# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=330 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 331 --- ## [A Lot of People Walking Dogs In Your Neighborhood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-walking-dogs-in-your-neighborhood/850651)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-walking-dogs-in-your-neighborhood/850651 "2020-03-31T07:18:20Z")
They sure are in mine. And in the metro area too. In fact I was in Berkeley (a suburb north of Detroit). I often go to a 7-11 there. Anyway, you wouldn’t believe how many people were walking their dogs there. And often… --- ## [Persistent Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persistent-obsession/843669)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persistent-obsession/843669 "2020-03-31T06:54:53Z")
So I haven’t been able to get over the article on Buddhism that I can’t find. It’s just the one line about “if buddhism isn’t true then our worries and correct……”. I can’t really remember the rest of what it said but it … --- ## [Opening a Comic Shop: What would YOU stock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-what-would-you-stock/844512)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-what-would-you-stock/844512 "2020-03-31T03:26:17Z")
Yes, it’s that time, my friends. As some of you may remember, I’m opening a comic and game shop. We’re getting ready to put in our first order for comics from Diamond and I thought I’d crowd source some ideas. Our con… --- ## [Training book for dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-book-for-dogs/808869)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-book-for-dogs/808869 "2020-03-31T00:55:49Z")
Since there’s no factual answer to be had and I’m fielding opinions on the subject, I guess IMHO is the right place. My stepsister is a little woman. She’s 62, about 5’2", about 110 lbs. Has a lot of health issues, un… --- ## [What do you think about year around schooling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-year-around-schooling/823558)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-year-around-schooling/823558 "2020-03-30T10:56:36Z")
What do you all think about it or have you experienced it? In short, its 9 weeks of school, then 3 weeks of break. Summer is 1 month off. As I understand it its usually only thru about grade 8. I think it would have it… --- ## [Questions from the #whyididntreport thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-from-the-whyididntreport-thread/821851)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-from-the-whyididntreport-thread/821851 "2020-03-30T10:09:46Z")
I didn’t want to derail the other thread with a few questions, so I thought I would ask them here. So many of the stories, the women told their mother or father and the parent got mad at THEM, or didn’t believe them or … --- ## [9/11 changed the world -- how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-11-changed-the-world-how/850520)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-11-changed-the-world-how/850520 "2020-03-30T05:57:34Z")
Nowadays I often come across something where the writer says something along the lines of “This is when everything changes.” We said that after 9/11, too. “Everything” was of course an exaggeration, but I know that lot… --- ## [Is this out of line to ask someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-out-of-line-to-ask-someone/850615)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-out-of-line-to-ask-someone/850615 "2020-03-30T01:25:54Z")
I’ve noticed a self-sabotaging pattern where every few years, a particular type of woman goes out of her way to signal interest in me and it takes me so completely by surprise that it either goes over my head or I think … --- ## [At what age is a child no longer a toddler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-is-a-child-no-longer-a-toddler/694958)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-is-a-child-no-longer-a-toddler/694958 "2020-03-29T23:54:03Z")
To me, “toddle” describes what babies do as they get the hang of walking. Most kids walk pretty well by two years old so a three-year-old would not be considered a toddler. What do other posters think? --- ## [Just for fun - drinking vodka, alien intervention...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-for-fun-drinking-vodka-alien-intervention/850594)
**Author:** [@komolono](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/komolono)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-for-fun-drinking-vodka-alien-intervention/850594 "2020-03-29T19:56:21Z")
…like in Belarus I prefer vodka over expensive medicine. But I have an idea why Covid-19 is critical and alien originated: a) climate change ozone layer b) climate change global warming c) Donald Drump There are many… --- ## [Can't program keyless entry with key in ignition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-program-keyless-entry-with-key-in-ignition/850605)
**Author:** [@Peddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peddy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-program-keyless-entry-with-key-in-ignition/850605 "2020-03-29T19:40:10Z")
How can I program my keyless entry on my Honda CRV 1999 when the key is in the ignition it would not respond. Is this the only way to program it? --- ## [Do guide dogs know their owners are blind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guide-dogs-know-their-owners-are-blind/850501)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guide-dogs-know-their-owners-are-blind/850501 "2020-03-29T17:48:30Z")
I Googled “guide dogs know blind” to see if this had come up before on the SDMB. Didn’t find anything, although I noticed that someone asked in 2001 if blind people get visuals on acid. :slight\_smile: Factual responses … --- ## [Where do you think Arlington is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-think-arlington-is/850236)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-think-arlington-is/850236 "2020-03-29T15:13:24Z")
Poll coming. If I mention the city name ‘Arlington’ to you, where do you think of first? --- ## [How big is your closet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-your-closet/850327)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-is-your-closet/850327 "2020-03-29T13:33:55Z")
Our house was built in 1975. The master bedroom closet is a whopping 5’ wide, and the closets in the other 2 bedrooms were each 4’. Coming from a house that had 2 walk-in closets, this was a bit of an adjustment. But we … --- ## [Amazon-possible lost (or stolen) package-what does "delivered" mean, exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-possible-lost-or-stolen-package-what-does-delivered-mean-exactly/850525)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-possible-lost-or-stolen-package-what-does-delivered-mean-exactly/850525 "2020-03-29T07:22:15Z")
Ordered a new exercise bike (all local gyms are now closed), waiting all day yest. for it as my muscles turn to mush… Checked Amazon c. 2pm, said “delivered”…except I never got it. Only did I then notice, to my deep ch… --- ## [How many women have been caught not wearing a bra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-women-have-been-caught-not-wearing-a-bra/850482)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-women-have-been-caught-not-wearing-a-bra/850482 "2020-03-29T03:17:39Z")
I think it was normal back in the 60’s and 70’s for women to go without a bra, but not too sure after that. Did you eve get caught by your parents or by your school? Come on ladies young or old what did they say (did t… --- ## [Recommend video voice/phone/computer software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-video-voice-phone-computer-software/850538)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-video-voice-phone-computer-software/850538 "2020-03-29T02:15:26Z")
It looks like my Wifes brother has 1-2 weeks to live. He is 1700 miles away and my Wife is this \>.\< close to jumping in her car and driving to see him. Oh she can do the drive, she has done it before. But under the cu… --- ## [Any CPAP users have a SoClean or similar device?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cpap-users-have-a-soclean-or-similar-device/850515)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cpap-users-have-a-soclean-or-similar-device/850515 "2020-03-28T20:09:03Z")
I have a CPAP but I never clean it. I used to but I stopped cleaning it years ago with no noticeable side effects. Lately, I’ve started to feel lingering doubt about my decision but I’m still lazy. Do any of you hosehea… --- ## [Is it gross to wear sneakers without socks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-gross-to-wear-sneakers-without-socks/849909)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-gross-to-wear-sneakers-without-socks/849909 "2020-03-28T15:29:52Z")
Is it gross to wear sneakers without socks? --- ## [Relationships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationships/637666)
**Author:** [@ToxicRose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToxicRose)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationships/637666 "2020-03-28T10:48:33Z")
A question for all age ranges. Will the following relationship last? Why or why not? Mans previous relationship was with a girl 8 years younger ( they both lived in the same city, lasted for 2 1/2 years. No sex) . He is… --- ## [Can anyone advise me of an insurance company that will allow me an umbrella when I don't own a home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-advise-me-of-an-insurance-company-that-will-allow-me-an-umbrella-when-i-dont-own-a-home/850302)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-advise-me-of-an-insurance-company-that-will-allow-me-an-umbrella-when-i-dont-own-a-home/850302 "2020-03-28T04:15:07Z")
I sold my rental properties, none of which I lived in, last year. My current insurance company allowed me to have an umbrella as long as I had a renter’s policy. (I live with my fella, and don’t pay rent but let’s preten… --- ## [Would anybody have any interest in this game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anybody-have-any-interest-in-this-game/850473)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-anybody-have-any-interest-in-this-game/850473 "2020-03-28T03:16:18Z")
So, even though I am not good at this game myself, I really enjoyed reading other posters answers on an old AOL board I used to frequent, so I thought I’d see what you guys think. If you think it might be fun, maybe you… --- ## [Would a water fountain for my cats be a wise choice for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-water-fountain-for-my-cats-be-a-wise-choice-for-me/850462)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-water-fountain-for-my-cats-be-a-wise-choice-for-me/850462 "2020-03-28T03:08:57Z")
Momo, likes his water in pristine condition. Otherwise he’ll go with out. His brother Sam however, is a different story. Instead of drinking water like a normal cat, he dips his paw in the water, and then laps it up off… --- ## [Being banned from forums.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-banned-from-forums/849646)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-banned-from-forums/849646 "2020-03-28T00:51:04Z")
I go to a lot of forums. I’ve also been banned from or gotten infractions from quite a few forums. How many times have you been banned from or gotten infractions from forums, whether it’s this one or other forums? --- ## [Spring Break in Vegas.. Cancel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-break-in-vegas-cancel/849365)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spring-break-in-vegas-cancel/849365 "2020-03-27T22:08:07Z")
I have plans to take my 21 year old and 17 year old to Vegas/Death Valley in about a week to see some shows, Hoover Dam and tour Death Valley. We would be flying out of Seattle, although we don’t live near there. I can… --- ## [How much do organizations depend on fish fry money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-organizations-depend-on-fish-fry-money/850448)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-organizations-depend-on-fish-fry-money/850448 "2020-03-27T20:20:13Z")
Pre-emptively moving from GQ to IMHO on my own! (Watch it get moved to CS) For the 8 weeks of Lent, in the midwest at least, everybody’s got a fish fry going. Churches, scout groups, VFWs, social clubs, and restaurants.… --- ## [most beautiful woman in rock/country/pop history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-woman-in-rock-country-pop-history/850006)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-woman-in-rock-country-pop-history/850006 "2020-03-27T19:57:01Z")
Until tonight there were only two choices for me. Oh BTW they must have talent. Emmylou Harris and Linda Rondstadt. Then I watched a video of Mazzy Star, Fade Into You. Didn’t know them when they first put out albums, … --- ## [What are your Top 3 Knots to learn and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-3-knots-to-learn-and-why/850253)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-top-3-knots-to-learn-and-why/850253 "2020-03-27T16:41:06Z")
Hi. I bought a book on knot tying. There are way too many knots in it. Unfortunately, I don’t have the memory or the patience to learn and remember a lot of them. So I would like to know your top 3 knots to learn and w… --- ## [Time for a new printer. How are those refillable tank inkjets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-new-printer-how-are-those-refillable-tank-inkjets/850256)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-a-new-printer-how-are-those-refillable-tank-inkjets/850256 "2020-03-27T01:27:39Z")
It’s time for new home printer. I’ve been looking at the Epson Eco-Tank printers. For years I’ve been wishing someone would make a printer with refillable ink tanks instead of having to buy the ink cartridges. And now th… --- ## [How do you use Slack in your workplace?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-slack-in-your-workplace/850320)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-slack-in-your-workplace/850320 "2020-03-26T22:16:35Z")
My previous job was very much behind the times technologically. I’ve been volunteering on political campaigns lately and Slack is a tool that we’re using. It seems like it’s just a mass IM tool that works on all platfor… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=329) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=331)