# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=322 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 323 --- ## [Need advice on video hosting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-video-hosting/853342)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-video-hosting/853342 "2020-05-07T22:48:54Z")
I have put together some content, which I wish to share, but very selectively so. What is the lowest cost option where I can upload a video where I can control who can view the content? Preferably also make it difficul… --- ## [How much money have you burned on a girlfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-have-you-burned-on-a-girlfriend/853093)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-have-you-burned-on-a-girlfriend/853093 "2020-05-07T18:05:20Z")
Just curious here for all the guys who have had girlfriends in your life, how much money would you say you have spent / burned on a girlfriend (who didn’t eventually become your wife because that’s a different…in that ca… --- ## [What's an easy job for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-easy-job-for-you/852767)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-an-easy-job-for-you/852767 "2020-05-07T14:13:09Z")
Here’s the deal - you’ve decided that you’re tired of the rat race, or retirement, or the boredom if idle wealth. You want a job, but it can’t be too much like work. There is an available position doing what you conside… --- ## [Is my internet speed as crappy as I think it is? Please test yours and check in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-internet-speed-as-crappy-as-i-think-it-is-please-test-yours-and-check-in/787974)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-internet-speed-as-crappy-as-i-think-it-is-please-test-yours-and-check-in/787974 "2017-06-05T17:04:18Z")
On fast.com my speeds range from 8.7 to 11 Mbps. I think that’s pretty horrible, yes? Secondary question: If I call and complaint to my ISP, are they likely to have the ability to improve my internet speed in some way w… --- ## [Diagnose a Toilet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-a-toilet/852566)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-a-toilet/852566 "2020-05-07T02:12:27Z")
I have a toilet that would not stop running. I replaced the flush valve with no luck. Then, I replaced the remaining parts with like parts via a “toilet repair kit” by PerformMAX (#402CARHR). I have a shaft with what the… --- ## [Friendship etiquette/manners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendship-etiquette-manners/853065)
**Author:** [@cornflakes2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes2)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendship-etiquette-manners/853065 "2020-05-06T22:10:47Z")
Ok, we’ve all experienced this before. I don’t know which side of the fence you sit on but here’s the scenario: You and your friend live about an hour or more away from each other. You both decide to meet up but it e… --- ## [Medical advice sought: Sudden onset burning foot/feet, excrutiating pain in big toe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-advice-sought-sudden-onset-burning-foot-feet-excrutiating-pain-in-big-toe/852890)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-advice-sought-sudden-onset-burning-foot-feet-excrutiating-pain-in-big-toe/852890 "2020-05-06T17:59:29Z")
Three nights ago when I went to bed, my right big toe joint became very painful and woke me up. I took ibuprofen, which is what works for me, and it alleviated the pain. Two days ago, I awoke again with the pain and put … --- ## [Independent single women: How do you confront your physical weakness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-single-women-how-do-you-confront-your-physical-weakness/729291)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-single-women-how-do-you-confront-your-physical-weakness/729291 "2020-05-06T17:33:39Z")
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a lawnmower from my neighbor. He had seen me hacking at the grass with my weed-eater for the past eight weekends, so he decided to give me first dibs on his old one before putting it up o… --- ## [How does Trump compare to typical narcissists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-trump-compare-to-typical-narcissists/853138)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-trump-compare-to-typical-narcissists/853138 "2020-05-06T15:53:40Z")
Question for psychologist Dopers, or anyone who has particular experience interacting with narcissists in their life: The most evident traits of Trump’s narcissism are Nothing is his fault, always other’s fault; Takin… --- ## [Let's make this into an opportunity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-this-into-an-opportunity/853075)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-this-into-an-opportunity/853075 "2020-05-06T15:10:52Z")
I DO understand that we are a shit load of load of people that are out of work. That’s a REAL problem. But people are worried about getting their hair cut? People need a tattoo? How about this…Just spitballin here. S… --- ## [There must be other alternatives to farmers slaughtering livestock, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-must-be-other-alternatives-to-farmers-slaughtering-livestock-right/853111)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-must-be-other-alternatives-to-farmers-slaughtering-livestock-right/853111 "2020-05-06T14:39:00Z")
Allegedly, farmers are being forced to liquidate pigs cows and chickens because of lack of demand because of C19. Is there any we can allow these animals to just wander federal open lands and at least give them a chance… --- ## [Looking for a good Android App similar to Windows Word Pad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-android-app-similar-to-windows-word-pad/853253)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-android-app-similar-to-windows-word-pad/853253 "2020-05-06T06:53:11Z")
I’ve used Windows Word Pad for over 20 years. It’s easy to use and provides the basic features I need. Great little program for memos or email. desired features Font size, Text Formatting (underline, bold, italics, col… --- ## [Why am I getting ads for...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-ads-for/852136)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-getting-ads-for/852136 "2020-05-05T23:04:07Z")
So, lately, I’ve been getting a lot of one particular ad. It’s an ad for a company that sells… airplanes. Because that’s totally the sort of thing you put ads for online, to try to lure in some of those impulse airpla… --- ## [Store and other business names that bug you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-and-other-business-names-that-bug-you/852001)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-and-other-business-names-that-bug-you/852001 "2020-05-05T17:22:06Z")
For me, it’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House. What is a ‘Chris Steak’? (I know she added her name to the original Chris Steak House, but that still doesn’t answer my question.) --- ## [Check my math on this picture math problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-math-on-this-picture-math-problem/853069)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-math-on-this-picture-math-problem/853069 "2020-05-05T17:17:38Z")
(Although this has a factual math answer, it involves interpretation) (I do not know what one of the pcs is supposed to be – a bouquet of flowers? an ice cream cone? I’ll just call it a cone) I occasionally see puzzle… --- ## [Which city is the best bang for the buck in America, food-scene wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-city-is-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-in-america-food-scene-wise/852997)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-city-is-the-best-bang-for-the-buck-in-america-food-scene-wise/852997 "2020-05-05T16:56:55Z")
If money were of no concern, then NYC would probably be that city, but NYC is expensive. High rents, High state taxes and High city taxes conspire to make it being the biggest culprits. Same goes for SFO. What we’re loo… --- ## [Please advise me how to live with someone who has quit smoking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-advise-me-how-to-live-with-someone-who-has-quit-smoking/845501)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-advise-me-how-to-live-with-someone-who-has-quit-smoking/845501 "2020-05-05T14:27:46Z")
3 to 4 packs a day. Quit cold turkey when he was Dx with COPD. i adore him, but I really really don’t want to go to jail. He’s a shit. And this is at just over 6 months quit. --- ## [You have 102 billion dollars and have to give 100 billion away, what do you do with it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-102-billion-dollars-and-have-to-give-100-billion-away-what-do-you-do-with-it/852999)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-102-billion-dollars-and-have-to-give-100-billion-away-what-do-you-do-with-it/852999 "2020-05-05T00:59:28Z")
Rich uncle sucker gives you 102 billion dollars on his death bed with the intention that you keep 2 billion for yourself and to build a trust to take care of extended family (2 billion invested conservatively should prov… --- ## [Copyright question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/849371)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Mann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rich_Mann)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/849371 "2020-05-04T23:15:38Z")
Our son is a brilliant artist. He also occasionally\* suffers from profound autism. He doesn’t paint from life or his imagination, but only from photos. Most of these photos are certainly copyrighted. If we decide to sel… --- ## [Generator Owners - is Mobile Monitoring worth the cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-owners-is-mobile-monitoring-worth-the-cost/853066)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-owners-is-mobile-monitoring-worth-the-cost/853066 "2020-05-04T20:09:27Z")
I have a Generac Generator with Mobile link monitoring. It uses a Cellular connection to get status information from the generator. The hardware option from Generac cost $300. I originally signed up for a 3 year subscr… --- ## [How many of the following are harmful: vaccines, GMOs, fluoride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-following-are-harmful-vaccines-gmos-fluoride/853033)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-following-are-harmful-vaccines-gmos-fluoride/853033 "2020-05-04T19:18:20Z")
You may comment if you want to specify which are harmful and which are not. --- ## [Please tell me about owning chickens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-about-owning-chickens/852924)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-about-owning-chickens/852924 "2020-05-03T21:33:21Z")
We’re allowed to raise chickens here, and it’s something I’ve thought about off and on over the years. Now seems like a good time to get started. I know very little about this. Please share what you know about keeping c… --- ## [Something ate all my zinnia seedling leaves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-ate-all-my-zinnia-seedling-leaves/852987)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-ate-all-my-zinnia-seedling-leaves/852987 "2020-05-03T20:15:56Z")
I had a bunch of zinnia seedlings. A million in a raised bed. A gazillion in various containers in my front and side yards. I was so happy when the little things poked out of the ground. And then literally overnight,… --- ## [Sealed casket to bury a loved one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sealed-casket-to-bury-a-loved-one/852715)
**Author:** [@dennisdreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dennisdreams)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sealed-casket-to-bury-a-loved-one/852715 "2020-05-03T17:32:00Z")
Hi all I posted a thread recently (last week), there were a lot of replies but oddly it seems to have disappeared now! It was about the best way to safeguard a loved one’s buried remains. I know nothing preserves a bod… --- ## [What sort of camera should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-camera-should-i-get/853004)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-camera-should-i-get/853004 "2020-05-03T17:20:22Z")
My father wants to get me a camera for my birthday, and since he can’t go to the store to discuss it with the camera salesman he’s asking me to do the research. I like taking pictures of interesting macro compositions. … --- ## [Has stockpiling daily essentials suddenly become a smart move? Are you going to do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-stockpiling-daily-essentials-suddenly-become-a-smart-move-are-you-going-to-do-it/850597)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-stockpiling-daily-essentials-suddenly-become-a-smart-move-are-you-going-to-do-it/850597 "2020-05-03T14:44:08Z")
Perhaps “smart move” isn’t the best way to put it. How about, do you now see the justification in doing so? We’ve had discussions about the nations’ current TP situation in several threads. Some people have had no probl… --- ## [Biggest non-COVID19 news stories we have already forgotten about: because of COVID-19](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-non-covid19-news-stories-we-have-already-forgotten-about-because-of-covid-19/851035)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-non-covid19-news-stories-we-have-already-forgotten-about-because-of-covid-19/851035 "2020-05-03T14:06:40Z")
At least I forgot: -Trump’s impeachment trial -US kills Iranian general -Australian wildfire crisis -Puerto Rico earthquake -Prince Harry and Meghan step away from Royal family -Harvey Weinstein goes to friggin’ ja… --- ## [Has anyone taught themselves amateur bricklaying/stonelaying? How difficult is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-taught-themselves-amateur-bricklaying-stonelaying-how-difficult-is-it/853027)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-taught-themselves-amateur-bricklaying-stonelaying-how-difficult-is-it/853027 "2020-05-03T04:08:28Z")
So like the rest of the planet, I’m looking for a new hobby to occupy my time while stuck at home. My mind has been wandering to the idea of learning to do brick work and stone work. I would not be thinking of trying t… --- ## [Facebook friending question.... (husband issue)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-friending-question-husband-issue/580691)
**Author:** [@RedBloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedBloom)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-friending-question-husband-issue/580691 "2020-05-03T01:59:14Z")
Facebook (misspelling in title… GRR) I’m throwing this out there because I need to know if I’m overreacting. It’s a hung jury. So, Saturday night I went out with a large group of friends (3 whom are VERY attractive ac… --- ## [Was food delivery always this much of a hassle for apartment dwellers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-food-delivery-always-this-much-of-a-hassle-for-apartment-dwellers/852877)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-food-delivery-always-this-much-of-a-hassle-for-apartment-dwellers/852877 "2020-05-02T20:20:59Z")
My wife and I have been trying to do our bit to support local restaurants during the pandemic by ordering delivery. Before all this, we hardly ever had food delivered (unless you count HelloFresh, via UPS). We mostly a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=321) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=323)