# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=219 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 220 --- ## [POLL: Dopers are a curious lot -- and have been since childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-dopers-are-a-curious-lot-and-have-been-since-childhood/957324)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-dopers-are-a-curious-lot-and-have-been-since-childhood/957324 "2022-01-16T13:00:39Z")
Continuing the discussion from SDMB To Me: Let’s just see how many of us as children sat and read the encyclopedia just for fun. And not just to find the sex stuff. (I learned what intercourse was from the encyclopedia,… --- ## [I'm planning a trip to Italy...any opinions on how to best spend a week there? (no rush)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-planning-a-trip-to-italy-any-opinions-on-how-to-best-spend-a-week-there-no-rush/957770)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-planning-a-trip-to-italy-any-opinions-on-how-to-best-spend-a-week-there-no-rush/957770 "2022-01-16T03:53:09Z")
A friend of mine is having a wedding in Italy (her fiancé is Italian and has family there). Obviously I know where I will be for the wedding but, as long as I am flying there, I figure I should take advantage and travel… --- ## [Why do we need a Bitcoin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-need-a-bitcoin/957075)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-need-a-bitcoin/957075 "2022-01-15T18:49:58Z")
I’ve read a little about Bitcoin, and I don’t get it. I use credit cards and PayPal online. Why would I need Bitcoin? What benefit is there to using it for payments? --- ## [What Is 'Unjust' Discrimination against homosexuals, According to the RC Church?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-unjust-discrimination-against-homosexuals-according-to-the-rc-church/957794)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-unjust-discrimination-against-homosexuals-according-to-the-rc-church/957794 "2022-01-15T16:29:39Z")
First, please read: CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH SECOND EDITION 2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, con… --- ## [Dryers: gas vs electric redux 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dryers-gas-vs-electric-redux-2022/957728)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dryers-gas-vs-electric-redux-2022/957728 "2022-01-15T12:44:16Z")
So how do I calculate the actual savings of Gas vs. Electric if doing about 5 loads a week on average? Gas prices seem to be rising but so are electric prices. Recently seeing that a gas dryer is probably less green th… --- ## [Small Plastic C-clips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743 "2022-01-14T22:18:22Z")
These were used on an old fake Christmas tree to attach wires to the branches. Made of plastic and about 2mm or 1/16" thick. Any idea where I can buy 100 or so of these? --- ## [Funny lines in obituaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-lines-in-obituaries/751536)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-lines-in-obituaries/751536 "2022-01-14T20:26:04Z")
I just found out, my best friend in high school passed last week. There was much humor in his obituary, including the line “He wanted to be cremated, even though he was lactose-intolerant.” Got any others? --- ## [Recommendations for Web customer management system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-web-customer-management-system/957803)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-web-customer-management-system/957803 "2022-01-14T19:35:50Z")
My wife wants to start offering video classes on the Internet. She is looking for a system (or multiple systems that work seamlessly together) that offer a website, ticketing (sign-up), and eNewsletter. Anyone have any e… --- ## [Should I get an no trade in unlocked Galaxy Samsung S21 5G 256gb for $807.49?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-no-trade-in-unlocked-galaxy-samsung-s21-5g-256gb-for-807-49/957783)
**Author:** [@bodangus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bodangus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-no-trade-in-unlocked-galaxy-samsung-s21-5g-256gb-for-807-49/957783 "2022-01-14T18:33:08Z")
should I get an no trade in unlocked Galaxy Samsung S21 5G 256gb for $807.49? --- ## [American Dopers, what would make you emigrate from the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-dopers-what-would-make-you-emigrate-from-the-us/957349)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-dopers-what-would-make-you-emigrate-from-the-us/957349 "2022-01-14T02:14:49Z")
The anniversary of the 1-6-21 insurrection and discussion about how democracy in the US is in peril had me thinking about this question: Is there any hypothetical situation where you can see yourself saying, “That’s it, … --- ## [Women's Dance Shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-dance-shoes/957685)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-dance-shoes/957685 "2022-01-14T02:13:25Z")
Lady Rat has been dancing for some years, abroad, and doesn’t know any American brands. She does Latin dance (salsa, kizomba, etc.) for performance demonstrations. She’s skeptical of anything on Amazon, found one pair of… --- ## [Internet speed question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-speed-question/957486)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-speed-question/957486 "2022-01-13T22:50:52Z")
So, my parents have Xfinity cable, internet and phone (for $237 a month after all takes and fees. Going up to $247 next month). They are thinking about cutting out cable and maybe the landline. When they called Xfinit… --- ## [Do you believe posted inflation rates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-posted-inflation-rates/941710)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-posted-inflation-rates/941710 "2022-01-13T14:38:06Z")
It is clear we live in unusual times and governments are presumably doing their best. The business environment is often challenging and the price of many items has stayed the same. But a lot of staples in Canada seem t… --- ## [Help with Cordless Hammer-Drill Settings. NEED ANSER FAST](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-cordless-hammer-drill-settings-need-anser-fast/957667)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-cordless-hammer-drill-settings-need-anser-fast/957667 "2022-01-13T04:45:06Z")
This is wrritten very quickly and not edited or revised very well. Sorry. I am hoping to get answers quick before I run out of light. I need help choosing the settings on my Makita hammer dill (Makita XPH01). I have re… --- ## [Feminine Facial Stubble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feminine-facial-stubble/957528)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feminine-facial-stubble/957528 "2022-01-12T22:46:56Z")
Is there a right way to tell someone about hygiene regarding their feminine facial stubble? …And, how do women control it? --- ## [What does "nerd" mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-nerd-mean-to-you/957557)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-nerd-mean-to-you/957557 "2022-01-12T21:52:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Can an actor who is a RL nerd play a cool character?: The above quote is not how I use the term “nerd”. To me, a nerd is someone who obsesses about all the gritty, nitpicky details of a t… --- ## [Cut-off for cutting off enablers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-off-for-cutting-off-enablers/957432)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-off-for-cutting-off-enablers/957432 "2022-01-12T20:34:43Z")
Say you’ve got someone who holds aberrant views to your mind. A hardcore QAnon Proudboys Nazi white supremacist, if that’s your personal anathema, or a Biden Democrat, if that’s yours. Most of us would probably decide a… --- ## [Smart thermostat recommendations, (\*other\* than Nest) anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-thermostat-recommendations-other-than-nest-anyone/957535)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-thermostat-recommendations-other-than-nest-anyone/957535 "2022-01-12T14:38:25Z")
Ok, savvy folk, I need thermostat help. We’ve had the Nest for years, and I used to love it until Google got their grubby hands all over it. I’m now on my 3rd (4th?) unit that randomly decides to not blow cool air anymor… --- ## [Recommend a good headset to me please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-headset-to-me-please/941849)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-headset-to-me-please/941849 "2022-01-12T14:25:42Z")
I’ve been wearing a headset a lot more at work since almost all of our communications are done through Teams or Zoom meetings. I have an inexpensive Logitech set that works fine but I’d really like something more comfor… --- ## [Which is the best smaller SUV, Tiguan or X1 F48?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-smaller-suv-tiguan-or-x1-f48/957481)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-smaller-suv-tiguan-or-x1-f48/957481 "2022-01-12T13:35:34Z")
If I could choose any car to get, I’d probably get a previous gen 4 series Gran coupe, which is a liftback (basically sedan, but with a fully opening trunk, not to be confused with short boxy hatchbacks) and which offers… --- ## [My Smoking Habits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-smoking-habits/957547)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-smoking-habits/957547 "2022-01-12T07:54:27Z")
I only smoke once a year. It is my Christmas tradition. Usually a good quality cigar. Now my family physician before he retired said he had no problem with this. So I just have to ask: statistically speaking, am I faci… --- ## [What's your favorite stovetop burner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stovetop-burner/957327)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stovetop-burner/957327 "2022-01-11T20:17:50Z")
This is your chance to tell the Dope what burner you like best. Sure, we say that we all love our burners equally, but inside we all know who our favorite is. My go-to burner is the one at the front right of the stove. … --- ## [Date ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/date-ideas/957175)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/date-ideas/957175 "2022-01-11T02:47:06Z")
I’ve rarely been taken on a proper date, when I have, it’s been a restaurant. Where did a fun date of yours occur? Seeking clever ideas. --- ## [I'm confused about 401K contribution limits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-about-401k-contribution-limits/957458)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-confused-about-401k-contribution-limits/957458 "2022-01-11T00:19:45Z")
With my very last paycheck of 2020 I hit and slightly exceeded the IRS limit on 401K contributions. At that time I mistakenly assumed that the limit only applied to pre-tax contributions, so for 2021 I changed things to… --- ## [In programming, is it good style to use the same name for function arguments and parameters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-programming-is-it-good-style-to-use-the-same-name-for-function-arguments-and-parameters/955541)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-programming-is-it-good-style-to-use-the-same-name-for-function-arguments-and-parameters/955541 "2022-01-11T00:18:52Z")
This is another question about my new programming hobby, but it’s probably more of a matter of taste (and hence IMHO material) than Factual. Suppose I define a function foo(), which does something to a variable. Since va… --- ## [Do you like to make plans or "play it by ear"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-make-plans-or-play-it-by-ear/957374)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-make-plans-or-play-it-by-ear/957374 "2022-01-10T16:04:01Z")
Say I invite you over for dinner next Saturday. Do you prefer to set a specific time at which we expect you to arrive, or do you prefer to just set an approximate time to be firmed up later? If the second, when does th… --- ## [How honest ought a eulogy/obituary be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-ought-a-eulogy-obituary-be/956428)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-honest-ought-a-eulogy-obituary-be/956428 "2022-01-10T16:00:19Z")
I’m often impressed at the extent to which folk tend to present overly complimentary images of deceased persons. What are your thoughts about that? Why do people do it? I’m not saying obits should be the opportunity t… --- ## [Peak Age of Death Perception?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peak-age-of-death-perception/957517)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peak-age-of-death-perception/957517 "2022-01-10T15:00:04Z")
It amuses me somewhat to hear people bewailing the terrible frequency of deaths lately–this week, it’s all Betty White, and Bob Saget, and whoever–because it’s only natural (inevitable, really) that as one gets older, th… --- ## [Noise-reducing, soundproof curtains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-reducing-soundproof-curtains/957387)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-reducing-soundproof-curtains/957387 "2022-01-10T08:37:55Z")
My street gets more and more busy, and I’m at the end of my rope with the noise. I don’t want to lay out cash for new windows, and I suspect that the walls themselves are too thin and not well insulated. (No point in rep… --- ## [What, exactly, is trolling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-trolling/957390)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-trolling/957390 "2022-01-10T05:33:07Z")
Think of Biden’s speech yesterday. Every word of it was true, but some of it was clearly intended to get up the orange menace’s nose. Is that trolling? Or is trolling only when the statement is false–or at least you h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=218) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=220)