# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=290 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 291 --- ## [Have you ever bought a car thru Carvana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-a-car-thru-carvana/923879)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-a-car-thru-carvana/923879 "2020-10-30T12:37:47Z")
Asking for my spousal unit - he’s nervous about buying a car this way, but he’s found several that he’s really interested in. So I told him I’d ask my Doper associates about their or their friends’ experiences with the … --- ## [3M 8511 N95 mask or 3M 8210V N95 mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3m-8511-n95-mask-or-3m-8210v-n95-mask/924036)
**Author:** [@RunSilent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RunSilent)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3m-8511-n95-mask-or-3m-8210v-n95-mask/924036 "2020-10-27T23:36:42Z")
What is the difference between these two types of masks? Which is best for an adult with a thin face? --- ## [Cats vs Dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-vs-dogs/49696)
**Author:** [@betenoir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betenoir)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cats-vs-dogs/49696 "2020-10-29T23:52:40Z")
Well, cats. Cats obviously. No question. But I’m not here to poise the perennial question of whether cats or dogs are better (especially when the answer is so obviously cats), rather to consider the assumtions behind th… --- ## [Man denied German citizenship for refusing to shake woman's hand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-denied-german-citizenship-for-refusing-to-shake-womans-hand/923331)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-denied-german-citizenship-for-refusing-to-shake-womans-hand/923331 "2020-10-29T19:26:46Z")
Not sure what I think about this. On one hand, making citizenship conditional on physical contact with a stranger seems kind of dodgy. On the other, we’re always told we shouldn’t tolerate intolerance. On the third han… --- ## [How would you define systemic discrimination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-define-systemic-discrimination/914860)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-define-systemic-discrimination/914860 "2020-10-29T15:20:23Z")
This is something in the news a lot. Canadian politicians discuss it. Others say it exists, and I suspect it often does. But no one defines it. Can anyone? --- ## [Have you ever been polled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-polled/923792)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-polled/923792 "2020-10-29T12:40:37Z")
I, for one, have never been contacted for a poll on who I will be voting for. And does anyone know how the various polls choose who to call? --- ## [Have you experienced loosing hearing because of dry skin attached to the eardrum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-experienced-loosing-hearing-because-of-dry-skin-attached-to-the-eardrum/924065)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-experienced-loosing-hearing-because-of-dry-skin-attached-to-the-eardrum/924065 "2020-10-28T23:41:06Z")
I lost nearly all hearing in my left ear a few weeks ago. I thought it was ear wax. I have to get it removed every few years. This time there was very little wax. Instead, the ENT found dry, flaky skin attached to my dr… --- ## [Food Waste](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-waste/923852)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-waste/923852 "2020-10-28T02:14:31Z")
This topic caught my attention today. After looking it up and reading only a couple of different articles about it (which, for all intents, were basically identical) I became curious about what and how Dopers feel or thi… --- ## [Please recommend me lawyers in Georgia and Virginia/Maryland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-me-lawyers-in-georgia-and-virginia-maryland/924030)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-me-lawyers-in-georgia-and-virginia-maryland/924030 "2020-10-27T14:07:48Z")
\[I have obtained permission from the mods to post this.\] My wife may need legal advice/representation regarding her employment situation, and since we have only been here in the Atlanta area for a couple of years, essen… --- ## [Bob Bradley, Coach of LA Football Club](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-bradley-coach-of-la-football-club/923869)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-bradley-coach-of-la-football-club/923869 "2020-10-27T10:42:54Z")
The man is passing up easy money if he’s not auditioning for any and all roles calling for “hit man from.Cleveland”. --- ## [Is This Song Racist/Offensive? (The Wiggles Pappadum Song)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-song-racist-offensive-the-wiggles-pappadum-song/923839)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-song-racist-offensive-the-wiggles-pappadum-song/923839 "2020-10-27T06:22:07Z")
Here’s an earworm for you. You’re welcome. Apparently the idea of white Australians doing Bollywood dances while singing about pappadum is rubbing some people the wrong way. I have to admit that I was more… --- ## [Out of touch politicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-touch-politicians/923642)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-touch-politicians/923642 "2020-10-27T03:41:36Z")
In last night’s episode of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah showed a clip from the senatorial debate in Iowa in which the moderator challenged the two candidates whether they knew the break-even price of corn and soybeans. Gi… --- ## [Is Trump healthy for his age, and if so, how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-healthy-for-his-age-and-if-so-how/923840)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-healthy-for-his-age-and-if-so-how/923840 "2020-10-27T00:05:02Z")
Not a political discussion - just a medical question: Given Trump’s age - 74 - and his propensity for eating a lot of red meat, fast food, fried food, etc., and his lack of exercise, and great deal of traveling as a pre… --- ## [Got Your Flu Shot? 40% say, "No, Thanks."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-your-flu-shot-40-say-no-thanks/826208)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-your-flu-shot-40-say-no-thanks/826208 "2020-10-26T20:47:02Z")
I’m sorry, but I never get a flu shot. Not because I’m afraid it will give me the flu, but because I never get sick. I’m 65 and own a landscape company and have never missed a day of work since I bought the business 30… --- ## [Mayor/news anchor vacancies - Anchorage AK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayor-news-anchor-vacancies-anchorage-ak/922943)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayor-news-anchor-vacancies-anchorage-ak/922943 "2020-10-26T19:27:46Z")
Alaska mayor resigns. Wasn’t sure whether to place this in P&E, where we see most discussion of randy pols, or IMHO. --- ## [Agree or disagree: impact of portable smart devices on e-mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agree-or-disagree-impact-of-portable-smart-devices-on-e-mail/923888)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agree-or-disagree-impact-of-portable-smart-devices-on-e-mail/923888 "2020-10-26T18:37:23Z")
Please, this discussion is not about texting technology. Stick to e-mail. I do not own a portable smart device, or cell phone. My home workstation, with a conventional keyboard, is my only means of e-communication. When… --- ## [How do I tell my narcissistic mother I don't want her to move to where I live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-narcissistic-mother-i-dont-want-her-to-move-to-where-i-live/921422)
**Author:** [@crazytooth615](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazytooth615)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-narcissistic-mother-i-dont-want-her-to-move-to-where-i-live/921422 "2020-10-26T06:29:30Z")
I grew up in the U.S.A. but now I live in Canada. One of the reasons that I moved here is that I wanted to create space between myself and my abusive family. This includes my nMom. My nMom and I have a decent relationsh… --- ## [Brother wants to charge rent for a house in his name that Sister was living expecting to own it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brother-wants-to-charge-rent-for-a-house-in-his-name-that-sister-was-living-expecting-to-own-it/847299)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brother-wants-to-charge-rent-for-a-house-in-his-name-that-sister-was-living-expecting-to-own-it/847299 "2020-10-26T00:47:20Z")
I have a friend who is in a bit of family house drama. The background is this: Mom died about 7 years ago Sister (Mom’s daughter and my friend) lived with ailing Mom and took care of her several years prior to her dea… --- ## [Would All of the Automotive People Please Stand Up? \[Advice on oil database\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-all-of-the-automotive-people-please-stand-up-advice-on-oil-database/923764)
**Author:** [@Ficer67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ficer67)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-all-of-the-automotive-people-please-stand-up-advice-on-oil-database/923764 "2020-10-26T00:28:30Z")
Hey Everyone, Would someone suggest a good database where I can look up Oil Filters, Oil Capacities, Types of Oil Required and other things by the type of car in question? I am sure there are lots of them, but when I d… --- ## [Biktarvy (HIV drug) from Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biktarvy-hiv-drug-from-canada/923790)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biktarvy-hiv-drug-from-canada/923790 "2020-10-25T23:20:50Z")
I see this site that sells it: Buy Biktarvy - Shipped from Canada Drugs Online. I spoke with them and they say they have it available, and get it from Australia. Anyone have a good experience with a site such as this. Pl… --- ## [How much do home-grown chicken eggs cost (compared to store-bought)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-home-grown-chicken-eggs-cost-compared-to-store-bought/919815)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-home-grown-chicken-eggs-cost-compared-to-store-bought/919815 "2020-10-25T22:29:11Z")
My city recently made it easier for residents to keep as many as six chickens in their backyards. We’re not allowed to slaughter them (unless maybe we sneak them out to a friend in the countryside???), which I guess peo… --- ## [Finish for Butcher Block Table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-for-butcher-block-table/923861)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finish-for-butcher-block-table/923861 "2020-10-25T22:03:14Z")
We have a butcher block table we refinished a few years back using a polyurethane finish. But, now the finish has become tacky, and it is very annoying. I mean, among other things, warm plates will stick to the table req… --- ## [Why Does Outlook Do This?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-outlook-do-this/921525)
**Author:** [@Ptolomy57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ptolomy57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-outlook-do-this/921525 "2020-10-25T20:18:01Z")
In Outlook Professional (or MS Office Professional?), when I reply to an email, the email opens to the far right (mostly off the screen). I have to click on “Pop Out”, an annoying and useless feature. For what purpose or… --- ## [Help an American send a gift card to Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-an-american-send-a-gift-card-to-australia/923810)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-an-american-send-a-gift-card-to-australia/923810 "2020-10-25T19:59:48Z")
My niece moved to Australia last year. Normally, I get her a gift card for Christmas but last year I sent her a necklace via her parents who went to visit her Christmas. This year I’d like to get a gift card to avoid the… --- ## [Ways to find vacation rental homes in Florida?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-find-vacation-rental-homes-in-florida/923812)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-find-vacation-rental-homes-in-florida/923812 "2020-10-25T16:50:54Z")
My SO and I are looking at moving to Florida for a month this winter. Both of our employers are now much more willing to let us “Work From Home” where home happens to be a temporary location. We’re interested in finding… --- ## [Recommend Remote Control Software for Windows 7/10 PCs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-remote-control-software-for-windows-7-10-pcs/923209)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-remote-control-software-for-windows-7-10-pcs/923209 "2020-10-25T16:16:39Z")
Hi folks - I’m a former IT guy. But it’s been a few years. I run Win10 Home on all my gear. I am the tech support for my 95yo MIL. She has a PC with Win7Pro that she gets along with OK. Her fading memory / mental ca… --- ## [Non-Trump supporters: what’ll you personally do if he’s still president in 2021?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-s-still-president-in-2021/923469)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2020, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-s-still-president-in-2021/923469 "2020-10-25T00:26:51Z")
I figured there might be no better time to ask this, since events are generally close to some kind of resolution (as opposed to, say, last year), there are more known factors now, and asking after the worst case scenario… --- ## [Black hole ramblings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-hole-ramblings/922282)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-hole-ramblings/922282 "2020-10-24T17:32:43Z")
The hypothetical that occurs to me is: if one were to establish a pair of entangled particles and shoot one of them directly into a black hole, what could the behavior of the retained particle tell us about the black hol… --- ## [Name that feature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-feature/923699)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-feature/923699 "2020-10-24T15:18:14Z")
Any theories or conjecture on what this conical-looking geological feature might be that’s found on an isolated and uninhabited island in the Indian Ocean? --- ## [Tell me about joint pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-joint-pain/923463)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-joint-pain/923463 "2020-10-24T05:16:50Z")
So, I had something unusual happen today. It may just be a new lesson in aging, or it may not be. The background is, last week I started a 3 day pack job for a family. There were only two people assigned and I knew I ha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=289) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=291)