# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=457 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 458 --- ## [Best source for news without paywall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-source-for-news-without-paywall/822561)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-source-for-news-without-paywall/822561 "2018-10-08T16:43:09Z")
My free access to the Washington Post expired. I hate paywalls, just hate them. What is your go-to source for news on the web that isn’t behind a paywall? Yes, I’m well aware that reporters need to get paid, etc., but… --- ## [Anyone have any dealings with sciatic pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-dealings-with-sciatic-pain/822567)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-dealings-with-sciatic-pain/822567 "2018-10-08T16:06:20Z")
Mrs. Cups will occasionally have a bout of sciatic pain, but this has been the worst one she’s had in a while. She’s tried stretching, using heat, using ice, using pills…nothing seems to really help other than “getting … --- ## [Would you subject yourself to Blasey Ford/Anita Hill treatment (doxxing, etc.)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-subject-yourself-to-blasey-ford-anita-hill-treatment-doxxing-etc/822528)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-subject-yourself-to-blasey-ford-anita-hill-treatment-doxxing-etc/822528 "2018-10-08T14:48:11Z")
This is more about IMHO than politics, so it is an IMHO thread: Suppose you were in a situation similar to that of Anita Hill or Blasey Ford: You have personal testimony that could take down a major public figure - SCO… --- ## [Gender divide in elementary education & child care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-divide-in-elementary-education-child-care/822366)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-divide-in-elementary-education-child-care/822366 "2018-10-08T14:33:05Z")
My son’s elementary school had 34 teachers. Only three of the teachers were male. Coincidently, I attended the very same elementary school some 40 years earlier and there were precisely three male teachers at that time a… --- ## [Will the other Supreme Court justices make fun of Kavanaugh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-other-supreme-court-justices-make-fun-of-kavanaugh/822582)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-other-supreme-court-justices-make-fun-of-kavanaugh/822582 "2018-10-08T14:14:43Z")
“Hey Brett, welcome to the court. Would you like a beer?” “How was your weekend? Do any boffing?” “Don’t worry Brett, you’re safe from the Clintons here.” Etc. etc. Do the SCOTUS judges goof around like that? --- ## [More wedding attire fun: wedding party informal, guests formal - you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-wedding-attire-fun-wedding-party-informal-guests-formal-you/665390)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-wedding-attire-fun-wedding-party-informal-guests-formal-you/665390 "2017-05-02T18:13:20Z")
So I’m going to a wedding; you care about that and want me to tell you about it. Here’s how it goes: the dress code, it seems like, is going to be basically inverted. Guests are being told to wear whatever the hell the… --- ## [Best college major for a future tele-commuter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-college-major-for-a-future-tele-commuter/822527)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-college-major-for-a-future-tele-commuter/822527 "2018-10-08T05:13:03Z")
I recently attended a small family gathering where I was peripherally involved in a discussion between my sister and her daughter “Kim”. Kim is in her second year of college and has no real career path in mind. When aske… --- ## [How do I keep my Dad's blankets on his bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-keep-my-dads-blankets-on-his-bed/822263)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-keep-my-dads-blankets-on-his-bed/822263 "2018-10-08T04:27:59Z")
My Dad suffers from neuropathy in his hands & feet. Yes, we’ve seen doctors. LOTS of doctors. It’s not diabetes-related or anything fixable like that. We’ve tried all the things, and nothing is helping, so he’s living wi… --- ## [Generally, what can you expect from a housekeeper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-what-can-you-expect-from-a-housekeeper/822505)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generally-what-can-you-expect-from-a-housekeeper/822505 "2018-10-07T17:44:06Z")
I’m thinking about getting one twice a week. Do they totally clean the house, or clean around the messes? In other words, will they pick up stuff and put it where it goes, clean the dishes, and make the house look spotl… --- ## [The fallacy of extrapolating from professional athletes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fallacy-of-extrapolating-from-professional-athletes/822438)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fallacy-of-extrapolating-from-professional-athletes/822438 "2018-10-07T06:17:13Z")
The fallacy of extrapolating observations from professional atheletes to make observations about populations / individuals in general seems to be very common, including here on the Dope. It’s a subset of the general fall… --- ## [Confused about top 9 facebook friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-top-9-facebook-friends/822349)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-top-9-facebook-friends/822349 "2018-10-06T23:06:09Z")
I wanted to know which facebook friends view my page alot, I read they will show up in my top 9 friends if they do, but my top 9 friends while logged into my account are totally different then the top 9 friends when I lo… --- ## [Two nights, one full day, in Vancouver BC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-nights-one-full-day-in-vancouver-bc/822298)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-nights-one-full-day-in-vancouver-bc/822298 "2018-10-06T18:20:03Z")
This coming weekend. I’m hoping to meet up with a friend, who (I also hope) will be willing to play tour guide for me. In case I end up on my own, what should I not miss? Walking is good, if there are areas that works f… --- ## [11th hour #metoo accusations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11th-hour-metoo-accusations/821846)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Peebles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Peebles)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/11th-hour-metoo-accusations/821846 "2018-10-06T13:43:59Z")
Are 11th hour #metoo accusations going to become a regular thing (like for Kavanaugh)? I predict we will see many, against multiple candidates, right before the midterms. What do you think? --- ## [Gmail just disappointed me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-just-disappointed-me/822329)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gmail-just-disappointed-me/822329 "2018-10-06T11:52:28Z")
I used to be a great fan of Google! Google Books, Google Finance, Google Maps, Google News, Google Search, Google Chrome, even the Google Groups Usenet archive — what’s not to love? One-by-one the Google services have … --- ## [Is it worth being in this relationship for the kid's sake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-being-in-this-relationship-for-the-kids-sake/821959)
**Author:** [@confusedguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/confusedguy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-being-in-this-relationship-for-the-kids-sake/821959 "2018-10-06T07:47:17Z")
I am an Engineer, my wife is FNP, very NICE lady, all her coworkers, patients love her for being NICE and she’s the best at what she does professionally. If you google the term ‘nice’, you will probably see her smiling f… --- ## [The Military saving wayward youth - how true?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-military-saving-wayward-youth-how-true/822430)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-military-saving-wayward-youth-how-true/822430 "2018-10-06T05:12:29Z")
One trope of entertainment and popular culture is the notion that for a troubled youth (someone who has had school discipline issues and minor run-ins with the law, let’s say) service in the armed forces can set them on … --- ## [When can I consider myself fit enough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-can-i-consider-myself-fit-enough/822448)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-can-i-consider-myself-fit-enough/822448 "2018-10-06T04:18:19Z")
I sit in front of the computer or tv most of my time and I am really weak, until recently I was even slightly anorexic, but I started eating more and now I’m in the ideal BMI range, however I am still much weaker than I … --- ## [For podcasts—Spotify Premium vs. Stitcher Premium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-podcasts-spotify-premium-vs-stitcher-premium/822536)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-podcasts-spotify-premium-vs-stitcher-premium/822536 "2018-10-06T02:31:08Z")
About a year and a half ago Apple fucked it’s Podcast app and I could no longer understand how to make it work. Somehow I had a Stitcher Premium subscription—transferred over from a Howl.fm trial, I think—so I switched … --- ## [Your experiences with individualized education plans for learning disabilibites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-individualized-education-plans-for-learning-disabilibites/822380)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-individualized-education-plans-for-learning-disabilibites/822380 "2018-10-06T01:12:06Z")
This is a preemptive cry for information and experience more than anything else. Here’s the situation: for years, my son has been notoriously slow working through anything language-related. Math he gets in a snap. Scienc… --- ## [10/3 @ 2:18PM...Anyone turning off their phone? \[Presidential alert test\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-3-2-18pm-anyone-turning-off-their-phone-presidential-alert-test/821538)
**Author:** [@ZurBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZurBob)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-3-2-18pm-anyone-turning-off-their-phone-presidential-alert-test/821538 "2018-10-05T20:35:03Z")
The question says it all. --- ## [Where do you draw the line, regarding unfriending on social media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-draw-the-line-regarding-unfriending-on-social-media/822154)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-draw-the-line-regarding-unfriending-on-social-media/822154 "2018-10-05T18:48:08Z")
I rarely unfriend people on Facebook, but in the past day, I’ve done it to two people for their unrelenting defense of Brett Kavanaugh, and stating that this is yet another conspiratorial witch hunt to get Dumpster out o… --- ## [Going from hourly contractor work to full-time salary... Pay (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-hourly-contractor-work-to-full-time-salary-pay-need-answer-fast/822345)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-hourly-contractor-work-to-full-time-salary-pay-need-answer-fast/822345 "2018-10-05T18:05:43Z")
I am a contractor working for a client through a consulting agency. I receive no benefits whatsoever. I have been offered to work full time by the client, who I have been working for for over 2 years. I am making $56 an… --- ## [Looking for a speedometer like this for iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-speedometer-like-this-for-iphone/822498)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-speedometer-like-this-for-iphone/822498 "2018-10-05T17:05:19Z")
I finally got an iPhone (6S). On my previous, Android, phone I had the Ulysse Spedometer. I really liked it. Is there something similar for iPhones? I did download one speedometer, but the Ulysse is much nicer. --- ## [Tyrannosaurus rex: everyone's favorite dinosaur, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tyrannosaurus-rex-everyones-favorite-dinosaur-right/544938)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tyrannosaurus-rex-everyones-favorite-dinosaur-right/544938 "2017-06-07T15:32:49Z")
There can be no debate: T. Rex is the world’s most popular dino. Oh sure, there may be a few contrarians out there. They’ll say, “Well, I happen to like the Ankylosaurus”, or “No, man, the Plesiosaur had it goin’ on!” A… --- ## [Funky tail on airplane.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-tail-on-airplane/822442)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-tail-on-airplane/822442 "2018-10-04T20:15:33Z")
I’d never heard of Funk Aircraft, formerly Akron Aircraft. One made an emergency landing near Hot Springs Arkansas. It’s tail looks funky to me; it doesn’t match Google pictures. What is with the tail? The vertical stab… --- ## [best way to update technology credentials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-update-technology-credentials/822434)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-update-technology-credentials/822434 "2018-10-04T16:58:20Z")
Got an associates in info tech in 2010 (with MCSA, A+ certs) . Unfortunately, a year or so later I ended up taking a non-tech job. I’d like to switch back to a tech career now, but my credentials and limited experience … --- ## [Using your keyboard number pad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-your-keyboard-number-pad/822041)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-your-keyboard-number-pad/822041 "2018-10-04T16:46:09Z")
When you have to type numbers, do you use the keys above the letters or the separate keypad to the right? This, of course, assumes you have the separate keypad. I prefer the keypad and my NumLock is always engaged. My… --- ## [Dentist: Like to ask you about your experiences with caps.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentist-like-to-ask-you-about-your-experiences-with-caps/822393)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentist-like-to-ask-you-about-your-experiences-with-caps/822393 "2018-10-04T03:30:23Z")
I Just got one today and would like to know if this is normal. Here’s the timeline of events: Went to the dentist for my regular cleaning. I was also due for x-rays. Doc says I have cavity, possible root canal. Which … --- ## [Question about Dentist and Dentist Visits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dentist-and-dentist-visits/822277)
**Author:** [@yearofglad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yearofglad)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dentist-and-dentist-visits/822277 "2018-10-04T01:35:18Z")
I’ll try to be brief: From 2006 - 2012, didn’t visit a dentist at all. Visited a dentist in 2012, maybe one cavity, everything else looked healthy - no need for deep scaling, etc. (although that’s what the dentist prio… --- ## [Help me plan my post-apocalyptic road trip!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-post-apocalyptic-road-trip/821894)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-post-apocalyptic-road-trip/821894 "2018-10-04T00:05:39Z")
Scenario is this, in the near future a pandemic wipes out most of humanity until for all intents and purposes I’m the only person left.\* I live in Northern Ireland but I have relatives in New York, USA. For a lack of an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=456) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=458)