# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=361 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 362 --- ## [Smartphones - can you PLEASE stop getting bigger!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphones-can-you-please-stop-getting-bigger/842650)
**Author:** [@Kovitlac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kovitlac)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphones-can-you-please-stop-getting-bigger/842650 "2019-10-31T20:00:38Z")
\*I apologize if this belongs in another forum. I thought maybe it fit best here, but I’m fairly new here and if I put it in the wrong place, I apologize. \* Obviously the plus size (such as the Galaxy S10 Plus) exist for… --- ## [What citizen scientist projects do you participate in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-citizen-scientist-projects-do-you-participate-in/842700)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-citizen-scientist-projects-do-you-participate-in/842700 "2019-10-31T19:31:51Z")
In recent years, “citizen scientist” projects, in which ordinary people can contribute to scientific research by doing tasks via websites, have become quite popular. I like the astronomy projects on zooinverse.com like … --- ## [Another tree question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tree-question/842756)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tree-question/842756 "2019-10-31T18:20:59Z")
Twice over the past 3-4 months, one particular tree in our neighborhood has dropped branches that have knocked out the power for several hours. I’m wondering what you would do/what you think ought to be done. Ours is a… --- ## [Were you taught your political views, or did you arrive at them yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-taught-your-political-views-or-did-you-arrive-at-them-yourself/842596)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-taught-your-political-views-or-did-you-arrive-at-them-yourself/842596 "2019-10-31T18:01:37Z")
This could be IMHO since politics is about more than elections, but I’ll put it here: Everyone here has political views - some might be consistently liberal, some might be consistently conservative, some may be a mishma… --- ## [The world is perfect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-world-is-perfect/816554)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-world-is-perfect/816554 "2019-10-31T16:55:18Z")
Something that just bothered me is all: Yeah, it’s tough not to judge the lower stages. You really gotta grow into deep Yellow and Turquoise in order to be able to look upon Blue and the other stages without animosity. … --- ## [What Options Do You Have If The Police Are Breaking The Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-options-do-you-have-if-the-police-are-breaking-the-law/842238)
**Author:** [@ishamael69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishamael69)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-options-do-you-have-if-the-police-are-breaking-the-law/842238 "2019-10-31T14:36:51Z")
I read this article: Leader of Second Amendment advocacy group considering lawsuit after being turned away at Tulsa Oktoberfest Now, looking at a plain reading of the law, it appears that he is in the right, and section… --- ## [Power of Attorney: how to grant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-of-attorney-how-to-grant/836326)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-of-attorney-how-to-grant/836326 "2019-10-31T08:49:48Z")
I’m in Ontario, Canada, so I know one size doesn’t fit all. Here’s the thing, I’ve been separated from my wife for, what, 5 or 6 years now, but not officially divorced. Yeah, yeah, I know… In the last year or so she’s … --- ## [What's the goriest thing you've seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-goriest-thing-youve-seen/390953)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-goriest-thing-youve-seen/390953 "2019-10-31T05:56:59Z")
Me? Not much. I have seen the occasional fender-bender but never have I came across a full blown fatal decapitation scene or anything even remotely close. How about the rest of you? What gore and guts have you seen, … --- ## [What's the best toenail clipper you've ever used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-toenail-clipper-youve-ever-used/842305)
**Author:** [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-toenail-clipper-youve-ever-used/842305 "2019-10-30T23:47:31Z")
I have arthritis in my left hip and find it very difficult if not impossible to clip my toenails. Obviously, I could go for pedicures but I’m also diabetic and am concerned about cleanliness in nail salons. What are yo… --- ## [What were the differences (pop cultural, fashion, etc) in the US say, between 1975 and 1982?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-differences-pop-cultural-fashion-etc-in-the-us-say-between-1975-and-1982/842653)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kennedy1960)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-differences-pop-cultural-fashion-etc-in-the-us-say-between-1975-and-1982/842653 "2019-10-30T21:37:14Z")
Let’s take say the years 1975, and 1982 in isolation and view: -The music that was popular (on the radio and in the clubs) -The fashion (clothes, hair) for both men and women -The social vibe (Were there remnants of t… --- ## [Should priests talk to the press about their parishoners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-priests-talk-to-the-press-about-their-parishoners/842649)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-priests-talk-to-the-press-about-their-parishoners/842649 "2019-10-30T20:45:41Z")
From this news report: Apparently, the Rev. Robert Morey denied communion to Biden because of his position on abortion, which he has every right(and some would say duty) to do…but then he talked to the press about it. … --- ## [What a planet is, revisited. Also Pluto.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-planet-is-revisited-also-pluto/725299)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-planet-is-revisited-also-pluto/725299 "2019-10-30T15:25:00Z")
IMHO a planet is a large round object that orbits a star and is not itself a star. The Earth is a planet. Jupiter is planet. The Earth resembles Pluto more than it resembles Jupiter. Therefore Pluto is a planet. Unless t… --- ## [Do you keep your toaster unplugged when not in use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-keep-your-toaster-unplugged-when-not-in-use/842587)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-keep-your-toaster-unplugged-when-not-in-use/842587 "2019-10-30T13:22:29Z")
Assuming you own a toaster, and you use it at least occasionally, do you routinely unplug it after use? --- ## [What benefits would it take for you to eat pills instead of real food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-benefits-would-it-take-for-you-to-eat-pills-instead-of-real-food/842561)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-benefits-would-it-take-for-you-to-eat-pills-instead-of-real-food/842561 "2019-10-30T09:39:25Z")
I recall a science book, as a kid, that speculated that future people would just pop pills everyday instead of eating real food, but also noted that “it is unlikely that people would be willing to give up the enjoyment o… --- ## [Musical dispute in the workplace: who is most correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-dispute-in-the-workplace-who-is-most-correct/842620)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-dispute-in-the-workplace-who-is-most-correct/842620 "2019-10-29T23:27:30Z")
Bob is the new hire in a small office. As the boss is showing him around and introducing him to his four new coworkers, he explains the rules about the music playing in the background. Each of the five people in the offi… --- ## [Should zeroes be slashed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-zeroes-be-slashed/841938)
**Author:** [@Yakamaniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yakamaniac)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-zeroes-be-slashed/841938 "2019-10-29T22:23:46Z")
Many people see a zero as an ‘O’, and use ‘O’ instead of zero when speaking a number. Computers distinguish between a zero and an ‘O’, and confusion can result when dealing with incorrect input. The best way I have see… --- ## [Amazon Bad Reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bad-reviews/842644)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bad-reviews/842644 "2019-10-29T19:48:11Z")
I recently purchased a wireless backup camera for my '03 Camry on Amazon. The camera works okay when it’s working, but it’s wonky and intermittent. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all. I posted a review of my purchase on Am… --- ## [How often have you seen others accidentally flipping the bird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-have-you-seen-others-accidentally-flipping-the-bird/842056)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-have-you-seen-others-accidentally-flipping-the-bird/842056 "2019-10-29T18:26:22Z")
Before responding, watch this video of the POTUS “fixing” his hair: https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4823553/trump-flips-women-astronauts. Have you ever seen anyone fix their hair (or anything else) with the middle finge… --- ## [Anyone use Blue Cross/Blue Shield "Wellness Program"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-blue-cross-blue-shield-wellness-program/842252)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-blue-cross-blue-shield-wellness-program/842252 "2019-10-29T13:51:14Z")
Looking at insurance options this year we have BCBS and they require within 1 year to accumulate like 4200 points in this “Wellness program”. These include things like cholesterol screening and mandatory exercise. You do… --- ## [science demonstrations/experiments for my office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-demonstrations-experiments-for-my-office/842600)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-demonstrations-experiments-for-my-office/842600 "2019-10-29T12:27:40Z")
I’m populating my office with interesting sciency things. I’ve got prisms and defraction grattings in my window. I’ve built an analemma on my wall so I can tell what day it is. I have a ‘drinking bird’ going and I hav… --- ## [iPhone 11 experience anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-11-experience-anyone/842280)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-11-experience-anyone/842280 "2019-10-29T11:01:45Z")
I love my iPhone 6s plus. Its battery has held up better than any previous phone and it is a great device that is still supported and running iOS 13. Yesterday a friend of mine who wanted to thank me for some help I gav… --- ## [Bug out bags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bug-out-bags/842565)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bug-out-bags/842565 "2019-10-29T01:03:38Z")
This area is looking at highly unpredictable evacuations due to fires. I’m thinking about putting together a bug out bag, just in case. On my list: -Animals -Food for animals -Medications for everyone -The box with … --- ## [Trans folks: is this a cis trope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trans-folks-is-this-a-cis-trope/842310)
**Author:** [@EdelweissPirate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EdelweissPirate)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trans-folks-is-this-a-cis-trope/842310 "2019-10-28T19:39:54Z")
I’m a straight, cis white guy. I feel lucky that my bits match my gender identity; IMHO, society tends to punish anyone whose bits don’t match their brains. A few months ago, I was thinking about what my life might be l… --- ## [Anyone's face fall asleep overnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyones-face-fall-asleep-overnight/842605)
**Author:** [@tenacious\_j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tenacious_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyones-face-fall-asleep-overnight/842605 "2019-10-28T18:21:48Z")
I know, I know, you’re not a doctor and if you were you wouldn’t be able to tell me much here. That said, I’m wondering if anyone has woken up with one side cheek/lip/jaw asleep, so you can tell me it’s perfectly normal… --- ## [Is it worth it to install solar panels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-it-to-install-solar-panels/842184)
**Author:** [@fjs1fs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fjs1fs)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-it-to-install-solar-panels/842184 "2019-10-28T18:03:46Z")
Just a quick question for anyone who might have good information on the topic. If it matters at all, I live in central/northern NJ, and my roof gets a lot of sunlight. Is it worthwhile to have solar panels installed, o… --- ## [Tax the rich!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-the-rich/841867)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-the-rich/841867 "2019-10-28T17:43:44Z")
I suppose this could easily tip over into Great Debates but I’m genuinely curious… A lot of democratic politicians keep saying “tax the rich! taxes must go up!” but is the tax rate even a problem? Seems to me the big… --- ## [Transgender activists pressure Always to Womens symbol of feminine hygiene products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgender-activists-pressure-always-to-womens-symbol-of-feminine-hygiene-products/842069)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transgender-activists-pressure-always-to-womens-symbol-of-feminine-hygiene-products/842069 "2019-10-28T15:52:18Z")
A transgender activist by the name “Ben” and others were upset that Always had a a womens symbol on their products andpressured them to remove it because they said “anyone” can have periods. I wasnt aware of this. I gu… --- ## [Your historical analogy for the Trump era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-historical-analogy-for-the-trump-era/842523)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-historical-analogy-for-the-trump-era/842523 "2019-10-28T15:38:47Z")
Many analogies have been proposed for the Trump era. (It’s been compared, for instance, to 1930s Europe, and to Watergate.) In trying to understand the events of the last three years, what historical comparisons do \*you… --- ## [Barbershop smell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbershop-smell/842533)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbershop-smell/842533 "2019-10-28T13:20:42Z")
Ever notice barbershops have a distinctive smell? My dad used to take me and my brother to the barber when we were kids and even though I haven’t been to a barbershop in decades I still remember and recognize that disti… --- ## [Preventive car maintenance: ounce of prevention, or more money than brains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preventive-car-maintenance-ounce-of-prevention-or-more-money-than-brains/842552)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preventive-car-maintenance-ounce-of-prevention-or-more-money-than-brains/842552 "2019-10-28T07:27:30Z")
So, new to me is a 2006 Nissan Xterra S 4x4 with 78k miles on it. (Coming soon.) Mechanical inspection revealed no significant issues except a weeping oil pan gasket (not dripping) and a fan belt that is a bit shiny. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=360) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=362)