# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=472 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 473 --- ## [How young can you be and still be considered a child predator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-young-can-you-be-and-still-be-considered-a-child-predator/819648)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-young-can-you-be-and-still-be-considered-a-child-predator/819648 "2018-08-15T11:39:12Z")
Question is inspired by a good friend who told me his cousin abused him. The older cousin was around 11, which would make him a child predator while he was a child himself. It made me wonder if there’s a power limit. If … --- ## [Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: Several Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-vehicle-tax-credit-several-questions/819617)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-vehicle-tax-credit-several-questions/819617 "2018-08-15T04:11:12Z")
Required Disclaimer: you are not a tax lawyer, you’re not MY tax lawyer, etc. Optional Mini-rant: I tried calling the IRS but apparently they don’t answer these type of questions anymore except during tax season. I loo… --- ## [What should I see and do on my Pacific Northwest road trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-see-and-do-on-my-pacific-northwest-road-trip/819536)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-see-and-do-on-my-pacific-northwest-road-trip/819536 "2018-08-15T03:44:55Z")
It’s almost time for my annual Baseball Trip, wherein my buddy and I take a road trip to see some ball games. Since the average baseball game takes about 3 hours, and there are 24 hours in a day, we may have some time t… --- ## [My car people: questions before my autocross tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-people-questions-before-my-autocross-tomorrow/819429)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-car-people-questions-before-my-autocross-tomorrow/819429 "2018-08-15T02:32:06Z")
Greetings, People of the Church of Car! I’m hoping my AX is a go tomorrow. Forecasts calls for heavy rain; this summer three of my events have been cancelled due to rain and extreme temps. First: The interwebs can’t ag… --- ## [Being Attracted to Men's Legs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-attracted-to-mens-legs/819461)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-attracted-to-mens-legs/819461 "2018-08-14T21:32:55Z")
I guess I am somewhat of a late bloomer. I only discovered I was gay around age 12 or 13. Prior to that, I assumed I was heterosexual (although in hindsight, I might have been bi). Anyways, starting at that age, in any … --- ## [Going to Banff National Park next week - what should be on the bucket list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-banff-national-park-next-week-what-should-be-on-the-bucket-list/818842)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-banff-national-park-next-week-what-should-be-on-the-bucket-list/818842 "2018-08-14T20:49:39Z")
As always, turn to the Dope for important life questions. Taking the 3 bambinas and a pop up trailer to Banff National Park this weekend. Village 2 campground if anyone knows or cares. Been trying to go for the past few … --- ## [Oil change every 3000 miles still necessary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oil-change-every-3000-miles-still-necessary/819387)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oil-change-every-3000-miles-still-necessary/819387 "2018-08-14T20:31:26Z")
Been driving my new Subaru a lot more than I used to drive. It’s hitting 3000 miles every couple of months these days. It’s getting synthetic oil, its got about 13000 on it. Do I really still need to change the oil at 30… --- ## [Dumbest thing your employer has done to cut costs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-thing-your-employer-has-done-to-cut-costs/819305)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-thing-your-employer-has-done-to-cut-costs/819305 "2018-08-14T19:01:39Z")
I know we’ve done this before. This is inspired by Sailboat’s post in the thread about the worst place to have a desk. His company sent out hard copies of legal paperwork offshore so that some cheaper country could do … --- ## [Tired of Typing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-typing/819543)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-typing/819543 "2018-08-14T15:49:37Z")
Many years ago, I asked my IT Department for a program to dictate to. I was never very good at typing, so felt it would be easier for memos and powerpoints. At the time, they told me that the programs were not reliable… --- ## [Opinions home security cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-home-security-cameras/784129)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-home-security-cameras/784129 "2017-04-14T20:38:05Z")
I just noticed my neighbor installed a surveillance camera on his exterior wall between our houses. Strikes me as pointing more at my house than down his wall/the property line. But he put cameras at the 4 corners of h… --- ## [recommend a way to get decent audio when I film with my phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-way-to-get-decent-audio-when-i-film-with-my-phone/819502)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-way-to-get-decent-audio-when-i-film-with-my-phone/819502 "2018-08-14T03:58:27Z")
In September, I’ll be giving a talk at a conference. The conference organizers are not taping any of the talks, but presenters are allowed to tape theirs if they want to. I want to tape mine so that I can watch it late… --- ## [Things people seldom regret NOT doing, even if it takes a while](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-people-seldom-regret-not-doing-even-if-it-takes-a-while/819500)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-people-seldom-regret-not-doing-even-if-it-takes-a-while/819500 "2018-08-13T23:04:56Z")
All my life, I’ve been told, “Don’t regret the things you did; regret the things you didn’t do.” There’s a lot of truth in that, BUT I’ve learned that there are a few things people don’t do, whether by choice or circums… --- ## [What's your opinion on hazing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-hazing/819362)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-hazing/819362 "2018-08-13T22:33:31Z")
A high school near where I live recently removed cheerleaders because of a hazing incident. I don’t know to what level the hazing occurred; but it got me to wondering what the general consensus is regarding hazing. Is… --- ## [Are IRAs liable to lawsuits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-iras-liable-to-lawsuits/819495)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-iras-liable-to-lawsuits/819495 "2018-08-13T19:01:40Z")
If a self employed contractor invests in an IRA for their retirement, would it be considered an asset if some one sued the business? Dennis --- ## [Identify this tree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-tree/819445)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-tree/819445 "2018-08-13T18:55:06Z")
I saw this tree growing by a street in San Francisco yesterday, and found it fascinating. Photos here: \[Album\] Identify this tree, loca… --- ## [Those who wrote the constitution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-wrote-the-constitution/819522)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-wrote-the-constitution/819522 "2018-08-13T17:33:54Z")
I haven’t read the entire constitution but even as a child I was really impressed with how well it was written. What sort of educations did the authors typically have? When I read it I get this feeling that there was a g… --- ## [Android MP3 player with LARGE controls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-mp3-player-with-large-controls/819195)
**Author:** [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-mp3-player-with-large-controls/819195 "2018-08-13T15:36:03Z")
I use my android phone on a vent-mount to listen to podcasts and music while driving. Even mounted right next to my steering wheel, it’s slightly dangerous to have to pay enough attention to the phone to precisely hit t… --- ## [Favorite poster or posters from your youth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-poster-or-posters-from-your-youth/168855)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-poster-or-posters-from-your-youth/168855 "2018-08-13T15:19:16Z")
Is there a teenager who didn’t adorn his/her bedroom walls with posters of one sort or another? Well, I suppose there are probably some whose parents were insane when it came to holes or tape on the pristine paint, but … --- ## [Choosing a health care proxy, power of attorney . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-a-health-care-proxy-power-of-attorney/818958)
**Author:** [@Hurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hurk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-a-health-care-proxy-power-of-attorney/818958 "2018-08-13T13:27:37Z")
I’d like some opinions, humble or otherwise. :slight\_smile: This is a question I’ve not been able to find a good answer for, and maybe there isn’t one. I’ll be 68 this month, have a decent net worth, I’m single, no kid… --- ## [Signs of getting older](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-of-getting-older/819194)
**Author:** [@laurieb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/laurieb)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-of-getting-older/819194 "2018-08-13T05:40:28Z")
I’m 32, and noticing some of my first crow’s feet around my eyes. My digestive system also seems to be aging like hell. In my teens and 20s, I could eat almost anything, and felt alright. I’ll eat dinner now, and I’ll … --- ## [Does a healthy diet improve one's mental abilities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-healthy-diet-improve-ones-mental-abilities/819485)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-healthy-diet-improve-ones-mental-abilities/819485 "2018-08-13T03:52:00Z")
Under the influence of our family doctor and my wife’s example I have adopted an increasingly healthy lifestyle lately. I have always been energetic, but following a more healthy diet has caused me to become somewhat mor… --- ## [Why are over the counter eye drops so incredibly expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-over-the-counter-eye-drops-so-incredibly-expensive/819482)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-over-the-counter-eye-drops-so-incredibly-expensive/819482 "2018-08-13T02:18:04Z")
Dry itchy eyes are a common problem for Smart Phone and computer users. We spend far to many hours staring at a screen. I started having problems with dry eye about ten years ago. My opthalmologist recommended Optive R… --- ## [Suspiciously low mileag on a used truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspiciously-low-mileag-on-a-used-truck/819384)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspiciously-low-mileag-on-a-used-truck/819384 "2018-08-12T15:54:08Z")
I was looking on CarMax for used trucks, there was a 2011 Ford Ranger listed with only 13k miles. I thought maybe this was a misprint and called CarMax, they told me that in fact the truck only has 12,800 miles on it. C… --- ## [Will The British Monarchy Be Abolished In The 21st Century?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-british-monarchy-be-abolished-in-the-21st-century/818980)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-british-monarchy-be-abolished-in-the-21st-century/818980 "2018-08-11T22:48:03Z")
In this thread, we’re looking into the future and discussing what things may be like by the time Prince George of Cambridge ascends to the throne (after the reigns of his great-grandmother, his grandfather, and his fathe… --- ## [What toiletries do you stockpile/provide for guests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-toiletries-do-you-stockpile-provide-for-guests/819430)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-toiletries-do-you-stockpile-provide-for-guests/819430 "2018-08-11T22:18:22Z")
My mother always provides guests in my parents house with lots of toiletries. Besides the obvious like, toilet paper, soap and shampoo, she keeps fresh conditioner, moisturising cream, shaving cream and razor, toothpaste… --- ## [Tapatalk Users, have you created an Account/login? Allowed Location access?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-users-have-you-created-an-account-login-allowed-location-access/819444)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-users-have-you-created-an-account-login-allowed-location-access/819444 "2018-08-11T20:36:42Z")
I’ve had reccuring problems with Tapatalk and my SDMB password. Sometimes I suddenly can’t create threads. Have to log out and back on. Yesterday the SDMB crashed and 24 hours later I still saw no threads. I finally trie… --- ## [What one question would you ask an ex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-question-would-you-ask-an-ex/819332)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-question-would-you-ask-an-ex/819332 "2018-08-11T19:45:44Z")
Not just a spouse, but anyone you dated. If you could ask them any one question that they had to answer truthfully, what would it be? Mine would be “Were you just looking for a summer fling?” --- ## [No bad news option on your news feed ... right or wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-bad-news-option-on-your-news-feed-right-or-wrong/819397)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-bad-news-option-on-your-news-feed-right-or-wrong/819397 "2018-08-11T19:42:21Z")
I click on Bing or google or some other news web page and get a lot of bad news that I didn’t want to see … I scan the head line and move on not wanting to know more about that particular problem, but what if you could h… --- ## [Smartest thing your employer had done to cut costs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartest-thing-your-employer-had-done-to-cut-costs/819344)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartest-thing-your-employer-had-done-to-cut-costs/819344 "2018-08-11T18:24:22Z")
Inspirec by this, what is the smartest way your employer cut costs? For us, it was simple. In order to keep air conditioning costs down in summer, our schedules were adjusted so that we worked a little longer Monday-Thu… --- ## [Where is the dirtiest place you’ve dropped food, then eaten it anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-dirtiest-place-you-ve-dropped-food-then-eaten-it-anyway/819187)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-dirtiest-place-you-ve-dropped-food-then-eaten-it-anyway/819187 "2018-08-11T14:27:23Z")
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