# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=228 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [Got a warning email from cis@amazon.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-warning-email-from-cis-amazon-com/732780)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-warning-email-from-cis-amazon-com/732780 "2021-11-17T19:41:01Z")
I recently had a very large Amazon order go missing in transit. 4 total packages and a value of over $500. I did get a full refund. A couple days after getting the refund, I got this email " Hello, A careful review … --- ## [What are your thoughts on the current border crisis in Poland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-current-border-crisis-in-poland/954137)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-the-current-border-crisis-in-poland/954137 "2021-11-17T12:44:08Z")
I haven’t seen a thread on this, but I was wondering what 'dopers thoughts are wrt the unfolding border crisis with migrants on the Polish border? There are hundreds (some say thousands…Belarus claims 2000, Poland claim… --- ## [Is race considered a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-race-considered-a-thing/953746)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-race-considered-a-thing/953746 "2021-11-17T12:34:45Z")
I know there are other threads on this, but was watching a video on the genetics of prehistory and the narrator was saying that race is unquestionable a real thing with humans, it’s just different than people think (i.e.… --- ## [After climate change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-climate-change/954465)
**Author:** [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-climate-change/954465 "2021-11-17T07:22:22Z")
Imagine we see a 4-5 (or higher) degree increase in temperatures by the end of the century. Obviously, the impact on humanity would be catastrophic. At some point, perhaps just by so many people being dead, the levels of… --- ## [Advice for moving with a pet - unique situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-moving-with-a-pet-unique-situation/954420)
**Author:** [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-moving-with-a-pet-unique-situation/954420 "2021-11-17T01:24:44Z")
So my wife just got a new job two states away and the job is requiring her to start in mid-December. My job needs me to stay on through December, so I won’t be able to move up until the new year. Our unique issue is our… --- ## [In Praise of Older People Bodies With Vaginas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-older-people-bodies-with-vaginas/952574)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-older-people-bodies-with-vaginas/952574 "2021-11-16T21:14:32Z")
Limited excerpt from a recent Economist: My question: One should balance sensitivity with being practical. How do people feel about this? “Bodies with vaginas” is an odd way to refer to half the human race. Yet it … --- ## [Who generally has the easier job: Prosecutor or defense attorney?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-generally-has-the-easier-job-prosecutor-or-defense-attorney/954310)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-generally-has-the-easier-job-prosecutor-or-defense-attorney/954310 "2021-11-16T17:52:22Z")
I realize the answer will probably be, “It depends on the case,” but broadly, generally and loosely speaking, who is considered to have the easier job? Is the defense’s advantage mainly that by default, a defendant is n… --- ## [Is there a term for people who "speak the outcome" to others and think that solves the problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-for-people-who-speak-the-outcome-to-others-and-think-that-solves-the-problem/953319)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-for-people-who-speak-the-outcome-to-others-and-think-that-solves-the-problem/953319 "2021-11-16T16:55:21Z")
You know the type: The person who, when someone else has depression, says “Just stop being depressed” or if someone has an anxiety disorder, says “You need to stop being anxious” - and thinks that that solves the problem… --- ## [New standing seam metal roof: How important are snow guards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-standing-seam-metal-roof-how-important-are-snow-guards/954392)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-standing-seam-metal-roof-how-important-are-snow-guards/954392 "2021-11-16T15:40:15Z")
We finally got our new standing seam metal roof installed, some 3 months late. The whole house reno project has stretched on longer than anyone would have liked, and funds are running low. Having snow guards (those littl… --- ## [Dizziness for a day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dizziness-for-a-day/954068)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dizziness-for-a-day/954068 "2021-11-16T05:59:55Z")
Everything was fine Sunday night. When I woke up around 3AM to pee, I could barely walk to the bathroom because I was so uneasy on my feet. But I was fine walking back to bed. Same thing happened when I got up around … --- ## [Biblically speaking, G\*d apparently got mad at America's sins and struck us with a plague. What was our sin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblically-speaking-g-d-apparently-got-mad-at-americas-sins-and-struck-us-with-a-plague-what-was-our-sin/954156)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblically-speaking-g-d-apparently-got-mad-at-americas-sins-and-struck-us-with-a-plague-what-was-our-sin/954156 "2021-11-15T20:01:15Z")
In the Bible, especially the OT, G\*d is famous for throwing and or promising to throw whole nations under the bus with viruses, ala Leviticus 26:25 when he is telling Israel that, should they disobey him somehow: I can… --- ## ["Say" instead of "for example" or "e.g." in writing? What's best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-instead-of-for-example-or-e-g-in-writing-whats-best/953895)
**Author:** [@JJAURELIUS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JJAURELIUS)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-instead-of-for-example-or-e-g-in-writing-whats-best/953895 "2021-11-15T19:43:03Z")
When I write, I usually begin a short illustrative aside, say, like this message, by using “say.” I could also begin that aside by writing, for example, this message; or writing, e.g., this message. In conversation, I u… --- ## [Is wearing a MAGA hat hate speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-a-maga-hat-hate-speech/952457)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wearing-a-maga-hat-hate-speech/952457 "2021-11-15T12:33:02Z")
I recently overheard someone assert that this is so. They felt the same about the “f— Joe Biden” chants heard at some sporting events. This was coupled with the belief that “the first amendment doesn’t protect hate spe… --- ## [Cheapo or expensive bike - 10 year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapo-or-expensive-bike-10-year-old/953697)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapo-or-expensive-bike-10-year-old/953697 "2021-11-15T01:18:40Z")
So my older son (10 yo / 5’ tall) has outgrown his 20" bike, and needs a new one. As best I can tell, he’s kind of in between 24 and 26" bikes- there are models in each wheel size that will fit a person his height. The… --- ## [Evolution versus selective breeding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolution-versus-selective-breeding/954266)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolution-versus-selective-breeding/954266 "2021-11-15T00:10:50Z")
Is there a clear distinction between selective breeding and evolution? --- ## [Recommend VR for my kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-vr-for-my-kids/952821)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-vr-for-my-kids/952821 "2021-11-14T20:58:52Z")
My kids have made their wishes known: they want VR for Christmas. Although I’m computer-savvy, this is an area I know nothing about. Can anyone give me some basics, or even specific recommendations? --- ## [Money question for no apparent reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-question-for-no-apparent-reason/954299)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-question-for-no-apparent-reason/954299 "2021-11-14T18:30:11Z")
Actually, the reason is that I’m working up my budget for 2022, the first year both of us will be retired. The last line on my spreadsheet is what I’m calling Discretionary - after all the bills are paid and a little is … --- ## [Need opinions/advice on backup software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinions-advice-on-backup-software/953910)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinions-advice-on-backup-software/953910 "2021-11-14T08:45:55Z")
I need to backup about 100TB of computer files, and the amount will grow. This data is (mostly) historically important, original, video & audio files, but not critical, medical data – no lives will be lost if the data … --- ## [Anyone knowledgeable about light bulbs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-knowledgeable-about-light-bulbs/954298)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-knowledgeable-about-light-bulbs/954298 "2021-11-14T00:54:31Z")
I have a bathroom fixture that sits above the medicine cabinet. It has 3 bulb sockets and it came with the Edison type bulbs. They look great but they don’t give enough light I want to replace them but I’m not really su… --- ## [A question of rent and ethics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-rent-and-ethics/953818)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-of-rent-and-ethics/953818 "2021-11-13T20:16:40Z")
ok i occasionally read this q and a column called the moneyist and this popped up Now I have some back story in this type of situation …as when we were in a pinch and in a house mom wouldn’t give up she decided to rent… --- ## [Eyelashes, people! Let's talk cosmetics, tints, extensions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyelashes-people-lets-talk-cosmetics-tints-extensions/952048)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyelashes-people-lets-talk-cosmetics-tints-extensions/952048 "2021-11-13T18:50:34Z")
To begin with an aside, I’m glad I now live in a world where this topic need not be titled something sexist like, “Ladies, help me with my eyelashes.” I don’t care if you are a lady (I personally try to avoid being one).… --- ## [A medical question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-medical-question/954195)
**Author:** [@Nightfall1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightfall1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-medical-question/954195 "2021-11-12T19:45:11Z")
Hi teeming millions. I have a question. You eat food, your body uses what it needs and gets rid of what it doesn’t need, be that five hours down the road, ten hours, fifteen hours, whatever time your body is set up for. … --- ## [Advice for choosing hiking boots that won't hurt my ankle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-choosing-hiking-boots-that-wont-hurt-my-ankle/954048)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-choosing-hiking-boots-that-wont-hurt-my-ankle/954048 "2021-11-12T16:21:56Z")
I hike 5 to 10 miles of hilly trails, year round (even on ice with crampons). I’ve been doing this for 6 years now in rubber sole, fabric top low shoes. I wish I could tolerate boots, so I wouldn’t need to mess with gait… --- ## [Men's underwear, fly or no fly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-underwear-fly-or-no-fly/603088)
**Author:** [@EKDS5k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EKDS5k)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-underwear-fly-or-no-fly/603088 "2021-11-12T15:32:19Z")
Most men’s underwear comes with a fly. That is a hole in the front, through which you’re apparently supposed to insert your penis while while peeing. I have never used this, and until this thread, I was completely unawar… --- ## [Who was the most wronged person in history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-wronged-person-in-history/949733)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-most-wronged-person-in-history/949733 "2021-11-12T15:14:41Z")
To qualify they would have had to Pay for it with their life Even their family and dear ones did not believe their side of whatever it was Lost everything they had Were actually harmless and completely normal person … --- ## [Strange and bizarre things to do in and around San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-and-bizarre-things-to-do-in-and-around-san-francisco/243964)
**Author:** [@Baraqiyal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baraqiyal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-and-bizarre-things-to-do-in-and-around-san-francisco/243964 "2004-05-12T17:15:04Z")
My cousin is in town and wants to do something strange and bizarre. I wasn’t prepared for the request, so I’m really at a loss. She’s into serial killers and “True Crime” stuff, but anything really “out there” will work… --- ## [Arriving at a 4-way STOP simulateously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arriving-at-a-4-way-stop-simulateously/953983)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arriving-at-a-4-way-stop-simulateously/953983 "2021-11-12T08:50:57Z")
You and another vehicle simultaneously arrive at a 4-way intersection, controlled by 4-way STOP signs. You both have turn signals on, indicating you will NOT be crossing each other’s path. What do you do? poll --- ## [Wages of $15/hr--Have any fast food chains raised their prices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wages-of-15-hr-have-any-fast-food-chains-raised-their-prices/953902)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wages-of-15-hr-have-any-fast-food-chains-raised-their-prices/953902 "2021-11-12T06:16:25Z")
A couple years ago, the radical idea of paying $15 wages was proposed. And it was often ridiculed, because it would …(gasp!!) force the restaurants to increase their prices.\* And now we see signs everywhere saying “he… --- ## [Help with a broken oven element](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-broken-oven-element/954167)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-broken-oven-element/954167 "2021-11-11T20:15:43Z")
We have a GE double oven, and we recently discovered that the heating element in the lower oven is broken (as in, the element has a physical break in the coil). We had assumed this would be a simple fix, but everything D… --- ## [Is eating Jello equivalent to drinking all the water used to make it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-eating-jello-equivalent-to-drinking-all-the-water-used-to-make-it/954022)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-eating-jello-equivalent-to-drinking-all-the-water-used-to-make-it/954022 "2021-11-11T16:35:38Z")
As mentioned elsewhere, I’m getting my first colonoscopy soon. The instructions from the clinic includes clear Jello as part of what it defines as liquids. I interpret this as also applying to the “other fluids” I have t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=227) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=229)