# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=289 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 290 --- ## [Did anyone get Trick or Treaters this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-get-trick-or-treaters-this-year/924596)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-get-trick-or-treaters-this-year/924596 "2020-11-05T01:14:11Z")
A bit late, true, but I’m interested. In our neighborhood (Bay Area) we got no one. Neighborhood social media before Halloween pretty much agreed that it made no sense for kids to go out this year. I guess with few hous… --- ## [I really want a hot tub. Don't I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-a-hot-tub-dont-i/924443)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-want-a-hot-tub-dont-i/924443 "2020-11-04T23:21:46Z")
We tore out the tub when we remodeled But I like a soak. I’d like a small 2-person tub for my back porch. Anything to look out for? Do I want an ionizer?? --- ## [Ever Been Tazed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tazed/924320)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-tazed/924320 "2020-11-04T17:22:46Z")
Curious to hear about your experience if you’ve been tasered. My son is a corrections officer in a Florida prison. He is currently certified to carry/use a variety of weapons, with each certification adding another not… --- ## [My cats and their litter box - weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cats-and-their-litter-box-weird/924572)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cats-and-their-litter-box-weird/924572 "2020-11-04T16:56:46Z")
Two cats - male about 15, female about 11. I notice when I scoop their litter box, every other day there’s a particularly substantial offering. It’s as if they only poop on alternate days. They’re strictly indoor cats … --- ## [Car repair question Ford Fusion A/C](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question-ford-fusion-a-c/924439)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question-ford-fusion-a-c/924439 "2020-11-04T14:48:02Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Fusion. Recently the cabin temperature control started acting up. I would turn on the A/C and sometimes the A/C would seem to stop and the heat would come on. Now even with the temp control turned to c… --- ## [Would like opinions on manager always questioning if I did something they asked me to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-like-opinions-on-manager-always-questioning-if-i-did-something-they-asked-me-to-do/924224)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-like-opinions-on-manager-always-questioning-if-i-did-something-they-asked-me-to-do/924224 "2020-11-04T13:58:06Z")
As mentioned in other threads, I’m planning to get the hell out of dodge in a few months because of the micromanagement I’m dealing with. But in the meantime I continue to cope as best I can. I’m always polite and resp… --- ## [How easy is it, really, for a "sane" person to "go mad"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-really-for-a-sane-person-to-go-mad/924525)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-really-for-a-sane-person-to-go-mad/924525 "2020-11-04T04:10:31Z")
This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while, because in pop culture, it seems really easy. One good, common example is the Joker’s “one bad day.” Another is old EC comics stories, in which a frequent way the … --- ## [Cat Problems - need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-problems-need-advice/923126)
**Author:** [@DreamsOfACheetah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DreamsOfACheetah)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-problems-need-advice/923126 "2020-11-03T22:01:58Z")
Ok, we found a little kitty outside one of our windows at 3AM a couple months ago and took him in. Turns out our neighbor has been getting lots of cats on their property and gathered them up, intending to take them to a … --- ## [Overcoming Solipsism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-solipsism/852778)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-solipsism/852778 "2020-11-03T18:53:24Z")
I’ve struggled with this ever since I came across it. The notion that all you can really be sure of is that you exist. It’s an idea that can’t be proven without refuting itself, but there is also no way to disprove it. I… --- ## [Moving walkways: stand or walk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-walkways-stand-or-walk/924157)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-walkways-stand-or-walk/924157 "2020-11-03T10:12:13Z")
Over in another thread, there was some discussing about walking vs. standing on escalators. That got me thinking of the moving walkways found at most major airports. There seems to be two schools of thought on these. … --- ## [I love \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and yet I prefer \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-and-yet-i-prefer/923056)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-and-yet-i-prefer/923056 "2020-11-03T04:03:08Z")
I love spicy food and will generally order my dishes with quite a bit of heat. I figure my heat tolerance is about as high as it gets in the “normal human being” category, right before you start getting into Scoville cou… --- ## [Will vaccinations be required? \[Edited: Will you get a vaccine if legally mandated\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-vaccinations-be-required-edited-will-you-get-a-vaccine-if-legally-mandated/919016)
**Author:** [@urbanredneck2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urbanredneck2)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-vaccinations-be-required-edited-will-you-get-a-vaccine-if-legally-mandated/919016 "2020-11-03T00:16:14Z")
Lets say in May next year they come out with a vaccine. They decide to make it mandatory. If you dont get the vaccine you will not be able to attend school or go into a place of business or use public transportation. Eve… --- ## [How did Hallowe'en in the time of Covid go for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-halloween-in-the-time-of-covid-go-for-you/924464)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-halloween-in-the-time-of-covid-go-for-you/924464 "2020-11-02T20:14:56Z")
So, how did other Dopers handle Hallowe’en? The Cub was content to have me go out and buy his favourite treats and watch the Mandalorians, Season 2, Episode 1, on tv. Originally we weren’t going to do any candy distrib… --- ## [Anyone make paper at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-make-paper-at-home/924558)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-make-paper-at-home/924558 "2020-11-02T19:33:29Z")
I might give it a try. What are the things to look out for? --- ## [Any \*expert\* advice re: when to finish a new redwood deck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-expert-advice-re-when-to-finish-a-new-redwood-deck/924495)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-expert-advice-re-when-to-finish-a-new-redwood-deck/924495 "2020-11-02T15:47:01Z")
The deck might be finished by next weekend. Bob Vila says to wait 30 days before finishing. I had read somewhere else (can’t remember where) that it should be several months to give the wood time to dry out. I can’t find… --- ## [Headphone Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-recommendations/834515)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphone-recommendations/834515 "2020-11-02T09:12:54Z")
Hi all, I am looking for recommendations for a headphone purchase. I would like to spend no more than $200 (Canadian). I like listening to talk radio and metal and grunge at fairly high volumes and, since this is for my… --- ## [California's wealth tax proposal. Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/californias-wealth-tax-proposal-thoughts/924169)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/californias-wealth-tax-proposal-thoughts/924169 "2020-11-02T00:42:42Z")
California wants to tax the assets of those in California at 0.4% with a worth of $30M or more. What’s wrong with taxing the rich? Maybe a few things. The Legislative summary states “The tax takes into account all ass… --- ## [“Only So Much Moxie” / Automating Decisions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-so-much-moxie-automating-decisions/922973)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-so-much-moxie-automating-decisions/922973 "2020-11-01T16:30:36Z")
Every so often some life coach or guru says that he/she always wears the same hoodie or eats the same thing for breakfast. The rationale is that the brain only has limited capacity-juice-willpower-attention-yada and is … --- ## [Should I get an HSA (Health Savings Account)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-hsa-health-savings-account/923700)
**Author:** [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-hsa-health-savings-account/923700 "2020-11-01T12:59:24Z")
Open Enrollment time is upon us again at my workplace, and once again I am mulling over whether I should sign up for the HSA Qualified high deductible health plan. I know that some people (Dave Ramsey is one prominent e… --- ## [Suddenly FaceBook Doesn't Support Google?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-facebook-doesnt-support-google/924185)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-facebook-doesnt-support-google/924185 "2020-11-01T06:25:36Z")
Earlier today I had no problems logging into FB using Google. Tonight I get a banner saying that I am using a browser that is not supported, and that it was switching me to a “simple view”, which is just annoying, on top… --- ## [Trying to learn a language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-learn-a-language/924337)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-learn-a-language/924337 "2020-10-31T06:03:51Z")
I know there are other threads with similar things, but we just discovered the Slow News website while looking to expand our Spanish studies. We went through both of the Great Courses Spanish programs, which are excellen… --- ## [Is deli roast beef also expensive where you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-deli-roast-beef-also-expensive-where-you-live/924134)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-deli-roast-beef-also-expensive-where-you-live/924134 "2020-10-31T05:24:58Z")
Sliced deli roast beef at my local grocery store in the midwest is around $15 a pound. In the past it’s usually like the other meats, chicken, turkey, ham at around $7 a pound. It’s not the animal, steaks or beef ribs … --- ## [Pope Francis is a Living Saint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-is-a-living-saint/923567)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-is-a-living-saint/923567 "2020-10-31T05:20:37Z")
In case you didn’t hear, he is endorsing gay civil unions. He actually already supported this in his home country. So now other Christians can’t rub their homophobia in our faces anymore. Because last time I checked, Ca… --- ## [Recomend an antivirus program](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-an-antivirus-program/924241)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-an-antivirus-program/924241 "2020-10-31T02:59:42Z")
For many years I’ve gotten Norton Security for free from my ISP (Comcast). However, I just got an email from them saying they will no longer offer Norton for free as of Jan. 1, 2021. Now the only way to get “free” secu… --- ## [Recommend a microSD card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-microsd-card/918405)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-microsd-card/918405 "2020-10-30T23:29:14Z")
Holy cow there are a ton of options. When I search for one on Amazon, there are umpteen different brands, all with a dozen acronyms and terms describing what features they each have. Here’s what I need: MicroSD card, 1… --- ## [Will joining the National Guard help my son with a computer networking career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-joining-the-national-guard-help-my-son-with-a-computer-networking-career/924208)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-joining-the-national-guard-help-my-son-with-a-computer-networking-career/924208 "2020-10-30T22:09:58Z")
My oldest is about to turn 18 in a few weeks. For various reasons, he’s dead set against going to college. In his Junior & Senior years, he was part of a program his school offered called OSTC (Oakland Schools Technical … --- ## [USPS Missing mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-missing-mail/924220)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-missing-mail/924220 "2020-10-30T21:46:20Z")
I moved and as part of changing my address the USPS emails me images of mail I am going to get each day, except packages. Today 5 letters in the email did not show up at my house. I can see maybe missing one but … --- ## [What are your favourite subreddits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-subreddits/923769)
**Author:** [@JBlackstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBlackstone)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favourite-subreddits/923769 "2020-10-30T20:56:50Z")
Mine are r/aww (cute animals) and r/mildlyinteresting (random weird stuff but not to weird just… mildly interesting) and r/earthporn (cool nature photos). How about yours? --- ## [Have You Gotten Any Hostility For Wearing (Or Not Wearing) A Mask?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gotten-any-hostility-for-wearing-or-not-wearing-a-mask/917165)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-gotten-any-hostility-for-wearing-or-not-wearing-a-mask/917165 "2020-10-30T18:19:15Z")
Seems to be a thing lately: shouting matches, fisticuffs, even assault over people wearing or not wearing masks. Fortunately, I’ve not gotten so much as side-eye for wearing mine, and I live in Trump’s back yard. What a… --- ## [Looking for a good heavy-duty hand cleaner (not Zep, see post for reasons)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-heavy-duty-hand-cleaner-not-zep-see-post-for-reasons/923455)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-heavy-duty-hand-cleaner-not-zep-see-post-for-reasons/923455 "2020-10-30T16:10:26Z")
I had a big bottle of Zep which I am so glad is finally done (not empty, mind you, but the last inch in the bottle has become too oxidized and semi-solid to make it through the pump siphon). I want to try something else,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=288) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=290)