# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=519 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 520 --- ## [Scab around toenail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scab-around-toenail/809860)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scab-around-toenail/809860 "2018-03-02T07:55:36Z")
About a week ago I noticed what looks like a scab around the top of my big toenail, I do stub that toe alot but this has not happened before. I soaked my foot a couple times in warm water and the scab came off but the ne… --- ## ["my beloved Furball"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-beloved-furball/809863)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-beloved-furball/809863 "2018-03-02T03:41:44Z")
I read of Babs having cloned Samantha, her late beloved coton de tuléar. For about twice what an average American earns in a year, she has two cotton terrier exact copies. Obviously, neither one is Samantha: epigenetics … --- ## [Flying out of MSP and the Sun Country dilemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-out-of-msp-and-the-sun-country-dilemma/809856)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-out-of-msp-and-the-sun-country-dilemma/809856 "2018-03-01T22:31:25Z")
So I don’t fly often (except in a Cessna 172 :)) and I’m looking for flights from MSP to SEA in late June. I started looking about a month ago, and flights are starting to come down in price. I was excited to see some le… --- ## [Advice needed: Texting and online dating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-texting-and-online-dating/809535)
**Author:** [@StrangeBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-needed-texting-and-online-dating/809535 "2018-03-01T21:52:04Z")
What are your thoughts on how much texting is too much before a first date? I met this guy on OkCupid, and we exchanged some messages back and forth (usually a day or so would pass between responses, I log in once a day… --- ## [New job is boring and I started other things at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-is-boring-and-i-started-other-things-at-work/809586)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-is-boring-and-i-started-other-things-at-work/809586 "2018-03-01T17:52:34Z")
Here is some background: Right after college I did so many interviews and I got two offers. I chose this job “junior PHP developer” and after 5 weeks got fired. Then I did lots of interviews and I got no success in getti… --- ## [Kindle questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-questions/809777)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-questions/809777 "2018-03-01T16:38:32Z")
I’m having major surgery soon. I expect to be in the hospital about a week and am considering buying a Kindle for use while I’m there. I plan to buy a relatively cheap model since it can easily get broken or stolen. Fo… --- ## [What's the difference to you between social and cultural?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-to-you-between-social-and-cultural/809800)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-to-you-between-social-and-cultural/809800 "2018-03-01T16:31:37Z")
To me cultural would be more like norms and etiquette of your society Social would basically include the stuff with the people around you What’s your contrast between both? --- ## [What is going on with Amazon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-amazon/809244)
**Author:** [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-going-on-with-amazon/809244 "2018-03-01T16:27:08Z")
I’m trying to order some things from Amazon. I went to check out, and the glue I need for a project that I want to start working on soon won’t be delivered until the middle of March (or maybe April 1). The same glue is a… --- ## [Scheduled Drunkenness as a strategy for dealing with alcoholism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scheduled-drunkenness-as-a-strategy-for-dealing-with-alcoholism/809704)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scheduled-drunkenness-as-a-strategy-for-dealing-with-alcoholism/809704 "2018-03-01T15:14:52Z")
I have a friend who has severe problems with alcoholism. (As in, she’s had to go to rehab more than once, specifically over alcholism.) Unable as yet to completely quit, she has over the past year or so come to adopt a … --- ## [So what's New York like these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-new-york-like-these-days/808674)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-new-york-like-these-days/808674 "2018-03-01T13:30:23Z")
In a couple of weeks my wife, son and I will be spending seven nights in Manhattan. It’s a Bar Mitzvah trip for my son - I wanted him to see the Old Country. Now, I come from a long line of New Yorkers myself, and I live… --- ## [On the appearance of robots/androids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-appearance-of-robots-androids/809589)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-appearance-of-robots-androids/809589 "2018-03-01T10:22:27Z")
It’s not a big deal but I feel it’s getting a bit annoying. I’m a science fiction fan, although no longer a big consumer. There are so many shallow solutions to narrative issues in movies and stories that I sometimes fe… --- ## ["Other drivers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-drivers/809298)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-drivers/809298 "2018-03-01T09:47:19Z")
I don’t like people who back into parking spaces when there is a line of cars waiting to pass by. I have to sit and wait for you do to do your 18 move forward/move back shimmies into the parking space. Just pull in for… --- ## [This Call May be Recorded for Quality Assurance...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-call-may-be-recorded-for-quality-assurance/809696)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-call-may-be-recorded-for-quality-assurance/809696 "2018-03-01T03:24:54Z")
I live in a two party consent state for recording phone calls. When I call some type of customer service, typically the automated response will start with a message that takes the form of, ‘this call may be recorded…’ … --- ## ["We Don't Issue 1099s" - Is That Legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-dont-issue-1099s-is-that-legal/809638)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-dont-issue-1099s-is-that-legal/809638 "2018-03-01T02:36:48Z")
My wife does freelance work as an independent contractor for various online businesses. While this is not big bucks, she earns enough to have to declare the income on our taxes. All of these companies are good at issuing… --- ## [Feminists and misandry.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feminists-and-misandry/809685)
**Author:** [@Hiero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hiero)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feminists-and-misandry/809685 "2018-03-01T02:16:37Z")
I’ve been to notice something lately. Some feminists have been saying they are “misandry supporters.” Aren’t they just making the sex gap worse? Some are saying that ALL men should be killed. Do you guys think they are p… --- ## [“You’re the youngest person I know at your level/rank/position!” How to respond?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-the-youngest-person-i-know-at-your-level-rank-position-how-to-respond/809438)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-the-youngest-person-i-know-at-your-level-rank-position-how-to-respond/809438 "2018-02-28T23:31:40Z")
As a member of the uniformed services (US Public Health Service), my rank as an officer is visible and apparent to anyone who is intimately familiar with the military. At least two or three times a month, I will have str… --- ## [What happens if the speed of light is surpassed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-speed-of-light-is-surpassed/809413)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-speed-of-light-is-surpassed/809413 "2018-02-28T21:59:19Z")
FTL 101…and I’m the student. Let’s say someone develops the deus ex machina drive that pushes a ship past the speed of light-what happens next? Does the ship just travel that much faster to it’s destination, or does it… --- ## [Which is worse? (Moral or at least quirky question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-moral-or-at-least-quirky-question/809665)
**Author:** [@MonkeyCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyCat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-moral-or-at-least-quirky-question/809665 "2018-02-28T21:35:00Z")
I have a curious thought that I want to preface is possibly unsettling to consider. However, given it is purely hypothetical, and I predict it will spawn interesting debate, I’m going ahead with it anyway. In the event o… --- ## [When you're in a dedicated turning lane, do you signal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-in-a-dedicated-turning-lane-do-you-signal/808556)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-in-a-dedicated-turning-lane-do-you-signal/808556 "2018-02-28T21:26:12Z")
I always do, but I’ve noticed that most drivers where I live don’t. --- ## [Why do Conservatives think the government is any worse than corporations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-conservatives-think-the-government-is-any-worse-than-corporations/809468)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-conservatives-think-the-government-is-any-worse-than-corporations/809468 "2018-02-28T21:08:51Z")
Conservatives say it all the time like a mantra. Ben Shapiro regularly trashes the ability of the government to do anything. I read redstate.com because it’s Conservative but hates Trump (and thus is somewhat interesting… --- ## [Be a Dick: break the NRA boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-a-dick-break-the-nra-boycott/809767)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-a-dick-break-the-nra-boycott/809767 "2018-02-28T20:25:32Z")
Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the leading retailers in the US, is immediately ending sales of all assault-style rifles in its stores. Dick’s will also no longer sell high-capacity magazines nor sell any gun to anyone und… --- ## [Are vapers doomed to start smoking again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vapers-doomed-to-start-smoking-again/809585)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vapers-doomed-to-start-smoking-again/809585 "2018-02-28T20:20:20Z")
I quit smoking about six months ago and I’m currently having a really rough time of it, since I’m still using nicotine gum and haven’t been able to kick that habit. I’m halfway on my way to giving up and picking up e-ci… --- ## [Another Smoking Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-smoking-thread/809611)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-smoking-thread/809611 "2018-02-28T16:47:17Z")
If suddenly there was a free magic pill that would immediately break someone’s addiction to nicotine and remove the craving to smoke, what percentage of smokers do you think would take the pill and never smoke again? If … --- ## [Can You Make Any Sense Of This Puzzle(?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-any-sense-of-this-puzzle/809756)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-make-any-sense-of-this-puzzle/809756 "2018-02-28T15:57:38Z")
A friend claims to have found this image, printed on coarse fabric, in an old picture frame he wanted. From where I sit, it seems to be an old rebus puzzle, popular for a while in the 60’s(?), but I can’t make heads or t… --- ## [Downvoted good questions or answers on StackExchange (superuser, stackoverflow)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downvoted-good-questions-or-answers-on-stackexchange-superuser-stackoverflow/809755)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downvoted-good-questions-or-answers-on-stackexchange-superuser-stackoverflow/809755 "2018-02-28T15:38:20Z")
I don’t understand what is wrong some of the people in this StackExchange community. I have seen very nicely worded questions and to the point answers downvoted. I know this is not always the case. Bad questions gets “ri… --- ## [all about dildos!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-about-dildos/93501)
**Author:** [@They\_Call\_Me\_Sneeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/They_Call_Me_Sneeze)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-about-dildos/93501 "2018-02-28T14:59:26Z")
Tell me about yours! News about vibrators is also welcome! For the record, I dont have anything in the way of sex toys (up until now, I have been my own best friend), but I am soon off to market to make a purchase for … --- ## [Rate a brand: Dove+Men Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-a-brand-dove-men-care/807702)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-a-brand-dove-men-care/807702 "2018-02-28T14:26:25Z")
I just became a huge fan of the brand last year. And perfect time as I tried their Minerals Sage body wash. Which was the first time I tried a body wash of them since 2012. Last year I explored more of their items and ma… --- ## [How do you prefer your milk to be packaged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-prefer-your-milk-to-be-packaged/809505)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-prefer-your-milk-to-be-packaged/809505 "2018-02-28T13:26:36Z")
Congratulations! You have just won a lifetime supply of milk, for the personal use of you and your household, to be delivered at intervals to your home. How would you like your milk to be packaged? You may choose amon… --- ## [Is Tijuana Really Like That?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tijuana-really-like-that/692345)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-tijuana-really-like-that/692345 "2018-02-28T13:24:55Z")
This topic comes up from time to time on sitcoms: when someone is in the mood for a night of depravity that puts even Vegas to shame, they head for Tijuana. Want to see a woman doing fellatio on a donkey? Tijuana. Want t… --- ## [recommend external speakers for computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-external-speakers-for-computer/809408)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2018, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-external-speakers-for-computer/809408 "2018-02-28T06:41:40Z")
My current external speakers (120 VAC Bose with left/right channels and bass) have just died. After over ten years of service. This is tragic, as I always have music on. I would like right/left channels with separate b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=518) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=520)