# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=522 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 523 --- ## [DACA - am I missing something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daca-am-i-missing-something/807877)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daca-am-i-missing-something/807877 "2018-02-22T18:56:56Z")
DACA = Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals “Deferred” means not now. It doesn’t mean not ever. Why are those utilizing DACA not taking the appropriate steps toward permanent residency or citizenship? Why do they t… --- ## [Lottery winner What-If, but new angle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lottery-winner-what-if-but-new-angle/809094)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lottery-winner-what-if-but-new-angle/809094 "2018-02-22T18:04:22Z")
Say you’re 25, young family, you win a hundred million in the lottery. What would be your life goals? How would you raise your children?\*\*\* (Presuming you have already dealt with the question of “What would you do wi… --- ## [The Human Body & The Olympics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-body-the-olympics/809274)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-body-the-olympics/809274 "2018-02-22T15:34:04Z")
I’ve been watching some of the Olympic events - figure skating, skiing and snowboarding. I am in amazement at what these athletes can do. If you watch clips of past Olympics you will see how much more the current athlet… --- ## [Is "Netflix and Chill" a euphemism for sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-netflix-and-chill-a-euphemism-for-sex/805869)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-netflix-and-chill-a-euphemism-for-sex/805869 "2018-02-22T15:08:59Z")
Because, if it is, I’ve been using the phrase WAY wrong. I always thought the phrase meant a lazy day spent by yourself or cuddled up next to your SO watching bad movies. But according to a couple of memes I’ve stumble… --- ## [Downloading Youtube Videos into Mp3s Without Bloatware Program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-youtube-videos-into-mp3s-without-bloatware-program/706790)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-youtube-videos-into-mp3s-without-bloatware-program/706790 "2018-02-22T14:18:44Z")
I always used youtube video downloader program. However i dl it from cnet and it has lot of bloatwware that im aware and thus i dont want to download it. Does anyone know of a program or site that i can do this? Basica… --- ## [When turning, which lane are you supposed to turn into?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-turning-which-lane-are-you-supposed-to-turn-into/808900)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-turning-which-lane-are-you-supposed-to-turn-into/808900 "2018-02-22T06:24:08Z")
I have one friend who believes it is morally wrong, if making a turn in direction X, to turn into any lane other than the X-most lane. (Left turn into leftmost lane, right turn into rightmost lane.) I have another frien… --- ## [Fun in Chicago in March?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-in-chicago-in-march/809234)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-in-chicago-in-march/809234 "2018-02-22T05:19:43Z")
So I’m going to be wandering over to Chicago in about a month, along with my folks. We’re planning on doing some of the usual tourist stuff (Art Institute; Shedd Aquarium; Various FLW architecture tours), but I’d love s… --- ## [Are there any fighter pilots here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-fighter-pilots-here/805936)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-fighter-pilots-here/805936 "2018-02-22T01:06:09Z")
Is there anyone here on this board who has flown a supersonic fighter plane? “Backseaters” would also count. If so, I have some questions for you. --- ## [Would you let your 12-year old daughter take pole dancing classes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-12-year-old-daughter-take-pole-dancing-classes/808926)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-12-year-old-daughter-take-pole-dancing-classes/808926 "2018-02-22T00:43:51Z")
I received an email this morning advertising pole dancing classes for kids, ages 12 and up. It – well, astonished is too strong a word, but at least made me do a double-take. I understand that pole dancing is an art fo… --- ## [Ireland & Scotland vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ireland-scotland-vacation/808945)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ireland-scotland-vacation/808945 "2018-02-22T00:12:39Z")
The spousal unit and I are considering a one week vacation this year to Ireland & Scotland. We’ve never been, but my family roots trace back to Scotland. Why Ireland, you ask? Two reasons - 1) not sure we need a full … --- ## [Why is the Polish holocaust law so controversial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-polish-holocaust-law-so-controversial/808631)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-polish-holocaust-law-so-controversial/808631 "2018-02-21T23:07:31Z")
As far as I’ve seen, the law just says that Poland itself has nothing to do with the camps, but it doesn’t say that there were no camps on it’s territory. There were camps in many occupied parts of Europe, in USSR and Y… --- ## [Should I still try and seek a friendship with these people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-still-try-and-seek-a-friendship-with-these-people/809143)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-still-try-and-seek-a-friendship-with-these-people/809143 "2018-02-21T20:19:32Z")
This is related to my needing friends post, so I thought I should elaborate, So last year when I was a first year student, there was people in a club I met who tried to befriend me and I got somewhat acquinated with the… --- ## [What is your relationship to alcohol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-relationship-to-alcohol/808692)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-relationship-to-alcohol/808692 "2018-02-21T19:53:06Z")
I thought of doing this as a poll, but reasoned that there would be more room for nuance if left open for discussion. So, the question as aforementioned… (I am a #6) I fucking hate it. I never drink alcohol, and I de… --- ## [Are laptop integrated graphics finally fast enough to play video games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-laptop-integrated-graphics-finally-fast-enough-to-play-video-games/809174)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-laptop-integrated-graphics-finally-fast-enough-to-play-video-games/809174 "2018-02-21T17:18:33Z")
I’ve probably asked this before, but the technology changes every few years. Anyway I may need a new laptop soon because mine is doing some weird stuff. The one I’m using now, I got in 2011. Several years ago I bought … --- ## [Upsides to School Shootings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upsides-to-school-shootings/809257)
**Author:** [@Delicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delicious)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upsides-to-school-shootings/809257 "2018-02-21T12:01:49Z")
There seem to be a lot of threads about how bad school shootings are and how best to stop them. That’s good and all but since these arguments get trotted out every month or so and nothing changes, I think a new approach … --- ## [Getting a PO Box, wondering about different sizes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-po-box-wondering-about-different-sizes/798907)
**Author:** [@HowSoonIsThen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HowSoonIsThen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-po-box-wondering-about-different-sizes/798907 "2017-10-18T20:14:48Z")
Essentially, I’m looking to get a PO Box at the local post office and thinking of going for the smallest option (because I’m a cheapskate). My parents used to have a PO Box when I was a kid, and anything too big to fit i… --- ## [We’re considering a trip to Iceland in June. Any recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-considering-a-trip-to-iceland-in-june-any-recommendations/809104)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-considering-a-trip-to-iceland-in-june-any-recommendations/809104 "2018-02-21T05:44:16Z")
My wife and I are in our mid fifties. My wife’s friend is about 5 years younger than us and has a grade 6 son. We are all fairly active. None of us speak Icelandic (or Danish). We are English only except for my passable… --- ## [Selling car with nonfunctioning airbags - liability issues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-car-with-nonfunctioning-airbags-liability-issues/809011)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-car-with-nonfunctioning-airbags-liability-issues/809011 "2018-02-21T03:47:07Z")
Good morning! I’ve been driving a 2000 Honda Accord (\>200K miles) in the state of Oregon and ready to get rid of it. It has a very low resale value so I’ll probably donate or junk it. However, the airbag (SRS) system fa… --- ## [I love my Dyson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-my-dyson/809102)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-my-dyson/809102 "2018-02-21T00:28:34Z")
I love my Dyson vacuum. I love the design, and the modular nature of the parts, and how accessible a lot of the airway is so that you don’t have those common problems with ordinary obstructions. I got my Dyson Ball as a… --- ## [Auto experts - what's wrong with my starter motor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-experts-whats-wrong-with-my-starter-motor/809024)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-experts-whats-wrong-with-my-starter-motor/809024 "2018-02-21T00:22:04Z")
2000 Infiniti I30, 84K miles, since retirement it only gets driven once or twice a week, for a few miles. Presumably as a result of that driving frequency the car is harder to start, it cranks over several times, doesn’t… --- ## [My 15 Year-Old Daughter Just Told Me She's BiSexual -HELP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-15-year-old-daughter-just-told-me-shes-bisexual-help/808721)
**Author:** [@Colette8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colette8)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-15-year-old-daughter-just-told-me-shes-bisexual-help/808721 "2018-02-21T00:10:28Z")
Hello, I was driving my beautiful 15 year-old daughter to her Winter Formal (10th grade) last weekend and the conversation started when she sai that her guy friend said that he’s “Pan SexuaL”. I was like, “What the heck… --- ## [So is Orin Hatch a decent human being?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-orin-hatch-a-decent-human-being/809103)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-orin-hatch-a-decent-human-being/809103 "2018-02-21T00:07:32Z")
I’ve always thought of Orin Hatch as being kind of in Jesse Helms or Strom Thurmond territory - in other words, someone with such a historical record of vile political views that I simply can’t respect him under any circ… --- ## [Simple way to help with the mass shooting problem: why isn't this being done? Or is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-way-to-help-with-the-mass-shooting-problem-why-isnt-this-being-done-or-is-it/809049)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-way-to-help-with-the-mass-shooting-problem-why-isnt-this-being-done-or-is-it/809049 "2018-02-20T23:00:28Z")
The one measure that most everyone agrees could help reduce mass shootings is to stop giving these assholes instant fame by plastering their names and faces all over the news. This doesn’t seem that hard to me, and it’s… --- ## [What's your current shower setup\[Shampoo, tools, body wash, etc\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-current-shower-setup-shampoo-tools-body-wash-etc/809182)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-current-shower-setup-shampoo-tools-body-wash-etc/809182 "2018-02-20T22:03:52Z")
Let’s see Right now I have Suave Men Sport body wash, no loofah For shampoo I am using right now White Rain Coconut and Hibiscus, I also got an extra one Silkience Pro Formula 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner. I will ad… --- ## [Are prostitutes raped if they don't get paid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-prostitutes-raped-if-they-dont-get-paid/809005)
**Author:** [@UCBearcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UCBearcats)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-prostitutes-raped-if-they-dont-get-paid/809005 "2018-02-20T19:35:14Z")
Based on the locked thread further down, is a prostitute raped if the client doesn’t pay or takes the money back? Would it be considered theft instead of goods and services? --- ## [How many native speaker dialects can you recognize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-native-speaker-dialects-can-you-recognize/808693)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-native-speaker-dialects-can-you-recognize/808693 "2018-02-20T19:34:09Z")
In your native language (or a language you know well) how many dialects can you recognize? In English, my main language, I can distinguish Boston, New York, South East, and other American, Canadian, Carribean, Southern … --- ## [California Passes Law Requiring Removal of Actor Ages by Database Sites on Request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-passes-law-requiring-removal-of-actor-ages-by-database-sites-on-request/766818)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-passes-law-requiring-removal-of-actor-ages-by-database-sites-on-request/766818 "2018-02-20T18:00:38Z")
Here’s a link to the article in Variety My question is, how do you enforce this? It’s not a federal law, and it’s mostly public information anyway. I mean most actors will have a Wikipedia page. I am putting this here … --- ## [Does Islam (Bosniak Muslims In Particular) Have A Slang Term For Christians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-islam-bosniak-muslims-in-particular-have-a-slang-term-for-christians/809150)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-islam-bosniak-muslims-in-particular-have-a-slang-term-for-christians/809150 "2018-02-20T15:24:39Z")
I’m writing a story in which a character is a Bosniak Muslim. He will be talking about Christians, and not in a respectful or tolerant way.\* In Islam, is there a slang term for “Christian”? And in particular, does Bosni… --- ## [E-Mail etiquitte -or- reply at top or bottom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mail-etiquitte-or-reply-at-top-or-bottom/291547)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2005, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-mail-etiquitte-or-reply-at-top-or-bottom/291547 "2005-02-23T20:54:55Z")
So, what’s the conventional wisdom on email etiquitte, and for message board postings as well (in the case where the original text is included in your post or email reply). Personally, I’m of the opinion that your reply… --- ## [Our 13 year old dog has become extremely restless - any ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-13-year-old-dog-has-become-extremely-restless-any-ideas/809127)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-13-year-old-dog-has-become-extremely-restless-any-ideas/809127 "2018-02-20T14:36:23Z")
We have a 13 year old female Keeshond. She’s partially to mostly deaf, and she has a cataract in each eye. Over the last few days, she’s become extremely restless. It seems the only thing that calms her down is taking he… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=521) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=523)