# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=310 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 311 --- ## [Help me buy a bike rack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-bike-rack/914738)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-bike-rack/914738 "2020-07-09T15:32:40Z")
Hi everyone, so in great excitement I have booked a ferry to France, taking my own car and a couple of bikes. So the question of bike racks has arisen. I thought it would be a simple case of buying a rear mounted bike r… --- ## ["The End of History" - what's the consensus these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-history-whats-the-consensus-these-days/914702)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-history-whats-the-consensus-these-days/914702 "2020-07-09T02:00:06Z")
To me as a layperson, it certainly seems like the rise of demagogues from Duterte to Trump show that Fukuyama’s “end of history” concept was at best premature and quite possibly outright wrong. But I’m not a heavy thinke… --- ## [Tell me about footwear for plantar fasciitis/heel spur](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-footwear-for-plantar-fasciitis-heel-spur/473481)
**Author:** [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-footwear-for-plantar-fasciitis-heel-spur/473481 "2020-07-09T00:24:11Z")
Disclaimer: I am seeing a podiatrist, just seeking opinions on footwear from others who’ve had this condition too. So I went to see the podiatrist for my heel pain, and the first thing he said when he saw my Crocs was, … --- ## [Lymphedema - WTF now is happeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lymphedema-wtf-now-is-happeing/914703)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lymphedema-wtf-now-is-happeing/914703 "2020-07-08T23:49:12Z")
I have really no idea what this is, I’ve read up on it, apparently my lymph system (who knew we had one) is not working correctly. My right ankle is stiff to the touch and somewhat swollen, and doesn’t hurt a bit, but m… --- ## [Publishers Clearinghouse Won't Work on My Smartphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/publishers-clearinghouse-wont-work-on-my-smartphone/914293)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/publishers-clearinghouse-wont-work-on-my-smartphone/914293 "2020-07-08T18:50:29Z")
It does work on my PC. But not my smartphone FWIW. I’ve had problems with PCH in the past. And the matter usually resolves after one week. And it has been about a week. And BTW does PCH still work over the phone, after… --- ## [Anyone treat their child's ADHD without medication?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-treat-their-childs-adhd-without-medication/855467)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-treat-their-childs-adhd-without-medication/855467 "2020-07-08T18:27:34Z")
My wife and I are starting to strongly suspect HermitChild1 (HC1) of having ADHD predominately inattentive (formally known as just ADD, so not the hyperactive part). Obviously if nothing else words and it gets to a poin… --- ## [Do you like/keep greeting cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-keep-greeting-cards/914053)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-keep-greeting-cards/914053 "2020-07-08T18:24:37Z")
I’m not a big fan. I pretty much consider them a waste of money - especially between people who see each other regularly. Such as members of a couple. They are kinda nice to receive in the mail from someone at a dista… --- ## [Massage therapist dad massages his kid:Benign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massage-therapist-dad-massages-his-kid-benign/554577)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massage-therapist-dad-massages-his-kid-benign/554577 "2020-07-08T16:52:49Z")
Dad is a licensed massage therapist. He often gives his teenage daughter full body massages with oil, etc. Daughter is generally only covered with a thin sheet during these massages. Teenage daughter is completely comfor… --- ## [What is an equitable split of a family farm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-equitable-split-of-a-family-farm/912898)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-equitable-split-of-a-family-farm/912898 "2020-07-08T13:12:06Z")
My wife and her brother are the only heirs to her parent’s family farm. Her brother has been doing all of the farming for the last couple of years as their father is in very ill health. I don’t farm. Never have. Never wi… --- ## [Birdwatching in the city](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birdwatching-in-the-city/913490)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birdwatching-in-the-city/913490 "2020-07-08T07:05:48Z")
I watch these birds, but I don’t really do any birdwatching. Here’s the story in brief. I live in an apartment building, like many other European city dwellers. Our building was renovated last year, and now there are wi… --- ## [What would happen if a president decided to do nothing after failing to be reelected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-president-decided-to-do-nothing-after-failing-to-be-reelected/914189)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-a-president-decided-to-do-nothing-after-failing-to-be-reelected/914189 "2020-07-08T02:49:02Z")
It’s the day after the election in some presidential election year, and the people have just decided that the incumbent does not deserve a second term. Reacting like an angry five-year-old, the president decides to take … --- ## [Vbulletin or Discourse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-or-discourse/912161)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-or-discourse/912161 "2020-07-08T01:51:36Z")
poll Which build of messageboard would you like the SDMB to be on? --- ## [Laws governing cremation remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-governing-cremation-remains/914403)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-governing-cremation-remains/914403 "2020-07-07T23:56:20Z")
My friend Gregs wife died quite a while ago. She was cremated. All of a sudden, out of the blue, her estranged brother came out of the woodwork and demanded he be given some of her ashes. She had nothing in her will or … --- ## [How worried should we be about this traffic ticket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-we-be-about-this-traffic-ticket/913850)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-we-be-about-this-traffic-ticket/913850 "2020-07-07T23:35:11Z")
About six years ago, my daughter received a speeding ticket in a tiny town in Central Texas. She was going something like 70 in a 35. Her excuse was that she could see the 70mph sign, though she had not actually passed… --- ## [Ways to change the subject? TOPIC IDEAS WELCOME](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-change-the-subject-topic-ideas-welcome/914392)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-change-the-subject-topic-ideas-welcome/914392 "2020-07-07T18:42:13Z")
The purpose of this thread is to brainstorm some nice, neutral topics one can use to swiftly change the subject. I have an upcoming visit by my rather challenging parents, but I think this could benefit others in simila… --- ## [Anyone sell a domain? Sell it at auction? Experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-sell-a-domain-sell-it-at-auction-experiences/841403)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-sell-a-domain-sell-it-at-auction-experiences/841403 "2019-10-07T18:45:46Z")
We have some domains we would like to sell. I’ve heard of domain auctions. Anyone have experience with this? What services do you recommend? --- ## [Insights - Potential Roommate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insights-potential-roommate/914378)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insights-potential-roommate/914378 "2020-07-07T16:43:09Z")
Background: My husband and I separated about two years ago, and I kept the house. I wasn’t planning on renting any rooms out, but a good friend asked if he could rent a room from me and talked me into it. I wound up ha… --- ## [Prosecution reform](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecution-reform/913968)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Terrific](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Terrific)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prosecution-reform/913968 "2020-07-07T15:01:30Z")
I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and I am starting to believe that many of the policing problems in the US aren’t only police problems but they are enabled by district attorney problems. If a cop does somethin… --- ## [Texter or caller, who is the asshole?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texter-or-caller-who-is-the-asshole/914476)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texter-or-caller-who-is-the-asshole/914476 "2020-07-07T14:12:44Z")
Neither of these people are me, but they are both friends. One always calls, never leaves a text message; the other always texts, never calls. This has caused some friction as the texter will text asking for some informa… --- ## [Would you create second or a throw-away account to ask questions that you couldn't ask with your main account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-create-second-or-a-throw-away-account-to-ask-questions-that-you-couldnt-ask-with-your-main-account/914553)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-create-second-or-a-throw-away-account-to-ask-questions-that-you-couldnt-ask-with-your-main-account/914553 "2020-07-07T06:25:23Z")
I never created another account on straight dope forums to ask questions that I wouldn’t be able to ask on my current account. Some people know which username have on this forum. My privacy would be invaded to a certain … --- ## [What type of sans-serif capital letter would you want to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-sans-serif-capital-letter-would-you-want-to-be/914421)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-sans-serif-capital-letter-would-you-want-to-be/914421 "2020-07-06T20:39:38Z")
poll Be sure to provide a deep and profoundly personal psychological reason for your choice. --- ## [Best(Cheapest?) place to buy domain names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-cheapest-place-to-buy-domain-names/642138)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-cheapest-place-to-buy-domain-names/642138 "2020-07-06T17:37:54Z")
What company is the best to register a domain name at? Please no new posters. --- ## [People that 'do stuff' in big cities, what do you do there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-that-do-stuff-in-big-cities-what-do-you-do-there/912767)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-that-do-stuff-in-big-cities-what-do-you-do-there/912767 "2020-07-06T16:49:19Z")
I live in a moderately large city. I don’t really go out but I like the fact that I have restaurants and comedy shows to partake in. We have sporting events too but I don’t normally go to those. If time or money aren’t … --- ## [Never received email or letter from bank, should I insist on extra time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-received-email-or-letter-from-bank-should-i-insist-on-extra-time/914372)
**Author:** [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-received-email-or-letter-from-bank-should-i-insist-on-extra-time/914372 "2020-07-06T14:45:00Z")
I have a preferential rate at my bank. Normally I’d need to give 90 days notice to quit, but they’re about to reduce the rates so for a limited period I can quit immediately. The thing is they’re supposed to give 60 days… --- ## [Who should be the executor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-executor/913985)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-be-the-executor/913985 "2020-07-06T12:15:04Z")
My parents are in their eighties and have an appointment next week to meet with an attorney to update their wills. My mother said that she was going to ask that my brother and I be listed as executors, rather, for exampl… --- ## [A cough in your face (Legal question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cough-in-your-face-legal-question/914435)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cough-in-your-face-legal-question/914435 "2020-07-06T06:33:42Z")
Suppose Person A (for Asshole not wearing a mask) deliberately coughs or spits in Person B’s (who is wearing a mask) face. So, to discourage Person A from repeating this action, Person B gives Person A a 5 - 10 second s… --- ## [The Pick-Up Artist movement is a scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pick-up-artist-movement-is-a-scam/648543)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pick-up-artist-movement-is-a-scam/648543 "2013-02-19T15:15:52Z")
So, the PUA movement is a scam. I feel like I’m saying Ms. Cleo can’t tell you your future if you call her now. I mean, this is so outdated. The only reason I’m bringing it up is because it came up in another thread a… --- ## [Religion/society question from non-religious person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religion-society-question-from-non-religious-person/914386)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religion-society-question-from-non-religious-person/914386 "2020-07-05T23:07:01Z")
I call myself an atheist, I was not raised with religion. I have gone a couple times with the inlaws, but that’s it. That said, I am familiar with the Christian ideals and concepts, I’m not totally ignorant. Many tim… --- ## [What Type of Number Would You Want to Be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-number-would-you-want-to-be/914381)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-number-would-you-want-to-be/914381 "2020-07-05T21:20:33Z")
If you could be a number, what kind of number would you want to be? Some of the categories might be overlapping, for example a rational number could also be a real number. So choose carefully. \[poll type=regular resul… --- ## [Protein and Fat and Type II Diabetes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protein-and-fat-and-type-ii-diabetes/914291)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protein-and-fat-and-type-ii-diabetes/914291 "2020-07-05T19:24:56Z")
I think I have already told you all, I have Type 2 Diabetes. Anyway I am not planning on making any radical changes in my diet or anything, certainly not without consulting my doctor. But I was just wondering. What eff… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=309) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=311)