# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=300 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 301 --- ## [Financial Advisor Study Books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-advisor-study-books/919853)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-advisor-study-books/919853 "2020-09-05T11:07:37Z")
I saw a recent news article saying that the definition of an “accredited investor” has changed to include persons who have passed one of three financial advisor exams (series 7, 65, or 82). I saw exam prep books on Am… --- ## [Is There a Brickie In The House?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-brickie-in-the-house/919740)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-brickie-in-the-house/919740 "2020-09-05T03:45:09Z")
Hi Everyone We just re-did a porch, and in order to take things from 1940 to 2020, the door has moved about 10". This means that the small brick stairs, only two steps high and about 24" wide, no longer line up with the… --- ## [Walkie Talkies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walkie-talkies/919290)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walkie-talkies/919290 "2020-09-04T17:18:11Z")
I was given 4 of them. 2 Uniden rechargable with 1 charging base and 2 Cobra non rechargable. They also came with 2 motorola head sets that work with either pair and a small canvas bag to keep everything together in. … --- ## [Prude - what SHOULD the Rochester cops have done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prude-what-should-the-rochester-cops-have-done/919801)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prude-what-should-the-rochester-cops-have-done/919801 "2020-09-04T15:50:00Z")
Video was recently released of police interacting w/ a man who subsequently died. I assume we can all agree that the police did not handle the situation optimally, but I wondered what you think would have been the corre… --- ## [On Black being the new black](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-black-being-the-new-black/919099)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-black-being-the-new-black/919099 "2020-09-04T12:55:20Z")
Is it still socially acceptable to use a lowercase B? I remember when AP changed their guidelines, and the New York Times ran an article about why they were still going with the small-b (among other things, not all Afri… --- ## [Phantom ATM transaction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phantom-atm-transaction/919708)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phantom-atm-transaction/919708 "2020-09-04T12:47:16Z")
I have a son studying overseas, and we have a joint account where I deposit cash and he withdraws as needed. Yesterday morning, he went to make a withdrawal at a local ATM (the bank we use is a US bank which does not ha… --- ## [I have a stye on my eye the size of an ardvark. Tell me your home remidies PLEESE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-stye-on-my-eye-the-size-of-an-ardvark-tell-me-your-home-remidies-pleese/179633)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-stye-on-my-eye-the-size-of-an-ardvark-tell-me-your-home-remidies-pleese/179633 "2020-09-04T12:37:31Z")
That’s about it. Advark sized stye - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :wink: \<—Me with the stye. --- ## [Couples Costume Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couples-costume-ideas/464099)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couples-costume-ideas/464099 "2011-08-24T16:56:45Z")
This will be the first year I have ever had a boyfriend who is not only willing but eager to go out and celebrate Halloween with me. We want some sort of couples costumes but we are having trouble coming up with ideas. … --- ## [American Revolution & slavery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-revolution-slavery/919756)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-revolution-slavery/919756 "2020-09-04T06:42:46Z")
Some while ago, it was suggested to me that the American Revolution was because, slavery. A quick look turned up Sometset v. Stewart, which is pretty strong evidence in favor of the claim. Now, I am reluctant accept th… --- ## [What is the explanation for shots 2 through 7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-explanation-for-shots-2-through-7/919382)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-explanation-for-shots-2-through-7/919382 "2020-09-03T18:34:07Z")
As I understand it, In Kenosha, the cop fired at and hit Blake 7 times. As I view the video, the cop was touching Blake with one hand - his gun must have been touching Blake or within inches of his back. While I do not… --- ## [About Godwinizing discussions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-godwinizing-discussions/919419)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-godwinizing-discussions/919419 "2020-09-03T14:55:03Z")
This is something that could probably go in Great Debates or maybe The Pit. I really wanted to put it in GQ, because I’d really like a factual answer, but based on the nature of what I’m going to ask, I don’t really thi… --- ## [Do you talk during dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-talk-during-dinner/320922)
**Author:** [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-talk-during-dinner/320922 "2020-09-03T12:30:46Z")
My SO complains that my mom and I never talk during dinner. We just sit there and eat silently; frequently we even have reading material. I say his family talks way too damn much! But then, I’m not a fan of talking wh… --- ## [Any suggestions for health insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-suggestions-for-health-insurance/919463)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-suggestions-for-health-insurance/919463 "2020-09-03T06:01:06Z")
My wife is looking to quit her job, which currently subsidizes her health insurance. I pay for mine 100% out of pocket, which costs over $700/month. If she leaves her job, we are looking at close to $1,300/month, for ins… --- ## [Got lots of dolls - have to sell. Where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-lots-of-dolls-have-to-sell-where/919567)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-lots-of-dolls-have-to-sell-where/919567 "2020-09-03T00:21:16Z")
Not me, actually, but a close friend. Her mother passed away last month and an inventory of the house uncovered lots of dolls. I quote: From ‘fashion’ dolls to designer fine bisque Baby dolls, brides, nursery rhymes, fai… --- ## [How can I best help my granddaughter? She may be dyslexic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-best-help-my-granddaughter-she-may-be-dyslexic/919565)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-best-help-my-granddaughter-she-may-be-dyslexic/919565 "2020-09-02T21:45:18Z")
Hi everyone, I suspect that my granddaughter may be dyslexic and she may even have some learning disabilities. The school situation is so messed up right now so I know that may complicate matters, but can anyone give m… --- ## [Questions about Car Theft (modern vehicles with transponder keys)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-car-theft-modern-vehicles-with-transponder-keys/919618)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-car-theft-modern-vehicles-with-transponder-keys/919618 "2020-09-02T21:05:45Z")
Two people I know have had cars stolen recently, and I have a few questions about the possible methods used. Both were late-model, and just disappeared, with no noise or destruction apparent. Apparently both were enter… --- ## [What have you accidentally trained your pets to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-accidentally-trained-your-pets-to-do/849599)
**Author:** [@SurrenderDorothy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SurrenderDorothy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-accidentally-trained-your-pets-to-do/849599 "2020-09-02T17:34:04Z")
I saw this one on some stolen-from-reddit clickbait listicle (I know, I’m a sucker.) and now I’m bringing it here- what have you taught your pets without meaning to? We had a dog at the shelter a couple years ago, Carlo… --- ## [Employee Appreciation Lunch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employee-appreciation-lunch/919348)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employee-appreciation-lunch/919348 "2020-09-02T15:27:16Z")
I didn’t want to derail the other thread about restaurants, coupons, and invitations so: What do you think about a boss who announces what he called an “Employee Appreciation Lunch” and then later goes around collecting… --- ## [Any WordPress bloggers? Autopost to Twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wordpress-bloggers-autopost-to-twitter/919395)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-wordpress-bloggers-autopost-to-twitter/919395 "2020-09-01T21:34:59Z")
I echo my main blog on WordPress. One interesting feature of WordPress (can’t find how you get to it at the moment, @$#%&\*!) is the option of auto-posting to Twitter, which results in a Twitter post that shows the blog… --- ## [Scott Peterson's death sentence overturned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-petersons-death-sentence-overturned/918930)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-petersons-death-sentence-overturned/918930 "2020-09-01T15:54:34Z")
I know the trial got a lot of attention on the Straight Dope way back when. He is still guilty but a judge ordered a new penalty phase trial: --- ## [Where do you plan to travel internationally after the pandemic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-plan-to-travel-internationally-after-the-pandemic/919161)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-plan-to-travel-internationally-after-the-pandemic/919161 "2020-09-01T13:07:43Z")
Where do you plan to travel internationally after the pandemic? --- ## [Pros and cons of pet health insurance? Anyone have it and like it or dislike it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-pet-health-insurance-anyone-have-it-and-like-it-or-dislike-it/919349)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-pet-health-insurance-anyone-have-it-and-like-it-or-dislike-it/919349 "2020-09-01T11:48:33Z")
The only threads on this that search brings up for me are 13 years old or more so I thought I’d ask for updated opinions. We have a cat adopted from a shelter; he’ll be 4 in October. He was neutered by the shelter at 3 … --- ## [What method of protest (for a cause you disagree with) would persuade you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-method-of-protest-for-a-cause-you-disagree-with-would-persuade-you/919325)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-method-of-protest-for-a-cause-you-disagree-with-would-persuade-you/919325 "2020-08-31T15:46:47Z")
In another thread, a Doper mentioned that many people want protests to be done in a way that can be ignored - which does not work - so they object to, for instance, protesters blocking road traffic or whatnot, because th… --- ## [What job do you think you'd be great at despite no supporting evidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-do-you-think-youd-be-great-at-despite-no-supporting-evidence/915336)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-job-do-you-think-youd-be-great-at-despite-no-supporting-evidence/915336 "2020-09-01T04:14:58Z")
I watch so many movies where I’m thinking “Oh, no, this person is ALL WRONG for that role!” so despite having absolutely no qualifications whatsoever, I think I’d be great at casting. Your move, Hollywood! How about yo… --- ## [Women, Would You Like to be Taken Care of by a Man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-you-like-to-be-taken-care-of-by-a-man/918844)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-would-you-like-to-be-taken-care-of-by-a-man/918844 "2020-08-31T18:52:42Z")
There’s a sappy allegory among conservative religious types about the relationship between the sexes. It has to do with the bone God took from Adam to form Eve. It goes like this: God didn’t take a bone from Adam’s he… --- ## [Where's the switch?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-switch/919465)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheres-the-switch/919465 "2020-08-31T17:48:11Z")
On the heels of this question over in MPSIMS, I posit the opposite query. On the exterior of my house, under the eaves on the corner of the house near the spare bedroom expansion, is a double flood light. One light poin… --- ## [If the Dems had won in 1876?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-dems-had-won-in-1876/919387)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-dems-had-won-in-1876/919387 "2020-08-31T17:22:12Z")
In 1876 the Democrats were what was left of the pro-slavery party. If they had won, is there any chance they wouldn’t have ended reconstruction? We always hear (well I always heard) that the Republicans had made this u… --- ## [ThredUp and other online thrift/consignment stores: experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thredup-and-other-online-thrift-consignment-stores-experiences/919307)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thredup-and-other-online-thrift-consignment-stores-experiences/919307 "2020-08-30T21:22:01Z")
I have various clothing items, shoes, etc. that are in good condition, but either they don’t fit me anymore, I don’t use them, etc. I have given away quite a bit over the years, but particularly for things that are in li… --- ## [Is it bad form to invite someone to an expensive restaurant and NOT share a coupon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-form-to-invite-someone-to-an-expensive-restaurant-and-not-share-a-coupon/919183)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-form-to-invite-someone-to-an-expensive-restaurant-and-not-share-a-coupon/919183 "2020-08-30T18:11:51Z")
Wife and I were occasionally invited by another couple to go to an expensive restaurant. They wanted to go because they had a coupon that essentially made their meals half price. I was a little put-off when they didn’t … --- ## [What industry is most built on bluff and bull feathers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-industry-is-most-built-on-bluff-and-bull-feathers/916994)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-industry-is-most-built-on-bluff-and-bull-feathers/916994 "2020-08-30T14:34:02Z")
When I last went to a mall in Vegas, a fetching woman in the lobby offered to sell me a facial skin care product “made out of diamonds” with free samples for a bargain price. I presume types of sand, pencils and charcoa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=299) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=301)