# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=464 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 465 --- ## [What will humans look like in 5,000, 10,,000 and 25,000 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-humans-look-like-in-5-000-10-000-and-25-000-years/821061)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-humans-look-like-in-5-000-10-000-and-25-000-years/821061 "2018-09-12T01:30:48Z")
Setting artificial genetic selection/editing aside, what human evolutions might happen? I think blue eyes will be extinct around 5,000 years or earlier. I imagine Caucasian skin may also disappear around 10,000 years … --- ## [Experiences with a coronectomy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-a-coronectomy/820867)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-a-coronectomy/820867 "2018-09-12T00:01:13Z")
I’m curious as to whether anyone else here has had a coronectomy, and if so, if folks would share their experiences. To be clear, I’m not seeking medical advice, and I have a follow-up with the surgeon next Tuesday. I’m … --- ## [Would you go back in time if it meant living your entire life again from your first memory.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-back-in-time-if-it-meant-living-your-entire-life-again-from-your-first-memory/621610)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-go-back-in-time-if-it-meant-living-your-entire-life-again-from-your-first-memory/621610 "2018-09-11T22:26:59Z")
So you can go back in time. However, there’s a catch: your consciousness as it exists now will be transplanted into your body at the age you began to form and maintain long-term memory. For some of you, that can mean ret… --- ## [Travel tips for Japan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-tips-for-japan/816986)
**Author:** [@StrangeBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-tips-for-japan/816986 "2018-09-11T17:03:49Z")
I am going to Japan for two weeks in mid September. I’ve never been before, but am really looking forward to it. I am going with a friend, and we will be on a guided tour, but with a few free days where we can do what w… --- ## [Do you still get a subscription newspaper delivered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-get-a-subscription-newspaper-delivered/820975)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-get-a-subscription-newspaper-delivered/820975 "2018-09-11T16:54:23Z")
Do you still get a subscription newspaper delivered? (Not a free circular type) Just wondering how many people still choose to get a paper. Clearly we’re all using the Internet and so I kind of expect the percentage to… --- ## [Reconcile "# characters per line" in Wordpress Visual Edit Window with what's on the site page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reconcile-characters-per-line-in-wordpress-visual-edit-window-with-whats-on-the-site-page/820849)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reconcile-characters-per-line-in-wordpress-visual-edit-window-with-whats-on-the-site-page/820849 "2018-09-11T16:32:45Z")
My friend wanted me to edit her site so that it matched perfectly how she designed it in the Wordpress Visual Edit window. The picture/text alignment that looks perfect to her when she uses the Visual Edit window is sli… --- ## [A presidential hypothetical: re-election after impeachment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-presidential-hypothetical-re-election-after-impeachment/820894)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-presidential-hypothetical-re-election-after-impeachment/820894 "2018-09-11T13:19:10Z")
Imagine that Trump gets impeached and then ousted. Imagine further that he stands in 2020 and gets elected. Can Congress re-impeach him? Would the Supreme Court intervene? What would be the consequences of his re-electio… --- ## [Military surgeon: treat enemy before own soldiers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-surgeon-treat-enemy-before-own-soldiers/820954)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-surgeon-treat-enemy-before-own-soldiers/820954 "2018-09-11T11:01:20Z")
A military physician is the only surgeon in a small clinic near an active combat zone. An enemy soldier is brought in, badly injured and requiring surgery to save his life. At the same time, a radio report says there’s… --- ## [Gardening advice please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardening-advice-please/821138)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardening-advice-please/821138 "2018-09-11T10:10:34Z")
Plant advice, really. I live in San Francisco, which is zone 10B according to the government, or zone 17 according to Sunset Magazine. Our house faces NW on the front, and SE (obviously) on the back. These are zero lot l… --- ## [Refusing to take a field sobriety test in Caloifornia (Don't need answer fast.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refusing-to-take-a-field-sobriety-test-in-caloifornia-dont-need-answer-fast/821085)
**Author:** [@Carlarm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carlarm)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refusing-to-take-a-field-sobriety-test-in-caloifornia-dont-need-answer-fast/821085 "2018-09-11T03:31:54Z")
I just learned that in California (and probably in other states) you are not required to take a field sobriety test if pulled over by a cop. Implied consent when you got your drivers license does require that you submit … --- ## [Building a credit score](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-credit-score/820883)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-credit-score/820883 "2018-09-11T00:30:55Z")
What is the quickest easiest way to start building a credit history and to start to get a good score? My daughter is going to be 19 in a few months and has nothing. --- ## [Does anyone know how to use Serif WebPlus x 5 program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-use-serif-webplus-x-5-program/821126)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-use-serif-webplus-x-5-program/821126 "2018-09-10T21:03:24Z")
I’m trying to upload a site I created with WebPlus x 5, and it’s not working. :smack: Is anyone here familiar with the program? Thanks! --- ## [Sexual orientation and gender identity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/820614)
**Author:** [@Mumberthax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumberthax)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/820614 "2018-09-10T20:11:18Z")
Now that transgenderism has become more mainstream, I propose a new vocabulary to describe sexual orientation which would be based on biological sex. Gynosexual: Sexually attracted only to people with biologically fema… --- ## [Degenerative Meniscus Prognosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degenerative-meniscus-prognosis/820586)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/degenerative-meniscus-prognosis/820586 "2018-09-10T20:04:09Z")
Looking for experiences people have had with this condition. Doesn’t sound real promising for the future from what I can find online. The doctor thinks that repairs are not that reliable but not out of the question. Any… --- ## [What To Do About Loud Co-Worker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-loud-co-worker/819786)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-loud-co-worker/819786 "2018-09-10T19:59:22Z")
She doesn’t work in my department, but she’s in the cubes next to us. She is incredibly loud, ear-piercingly loud. Her laughter is more of a cackle and she laughs about EVERYTHING. I have had other staff make complaint… --- ## [suggest a job for a mute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-job-for-a-mute/820504)
**Author:** [@pabstist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pabstist)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-job-for-a-mute/820504 "2018-09-10T19:57:17Z")
What is a good job for somebody who can’t speak? Last March I had a total laryngectomy. So I have no vocal chords and cannot talk. I do have a robot voice translator, but nobody can ever understand what I am trying to sa… --- ## [Medical billing mistake - should I care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-billing-mistake-should-i-care/820734)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-billing-mistake-should-i-care/820734 "2018-09-10T17:19:31Z")
I got a statement from my medical insurance company detailing recent claims, and they had one in there for a local hospital in early July, for one of my sons. They paid out over $600 for this claim, and my share is said … --- ## [What's your opinion on the new Avatars on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-the-new-avatars-on-this-board/819365 "2018-09-10T16:24:59Z")
Not to wild about it myself. I preferred the cleaner look. What do you think? --- ## [Wouldn't the writing style easily give away the White House Op-ed author?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-the-writing-style-easily-give-away-the-white-house-op-ed-author/820910)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-the-writing-style-easily-give-away-the-white-house-op-ed-author/820910 "2018-09-10T16:02:18Z")
I can remember teachers that insisted every writer’s voice is unique. Teachers could recognize papers that weren’t the student’s work. Writing is a big part of bureaucrats jobs. Wouldn’t the wording and writing style … --- ## [Road Trip Planned: Springfield, VA to Lakeland, FL.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-planned-springfield-va-to-lakeland-fl/820755)
**Author:** [@Mumberthax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mumberthax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-planned-springfield-va-to-lakeland-fl/820755 "2018-09-10T13:58:39Z")
I’m going to be moving from Springfield, VA to Lakeland, FL in a few months. My stuff is going down with a moving crew. I will be driving down I-95 in my car. Does anyone have any advice on what I should plan for and … --- ## [Transferring investment account](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-investment-account/820802)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Tightlips](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_Tightlips)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transferring-investment-account/820802 "2018-09-10T02:02:04Z")
I’ve had an investment account with Capital One Investing for a number of years now. They are being bought out by E-Trade and if I do nothing my accounts will be moved over there in the coming months. The whole thing doe… --- ## [What to do right before the stock market tops out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-right-before-the-stock-market-tops-out/820680)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-right-before-the-stock-market-tops-out/820680 "2018-09-10T01:07:11Z")
I think this nearly-10-year-old bull market will end soon. I have been wondering what the best investment strategy is in that situation. I’ve looked at various articles online on how to invest before a crash or how to i… --- ## [Are car dealer scams and games a thing of the past?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-car-dealer-scams-and-games-a-thing-of-the-past/820424)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-car-dealer-scams-and-games-a-thing-of-the-past/820424 "2018-09-10T00:54:56Z")
In this thread about buying cars through Costco to avoid the games and scams car dealers in the past have been known to pull, a handful of people made the claim that going to Costco for that reason wasn’t necessary any m… --- ## [Buying a car through Costco, is it worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-car-through-costco-is-it-worth-it/820293)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-car-through-costco-is-it-worth-it/820293 "2018-09-09T23:52:24Z")
We don’t currently have a Costco membership, but I occasionally shop there with a friend that does. I see their advertisements for buying cars through them. Does anyone have experience buying a car that way? How does it… --- ## [What is it about 9 to 5 hours people actually like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-9-to-5-hours-people-actually-like/820874)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-about-9-to-5-hours-people-actually-like/820874 "2018-09-09T15:15:02Z")
I’ve been looking for a job, and inevitably if the job is 9-5 M-F someone will describe it as “great hours”. 9-5 M-F is not “great hours”, it’s terrible hours. It means that throughout the entire period of the week where… --- ## [What scam/phishing call is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-phishing-call-is-this/820953)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scam-phishing-call-is-this/820953 "2018-09-09T14:58:18Z")
I just got a call on my cell from a private number and had this conversation. I’ll be John Smith for the purpose of this post. Me: Hello. Caller: Hello I’m trying to reach John Smith. Is he available? Me: Speaking. … --- ## [Further proof that Politifact doesn't actually measure honesty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/further-proof-that-politifact-doesnt-actually-measure-honesty/820824)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/further-proof-that-politifact-doesnt-actually-measure-honesty/820824 "2018-09-09T12:57:35Z")
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is kinda breaking their system. She’s clearly not a habitual liar, she just has no idea what she’s talking about most of the time. --- ## [What writing quirks of yours would have you pegged as the "anonymous Op-Ed writer"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-writing-quirks-of-yours-would-have-you-pegged-as-the-anonymous-op-ed-writer/820995)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-writing-quirks-of-yours-would-have-you-pegged-as-the-anonymous-op-ed-writer/820995 "2018-09-09T08:28:39Z")
Many claimed the use of “Lodestar” pointed to Pence. Others have different theories, most of them based on “Person X said this phrase back in 1995, so it’s obviously her!” logic. So, in that case, what writing quirk, co… --- ## [Works of Man that Would Last Millions of Years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/works-of-man-that-would-last-millions-of-years/820524)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/works-of-man-that-would-last-millions-of-years/820524 "2018-09-08T20:04:00Z")
So over in GQ, we’re on a bit of a tangent about ancient lost civilizations. We’re talking LOST over millions of years. Civilizations of the non-human variety. I’m positing that we’d know because of things that last a… --- ## [Most Recognized Six Sigma Certification Authority?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-recognized-six-sigma-certification-authority/821000)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-recognized-six-sigma-certification-authority/821000 "2018-09-08T19:09:55Z")
There appear to be a bunch of places issuing certification in Six Sigma training but are they all recognized? Wikipedia lists the following professional association: American Society for Quality (ASQ) Institute of Indu… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=463) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=465)