# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=326 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 327 --- ## [What have you ‘ordered in’, so far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-ordered-in-so-far/850586)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-ordered-in-so-far/850586 "2020-04-19T19:28:55Z")
What have you ordered in, so far? Anything odd? We were well stocked to start, fetched a few things just before the shutdown and have most anything we should need. But about 9 days in I began to lament that I had very c… --- ## [The family Desktop. Still have it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-desktop-still-have-it/851907)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-desktop-still-have-it/851907 "2020-04-19T15:00:40Z")
On another thread, someone pointed out that one of the problems of distance learning is that systems are setup for desktops, while most students have smartphones, Tablets, and the occasional Chromebook andt that the fami… --- ## [Yet another weight-lifting question - Such a thing as too many sets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-weight-lifting-question-such-a-thing-as-too-many-sets/517386)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2009, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-weight-lifting-question-such-a-thing-as-too-many-sets/517386 "2009-11-17T01:43:13Z")
Ok, so, of all the advice I’ve seen, the one bit that crops up most often for weight lifting as a way to improve musculature is - about two or three sets of about seven or eight reps. (with a disclaimer that the seven o… --- ## [When do you feel marks the beginning of the modern era (in the West)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-feel-marks-the-beginning-of-the-modern-era-in-the-west/852035)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kennedy1960)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-feel-marks-the-beginning-of-the-modern-era-in-the-west/852035 "2020-04-19T03:06:11Z")
The modern era, depending on people’s opinion, seems to either start in the late 15th century or sometime during the 16th century. For example, historians consider that the accession of Henry Tudor to the English Throne … --- ## [How Does the Facebook Friend-Request scam work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-facebook-friend-request-scam-work/851794)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-facebook-friend-request-scam-work/851794 "2020-04-18T22:30:41Z")
I get Facebook friend requests, sometimes from people I have absolutely no connection to, sometimes from people who are friends with someone I know (but it turns out later they accepted a friend request from someone they… --- ## [Help me troubleshoot my cable(TV cable)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-troubleshoot-my-cable-tv-cable/852083)
**Author:** [@StuckinNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StuckinNJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-troubleshoot-my-cable-tv-cable/852083 "2020-04-18T22:07:25Z")
Since living in my house, I have had Comcast, then satellite and now back to Comcast. Since going back to Comcast, my video is awful. While very sporadic, it will from time to time go through a series of issues. Most… --- ## [Anyone else think Trump is trying to sink the USPS to stop mail in voting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-trump-is-trying-to-sink-the-usps-to-stop-mail-in-voting/851586)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-trump-is-trying-to-sink-the-usps-to-stop-mail-in-voting/851586 "2020-04-18T20:23:10Z")
I know he’s always had a bug up his ass about the postal service but it looks like without a bailout they might actually fail. Not that he’s not above doing it out of childishness but the election angle seems a little co… --- ## [How do you write a good essay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-good-essay/333513)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-write-a-good-essay/333513 "2019-04-27T05:42:09Z")
I have final exams coming up and one is an essay test. It is two questions, but our teacher didn’t tell us what the questions were. Please give me your tips. :slight\_smile: --- ## [anyone a regular on the Ron Paul forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-a-regular-on-the-ron-paul-forums/634182)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-a-regular-on-the-ron-paul-forums/634182 "2012-09-10T00:53:34Z")
I’m wondering what the Ron Paul forum is like - but not enough to actually read there. :o seriously, if all it’s going to do is raise my blood pressure I’d rather skip it. but I know a woman who is there regularly and h… --- ## [Did your aunt/grandmother ever send you a stick of gum in the mail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-your-aunt-grandmother-ever-send-you-a-stick-of-gum-in-the-mail/851480)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-your-aunt-grandmother-ever-send-you-a-stick-of-gum-in-the-mail/851480 "2020-04-18T09:59:12Z")
My aunt just sent my kids each a stick of gum in their Easter card today. This brought back memories of my childhood when my aunts and grandmothers would send me a card with a stick of gum in it. When I said to my wife, … --- ## [Factor Affecting Bread Toasting Speed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factor-affecting-bread-toasting-speed/851964)
**Author:** [@GMANCANADA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GMANCANADA)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/factor-affecting-bread-toasting-speed/851964 "2020-04-18T07:50:52Z")
So, to change the mood to something less serious: I toasted some raisin bread and forgot to reduce the heat setting on my toaster. It came out almost burnt. Far darker than the normal whole wheat toast I make. At the sam… --- ## [Coronavirus CT...where it came from](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-ct-where-it-came-from/850822)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-ct-where-it-came-from/850822 "2020-04-17T18:23:37Z")
So, this is touching on CT territory (as if I haven’t gone there already in several other threads). I’m going to link to this YouTube video (I can hear the groans already) by one of the channels I subscribe to, laowhy86… --- ## [Have you noticed a significant delay in Food Delivery Services?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-noticed-a-significant-delay-in-food-delivery-services/851990)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-noticed-a-significant-delay-in-food-delivery-services/851990 "2020-04-17T16:29:56Z")
I’m primarily referring to the first step. 1.We got your order and are confirming it with the restaurant. That first step used to take less than 10 minutes. Then it goes to step 2. 2.Your food is being prepared 3.Out… --- ## [How long is unreasonable to wait for sex in a dating relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-unreasonable-to-wait-for-sex-in-a-dating-relationship/567825)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-unreasonable-to-wait-for-sex-in-a-dating-relationship/567825 "2020-04-17T14:04:44Z")
In a thread of mine I’m too lazy to seearch for, much less link too, someone opined that six months is too long to wait for sex in a dating relationship. I tend to disagree, but I’m strange. So I ask you: how long is t… --- ## [The Discomfort of Clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-discomfort-of-clothing/851927)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-discomfort-of-clothing/851927 "2020-04-17T11:14:45Z")
With so many people working from home right now, I’ve heard some off-hand remarks about not wearing pants. And while they’re light-hearted, it’s gotten me thinking. You’re more likely to see me without a shirt on than … --- ## [Ladies, at what age did you stop partying, if ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-at-what-age-did-you-stop-partying-if-ever/851585)
**Author:** [@Can\_Handle\_the\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Can_Handle_the_Truth)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-at-what-age-did-you-stop-partying-if-ever/851585 "2020-04-16T23:15:31Z")
I define “Partying” as going out to clubs or house parties, getting drunk, smoking weed, etc. --- ## [Is this picture sexy to you and if so....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-picture-sexy-to-you-and-if-so/851446)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-picture-sexy-to-you-and-if-so/851446 "2020-04-16T22:18:32Z")
…what is it that makes it sexy? Cindy Wilson of the B-52s The tilted head? The big eyes with lids slightly closed? The illusion that her mouth is a little open? A mouth with slightly parted lips i get. Indicating an i… --- ## [Pandemic poll: Are you wearing pants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-poll-are-you-wearing-pants/851452)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pandemic-poll-are-you-wearing-pants/851452 "2020-04-16T22:09:51Z")
No one likes having to wear pants. The pandemic, having forced many people to stay home, has given them the freedom to not wear proper pants, and either to lounge about in pyjama pants and track pants or, perhaps, wear … --- ## [World Health Organization - good? bad? meh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-health-organization-good-bad-meh/851807)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-health-organization-good-bad-meh/851807 "2020-04-16T20:55:08Z")
Trump has stopped funding for the WHO. I’d like to be outraged or pleased, but I really don’t know all that much about the organization, what problems they have, how it’s managed, etc. So please enlighten me as to any po… --- ## [Have YOU run out of Toilet Paper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-run-out-of-toilet-paper/851688)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-run-out-of-toilet-paper/851688 "2020-04-16T15:58:59Z")
There is apparently a worldwide TP crisis underway. I’m curious how this has affected you and the people you know and love. My theory is that despite the empty shelves, few people have actually run out, but it’s just a … --- ## [Should we let the White Man March happen on the 15th?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-let-the-white-man-march-happen-on-the-15th/683087)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-let-the-white-man-march-happen-on-the-15th/683087 "2020-04-16T15:08:01Z")
Peacefully at the least? Why is it being denounced as a “hate” march and if it was, so what? --- ## [If you're working from home: when we get to go back, do you want to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-working-from-home-when-we-get-to-go-back-do-you-want-to/851430)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-working-from-home-when-we-get-to-go-back-do-you-want-to/851430 "2020-04-16T13:53:23Z")
I’m now approaching the end of 3 weeks of working from home. It took a little while to get it all figured out, but things are running pretty smoothly. There’s still learning/tweaking to do, but in general I’m feeling pos… --- ## [Is there an online forum w/intelligent people and little moderation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-online-forum-w-intelligent-people-and-little-moderation/476151)
**Author:** [@Cagey\_Drifter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cagey_Drifter)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-online-forum-w-intelligent-people-and-little-moderation/476151 "2020-04-16T10:50:52Z")
I’m looking to join an online forum or message board where there are intelligent people who talk about all kinds of stuff, including possibly taboo and offensive subjects, but where there is little moderation or organize… --- ## [The Ongoing Online Dating Advice Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ongoing-online-dating-advice-thread/540978)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 3479\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ongoing-online-dating-advice-thread/540978 "2017-06-13T00:11:45Z")
I’m starting this not so much as an authority, but as an instigator. This thread was inspired from this post. I will give you a bit of my online dating background though: I got separated in 2003, divorced in 2005. I … --- ## [Mirrorless camera worth the extra money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrorless-camera-worth-the-extra-money/851353)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrorless-camera-worth-the-extra-money/851353 "2020-04-15T17:37:36Z")
I have a Nikon DSLR camera with 6 lenses. Looking at getting the new $900 Z50 from Nikon and the adapter so I can use my current lenses. I don’t want to spend $2000 or more for the other Nikon mirrorless models. … --- ## [Define the difference between stocking up and hoarding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-the-difference-between-stocking-up-and-hoarding/851422)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-the-difference-between-stocking-up-and-hoarding/851422 "2020-04-15T15:27:39Z")
I’ve got five 12-pack2 of TP still unopened. I had them before TP became a valuable commodity. When it would go on sale, I’d buy several packs, since I have lots of space to store it, and the sale price was considerably… --- ## [Thoughts While In Quarantine - WRT The Flat Earthers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-while-in-quarantine-wrt-the-flat-earthers/851411)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-while-in-quarantine-wrt-the-flat-earthers/851411 "2020-04-15T12:55:40Z")
Sitting and chatting with my daughter got me to thinking, do you all think that the Flat Earth people are truly earnest in what they are spouting, or rather that it is somewhat akin to “belief” in The Flying Spaghetti Mo… --- ## [Whatever happened to "No shirt, no shoes . . . NO DICE!"?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-no-shirt-no-shoes-no-dice/509384)
**Author:** [@St.Anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/St.Anger)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-no-shirt-no-shoes-no-dice/509384 "2020-04-15T05:08:08Z")
OK, I couldn’t resist one of my favorite lines from “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” but I’ve noticed an odd trend recently. In the past few weeks, on 3 separate occasions, I have witnessed people walking barefoot into con… --- ## [Used underwear in really good condition; what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-underwear-in-really-good-condition-what-to-do/851695)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-underwear-in-really-good-condition-what-to-do/851695 "2020-04-15T04:45:55Z")
I’m looking for practical, factual answers, but if this ends up being a thread that mods think goes somewhere else, I understand. Here’s my situation: The boychik has always been really big for his age. Right now, he i… --- ## [Which Electric Shaver Is The Best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-electric-shaver-is-the-best/380273)
**Author:** [@ChiMagnet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiMagnet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2006, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-electric-shaver-is-the-best/380273 "2006-11-14T05:19:03Z")
My Norelco finally dide. I need to get a new one. I have always had the three head Norelco and they work well, but I wanted to get some opinions if any other kinds may be better. You know like the Braun shavers with th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=325) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=327)