# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=454 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 455 --- ## [How would bitcoin work in real, everyday purchases?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bitcoin-work-in-real-everyday-purchases/822922)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bitcoin-work-in-real-everyday-purchases/822922 "2018-10-19T06:54:42Z")
For example: Let’s say you want to buy a car for 1 bitcoin. Last week a bitcoin was worth about $6600 Today it’s work only $6200 and changes every 15 seconds. Could a currency this volatile work in real life situatio… --- ## [Do you think posters on a message board are happy people in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-posters-on-a-message-board-are-happy-people-in-real-life/823015)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-posters-on-a-message-board-are-happy-people-in-real-life/823015 "2018-10-19T06:32:35Z")
It has just occurred to me that posters on a message board are not really happy people IRL and now I’m brainstorming… thinking of reasons why happy people may feel deterred to participate on an Internet forum. If real l… --- ## [Are You Liable for What Someone Does with Money You've Given Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-liable-for-what-someone-does-with-money-youve-given-them/823056)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-liable-for-what-someone-does-with-money-youve-given-them/823056 "2018-10-19T06:29:30Z")
Like other happily delusional folks, I have my lottery fantasies. Were I to win the big jackpot (say, the Mega Millions drawing for $667 million tonight), I’d probably put he bulk of what I get to keep in index funds and… --- ## [Calling all electricians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-electricians/823055)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-electricians/823055 "2018-10-19T01:26:25Z")
I have a circuit on my fuse box that doesn’t seem to be outputting power. The fuse itself is good, although I replaced it just in case. With the fuse removed from the socket, how can I safely tell if there’s juice coming… --- ## [Hypothetical future revisionist history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-future-revisionist-history/822989)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-future-revisionist-history/822989 "2018-10-19T01:20:37Z")
I was thinking about Holocaust and moon landing deniers and I was wondering if in the future people in the USA will deny that black people were ever made to sit in the back of the bus, barred from living in certain neigh… --- ## [Ultralight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultralight/822971)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultralight/822971 "2018-10-19T00:37:03Z")
I am thinking of getting one. What are the pros and cons of the various types? Are they legal to fly over cities (I’m in Chicago)? Best place to fly in Illinois? How do you get a good deal on a second hand? There is… --- ## [I file my nails after cutting my nails and there is some dust. Should I be worried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-file-my-nails-after-cutting-my-nails-and-there-is-some-dust-should-i-be-worried/823053)
**Author:** [@greenpurple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenpurple)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-file-my-nails-after-cutting-my-nails-and-there-is-some-dust-should-i-be-worried/823053 "2018-10-18T22:27:48Z")
And if so what can I do to take care of it? --- ## [What will be our defense when CGI is indistinguishable from live recordings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-our-defense-when-cgi-is-indistinguishable-from-live-recordings/796136)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-our-defense-when-cgi-is-indistinguishable-from-live-recordings/796136 "2018-10-18T22:01:40Z")
I’ve pondered how to start this thread without rambling for quite a while now and have decided to just bite the bullet. Currently, having a video of someone doing something is considered almost absolutely reliable as ev… --- ## [What do you call quarterlight windows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-quarterlight-windows/823073)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-quarterlight-windows/823073 "2018-10-18T21:58:10Z")
Quarterlight. I can’t remember the last time I saw a new car with these handy little windows. I was out in the MGB today, and I opened them. As a child, my parents called these ‘wind-wings’; so that’s what I call them… --- ## [Pet peculiarities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-peculiarities/822772)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-peculiarities/822772 "2018-10-18T20:18:16Z")
We recently discovered our rescue GSD is positively obsessed with cat laser pointers. She will chase the light around the floor ceaselessly. I mean she never grows bored with it. We can play Light for 10 minutes straight… --- ## [Need(easy) ideas for privacy fence in my backyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-easy-ideas-for-privacy-fence-in-my-backyard/823031)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-easy-ideas-for-privacy-fence-in-my-backyard/823031 "2018-10-18T17:38:34Z")
There’s an empty lot behind my house which will soon have a house built upon it. A two story house, no doubt, that will loom over my little backyard. Currently I have a six foot chain link fence that for the most part is… --- ## [Was 'meeting their parents' a thing with you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-meeting-their-parents-a-thing-with-you/822986)
**Author:** [@Anita\_Dayoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anita_Dayoff)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-meeting-their-parents-a-thing-with-you/822986 "2018-10-18T16:43:07Z")
I guess I wasn’t raised that way and as a person who is rather casual (intensely laidback) I always considered it a natural part of social interaction but have known people who thought it was a really big deal, almost li… --- ## [How much for you to be a decoy (body double) for a famous person.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-for-you-to-be-a-decoy-body-double-for-a-famous-person/823129)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-for-you-to-be-a-decoy-body-double-for-a-famous-person/823129 "2018-10-18T16:10:06Z")
By a random roll of the genetic dice you are a near twin of a famous person person who for whatever reason is unpopular enough with some group of people that there is a real threat of harm to him/her. For this scenario … --- ## [Charlottesville assailant to be held](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlottesville-assailant-to-be-held/823140)
**Author:** [@ohiomstr2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ohiomstr2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlottesville-assailant-to-be-held/823140 "2018-10-18T15:56:12Z")
From the news this morning (sorry but the MSN NEWS app won’t let me copy a link, they cite the LA Times) that Cole Evan White, charged with inciting a riot and “causing violence”, has been ordered held in jail pending tr… --- ## [Totally hypothetical money-as-a-gift situation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/totally-hypothetical-money-as-a-gift-situation/823089)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/totally-hypothetical-money-as-a-gift-situation/823089 "2018-10-18T15:25:09Z")
In light of the gigantic lottery jackpots across the US this week, I imagined a theoretical dilemma. Let’s say you won the $500 million jackpot and you’ve decided to share a portion with siblings/children/grandchildren/… --- ## ["Graduated school", "graduated from school", or "was graduated from school"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduated-school-graduated-from-school-or-was-graduated-from-school/823018)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduated-school-graduated-from-school-or-was-graduated-from-school/823018 "2018-10-18T13:00:44Z")
Apropos of this thread on the usage of “graduated from school” vs. “graduated school” vs. “was graduated from school”, I thought I’d post this poll to see which constructions are in active use among Dopers. Basically, t… --- ## [The attitude Democrats need to adopt.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-attitude-democrats-need-to-adopt/822950)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-attitude-democrats-need-to-adopt/822950 "2018-10-18T07:58:22Z")
Eric Holder, former AG under Obama, recently articulated the change in mindset that Democrats need to adopt in order to (finally) effectively combat the nefarious subterfuge and treachery of the Republican Party and the … --- ## [What is the best non-English language in...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-non-english-language-in/823109)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-non-english-language-in/823109 "2018-10-18T06:21:12Z")
In general, when traveling the following areas, what is the best non-English language to know? Or is it english after all? In continental Europe? In southern Asian? ex. Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Phi… --- ## [Has anyone created a will own their own, without a lawyer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-created-a-will-own-their-own-without-a-lawyer/822755)
**Author:** [@justins7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justins7)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-created-a-will-own-their-own-without-a-lawyer/822755 "2018-10-17T21:53:33Z")
I need to create a simple will so my property goes to the right person upon my death. Has anyone done this online, without an expensive lawyer? I know it varies from state-to-state, but I am looking for opinions… --- ## [would you expect your SO to pay you for a product?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-expect-your-so-to-pay-you-for-a-product/822866)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-expect-your-so-to-pay-you-for-a-product/822866 "2018-10-17T15:10:50Z")
My side hustle is a home bakery-- I have a website and business cards, etc so I take it semi-seriously but I mostly sell to friends and referrals. My husband requested 2doz cupcakes for a co-worker and he insisted on pa… --- ## [My 401k HAS to be moved to a different firm or arrangement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-401k-has-to-be-moved-to-a-different-firm-or-arrangement/822882)
**Author:** [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-401k-has-to-be-moved-to-a-different-firm-or-arrangement/822882 "2018-10-17T15:05:09Z")
You are not my financial adviser and I am not your client. All statements will be considered opinions. Two years ago I switched jobs. My previous job I had a profit sharing account and a 401k. Both were invested with… --- ## [Who came up with the "dad bods are in" thing? And is it true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-came-up-with-the-dad-bods-are-in-thing-and-is-it-true/822883)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-came-up-with-the-dad-bods-are-in-thing-and-is-it-true/822883 "2018-10-17T14:06:45Z")
I say it must have been a man, and “no.” --- ## [Going to Quebec - What Should I Not Miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-quebec-what-should-i-not-miss/822276)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-quebec-what-should-i-not-miss/822276 "2018-10-17T14:06:07Z")
Pretty much as described in the thread title. Mrs. SMV and self are meeting friends in Western Mass next week, then driving north to spend a week in Quebec City, Montreal, and Burlington, VT. We’ve got a standard Lonely… --- ## [Do You Like Talking Computers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-talking-computers/822936)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-talking-computers/822936 "2018-10-17T13:02:55Z")
Do you like talking to your computer? Do you like your computer answering back? I used Siri today for some purpose. It occurred to me that I never use the voice interface. Am I am old fuddy-duddy? (Now let me see if I … --- ## [Does the world's most famously bald-faced liar...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-worlds-most-famously-bald-faced-liar/822982)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-worlds-most-famously-bald-faced-liar/822982 "2018-10-17T11:58:21Z")
…actually believe other bald-faced liars? As if you need an example: --- ## [Traveling full time (or a lot) for work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-full-time-or-a-lot-for-work/822901)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-full-time-or-a-lot-for-work/822901 "2018-10-17T04:10:40Z")
I just went on a vacation. I really dislike the airport stuff- security, high priced food, etc. Also they changed my flights and both times we ended up in the dead last row of the plane. If you travel by air ful… --- ## [Anyone own a business in a lower income area? How are you doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-own-a-business-in-a-lower-income-area-how-are-you-doing/822967)
**Author:** [@Mesquite-oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mesquite-oh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-own-a-business-in-a-lower-income-area-how-are-you-doing/822967 "2018-10-17T02:19:42Z")
Does anyone here own, or know someone who owns a business in a lower income area? How is business? How did you get started? What made you choose the neighborhood? By lower income I mean neighborhoods with large percen… --- ## [I'm having a long surgery. Questions about anesthesia.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-long-surgery-questions-about-anesthesia/822565)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-long-surgery-questions-about-anesthesia/822565 "2018-10-16T21:24:26Z")
I’m having a complex breast reconstruction surgery Wednesday that’s slated to take 3-1/2 hours. I will, of course, be under general anesthesia. I admit I’m apprehensive. I’ve never been under for anywhere near that long.… --- ## [Getting out of a lease if deceased.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-out-of-a-lease-if-deceased/822891)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-out-of-a-lease-if-deceased/822891 "2018-10-16T19:37:51Z")
In September of last year, my aged brother entered into a one year lease. This year, the landlord insisted on another one-year lease. Brother had a bad fall on October 1st and died 5 days later. The landlord has infor… --- ## [Today's Interviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-interviews/823005)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-interviews/823005 "2018-10-16T19:15:31Z")
I have not interviewed in quite awhile. In this electronic age, do companies still have you fill out a paper application when you arrive for an interview even if the online application process was very thorough? What do… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=453) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=455)