# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=187 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [What makes a person well-qualified to be an ambassador?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-person-well-qualified-to-be-an-ambassador/967995)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-person-well-qualified-to-be-an-ambassador/967995 "2022-07-16T01:52:07Z")
In the reporting yesterday of Ivanka Trump’s death, it was mentioned that while Donald Trump was president, he offered her the position of ambassador to the Czech Republic. Other than having been born and raised there, … --- ## [Comfy cowboy boots for men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comfy-cowboy-boots-for-men/967937)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comfy-cowboy-boots-for-men/967937 "2022-07-16T01:13:34Z")
Up to $200. Leather is preferred but not required. Plain design is fine , black or brown. --- ## [What was the stupidest reason you've ever been put in Facebook jail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-stupidest-reason-youve-ever-been-put-in-facebook-jail/967531)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-stupidest-reason-youve-ever-been-put-in-facebook-jail/967531 "2022-07-15T22:32:31Z")
There is a professional wrestler in AEW named Hook. One of his catchphrases is, “Send Hook.” He doesn’t say it about himself, but other people say it about him. I’m a member of an AEW fan group on Facebook. Somebody … --- ## [Bought phone from eBay -- all in Japanese. How to access settings to change language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-phone-from-ebay-all-in-japanese-how-to-access-settings-to-change-language/968025)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-phone-from-ebay-all-in-japanese-how-to-access-settings-to-change-language/968025 "2022-07-15T21:48:42Z")
Those who have followed the saga of me and my BlackBerry Key2 will not be surprised that I searched for a new one as a backup if and when my current one dies. I bought a brand new Key2 from an eBay seller in Hong Kong. I… --- ## [Driving for Lyft or Uber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-for-lyft-or-uber/967875)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-for-lyft-or-uber/967875 "2022-07-15T21:11:28Z")
I will be retiring in less than a year and I’ve been thinking of ways to earn a little pocket change and also to keep myself (just a little) busy. I am considering becoming a Lyft driver. There are four downsides to dri… --- ## [I think I'm developing panic disorder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-developing-panic-disorder/967957)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-im-developing-panic-disorder/967957 "2022-07-15T19:02:41Z")
I posted somewhere or other that I started feeling awful the evening of my second booster shot. I thought I was having some sort of reaction to the vaccine. I felt sudden faintness and dread, shortness of breath, sweat… --- ## [What's the appeal of "open concept" bathrooms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appeal-of-open-concept-bathrooms/967889)
**Author:** [@Jingleheimer-Schmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jingleheimer-Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-appeal-of-open-concept-bathrooms/967889 "2022-07-15T17:12:50Z")
I am staying for a few days in a house rented from Vrbo. It’s a pretty big and modern house (acording to Zillow, it’s about 3,800 sqf, and built in 2006, and those look about right). Very nice place, but has a few design… --- ## [Is Merely Trying To Call A Witness Witness Tampering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-merely-trying-to-call-a-witness-witness-tampering/967946)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-merely-trying-to-call-a-witness-witness-tampering/967946 "2022-07-15T16:46:10Z")
So allegedly one of the witnesses scheduled to testify before the January 6 committee got a phone call from Trump’s number. The witness didn’t answer, notified their attorney, who notified the Justice Department. Thing … --- ## [What do you like about a lesser-known browser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-about-a-lesser-known-browser/967901)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-about-a-lesser-known-browser/967901 "2022-07-15T16:30:19Z")
In this thread people mention that they are using browsers I’ve never heard of because they prefer the UI or have other benefits. Could people share what it is about these browsers that make them superior? And/or what y… --- ## [How did you come to leave home as a young person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-come-to-leave-home-as-a-young-person/967267)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-come-to-leave-home-as-a-young-person/967267 "2022-07-15T16:10:05Z")
If you did, that is. I’m thinking of a young-ish adult moving out of wherever they consider to be their familial/parental home into their own place (alone or with other/s) and establishing your own household. Not just g… --- ## [Removing sunscreen stains (and scratches) from car paint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-sunscreen-stains-and-scratches-from-car-paint/967653)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-sunscreen-stains-and-scratches-from-car-paint/967653 "2022-07-15T08:06:24Z")
I’ve got a now one-year-old Toyota and with the summer here my adolescents managed to get sunscreen handprints on the doors. Normal cleaning doesn’t work and I tried a suggestion I found online about using an ordinary er… --- ## [Carpenters, woodworkers, handymen: most durable finish for exterior threshold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-woodworkers-handymen-most-durable-finish-for-exterior-threshold/967917)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carpenters-woodworkers-handymen-most-durable-finish-for-exterior-threshold/967917 "2022-07-15T00:59:39Z")
I’m replacing an old painted wooden threshold on our front door with a new oak one, and looking at finishes that will keep it from chipping and wearing away like the old one has. But many of the polyurethane finishes int… --- ## [Why do you admire astronauts (if you do)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-admire-astronauts-if-you-do/966571)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-admire-astronauts-if-you-do/966571 "2022-07-14T15:56:04Z")
Inspired by the “national treasure” thread, in which several Americans identified the Apollo astronauts as major national heroes. I didn’t want to threadshit, and I certainly don’t have anything in particular against ast… --- ## [Divorce and Obituaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-and-obituaries/967491)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jay_Z)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorce-and-obituaries/967491 "2022-07-14T14:36:14Z")
A friend has just passed away. He and I shared a hobby with others over decades. His obituary was extensive and well thought out. Mentioned his upbringing, his college education which he did not complete. A job where… --- ## [Academics And Writers Of The SDMB: Do You Remember The First Time You Were Cited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academics-and-writers-of-the-sdmb-do-you-remember-the-first-time-you-were-cited/967784)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academics-and-writers-of-the-sdmb-do-you-remember-the-first-time-you-were-cited/967784 "2022-07-14T13:30:31Z")
I got cited today! I’m not an academic and have published no academic papers (I doubt anything I wrote as an undergrad was groundbreaking), but I am a low-rent news writer for an E-list website. And today, a C-list websi… --- ## [I Am VERY Patient With Technology. Can Anyone Else Relate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-very-patient-with-technology-can-anyone-else-relate/967857)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-very-patient-with-technology-can-anyone-else-relate/967857 "2022-07-14T12:48:08Z")
Because I do really wonder if I am alone. I’ll give an example. My father and I got a CD player about twenty years ago. We had a choice between the deluxe one and the somewhat cheaper one. We could’ve easily gotten the … --- ## [Gas Mileage Drop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-mileage-drop/967793)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-mileage-drop/967793 "2022-07-14T10:27:31Z")
I have a 2012 Toyota Rav4 with less than 100K miles. I’ve had it for 6 years and have reliably gotten 25 MPG. In the last few months the mileage is down to 21.5. I change the oil regularly, and changed the air filter, ev… --- ## [Have you bought anything interesting for Amazon Prime Day(s)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-bought-anything-interesting-for-amazon-prime-day-s/967898)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-bought-anything-interesting-for-amazon-prime-day-s/967898 "2022-07-13T22:03:10Z")
I’m looking for a new router but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Anyone get a good deal on something? --- ## [The new wrong shopping mall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-wrong-shopping-mall/967492)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-wrong-shopping-mall/967492 "2022-07-13T21:13:47Z")
I live in one of the many parts of Canada where winters are nasty. But that is even beside many points against this new shopping mall concept. We now have two major shopping malls that are a collection of separate store… --- ## [Which Is Worse: Hot and Humid, or VERY Hot and Dry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-hot-and-humid-or-very-hot-and-dry/967457)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-hot-and-humid-or-very-hot-and-dry/967457 "2022-07-13T17:17:16Z")
I’ve you’ve spent time in climates that are hot (say, summer highs around 90F/32C) and humid, and climates that are really REALLY hot (say, summer highs around 110F/43C) but bone dry, which is harder to live with? --- ## [How would The US react if 6 people were killed and 24 mangled by Cougars in Highland Park on July 4th?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-react-if-6-people-were-killed-and-24-mangled-by-cougars-in-highland-park-on-july-4th/967416)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-the-us-react-if-6-people-were-killed-and-24-mangled-by-cougars-in-highland-park-on-july-4th/967416 "2022-07-13T16:34:15Z")
This question occurred to me while watching breaking news today on TV - How would The US react if 6 people were killed and 24 mangled by Cougars in Highland Park on July 4th? Would such a flurry of attacks cause general… --- ## [In your humble opinion, who are your countries "national treasures"? (other countries, too, if you like!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-humble-opinion-who-are-your-countries-national-treasures-other-countries-too-if-you-like/966504)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-humble-opinion-who-are-your-countries-national-treasures-other-countries-too-if-you-like/966504 "2022-07-13T15:40:31Z")
National Treasures are people that just mean so much to the whole country. People who when the die, the nation will and should properly mourn. I’ll start with my own thoughts on the United States. Treasures are usually o… --- ## [Computer buying question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-buying-question/967760)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-buying-question/967760 "2022-07-13T07:39:42Z")
I am looking at two budget-friendly desktop computers. They are the same price. Based on the main differences below, which would you think is the better deal. I mostly use the computer for web stuff and minor document cr… --- ## [How effective is a low sodium diet vs a diuretic for lowering risk of stroke and CVD events](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-is-a-low-sodium-diet-vs-a-diuretic-for-lowering-risk-of-stroke-and-cvd-events/967855)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-is-a-low-sodium-diet-vs-a-diuretic-for-lowering-risk-of-stroke-and-cvd-events/967855 "2022-07-13T05:20:44Z")
Lets say you break up a group of risk individuals into three groups. Group 1 - eats a low sodium diet of 1500mg/day Group 2 - eats a high sodium diet, but takes a HTN diuretic that removes sodium Group 3 - eats a low … --- ## [Ever seen a road with your name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-a-road-with-your-name/967585)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-a-road-with-your-name/967585 "2022-07-13T03:12:15Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of roads in my county have people’s names (mostly first names) and while I’ve never seen my name, there is one near here with my mom’s name (Loretta Drive.) My last name shows up on a lot of roads, b… --- ## [Webb telescope ‘reveal’: just distressing…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webb-telescope-reveal-just-distressing/967786)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webb-telescope-reveal-just-distressing/967786 "2022-07-12T22:04:36Z")
The telescope is a magnificent achievement. To call its ‘big reveal’ a colossal disappointment is an understatement. Two stammering, stumbling old guys mumbling in front of an image you could barely see. This is NASA PR… --- ## ["Reply all" blunders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-all-blunders/967643)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-all-blunders/967643 "2022-07-12T21:24:06Z")
It’s a classic humiliation story: you’re on a massive email chain and direct a snarky aside to one person, but accidentally send it to everyone. But how often does this really happen? I’ve made the opposite mistake of re… --- ## [On Whataboutism and hypocrisy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-whataboutism-and-hypocrisy/967757)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-whataboutism-and-hypocrisy/967757 "2022-07-12T20:09:42Z")
ISTM that the tactic of whataboutism, and accusations thereof, are very common, not just in forums like this, but in political discourse and much of the media. And, to be honest, I have found myself doing it. Saying, fo… --- ## [Judges and divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judges-and-divorce/967824)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judges-and-divorce/967824 "2022-07-12T19:22:13Z")
Do judges for the most part use standardized criteria formulas for most of their decisions? Or is it a lot more arbitrary? --- ## [Urban planning and wildlife ( birds)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-planning-and-wildlife-birds/967717)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-planning-and-wildlife-birds/967717 "2022-07-12T17:55:41Z")
I often wonder how much consideration is given to birds in city landscaping, parks, cemeteries, commercial developments etc. I don’t personally know of any but then again there is a lot I am not aware of. Does anyone hav… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=186) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=188)