# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=480 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 481 --- ## [Was I a fool, and how long should this take (being paid off for property loan thru title co.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-i-a-fool-and-how-long-should-this-take-being-paid-off-for-property-loan-thru-title-co/817759)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-i-a-fool-and-how-long-should-this-take-being-paid-off-for-property-loan-thru-title-co/817759 "2018-07-13T17:44:13Z")
My sister and I inherited from our father a property loan supported by a lien on the property. The borrower and property owner is a friend of my sister’s and someone whose intentions we trust. She has been paying off the… --- ## [What is the "easiest" diet for losing weight out there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-diet-for-losing-weight-out-there/817653)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-easiest-diet-for-losing-weight-out-there/817653 "2018-07-13T17:37:13Z")
I’ve been doing the 5:2 diet for 9 months though (5 days of normal calorie intake, 2 days of about 600 cals). It’s not that tough, but I think it really only shines as a maintenance diet. The temptation to cheat and ov… --- ## [Cultural appropriation: identity politics gone mad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-appropriation-identity-politics-gone-mad/817475)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-appropriation-identity-politics-gone-mad/817475 "2018-07-13T16:24:38Z")
This thread is not a left v. right situation and I am genuinely interested in how Dopers (most of whom, let’s face it, are on the left) feel about it. Although there have been other incidents, the one this week in Montr… --- ## [Adopting non-qwerty keyboards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adopting-non-qwerty-keyboards/817839)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adopting-non-qwerty-keyboards/817839 "2018-07-13T14:09:45Z")
Why have efforts to replace the qwerty keyboard met with so little success? The world managed to (largely) adopt the metric system as a standard, why can’t/won’t countries using a roman alphabet adopt a more efficient ke… --- ## [My NATO prediction.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nato-prediction/817821)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-nato-prediction/817821 "2018-07-13T07:39:42Z")
I will go out on a limb and predict that the NATO leaders having agreed to ramp up their military spending to 2%, 4% whatever, will simply ignore their agreement, while the orange menace will come back, crow about how he… --- ## [Why does my arm muscle spasm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-arm-muscle-spasm/817617)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-arm-muscle-spasm/817617 "2018-07-13T06:03:15Z")
I’m not looking for a definite diagnosis, but if anecdotally someone convinces me this is a serious issue, I will go see my doc. What I’m seeking is confirmation that this isn’t a huge deal, with some possible suggestio… --- ## [Cat people: what's your favorite litter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-people-whats-your-favorite-litter/817648)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-people-whats-your-favorite-litter/817648 "2018-07-13T05:42:04Z")
There’s quite a lot of litters to choose from. Is there one that’s superior to the others IYHO? --- ## [Companies you regret purchasing from because of their Spamming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-you-regret-purchasing-from-because-of-their-spamming/817402)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-you-regret-purchasing-from-because-of-their-spamming/817402 "2018-07-13T05:18:07Z")
I finally bought a Thalia capo a few weeks ago. They started spamming me several times a week. I’m getting hilarious messages like It’s been a while since we’ve seen you… How many capos do they think I’ll buy in a life… --- ## [what are the advantages of "Stand Up Paddle board" SUP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-stand-up-paddle-board-sup/817575)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-advantages-of-stand-up-paddle-board-sup/817575 "2018-07-13T02:12:04Z")
I just don’t get the attraction, so maybe I’m missing something. I’d rather canoe or kayak, and those modes of paddling seem to have several advantages over SUP. Kayaks/Canoes are roomier, carry more things, seem more … --- ## [What could be wrong with my cat? (barf issue)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-wrong-with-my-cat-barf-issue/817809)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-wrong-with-my-cat-barf-issue/817809 "2018-07-12T22:23:08Z")
I’m just sitting here at my desk and suddenly I hear the unmistakable sound of cat barfing (like usual–we have five, so it’s pretty common). I watched him barf and went to clean it up, and discovered two different “examp… --- ## [Where would you go? (move to another country)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-go-move-to-another-country/817395)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-go-move-to-another-country/817395 "2018-07-12T20:46:08Z")
That’s it! You’ve had it! You are absolutely fed up with the oppressive government of \[wherever you live\] and you’ve decided you’re moving to another country. Assuming they’ll take you permanently, where will you go? … --- ## [Do non-Americans have "dreams?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-non-americans-have-dreams/817383)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-non-americans-have-dreams/817383 "2018-07-12T20:34:27Z")
It seems that here in the U.S. a day can’t go by without hearing/ reading about people’s “dreams.” (Not the ones that occur during sleep. The “achieving or not achieving one’s dreams” sort of dreams.) Is that a componen… --- ## [A Poll for Women only: a Man involuntarily Touches your Breast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-women-only-a-man-involuntarily-touches-your-breast/817557)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-women-only-a-man-involuntarily-touches-your-breast/817557 "2018-07-12T19:07:49Z")
Something very embarrassing happened today and I feel like kicking myself for it. First, I must point out that it’s totally customary here for men and women who are acquainted to greet each other with a kiss on the chee… --- ## [Do you consider Asians to be "people of color"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-asians-to-be-people-of-color/817477)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-asians-to-be-people-of-color/817477 "2018-07-12T19:00:09Z")
I’m trying to get a feel where Dopers come down on this question. Do you consider Asians to be “people of color”? --- ## [Should the motion picture industry be responsible for shepherding social change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-motion-picture-industry-be-responsible-for-shepherding-social-change/817714)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-motion-picture-industry-be-responsible-for-shepherding-social-change/817714 "2018-07-12T18:54:12Z")
Movies should be casting more black/asian/native american/gay/trans actors. It’s in the media constantly these days and I’m not sure I understand why, other than “because we said so.” It’s a business just like any othe… --- ## [Without Facebook or Twitter, what would our political landscape look like right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-facebook-or-twitter-what-would-our-political-landscape-look-like-right-now/817741)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-facebook-or-twitter-what-would-our-political-landscape-look-like-right-now/817741 "2018-07-12T16:42:22Z")
Lot’s of stupid on my FB feed right now. Every day I become more convinced these two social media giants do more harm than good. --- ## [Is losing your virginity early confined to the Western World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-losing-your-virginity-early-confined-to-the-western-world/817468)
**Author:** [@EricaRoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricaRoche)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-losing-your-virginity-early-confined-to-the-western-world/817468 "2018-07-12T12:09:39Z")
I know that teens across human cultures have the same desires for sex but from what I’ve heard, losing your virginity in your teens is quite uncommon among people I know that are from Africa and SE Asia. It seems that fi… --- ## [Aw, CRAP, I left raw chicken out overnight. Safe to just cook it ASAP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-crap-i-left-raw-chicken-out-overnight-safe-to-just-cook-it-asap/509155)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-crap-i-left-raw-chicken-out-overnight-safe-to-just-cook-it-asap/509155 "2018-07-12T11:52:43Z")
Nuts. I cooked some chicken in a crock pot overnight, and originally took out two packages of half breasts as I wanted to see which had the better amount for the recipe. I apparently left the larger package out overnig… --- ## [Best option for an electric shaver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-option-for-an-electric-shaver/806875)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-option-for-an-electric-shaver/806875 "2018-07-12T11:25:09Z")
Okay, this is the first time I’ve ever asked about this subject anywhere, and I have no idea what the prevailing conventional wisdom is supposed to be (not that that’s ever been much help…I’m still baffled as to how incr… --- ## [Do we need more male teachers in the younger grades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-more-male-teachers-in-the-younger-grades/817562)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-need-more-male-teachers-in-the-younger-grades/817562 "2018-07-11T19:23:49Z")
Just like it says, do you think we should have more male teachers in the younger grades? Even as far back as kindergarten? My experience, I never saw one earlier than 4th grade. Two things: Would kids benefit from a m… --- ## [Police "bump" causes accident. Who's liable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-bump-causes-accident-whos-liable/817677)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-bump-causes-accident-whos-liable/817677 "2018-07-11T17:21:12Z")
I watched a youtube video of a police chase. We were not told the initial reason for the police chase. Perpetrator is traveling at high speed (70 mph) in breakdown lane and has at least four police/marshal/sheriff c… --- ## [What is wrong with this guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-this-guy/817701)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-this-guy/817701 "2018-07-11T16:52:04Z")
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-v\_qBt750 No I’m not asking about his lack of morals or blatant lack of empathy and disregard for human life. Why does this contract killer talk this way and constantly click his teeth an… --- ## [Why does food smell bad in an enclosed space even if it hasn't gone bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-food-smell-bad-in-an-enclosed-space-even-if-it-hasnt-gone-bad/817652)
**Author:** [@EricaRoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricaRoche)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-food-smell-bad-in-an-enclosed-space-even-if-it-hasnt-gone-bad/817652 "2018-07-11T14:45:38Z")
Take buses frequently in Europe and when someone brings in fish and chips with curry, it has a very strong and unpleasant odour that sometimes is almost slightly less worse than a a fart. This doesn’t seem to be the case… --- ## [Experiences with psychedelics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-psychedelics/817511)
**Author:** [@EricaRoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricaRoche)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-psychedelics/817511 "2018-07-11T14:29:28Z")
I have watched YouTube videos of peoples anecdotal stories of “Life Transformations” after taking LSD, magic mushrooms, ayahuasca etc… and had positive trips. I wonder if any people on here have used them before. In par… --- ## [Straight Dope editor interviewed in 1996](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-editor-interviewed-in-1996/791817)
**Author:** [@Meyerson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meyerson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-editor-interviewed-in-1996/791817 "2018-07-11T13:28:54Z")
That time “Little Ed” Zotti provided the straight dope on “The Straight Dope” during a half-hour interview on the late WNUA-FM in Chicago. https://www.popuparchive.com/collections/431/items/134258 Thanks for the memori… --- ## [Lawyers: want to pay off ex-wife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyers-want-to-pay-off-ex-wife/817621)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawyers-want-to-pay-off-ex-wife/817621 "2018-07-11T02:29:13Z")
Hi - I’m divorced, I live in California, I pay alimony. I’d like to give my ex-spouse a lump-sum final payment and be done with my spousal support. Background here\*. I have a Marriage Separation Agreement in California… --- ## [Anyone try Masterclass? Is it worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-masterclass-is-it-worth-it/817669)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-try-masterclass-is-it-worth-it/817669 "2018-07-11T01:27:34Z")
I get a lot of ads for this Masterclass thing, which, I assume, is a series of online videos instructing one in a variety of topics. According to Masterclass, were I to pay the $240 annual fee, I will soon be writing (A… --- ## [Can drops put in the ear to soften wax cause temporary deafness in that ear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-drops-put-in-the-ear-to-soften-wax-cause-temporary-deafness-in-that-ear/817627)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-drops-put-in-the-ear-to-soften-wax-cause-temporary-deafness-in-that-ear/817627 "2018-07-10T16:50:39Z")
It’s a kind of long story, but the question stands by itself. DL;TR A friend’s significant other in the throes of dementia and is in a nursing home and will leave it only feet first. A couple months ago and audiologist… --- ## [How safe is it to travel to Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-it-to-travel-to-nuevo-laredo-and-monterrey/817596)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-it-to-travel-to-nuevo-laredo-and-monterrey/817596 "2018-07-10T13:58:56Z")
My annual Baseball Trip will be taking me to Texas in a couple of years. (Yes, my traveling companion and I do plan these things way ahead of time.:)) There are lots of Minor League teams in the state and the Rangers wi… --- ## [People that tag people on FB comments are the worst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-that-tag-people-on-fb-comments-are-the-worst/817555)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-that-tag-people-on-fb-comments-are-the-worst/817555 "2018-07-10T13:30:39Z")
I don’t know if I’m the only one, but it feels like I’m the only person that gets annoyed by seeing dozens of “tag comments” on funny pictures,etc. that consist of just name tags, you usually have to actually search insi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=479) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=481)