# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=381 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 382 --- ## [Are there any good resources to learn ABOUT programming, but not HOW TO program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-resources-to-learn-about-programming-but-not-how-to-program/838064)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-resources-to-learn-about-programming-but-not-how-to-program/838064 "2019-08-03T15:56:40Z")
Due to the fact that I know more about tech that the average person, I’ve fallen upwards at work to an analyst position between business and IT. I know enough, but I’d like to expand my knowledge so I’m not just smiling … --- ## [Chins, evolution, and pointless survival](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chins-evolution-and-pointless-survival/837947)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chins-evolution-and-pointless-survival/837947 "2019-08-03T14:40:47Z")
Most people think that evolution is all about the “survival of the fittest.” This is incorrect. It is about the “survival of what didn’t kill the organism or cause the organism to be killed.” As a result animals, incl… --- ## [Hotels for Large Families](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-for-large-families/837972)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-for-large-families/837972 "2019-08-03T09:48:26Z")
Are there any hotel chains that cater to large families? Other than exploring the option of two adjacent rooms with a common door\*… I was surprised to find a room at a Great Wolf Lodge that can sleep six. I say it’s ra… --- ## [Paying extra on mortgage payments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-extra-on-mortgage-payments/829742)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-extra-on-mortgage-payments/829742 "2019-02-22T16:05:43Z")
So I just refinanced my mortgage, and my payment is $1711.35. My natural inclination is to set up an automatic payment of $1800. Is this wise or am I being a dumbass? --- ## [Debit cards-only use at the bank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debit-cards-only-use-at-the-bank/837887)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debit-cards-only-use-at-the-bank/837887 "2019-08-03T05:47:16Z")
My sister has worked with network systems since she saw the “internet” or whatever it was called in the service late 70’s. Then she went to work at AMEX all thru the 80’s. Family story is how she got paged at Thanksgivin… --- ## [What is Your First News Memory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-first-news-memory/837812)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-first-news-memory/837812 "2019-08-03T02:54:10Z")
That is, the first thing you remember watching happen on the News? Mine is watching the results of the Reagan/Carter election with my Parents. I remember the map lighting up as states were called (Bonus trivia. Blue for … --- ## [Have you heard of the Iditarod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-iditarod/836697)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-heard-of-the-iditarod/836697 "2019-08-03T02:18:45Z")
I was playing Taboo last night with my family, all of whom have college educations. The word was “Sled”. I had a list of words I could not say. So I said, “In the Iditarod, the animals race by pulling these…” (dog was n… --- ## [Small town festivals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-festivals/837793)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-festivals/837793 "2019-08-03T00:20:55Z")
The horrible news of a shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival today got me thinking about small town festivals in general. What are some other notable little slices of Americana you’ve been to? Collinsville IL produces … --- ## [Looking for advice on a research paper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-research-paper/837996)
**Author:** [@CaptainSnazzy7402](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainSnazzy7402)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-research-paper/837996 "2019-08-02T23:41:12Z")
After a long discussion with my friends last night, we were toying with the idea of talking about and explaining racism, prejudice, and discrimination. It hit me suddenly: why not take historical examples and put it int… --- ## [People should know about the Karpman Drama Triangle.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-should-know-about-the-karpman-drama-triangle/838093)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-should-know-about-the-karpman-drama-triangle/838093 "2019-08-02T22:41:00Z")
The Karpman Drama Triangle is an interpersonal dynamic system that is characteristic of abusive families and other abusive social structures. The link goes into more detail, but the basic explanation is this: There are… --- ## [Chewing My Cheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-my-cheek/837758)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Estes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Estes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewing-my-cheek/837758 "2019-08-02T22:14:27Z")
Chewing My Cheek Like some older men, I’ve developed the tendency to chew my cheek and bite my lip. I guess it’s that the cartilage loosens with age ad comes between the teeth. (In my case on the right side.)Always anno… --- ## [Would you prefer to use a company which took a similar-to-yours stance on political issues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-prefer-to-use-a-company-which-took-a-similar-to-yours-stance-on-political-issues/837836)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-prefer-to-use-a-company-which-took-a-similar-to-yours-stance-on-political-issues/837836 "2019-08-02T13:42:11Z")
Had to edit the thread title which was: … mentioning this, because I don’t want y’all thinking “Walmart” or “Chevy” when answering… Anyway… Here in San Antonio, near my home, is Kercheville Investment Advisors, who h… --- ## [Ancient CNN audio technology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-cnn-audio-technology/837915)
**Author:** [@ZurBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZurBob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-cnn-audio-technology/837915 "2019-08-02T11:08:30Z")
As of late, I’ve noticed CNN talking heads and correspondents have reverted to wearing giant earpieces and around the mandible microphones reminiscent of an old Madonna video circa the 1980’s. Audio engineers have adequa… --- ## [Discussion of wage setting for a particular scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-wage-setting-for-a-particular-scenario/837693)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-of-wage-setting-for-a-particular-scenario/837693 "2019-08-02T08:01:37Z")
In a Great Debates thread, Scylla makes the following statement: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21771881&postcount=119 I don’t want to hijack the other thread, but find Scylla’s post interesting. … --- ## [Please help settle a family discussion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-settle-a-family-discussion/837796)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-settle-a-family-discussion/837796 "2019-08-02T03:02:28Z")
Over the weekend my eldest child and her family were here, and we adults were talking about hot peppers. One of the younger people was Googling to find which is considered the hottest pepper\* and asked, “Why are all of t… --- ## [Best Children of the Corn vibes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-children-of-the-corn-vibes/837925)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-children-of-the-corn-vibes/837925 "2019-08-01T21:09:11Z")
For those unfamiliar with the Stephen King story (there was also a movie), the protagonists are a young couple driving through a desolate rural area, who (initially) see no sign of human life and can’t tune into any radi… --- ## [What would the 1% actually do/feel during the End of the World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-1-actually-do-feel-during-the-end-of-the-world/837855)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-1-actually-do-feel-during-the-end-of-the-world/837855 "2019-08-01T21:00:23Z")
The New Yorker article of a couple of years ago (Doomsday Prep for the Super-Rich | The New Yorker) is one reason I was thinking about this, but it comes up a lot in liberal circles too: the idea that if the shit hits th… --- ## [Hotel toiletries: take with you when you depart or leave behind? Is taking them stealing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-toiletries-take-with-you-when-you-depart-or-leave-behind-is-taking-them-stealing/837761)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-toiletries-take-with-you-when-you-depart-or-leave-behind-is-taking-them-stealing/837761 "2019-08-01T19:23:49Z")
I’m having a… philosophical disagreement with a friend of mine. We have been discussing the small toiletries that are provided by motels for their guests: small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, and the like. O… --- ## [Basing your level of effort on what other people do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basing-your-level-of-effort-on-what-other-people-do/837844)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basing-your-level-of-effort-on-what-other-people-do/837844 "2019-08-01T15:34:56Z")
I was watching a new “Restaurant Impossible” on Saturday, and the episode was about a family owned restaurant with the Mom the owner and all her kids worked there. And of course the restaurant was going downhill which i… --- ## [Let's talk about everyday communication disconnects between couples](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-everyday-communication-disconnects-between-couples/739001)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-everyday-communication-disconnects-between-couples/739001 "2019-08-01T14:57:25Z")
She hands me the camera. “Focus on me first by holding the button halfway down, then pan up til your finger’s in the middle.” This puts me immediately into a panic. The first part I understand, but “pan up til your fing… --- ## [The best website ON EARTH for searching local used cars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-website-on-earth-for-searching-local-used-cars/837934)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-website-on-earth-for-searching-local-used-cars/837934 "2019-08-01T13:58:11Z")
Please recommend. (Or whatever else method you have.) \[ol\] \[li\]I’ve narrowed down the make/model of car I want down to two.\[/li\]\[li\]I have a general price range.\[/li\]\[li\]Already on top of the financing situation (not g… --- ## [Is plastic surgery cheating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-plastic-surgery-cheating/837902)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-plastic-surgery-cheating/837902 "2019-08-01T10:36:50Z")
I used to be vehemently opposed to elective plastic surgery, believing people should be happy with the body and face they where born with. Especially if you’re having children and are unaware of your partner’s true genet… --- ## [Do you totally suck at anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-totally-suck-at-anything/835426)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-totally-suck-at-anything/835426 "2019-08-01T00:10:06Z")
Inspired bythis thread: You’ve given up your best, now give us your worst! I have no sense of direction. I do mean I have a bad sense of direction, a sucky sense of direction. or even a shitty sense of direction. I tota… --- ## [How do you search for cars online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-search-for-cars-online/837876)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-search-for-cars-online/837876 "2019-07-31T21:55:36Z")
Auto Trader, Carfax, Carmax, Car Gurus, Carvana and a host of others-Which do you find useful, which are next to useless, which have severe defects? Recently we decided to buy a used car in the $16,000 range. We wanted … --- ## [Gender Studies Major...what's it good for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-studies-major-whats-it-good-for/837578)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-studies-major-whats-it-good-for/837578 "2019-07-31T18:44:36Z")
Suppose I go to a Liberal Arts College and go for Gender Studies as a major. What kind of job could I expect upon graduation? What about other XYZ Studies, like Minorities Studies? --- ## [Would you allow an insurance carrier to track your health for lower premiums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-allow-an-insurance-carrier-to-track-your-health-for-lower-premiums/837881)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-allow-an-insurance-carrier-to-track-your-health-for-lower-premiums/837881 "2019-07-31T18:27:24Z")
So, had a sales pitch by a insurance carrier, Beam Dental, who is interested in getting agents and brokers to sell their group dental coverage. Usually, no big deal. You listen politely, compare them to the other offerin… --- ## [Anyone here have experience with Pathological Demand Avoidance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-have-experience-with-pathological-demand-avoidance/837889)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-have-experience-with-pathological-demand-avoidance/837889 "2019-07-31T17:40:39Z")
Reading the linked page has been like reading a summary of my interactions with one of my kids over the years. I’ll be talking to her counselor about it soon. But it looks like this is a condition that’s not well-reco… --- ## [Have you ever purchased a side of beef?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-purchased-a-side-of-beef/837245)
**Author:** [@Personal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Personal)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-purchased-a-side-of-beef/837245 "2019-07-31T14:35:49Z")
Apparently, we’re going in with the neighbors on a cow that was recently shown at the county fair. I understand that we can have it processed how we want and I’m looking for recommendations on what to request. --- ## [What is the minimum amount of exercise necessary to stay in good shape after you get there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-amount-of-exercise-necessary-to-stay-in-good-shape-after-you-get-there/837910)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-amount-of-exercise-necessary-to-stay-in-good-shape-after-you-get-there/837910 "2019-07-31T08:52:21Z")
This question was brought on by 2 things. I remember reading a book about people in prison, and it mentioned how important working out was in prison. It was mentioned that after an inmate got into good shape, it only … --- ## [What color is your passport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-your-passport/837553)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-your-passport/837553 "2019-07-31T08:46:02Z")
Poll coming. I included ‘other’ as an option, although I’ve never see any other colors besides blue, green, and red. Please don’t pick ‘other’ if you don’t have a passport. I’m more curious about the color distribution,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=380) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=382)