# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=19 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [Bath redo. New piping. Hot water recirculating loop, tankless, or keep as was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bath-redo-new-piping-hot-water-recirculating-loop-tankless-or-keep-as-was/1028675)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bath-redo-new-piping-hot-water-recirculating-loop-tankless-or-keep-as-was/1028675 "2026-03-23T19:42:17Z")
Mind you the contractor so far has only sprung on us that the now exposing existing pipes are both undersized and galvanized steel, best to replace, albeit not required. But suspect the upgrade options will be presented. … --- ## [Is it possible to search YouTube comments? Specifically, to find a comment of my own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-search-youtube-comments-specifically-to-find-a-comment-of-my-own/1028699)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-search-youtube-comments-specifically-to-find-a-comment-of-my-own/1028699 "2026-03-23T14:55:15Z")
I had a useful exchange of information in the comments on a YouTube video, but I don’t remember which one it was. I remember enough about the comments, maybe, to find them, if it is possible to do such a search; or I cou… --- ## [How does a web page have an invisible undeletable ad space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-web-page-have-an-invisible-undeletable-ad-space/1028697)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-web-page-have-an-invisible-undeletable-ad-space/1028697 "2026-03-23T04:22:03Z")
My email host has enshittified my mail page by adding an ad window that overwrites most of my inbox column. In Chrome I can open the page editor and nuke the ad that appears in that reserved window, but I cannot exorcise… --- ## [Musk and Tesla Strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musk-and-tesla-strategy/1001427)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musk-and-tesla-strategy/1001427 "2026-03-22T05:44:19Z")
This Atlantic story (limited gift linked) made me wonder about Tesla’s long term strategy. Why would they fire their experts? Not like they can’t go elsewhere? Excerpt Take a road trip in an electric car, and you’ll … --- ## [Kagi, the paid search engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kagi-the-paid-search-engine/1028654)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kagi-the-paid-search-engine/1028654 "2026-03-21T18:13:04Z")
This started as a response to an offhand mention of Kagi in another thread, but on consideration, it’s both a potential hijack to that thread and worth a thread of its own. It’s on my “maybe i should buy this” list, so I… --- ## [Spreadsheets and AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spreadsheets-and-ai/1027975)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spreadsheets-and-ai/1027975 "2026-03-21T13:27:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from Do you feel it’s important for younger generations to be able to read an analog clock? If so why?:slight\_smile: More curiosity as someone who doesn’t create spreadsheets much - To those w… --- ## [Do you feel it's important for younger generations to be able to read an analog clock? If so why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-its-important-for-younger-generations-to-be-able-to-read-an-analog-clock-if-so-why/1027820)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-its-important-for-younger-generations-to-be-able-to-read-an-analog-clock-if-so-why/1027820 "2026-03-21T03:32:28Z")
I feel like an alarm clocks are antiquated. Why does one need to know how to read an analog clock these days? --- ## [How to find reputable agents that can assist with obtaining a temporary visa to the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-reputable-agents-that-can-assist-with-obtaining-a-temporary-visa-to-the-us/1028582)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-find-reputable-agents-that-can-assist-with-obtaining-a-temporary-visa-to-the-us/1028582 "2026-03-21T02:35:14Z")
The title says it, pretty much. Does anyone have experience/recommendations that don’t involve spending thousands of dollars on an immigration attorney? (Not saying those services aren’t worth the cost, just that we don’… --- ## [Fitting with your understanding or observed evidence mattering more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-with-your-understanding-or-observed-evidence-mattering-more/1028512)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-with-your-understanding-or-observed-evidence-mattering-more/1028512 "2026-03-20T16:10:08Z")
Continuing the discussion from Do you take one box or two boxes?: Spinning off … the discussion got me wondering more broadly about belief and actions based on being able to understand the cause, one that fits into your… --- ## [Receiving anonymous gifts of cash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/receiving-anonymous-gifts-of-cash/1028297)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/receiving-anonymous-gifts-of-cash/1028297 "2026-03-20T01:09:41Z")
Hypothetical scenario: On Monday morning I found in my mail a large padded envelope addressed to me. No return address, post mark of Boise, Idaho. Inside is five thousand in $100 bills and a computer printed note: Mr … --- ## [Question for people who wear (or wore) their hair long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-people-who-wear-or-wore-their-hair-long/1028549)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-people-who-wear-or-wore-their-hair-long/1028549 "2026-03-19T20:46:33Z")
So I was watching a show on tv and yet again there was a scene of a beautiful (naturally) woman waking up in bed. Long, flowing hair, thick, shining, medium curly, with no signs of disarray except one lock falling forwa… --- ## [What's with the double trigger set up on semi-auto pistols](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-double-trigger-set-up-on-semi-auto-pistols/1026939)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-double-trigger-set-up-on-semi-auto-pistols/1026939 "2026-03-19T19:37:13Z")
Because of the current political climate, my wife is considering a revolver. I have hand guns but they really don’t work for her. I would just like that she felt comfortable with firearms. And have something suitable fo… --- ## [Consumer items you would really hate/be screwed if they discontinued?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-items-you-would-really-hate-be-screwed-if-they-discontinued/1026629)
**Author:** [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-items-you-would-really-hate-be-screwed-if-they-discontinued/1026629 "2026-03-19T14:24:49Z")
For the fun, let’s leave out the serious answers…don’t say insulin or antihistamines. For me…. if Duluth Trading Company ever dropped the ball-room jean… I would have to move to a tropical island where I can just wear s… --- ## [What was your silliest job interview experience? What happened after that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-silliest-job-interview-experience-what-happened-after-that/1028408)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-silliest-job-interview-experience-what-happened-after-that/1028408 "2026-03-18T18:44:37Z")
Was there a particular time a company made you jump through ridiculous hoops while interviewing? Something particularly obnoxious the interviewer said or did, or some stupid process they insisted you go through? Did you… --- ## [I Have Painted Myself into a Corner - Failing Long-Distance Relationship and Summer Vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-painted-myself-into-a-corner-failing-long-distance-relationship-and-summer-vacation/1028433)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-painted-myself-into-a-corner-failing-long-distance-relationship-and-summer-vacation/1028433 "2026-03-18T13:37:28Z")
Shortly before I went to Indonesia last July I met a local woman online and we immediately hit it off. We had increasingly explicit video calls over the next week and a half and arranged to meet up while I visited her ho… --- ## [How much notice does your company ask that you give before leaving vs. how much time they give you when fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-notice-does-your-company-ask-that-you-give-before-leaving-vs-how-much-time-they-give-you-when-fired/1028459)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-notice-does-your-company-ask-that-you-give-before-leaving-vs-how-much-time-they-give-you-when-fired/1028459 "2026-03-17T21:30:04Z")
When your company asks that you one, two, three etc. weeks notice, supposedly to give them enough time to find your replacement, how does that compare to the amount of time they give you to vacate the premises after you … --- ## [Seeking advice how to pick a new cell phone for 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-advice-how-to-pick-a-new-cell-phone-for-2026/1026251)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-advice-how-to-pick-a-new-cell-phone-for-2026/1026251 "2026-03-17T21:24:15Z")
I’m about done with my old Motorola smart phone and cheap Consumer Cellular plan. The phone is small and it’s very hard to type on the keyboard, and Consumer Cellular is very reasonable, but slow and unreliable if you ar… --- ## [What's the deal with Finelo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-finelo/1028474)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-finelo/1028474 "2026-03-17T18:08:08Z")
Does anyone on the Dope have any direct experience with Finelo? It’s a phone app that parlays your $20 investment into allegedly vast sums within a month using AI. It looks really suspicious, another dodgy financial sche… --- ## [How do you scan a QR code on your phone from that phone \[iPhone\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-phone-from-that-phone-iphone/1027805)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-scan-a-qr-code-on-your-phone-from-that-phone-iphone/1027805 "2026-03-17T14:19:26Z")
I’m frustrated. I decided to update my password for my Gmail account. I did it on my laptop computer. So now I get to work and try signing in on my phone. I enter my new password, and I get a screen that basically says … --- ## [Explain elements of home WiFi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-elements-of-home-wifi/1028464)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-elements-of-home-wifi/1028464 "2026-03-16T19:10:06Z")
Can someone explain in a simple “for dummies” way the basic elements of setting up home WiFi? I just got a refurbished computer with LinuxMint installed on SSD. I was trying to set up WiFi and was completely befuddled; … --- ## [Local LLM for general-purpose spam & headline filtering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-llm-for-general-purpose-spam-headline-filtering/1028495)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-llm-for-general-purpose-spam-headline-filtering/1028495 "2026-03-16T17:20:56Z")
Has anyone had experience using a local LLM (because the cloud ones would be too expensive, I think?) to filter email topics, forum titles, news headlines, etc. in a web browser? I’d like to be able to define a set of t… --- ## [How close is a hotel to your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-is-a-hotel-to-your-house/1028364)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-is-a-hotel-to-your-house/1028364 "2026-03-16T14:58:34Z")
I’m coming to visit you but I’ll be staying at a hotel so as not to be a bother, because I’m nice, dammit! :wink: Is there a reasonable, non-creepy hotel or motel close to where you live? The closest to where I live is … --- ## [Hair Styling Gel for Men Without the "Wet Look" - Suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-styling-gel-for-men-without-the-wet-look-suggestions/650494)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-styling-gel-for-men-without-the-wet-look-suggestions/650494 "2026-03-16T12:43:43Z")
Male with short hair here. I’m looking for styling gel / mousse that doesn’t leave my black hair looking wet or shiny and yet has decent hold. Got any suggestions? Thanks in advance. ETA: Oops, I think this belongs in … --- ## [How often do you visit old workplaces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-visit-old-workplaces/1027803)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-visit-old-workplaces/1027803 "2026-03-15T22:19:47Z")
I was in the office today, and I noticed walking down the hall a guy who had retired 1-2 years ago. Within the past couple of months, I believe someone had mentioned that the same guy had visited the office recently. T… --- ## [How can I ask my employer for more work without risking my job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-ask-my-employer-for-more-work-without-risking-my-job/1027368)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-ask-my-employer-for-more-work-without-risking-my-job/1027368 "2026-03-15T21:05:55Z")
I’m in kind of a strange and awkward situation… I’m not getting enough work to do at my job, yet nobody seems to mind… I’ve tried to hint at it a few times (“Hey boss, my plate isn’t very full right now and I have some … --- ## [Jester Macking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jester-macking/1028438)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jester-macking/1028438 "2026-03-14T21:08:20Z")
Have you ever had a strong physical attraction to someone because of their sense of humor, either someone you know personally or someone in the public sector? --- ## [Is this how WW3 happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-ww3-happens/1028260)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-ww3-happens/1028260 "2026-03-14T17:28:00Z")
(I’m not sure where to put this. Mods change if necessary.) Are we experiencing the beginning the next WW? I’m practical. I’m thinking about shortages. Not shortages of TEMU products. Medicines, or parts and products… --- ## [Funny pet names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-pet-names/1028090)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-pet-names/1028090 "2026-03-14T07:15:47Z")
Inspired by a current Bored Panda article. Figured we could use a bit of levity? I used to work register at a drugstore, and I always asked anyone buying pet food for the name of their animal. Most memorable was a cat … --- ## [Gifts from the company catalogue-The Good, The Bad and The Ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-from-the-company-catalogue-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/1026072)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-from-the-company-catalogue-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/1026072 "2026-03-14T01:15:02Z")
When My Beloved worked at Sealy Mattress, on certain anniversary dates they would give her a company catalogue and tell her to pick out a gift from the appropriate section, like a coffee mug or a cooler or items of cloth… --- ## [Google Fiber coming to my area – should I be excited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-fiber-coming-to-my-area-should-i-be-excited/711068)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-fiber-coming-to-my-area-should-i-be-excited/711068 "2026-03-14T00:58:56Z")
The local government and news folks seem to think I should be. I live in the Triangle area of NC – so I can certainly see some of the high tech companies here being happy about it. But should I be as a residential custo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=18) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=20)