samsung-frame-tv/979256)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-samsung-frame-tv/979256 "2023-02-08T01:22:34Z")
I understand that it does it’s primary mission quite well: Attractive and slim wall-mount with colored bezel Display shows fine in high ambient light Matte finish has great viewing angles and eliminates glare/reflectio… --- ## [Why do people describe themselves as being 'humbled' when they win an award or are otherwise honored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-describe-themselves-as-being-humbled-when-they-win-an-award-or-are-otherwise-honored/979386)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-describe-themselves-as-being-humbled-when-they-win-an-award-or-are-otherwise-honored/979386 "2023-02-08T01:21:19Z")
Watching the Grammy highlights on the Today Show this morning, a couple different people who won awards described themselves as being ‘humbled’ in their acceptance speech. I’ve heard this many times before in similar con… --- ## [Fuel prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuel-prices/979361)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuel-prices/979361 "2023-02-07T21:21:25Z")
What are the main causes of oil price fluctuations and hence fuel prices at the pump? --- ## [How do you write a letter O?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-letter-o/978940)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-letter-o/978940 "2023-02-07T01:51:30Z")
Clockwise? Counter-clockwise? One side, then the other? Yeah, silly question, but humor me. When I was playing a game on my tablet, an ad popped up and the hand on the screen made the O the opposite of how I do. For th… --- ## [Fish growing in isolated ponds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-growing-in-isolated-ponds/979359)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-growing-in-isolated-ponds/979359 "2023-02-07T00:57:15Z")
I have heard that a newly formed pond that is not connected to a stream will eventually have a population of fish. If I had a large plot of land and enough time I would love to do this myself to chronicle how it went yea… --- ## [Biggest badass on youTube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-badass-on-youtube/979303)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-badass-on-youtube/979303 "2023-02-06T22:15:42Z")
I may eventually turn this into a contest with voting or bracket competition but for now, post the video of the person (so no honey badgers) you think is the most badass. I’ll start with a classic. He sued the filmmake… --- ## [Help identifing a possible kitchen gadget](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifing-a-possible-kitchen-gadget/979328)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifing-a-possible-kitchen-gadget/979328 "2023-02-06T20:10:47Z")
It’s in the kitchen gadget drawer… White plastic spherical “paddle wheel” with 8 paddles about the size of a golf ball. --- ## [Why leafblowers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-leafblowers/978751)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-leafblowers/978751 "2023-02-06T12:02:48Z")
My HOA has engaged a small army equipped with leafblower-backpacks to police the fallen leaves around the swimming pools and sidewalks. These monstrosities are extremely loud, noxious, and worst of all inefficient. I wat… --- ## [The Age of Grandparents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-of-grandparents/979127)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-age-of-grandparents/979127 "2023-02-06T04:15:08Z")
The Economist recently had an interesting article on grandparents. People are living longer and having fewer children in most countries. This was mentioned in passing in Cecil’s Boomer column, with concern especially a… --- ## [Unlimited Summer Flights? $399?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-summer-flights-399/979346)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlimited-summer-flights-399/979346 "2023-02-06T03:11:02Z")
One takes certain promotions with a grain of salt, since terms and conditions often limit benefits. Still, this article raises eyebrows. Good deal? Too legit to split? Too good to be good? --- ## [Pixel 6a(6/7) camera question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixel-6a-6-7-camera-question/979345)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixel-6a-6-7-camera-question/979345 "2023-02-05T22:20:46Z")
For those who have the latest Pixels–have you noticed a lack of sharpness with pictures taken with the wide angle (.6) lens? Here’s a side by side of normal lens vs wide angle: … --- ## [Boston City Hall Is Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-city-hall-is-awesome/979186)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-city-hall-is-awesome/979186 "2023-02-04T18:11:28Z")
I’m a lifelong resident of the Boston area. I was born shortly after Boston City Hall was built. https://www.google.com/search?q=boston+city+hall&rlz=1C1CHBF\_enUS1037US1037&oq=boston+city+hall&aqs=chrome.0.0i271j46i131i… --- ## [Compact Discs - keep them or ditch them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compact-discs-keep-them-or-ditch-them/976480)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compact-discs-keep-them-or-ditch-them/976480 "2023-02-03T19:01:13Z")
I’m curious to hear thoughts on hanging on to music CDs. I am currently trying to get rid of a lot of things just cluttering up the place. Fortunately, I did hang onto most of my vinyl from years ago and am glad I did si… --- ## [Looking for remote psychotherapist care in Ontario Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-remote-psychotherapist-care-in-ontario-canada/979261)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-remote-psychotherapist-care-in-ontario-canada/979261 "2023-02-03T16:10:57Z")
The reason I’m specifying Ontario is because of OHIP coverage. My 24 year old nephew who lives in GTA/Durham region has been suffering from anxiety and depression for the last 3 years. He was a very good student but drop… --- ## [Who likes Flex Jeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-likes-flex-jeans/979260)
**Author:** [@Keith1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Keith1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-likes-flex-jeans/979260 "2023-02-03T14:36:45Z")
poll --- ## [Dreaming & Restful Sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreaming-restful-sleep/979163)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dreaming-restful-sleep/979163 "2023-02-03T02:33:42Z")
Feel free to move this if it should be somewhere else. This morning around 3:30 I woke up for my usual potty break. I feel like fell asleep almost right away, but I also feel like from the time I fell back to sleep unti… --- ## [Are there large undiscovered gold reserves in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-large-undiscovered-gold-reserves-in-the-us/953898)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-large-undiscovered-gold-reserves-in-the-us/953898 "2023-02-02T23:18:01Z")
According to this article, a vast gold reserve was found last year in India. Good for India. How likely is it there is a vast undiscovered gold reserve somewhere in the US? Are there remote places that haven’t been explo… --- ## [Reading of the will - is it ever like on TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-of-the-will-is-it-ever-like-on-tv/978948)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-of-the-will-is-it-ever-like-on-tv/978948 "2023-02-02T22:24:31Z")
My FIL just died. His will left everything to MIL. We all knew that, and as far as I know, there won’t be a formal reading with a lawyer. Similarly when MIL dies, the estate will be divided among the 3 brothers, and they… --- ## [Do any politically liberal parents homeschool their children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-politically-liberal-parents-homeschool-their-children/965248)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-politically-liberal-parents-homeschool-their-children/965248 "2023-02-02T19:47:06Z")
The answer has got to be yes, particularly with the increase in homeschooling once COVID hit. But when I think of every adult I know who was homeschooled as a child, and every parent I know who homeschools their children… --- ## [Driving while high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-while-high/978371)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-while-high/978371 "2023-02-02T16:50:36Z")
As recent posts of mine will attest, my stance on social issues leaves much to be desired, so I open this thread to find out where we all stand. As a valet driver in Atlantic City, I have noticed…IMHO… a few instanced w… --- ## [The coup in Myanmar: purpose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coup-in-myanmar-purpose/979157)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coup-in-myanmar-purpose/979157 "2023-02-02T06:29:16Z")
Today marks the second anniversary of the most recent military coup in Myanmar, when the deposed a democratically elected government. Why did they do it? Do they have some kind of idea for how the country can be better… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=153) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=155)