# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=395 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 396 --- ## [Should the government require cell phones to have radiation sensors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-government-require-cell-phones-to-have-radiation-sensors/835229)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-government-require-cell-phones-to-have-radiation-sensors/835229 "2019-06-10T23:22:33Z")
Proposal: require by law that if commercially available sensors, below a certain size/power consumption and of reasonable cost (say $5, adjusted for inflation), can meet the requirements, all cell phone manufacturers mus… --- ## [Help with Amazon and credit card troubles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-amazon-and-credit-card-troubles/835319)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-amazon-and-credit-card-troubles/835319 "2019-06-10T19:51:37Z")
On June 3rd, I looked at my bank account and saw some squirrely charges so I called Visa and they canceled my old card and sent me a new one. I changed my payment info on Amazon but my orders were canceled for lack of vi… --- ## [Are KOA's quiet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-koas-quiet/835221)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-koas-quiet/835221 "2019-06-10T18:31:00Z")
So this May I took a road trip out west and stayed at a lot of different campgrounds of all types. Primitive dispersed camping, primitive designated camping, improved campgrounds at national parks, improved campgrounds i… --- ## [Is the atheist worldview depressing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-atheist-worldview-depressing/834996)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-atheist-worldview-depressing/834996 "2019-06-10T12:13:54Z")
Not being offensive. I’m just asking. --- ## [At last, responsibility comes to the American police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-responsibility-comes-to-the-american-police/791872)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-responsibility-comes-to-the-american-police/791872 "2019-06-09T22:29:35Z")
After the death of an Australian woman, the senior police officer in Minneapolis has resigned, though she had to be asked to do so. I think this is a good thing and senior officers should be held accountable for the act… --- ## [Things which should be simple, but which are not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-which-should-be-simple-but-which-are-not/834401)
**Author:** [@DrForrester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrForrester)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-which-should-be-simple-but-which-are-not/834401 "2019-06-09T19:25:51Z")
It seems to me that there are many things in life which have become significantly more complex than an outside observer would have any reason to expect. Here are a few - Food. How is this a thing? How do thousands … --- ## ["Trading the Noisy Gay Bar Scene for the Knitting Circle"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trading-the-noisy-gay-bar-scene-for-the-knitting-circle/835207)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trading-the-noisy-gay-bar-scene-for-the-knitting-circle/835207 "2019-06-09T12:47:53Z")
Article in the NYTimes today. Yeah, it’s New York, but the idea really caught my attention. The subhead: “Many gay men in New York are looking for alternative ways to socialize. A look at the surprising revival of the k… --- ## [Is laundry detergent OK to mix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-laundry-detergent-ok-to-mix/835117)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-laundry-detergent-ok-to-mix/835117 "2019-06-09T11:58:13Z")
I’ve bought a big box of cheapo laundry detergent powder (ingredients list \<5% Anionic surfacants) and it is performing much less well than the store branded stuff (\>15% Anionic surfacants), I always used to buy. I don’t… --- ## [Do you pay attention to what kind of plane you're flying on? And do you care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-what-kind-of-plane-youre-flying-on-and-do-you-care/834786)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pay-attention-to-what-kind-of-plane-youre-flying-on-and-do-you-care/834786 "2019-06-09T11:34:36Z")
I’m curious, for those of you who fly on at least a somewhat regular basis, do you pay attention to what kind of plane you’re on? If so, do you look at the type when booking? Do you try to avoid certain planes and seek… --- ## [Tell me about radon mitigation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-radon-mitigation/732788)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-radon-mitigation/732788 "2015-09-29T18:07:24Z")
So we had our lovely new home tested for radon, and unfortunately it came out as high (5.9, with 4.0 being the max acceptable.) With a little one and another one on the way, we will want to mitigate. Do you have any exp… --- ## [Cell phone insurance thru your carrier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-insurance-thru-your-carrier/835170)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-insurance-thru-your-carrier/835170 "2019-06-09T11:05:18Z")
I am pretty sure there was a thread a while back that I can’t find. So here goes again. My insurance thru Sprint is now $15/mo. I have never used it, and I have been with Sprint over 15 years. Profit center, anyone?? T… --- ## [Looking for suggestions: decor for a vintage travel-themed bedroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-decor-for-a-vintage-travel-themed-bedroom/835141)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-suggestions-decor-for-a-vintage-travel-themed-bedroom/835141 "2019-06-09T05:11:29Z")
I want to redecorate a guest bedroom with a vintage travel theme and I’m looking for some ideas. We’ll have steamer wardrobe (something like this) and a couple of old travel posters (you can get free ones from the US Li… --- ## ["Notwithstanding...." Legal meaning, in your view?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notwithstanding-legal-meaning-in-your-view/835230)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notwithstanding-legal-meaning-in-your-view/835230 "2019-06-09T03:24:00Z")
Question for Dope lawyers: I was reading a legal code recently and part of it said “The statute of limitations shall be twenty years for crimes for which the principal punishment is 3-10 years of imprisonment” (but this… --- ## [Now that NASA is allowing tourists to visit the ISS...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-nasa-is-allowing-tourists-to-visit-the-iss/835194)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-nasa-is-allowing-tourists-to-visit-the-iss/835194 "2019-06-09T01:38:25Z")
… how long before we have the first footage of sex in space? --- ## [Are the rumors about Books-A-Million true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-rumors-about-books-a-million-true/835100)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-rumors-about-books-a-million-true/835100 "2019-06-08T23:43:28Z")
I know a lot of people who refuse to shop at Books-A-Million. As many other stores do, Books-A-Million pushes customers to buy discount cards. The reason my friends refuse to shop there is because allegedly, an employe… --- ## [Which is harder on the body: Chronic use of diclofenac or tramadol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-harder-on-the-body-chronic-use-of-diclofenac-or-tramadol/834745)
**Author:** [@PatriotX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PatriotX)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-harder-on-the-body-chronic-use-of-diclofenac-or-tramadol/834745 "2019-06-08T21:49:29Z")
Which is harder on the body: Chronic use of diclofenac or tramadol? Given chronic, indefinite, regular use, which one is more detrimental to the human body? Obviously, they each have side effects and risks. But it tak… --- ## [Is a man's wealth attractive, independent of his other attributes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-mans-wealth-attractive-independent-of-his-other-attributes/834836)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-mans-wealth-attractive-independent-of-his-other-attributes/834836 "2019-06-08T21:02:06Z")
Question for lady Dopers (although men can chime in with their observations as well): It is a common notion among some men (in particular, the more fringe/extreme ones such as incels) that wealth is a major draw for wom… --- ## [Pamphlets from Pueblo, Colorado](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamphlets-from-pueblo-colorado/500711)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pamphlets-from-pueblo-colorado/500711 "2019-06-08T19:57:01Z")
When I was a kid there were often commercials (shown, I think, in the morning hours when I was watching cartoons) informing people they could get information on a number of things from the U.S. government by writing to a… --- ## [You are on my jury - part deux!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-on-my-jury-part-deux/835077)
**Author:** [@llcoolbj77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llcoolbj77)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-on-my-jury-part-deux/835077 "2019-06-08T15:05:20Z")
Hypothetical client (HC) is charged with the following: Aggravated malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer - 20 to life Various misdemeanor charges for obstruction… Basic agreed upon facts: HC is passed out s… --- ## [Words (or syllables) that give an indication of where you're from](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-or-syllables-that-give-an-indication-of-where-youre-from/834789)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-or-syllables-that-give-an-indication-of-where-youre-from/834789 "2019-06-08T13:38:57Z")
“Tolo” - what is (apparently) commonly referred to in other parts of the country as a “Sadie Hawkins dance.” “Pee-chee” - a term that my wife (and she’s no dummy) had never heard of until she moved from {undisclosed pla… --- ## [Father's day: Tool gift ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-day-tool-gift-ideas/835066)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-day-tool-gift-ideas/835066 "2019-06-08T12:58:38Z")
Need something newly invented for the man who has everything and loves tools. Thanks for any pointers. --- ## [Women: Is this a mature way of handling this particular situation in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-is-this-a-mature-way-of-handling-this-particular-situation-in-public/833010)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-is-this-a-mature-way-of-handling-this-particular-situation-in-public/833010 "2019-06-08T05:02:36Z")
When a guy approaches you at a bar, club, or party, and you’re not interested, how would you handle it? Would you talk to him for a few minutes, then excuse yourself to the “bathroom” or to “find your friends”? Or would… --- ## [Are ocean cruises white trash vacations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ocean-cruises-white-trash-vacations/835129)
**Author:** [@Stuntman\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuntman_Mike)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-ocean-cruises-white-trash-vacations/835129 "2019-06-08T01:20:44Z")
Discuss. :dubious: --- ## [Office wins huge lottery, what about that one guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-wins-huge-lottery-what-about-that-one-guy/834993)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-wins-huge-lottery-what-about-that-one-guy/834993 "2019-06-08T01:00:01Z")
You work for a small business. Your office, including you, is 12 people total. Everyone in the office is the same “rank,” earning roughly the same salary, and you all report directly to the owner. You’ve all worked toget… --- ## [The theme of modern life: "Everyone's always so busy!!" Is there anyone like me who is NOT busy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theme-of-modern-life-everyones-always-so-busy-is-there-anyone-like-me-who-is-not-busy/834973)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-theme-of-modern-life-everyones-always-so-busy-is-there-anyone-like-me-who-is-not-busy/834973 "2019-06-08T00:25:52Z")
Our local NPR station has a promo advertising their quickie morning news podcast. It goes something like, “Your mornings are soooo busy! It’s time you just don’t have! You’ve got to get up, shower, decide what to wear, g… --- ## [For those who run central a/c around the clock, where do you set temp when you're at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-run-central-a-c-around-the-clock-where-do-you-set-temp-when-youre-at-home/834781)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-run-central-a-c-around-the-clock-where-do-you-set-temp-when-youre-at-home/834781 "2019-06-07T19:59:07Z")
I’m curious about where 24/7 (or \*almost \*24/7) users of central air-conditioning keep their thermostats set during the hours when you’re at home. I know there are programmable thermostats that can raise the temp and low… --- ## [Dryer with dead bird, still worth keeping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dryer-with-dead-bird-still-worth-keeping/835156)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dryer-with-dead-bird-still-worth-keeping/835156 "2019-06-07T17:37:54Z")
At 1 AM my mind is too fuzzy to make sound decisions. As noted in a prior thread, a bird made its way into my dryer vent and caused a loud bang. Was found dead by the maintenance technician the next day in the vent tubin… --- ## [Did you hire an attorney when buying/selling residential property?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-hire-an-attorney-when-buying-selling-residential-property/834936)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-hire-an-attorney-when-buying-selling-residential-property/834936 "2019-06-07T16:59:55Z")
If you’ve bought or sold a house, did you hire an attorney? If so, what did they do for you? Poll coming. --- ## [Truly evil premeditated acts: Do you deal with the perpetrators of such?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-evil-premeditated-acts-do-you-deal-with-the-perpetrators-of-such/834893)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-evil-premeditated-acts-do-you-deal-with-the-perpetrators-of-such/834893 "2019-06-07T15:13:42Z")
I’ve had a run of a particular type of patient lately. Committers of horrific premeditated murders, makers of pre-adolescent porno, inflictors in sexual torture, serial killers. This is not a new experience for me; I’v… --- ## [Do super-rich people pay attention to prices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-super-rich-people-pay-attention-to-prices/835032)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-super-rich-people-pay-attention-to-prices/835032 "2019-06-07T13:17:38Z")
I’m talking about multi-zillionaires, like Gates, Buffet, Bezos, or even other guys with so much money that prices they pay for things has zero consequence for them. So do they even pay attention to prices? If they’re co… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=394) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=396)