# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=44 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 45 --- ## [What food price increase most surprises you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-food-price-increase-most-surprises-you/1021039)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-food-price-increase-most-surprises-you/1021039 "2025-07-23T12:42:17Z")
This morning my wife came home and said our usual coffee was going for $19 a can - which was more than she could bring herself to pay. So she went with a cheaper brand. Sometime before covid it was $9, so it has more t… --- ## [Car crash - safety systems did not seem to work well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-crash-safety-systems-did-not-seem-to-work-well/1021200)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-crash-safety-systems-did-not-seem-to-work-well/1021200 "2025-07-23T09:41:00Z")
I was in a car crash recently; I got away unhurt, but my car was totaled. I want opinions from folks here on the car’s safety systems that did not seem to work as advertised. From the 3-lane roadway, I entered the leftm… --- ## [Do any lawyers know someone who became a lawyer through reading the law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-lawyers-know-someone-who-became-a-lawyer-through-reading-the-law/831334)
**Author:** [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-lawyers-know-someone-who-became-a-lawyer-through-reading-the-law/831334 "2025-07-23T04:58:50Z")
California, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington still allow people to take the bar exam and become lawyers without going to law school. I was wondering if any lawyers(or anyone else) knew someone who became a lawyer throu… --- ## [How do I sign in to gmail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-sign-in-to-gmail/1015368)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-sign-in-to-gmail/1015368 "2025-07-22T17:08:07Z")
I have a gmail account I set up for my late-stepfather. I’m trying to log in, and I get this page: \[Album\] imgur.com … --- ## [What percentage of people would work in this hypothetical society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-would-work-in-this-hypothetical-society/1020712)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-people-would-work-in-this-hypothetical-society/1020712 "2025-07-22T11:54:47Z")
I get that this is not a plausible hypothetical. So no need to point that out. In this society you do not have to work to live. You don’t even have to have a reason to not work. If all you want to do all day is drink be… --- ## [Bought an RV, dinette table won't lock in place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-an-rv-dinette-table-wont-lock-in-place/1021165)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bought-an-rv-dinette-table-wont-lock-in-place/1021165 "2025-07-22T11:50:52Z")
First of all, I realize that I would be better off asking about this in a dedicated RV forum. I’ve been trying to register at one, and it requires me to respond to an email notification to complete my registration. I kee… --- ## [Handling an Amazon refund issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handling-an-amazon-refund-issue/1020749)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handling-an-amazon-refund-issue/1020749 "2025-07-22T09:10:16Z")
Back in February I bought a Dell laptop from an Amazon third-party seller. In May I was having some trouble with the trackpad so I contacted Dell for a repair. Much to my surprise Dell said that they had no record of a w… --- ## [Is measuring and mixing “science”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-measuring-and-mixing-science/1020932)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-measuring-and-mixing-science/1020932 "2025-07-22T06:21:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Just curious how drowning a bunch of kids can be considered God's will: Despite the thread this comes from this seems to me a potentially interesting question. Is “measuring, weighing, mix… --- ## [Acrylic vs. enameled stainless steel bathtubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrylic-vs-enameled-stainless-steel-bathtubs/1021096)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrylic-vs-enameled-stainless-steel-bathtubs/1021096 "2025-07-22T00:18:19Z")
To make a long story short, we are going to replace our bathtub because it’s discolored. (It works fine, but we are contemplating a major relocation, and whether we sell the house or rent it out, we will need to have the… --- ## [Help needed for PC malware extension](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-for-pc-malware-extension/1020950)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-for-pc-malware-extension/1020950 "2025-07-21T23:33:47Z")
A malicious extension called NebulaTachyonen appeared in Microsoft Edge on my ThinkPad. It says it’s been added by my “organization” though I don’t belong to any. There’s no option to remove it manually. I’ve read every… --- ## [Sudden "sweet" rotten smell in room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-sweet-rotten-smell-in-room/1020590)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-sweet-rotten-smell-in-room/1020590 "2025-07-21T16:31:12Z")
Ive not changed anything, and ive got rid of my garbage that might smell. But 4-5 days ago there suddenly came a sweet rotten smell in my mini livingroom and my bedroom (connected). The rest of the apartment has no smel… --- ## [Advice for visiting Corsica?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-visiting-corsica/1021076)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-visiting-corsica/1021076 "2025-07-20T21:28:38Z")
My wife & I are thinking of a Corsica vacation later this year. We have spent quite a lot of time over the years in France & Italy, but never got to Corsica. We are fairly budget travellers: fine with B&Bs and neighbor… --- ## [How might a Trump Presidency affect this message board over the next couple of years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-might-a-trump-presidency-affect-this-message-board-over-the-next-couple-of-years/1006473)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-might-a-trump-presidency-affect-this-message-board-over-the-next-couple-of-years/1006473 "2025-07-18T23:30:22Z")
I did ask the Mods what forum to put this in, btw. This thread is for speculation about whether the board might change naturally and/or succumb to pressure from outside forces to swing more to the right, or fight outsid… --- ## [Threads or Bluesky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-or-bluesky/1010176)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-or-bluesky/1010176 "2025-07-18T16:30:57Z")
This more of a In Your Humble Opinion. I think it’s finally time to get rid of Twitter. It seems the two best replacements are Threads and Bluesky. Are you using either one, or both? Which do you prefer? --- ## [Suggestions for off-road driving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-off-road-driving/1015035)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-off-road-driving/1015035 "2025-07-18T13:16:34Z")
From the IMHO thread for buying a decent used car, a tangent started to develop about driving off road. ➜ What is the most bulletproof way to buy a decent used car? - #29 by Reply ■ So let’s start a dedicated thread. W… --- ## [$250 hotel incidental charge for "unauthorized" tampering with HVAC controls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/250-hotel-incidental-charge-for-unauthorized-tampering-with-hvac-controls/1020863)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/250-hotel-incidental-charge-for-unauthorized-tampering-with-hvac-controls/1020863 "2025-07-17T16:06:00Z")
I jailbroke a hotel room thermostat and got hit with a $250 incidental damage fee. I bypassed the hotel’s rigged settings to drop the temperature below there “energy saving” 68 degree minimum. Apparently some snitching a… --- ## [Why is Trump now opposing Putin, when for years he bowed down to him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-trump-now-opposing-putin-when-for-years-he-bowed-down-to-him/1020856)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-trump-now-opposing-putin-when-for-years-he-bowed-down-to-him/1020856 "2025-07-17T14:14:33Z")
Recently Trump has been criticizing Putin, and even allowing more weapons for Ukraine. This is a 180 degree shift from Trump’s attitude for the past several years, when he always bowed down to Putin, and stopped supply… --- ## [Calling all woodworkers: questions about framing to support 300lb fish tank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-woodworkers-questions-about-framing-to-support-300lb-fish-tank/619502)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-woodworkers-questions-about-framing-to-support-300lb-fish-tank/619502 "2025-07-17T13:30:07Z")
I’m getting a 30 gallon fish tank and intend to build a stand for it. The tank is 36"w x 12"d x 16"h and the stand will be 36.5" w x 12.5"d x 33"h. The tank will be approx 300 lbs when full. The reason I’m building a st… --- ## [If you were U.S. president, what would your reputation/image be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-u-s-president-what-would-your-reputation-image-be/1020903)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-u-s-president-what-would-your-reputation-image-be/1020903 "2025-07-16T22:17:23Z")
I would be the hermit president who hates public speaking and spends almost every day in the Oval Office “working from home” in front of a laptop. I would only ever travel for absolutely needed events. I would type up al… --- ## [Stuff near LA Union Station](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-near-la-union-station/1020125)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-near-la-union-station/1020125 "2025-07-16T15:34:45Z")
A friend and I are taking a train from LA to Chicago next spring. It leaves at something like 5 PM. Being leery of LA-area traffic, and knowing the roads around the station from a previous trip, I’m a little twitchy ab… --- ## [More eBike Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-ebike-questions/1017410)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-ebike-questions/1017410 "2025-07-15T20:19:25Z")
I am definitely going to purchase one, but I have not yet. Want to pretty soon, not just because, tariffs, but also because all the companies are having deep discounts now, and trying pretty aggressively to move them, wh… --- ## [What if the Crossed virus appeared in Nigeria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-crossed-virus-appeared-in-nigeria/1020829)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-crossed-virus-appeared-in-nigeria/1020829 "2025-07-15T16:11:53Z")
What if every person in Nigeria gets infected with the Crossed virus from the comic book Crossed? What happens next? How does the rest of the world respond? How soon can the Crossed be stopped and how much damage do t… --- ## [Is Elon Musk cool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-elon-musk-cool/1020491)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-elon-musk-cool/1020491 "2025-07-15T15:38:49Z")
This CNN article seems to think so. --- ## [Township not billing us for sewer usage- what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/township-not-billing-us-for-sewer-usage-what-to-do/1017971)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/township-not-billing-us-for-sewer-usage-what-to-do/1017971 "2025-07-14T21:48:40Z")
So after 18 years at our current house our septic system started to fail. The Township required all grandfathered septic systems to be retired, not replaced, and we needed to switch to sewer. So going on a year ago we ju… --- ## [Mouse cursor wandering all over screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-cursor-wandering-all-over-screen/1018483)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mouse-cursor-wandering-all-over-screen/1018483 "2025-07-14T18:24:01Z")
This just started. Windows 10, all applications, even before I log in. If I’m not actively using the mouse, the cursor sits there for about 2 seconds, then it starts wandering all over the screen, changing direction appa… --- ## [Advice about expiration dates for medications - Plan B specifically](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-expiration-dates-for-medications-plan-b-specifically/1020719)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-about-expiration-dates-for-medications-plan-b-specifically/1020719 "2025-07-14T14:47:55Z")
You are not my doctor and I would never take medical advice from a rando on the internet. But… How long do you think Plan B would be after the expiration date? Would it help to store it in the freezer or would that kil… --- ## [Do you have a bidet or hand sprayer in your home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-bidet-or-hand-sprayer-in-your-home/1020392)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-bidet-or-hand-sprayer-in-your-home/1020392 "2025-07-14T13:32:40Z")
To most Americans these are exotic devices found only overseas or, rarely, at some fancy hotel or some uptown friend’s house (cf. Crocodile Dundee discovering one in a NY hotel). My wife and her sister are on a month-lo… --- ## [Computer advice (How to prepare for switching to a new Windows laptop)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-advice-how-to-prepare-for-switching-to-a-new-windows-laptop/1014899)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-advice-how-to-prepare-for-switching-to-a-new-windows-laptop/1014899 "2025-07-14T02:44:58Z")
I’ve got a Windows 10 laptop that’s getting old and is not capable of handling Win11, so I’m going to need a new computer sometime soon. But I want to make the process of transferring all my settings and data as easy as … --- ## [Anyone ever do a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-do-a-grand-canyon-rim-to-rim/1003125)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-do-a-grand-canyon-rim-to-rim/1003125 "2025-07-14T00:33:41Z")
Not retiring yet but am becoming more open to taking more time off and doing my fantasy trips while I am still physically fit enough to pull them off. One of that list is the Grand Canyon rim to rim trip. Thinking of fun… --- ## [Dating Ultimatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-ultimatum/1020459)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-ultimatum/1020459 "2025-07-13T20:15:18Z")
This post generated a lot of discussion on TwitteX today: Perhaps surprisingly, a lot of the responses were positive, saying men/people usually know if the other person is ‘the one’ quite quickly, so two years is plen… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=43) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=45)