# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=277 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 278 --- ## ["Multi-racial whiteness"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-racial-whiteness/930901)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multi-racial-whiteness/930901 "2021-01-21T23:37:53Z")
Apparently being white now has nothing to do with your race but is all about attitude: Anyone not think this is ridiculous? --- ## [Anybody here have a Lovesac sectional? Opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-have-a-lovesac-sectional-opinions/929591)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-have-a-lovesac-sectional-opinions/929591 "2021-01-21T22:02:25Z")
We’re shopping for a new sofa, and Mrs. Wheelz is pretty set on getting a Lovesac sectional. I’m OK with it; they’re not cheap, but it looks like good quality stuff that will last a long time. My biggest concern, though… --- ## [Please recommend a free online site to assess math level](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-free-online-site-to-assess-math-level/931072)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-free-online-site-to-assess-math-level/931072 "2021-01-21T21:14:17Z")
I’m interested in improving my math skills, so I think the first thing to do is assess what my current skills are. Can some of you more mathematically proficient folks recommend a good and free online site for me to disc… --- ## ["Going down a rabbit hole" - what does that mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-down-a-rabbit-hole-what-does-that-mean-to-you/930517)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-down-a-rabbit-hole-what-does-that-mean-to-you/930517 "2021-01-21T17:53:35Z")
I had an interesting discussion with my wife the other night. She kept using the phrase “down a rabbit hole” in a way that didn’t really make sense to me. She was using it to mean people (like Trumpers) who start believi… --- ## [Is it considered inappropriate to compliment someone on their appearance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-considered-inappropriate-to-compliment-someone-on-their-appearance/931099)
**Author:** [@joesnowden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joesnowden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-considered-inappropriate-to-compliment-someone-on-their-appearance/931099 "2021-01-21T15:59:08Z")
By saying something like “you’re good looking/hot/cute”. I kind of feel this is gender based. Not to stereotype but in my experience, many of my male friends would be fine with receiving a compliment from the opposite s… --- ## [Does anyone here have experience with bone anchored hearing systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-experience-with-bone-anchored-hearing-systems/930981)
**Author:** [@Strinka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strinka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-have-experience-with-bone-anchored-hearing-systems/930981 "2021-01-21T15:58:44Z")
I have significant hearing loss in one of my ears, and one of the options that my doctor suggested was a bone anchored hearing system. It’s an implant that attaches directly to the skull and sends vibrations through it, … --- ## [Help Choose A Rowing Machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choose-a-rowing-machine/930998)
**Author:** [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-choose-a-rowing-machine/930998 "2021-01-21T12:37:25Z")
I’ve always enjoyed the experience of using a rowing machine on the rare occasions I’ve had an opportunity to use one (it’s been years now). I have talked for years about getting one for my house, and this year my employ… --- ## [So I went to call in my scrip for Effexor to pick up Saturday and realized I didn't have any refills left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-went-to-call-in-my-scrip-for-effexor-to-pick-up-saturday-and-realized-i-didnt-have-any-refills-left/930639)
**Author:** [@The\_Uppington\_Smythe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Uppington_Smythe)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-went-to-call-in-my-scrip-for-effexor-to-pick-up-saturday-and-realized-i-didnt-have-any-refills-left/930639 "2021-01-21T05:38:45Z")
Monday’s a holiday and I work Tuesday so I’m not gonna be able to get to call my doc and get to the drug store again until at least Wednesday. I have two tabs for Saturday and Sunday. I don’t want to get into the pros… --- ## [The day they whacked "Holsten's Ice Cream Parlor"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-they-whacked-holstens-ice-cream-parlor/930838)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-they-whacked-holstens-ice-cream-parlor/930838 "2021-01-21T01:27:18Z")
It was made famous by the filming of the last episode of The Sopranos. I’ve had ice-cream there. It was good. (Yes, Applegate’s is good too… but they were different experiences. Applegate’s was a drive up. You almos… --- ## [Moderna's vaccine vs Pfizer's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modernas-vaccine-vs-pfizers/930911)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modernas-vaccine-vs-pfizers/930911 "2021-01-21T01:04:29Z")
Some guy shared his picture of getting a COVID19 vaccine from Pfizer. I asked why he got Pfizer instead of Moderna, and then he blocked me. I am curious so as to why this has happened. Any idea? --- ## [Biden will recognize Guaido as Venezuela's leader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-will-recognize-guaido-as-venezuelas-leader/930994)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-will-recognize-guaido-as-venezuelas-leader/930994 "2021-01-20T21:09:21Z")
I suppose it was too optimistic to hope for a change. US foreign policy doesn’t change much no matter who occupies the White House. --- ## [Should I let my HSA grow indefinitely?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-hsa-grow-indefinitely/930563)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-let-my-hsa-grow-indefinitely/930563 "2021-01-20T20:06:56Z")
I’ve had a HDHP for a couple or so years and have an HSA that I contribute to. I contribute basically $100/week to the HSA, and my employer contributes $1700 annually. At the moment I have about $19.5k in the account. My… --- ## [How different are you from the "average" person of your demographic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-different-are-you-from-the-average-person-of-your-demographic/446513)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2008, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-different-are-you-from-the-average-person-of-your-demographic/446513 "2008-04-26T14:25:57Z")
First of all, I’m leaving it up to you to define your demographic. Age? Sex? Economic Status? Race? Religion? Geographic location? What ever you think defines your demographic is what to use. Also, it’s clearly u… --- ## [Sawapping hard drives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawapping-hard-drives/930732)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawapping-hard-drives/930732 "2021-01-20T15:24:35Z")
Crap. My HP sff desktop started going blank then correcting. A warning states the graphics accelerator is to blame. A trip to a local shop confirmed bad caps on the main board in the video section. This is a Windows 7 m… --- ## [Bad year according to Chinese calendar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-year-according-to-chinese-calendar/930606)
**Author:** [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-year-according-to-chinese-calendar/930606 "2021-01-20T12:22:28Z")
We all hoped that New Year 2021 would mark an end to the bad news 2020 was filled with. We all know that bad news has continued without regard to the changing of calendars. It occurred to me that maybe it’s the Chinese y… --- ## [Do you know more people who've had COVID or the vaccine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-more-people-whove-had-covid-or-the-vaccine/930529)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-more-people-whove-had-covid-or-the-vaccine/930529 "2021-01-20T12:11:09Z")
poll Well, after 9 months and counting, the end is in sight. Pretty soon, tens of millions of people will be immune to the novel coronavirus one way or the other. In your personal life, do you know more people who’ve c… --- ## [Is car price negotiation even a thing now, with all these online fair pricing guides?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-car-price-negotiation-even-a-thing-now-with-all-these-online-fair-pricing-guides/930226)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-car-price-negotiation-even-a-thing-now-with-all-these-online-fair-pricing-guides/930226 "2021-01-19T15:33:38Z")
I’m looking to replace my current car and I’m looking for local certified pre-owned inventory. I’m finding that many dealerships’ advertised prices already fall within what independent third-party sites, like cars.com o… --- ## [Waiting to have sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waiting-to-have-sex/930824)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waiting-to-have-sex/930824 "2021-01-19T15:07:08Z")
Okay. My girlfriend has known this man for a few years and always knew he was interested in her but they were friends. She recently let him know she was finally interested. So when she visits him, they were watching dvd’… --- ## [Thoughts on potential relocation - Chicago to Denver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-potential-relocation-chicago-to-denver/848670)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-potential-relocation-chicago-to-denver/848670 "2020-03-09T12:16:01Z")
My employer just posted an opening in Denver. I currently work in a suburb of Chicago, with a 6 minute commute, working at home 2 days/week. I’m considering applying for the position. Would welcome any thoughts of you… --- ## [Doll parts hanging from tree - whaddya think THAT means?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doll-parts-hanging-from-tree-whaddya-think-that-means/930545)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doll-parts-hanging-from-tree-whaddya-think-that-means/930545 "2021-01-19T00:54:57Z")
While walking my neighborhood, I recently noticed a house a couple of blocks from me that had doll parts hanging from a parkway tree. Just regular Barbie -type legs, arms, torsos, affixed with string. The went up somet… --- ## [Multiple screens on a Mac, one of which is shared with a Windows laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-screens-on-a-mac-one-of-which-is-shared-with-a-windows-laptop/930800)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-screens-on-a-mac-one-of-which-is-shared-with-a-windows-laptop/930800 "2021-01-18T16:40:02Z")
This might be a GQ, but I’m open to people’s experiences in general as well as the specific question. :slight\_smile: I’m hoping for some advice from people who have a dual monitor / dual computer setup. I currently have… --- ## [Setting up a simple "manual" neural network: Feasible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-a-simple-manual-neural-network-feasible/930816)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-a-simple-manual-neural-network-feasible/930816 "2021-01-18T16:30:43Z")
I want to read up and familiarise myself with the developing world of artificial intelligence - not with the aim of landing a job in that field, simply out of a personal layman’s interest and to have a project to while a… --- ## [How strong an insult is "daft?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-an-insult-is-daft/930401)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-strong-an-insult-is-daft/930401 "2021-01-17T12:54:14Z")
So I know ‘daft’ is an insult, just not how insulting. Is it on par with “You’re a f\_\_\_\_ing idiot” or much milder, like you’re just a little bit dumb? --- ## [Recommend a printer for occasional use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-printer-for-occasional-use/930339)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-printer-for-occasional-use/930339 "2021-01-16T22:28:43Z")
I need a printer that will only be used occasionally, typically once or twice a month, printing maybe 3 or 4 pages. Most print jobs will be black and white, but some will be color. Can be USB or wireless. Cannot have i… --- ## [At what age do we lose interest in our childhood photos and why](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-we-lose-interest-in-our-childhood-photos-and-why/930210)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-we-lose-interest-in-our-childhood-photos-and-why/930210 "2021-01-16T19:56:49Z")
By childhood I mean ages 1 day to 10 years old. I am in my late 50s and have no interest whatsoever in the few photos of me at that age. I catalogue and store all my other photos and those of my children from their chil… --- ## [Women Walking Arm in Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-walking-arm-in-arm/930523)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-walking-arm-in-arm/930523 "2021-01-16T08:55:07Z")
I wonder how/why and when the practice of women walking arm in arm started and then why did it stop? There are many old movies and photos from the 30s and 40s and maybe 50s, that show women and teenage girls walking arm … --- ## [Difference between words \[implicit and indirect\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-words-implicit-and-indirect/930560)
**Author:** [@Astrid1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astrid1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/difference-between-words-implicit-and-indirect/930560 "2021-01-16T08:25:30Z")
Joining a chat room where you can solve your doubts about foreign languages I read a question from an American native speaker. She needs to know clearly the difference between implicit and indirect. (in English) She got… --- ## [Illegal to tell someone that they are speaking to undercover cops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-tell-someone-that-they-are-speaking-to-undercover-cops/930442)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-tell-someone-that-they-are-speaking-to-undercover-cops/930442 "2021-01-16T01:35:09Z")
Video here: Short summary: undercover cops are trying to get drivers to stop and pick them up, and then busting them for…I don’t know what. The camera holder is a driver who got busted, then parked and ca… --- ## [Need help/advice about my wood stove with a dirty blower](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-advice-about-my-wood-stove-with-a-dirty-blower/930619)
**Author:** [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-advice-about-my-wood-stove-with-a-dirty-blower/930619 "2021-01-15T19:12:58Z")
I have a Regency woodstove, probably 15 years old, with a blower, in the living room of my 1,200 sq. ft. single level house. I have the stove cleaned annually; it works fine. The problem I have is the dust and dirt that… --- ## [Suggest a dog breed for us.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-dog-breed-for-us/853255)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-dog-breed-for-us/853255 "2021-01-15T17:46:56Z")
Household is two adults, two kids and two cats. Cats be bitches though!! We live in an apartment that has green spaces, and 5 min walk from a beach. For 99% of the time there is someone home, so doggie would rarely be … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=276) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=278)