# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=526 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 527 --- ## [Your reaction to the current (Feb 2018) fallling stock market](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-reaction-to-the-current-feb-2018-fallling-stock-market/808265)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-reaction-to-the-current-feb-2018-fallling-stock-market/808265 "2018-02-10T01:40:01Z")
Is anyone reacting to this WRT their own personal finances? I don’t have a lot of money, and I don’t “play” the stock market; I’m a believer in just holding, reinvesting dividends, and not reacting to routine ups and do… --- ## [Help Giving Up Sugar in my diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-giving-up-sugar-in-my-diet/808462)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-giving-up-sugar-in-my-diet/808462 "2018-02-10T01:30:01Z")
To quote Jules from Pulp Fiction: "…my girlfriend’s a vegetarian, which pretty much makes me a vegetarian. " My wife is going to try to give up sugar for Lent, with the ultimate goal of just trying to cut back, and eat … --- ## [Soliciting advice as to ring fit from long time wedding band wearers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soliciting-advice-as-to-ring-fit-from-long-time-wedding-band-wearers/808159)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soliciting-advice-as-to-ring-fit-from-long-time-wedding-band-wearers/808159 "2018-02-09T21:13:53Z")
We have got our wedding bands from the goldsmith’s for trying out the fit - they said they (14 ct) can be easily resized a size or two. There is time for that - we’ll only wear them in earnest in two months’ time. Mine … --- ## [You Have \*Consensual\* Sex With A Wealthy And Powerful Person: How Much To Keep Quiet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-consensual-sex-with-a-wealthy-and-powerful-person-how-much-to-keep-quiet/807957)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-consensual-sex-with-a-wealthy-and-powerful-person-how-much-to-keep-quiet/807957 "2018-02-09T18:42:06Z")
For this thought experiment, imagine that you are free of constraints that limit your sex life (viz, marriage, monogamy, etc.). Further imagine that, for reasons not relevant to this thread, you somehow come (heh) across… --- ## [Selling a copied trademarked product under different name legal/illegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-copied-trademarked-product-under-different-name-legal-illegal/808252)
**Author:** [@blake2234](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blake2234)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-copied-trademarked-product-under-different-name-legal-illegal/808252 "2018-02-09T12:36:02Z")
There is a product that has a monopoly on a certain niche and is way overpriced. It has no patents and from what I can tell nothing that can be patented as it is not unique. The person has a trademark for their name. If… --- ## [Highly educated child-rearing expert with no kids, vs. experienced parent with no education](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highly-educated-child-rearing-expert-with-no-kids-vs-experienced-parent-with-no-education/808284)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highly-educated-child-rearing-expert-with-no-kids-vs-experienced-parent-with-no-education/808284 "2018-02-09T03:46:25Z")
Whose opinion/advice would you trust more? The world’s most educated expert on child psychology, family and parenting issues - who has read thousands of books, has multiple degrees (including a doctorate) on the subjec… --- ## [Co-worker screws around on YouTube all day; what, if anything, to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-screws-around-on-youtube-all-day-what-if-anything-to-do/808042)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-worker-screws-around-on-youtube-all-day-what-if-anything-to-do/808042 "2018-02-08T20:37:37Z")
I work in an environment where there is a group of people (8 of us) who are responsible for a shared workload. It’s slow this time of year (it’s advertising, and I think most companies are still recovering financially fr… --- ## [Do you think the media has an obsession with portraying men of color overly masculine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-media-has-an-obsession-with-portraying-men-of-color-overly-masculine/807435 "2018-02-08T20:02:49Z")
Black men in particular. And if so, why? I will admit I view men of color more masculine naturally, but why does the media love to push the stigma around so much? Is it some sort of low key empowerment stigma? Cause yo… --- ## [Wanna help me name my fledgling business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-help-me-name-my-fledgling-business/807936)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-help-me-name-my-fledgling-business/807936 "2018-02-08T15:38:20Z")
I’ve sorta fallen into a side gig: breeding a species of rodents called multimammates, or African soft-furred rats, which are prized as food for ball pythons in particular and throughout the reptile & exotic pet world in… --- ## [Experiences with dental tooth implants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-dental-tooth-implants/565915)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-dental-tooth-implants/565915 "2016-10-18T17:26:10Z")
I’m thinking about replacing a missing back molar on my lower jaw with an implant. I’ve heard they put in the stem, and then you have to wait at least 4 to 5 months for the crown. The lady I briefly talked with had her… --- ## [Is pot overrated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pot-overrated/722155)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pot-overrated/722155 "2015-06-11T22:37:57Z")
I think it is. I remember back in the day, late '60s, how so many were making a big deal out of it, saying stuff like, “It’s so dangerously addictive because it’s so wonderful.” But when me and my pals got around to it,… --- ## [Has anyone tried skiboards/skiblades/snowblades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-skiboards-skiblades-snowblades/808328)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-skiboards-skiblades-snowblades/808328 "2018-02-08T05:52:49Z")
According to this site, they’re all the same thing. Basically, just really short (maybe a little wider than normal) skis. I’ve been tempted to give them a try but I’d like to hear some reviews from real people instead … --- ## [Living in Moab, Utah](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-moab-utah/808302)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-moab-utah/808302 "2018-02-08T04:08:38Z")
My wife and I are contemplating an early semi-retirement. This would involve downsizing and simplifying our lives, and getting to do more things we like to do instead of the constant drudgery of things we have to do. We’… --- ## [Why is Business Class in American airlines so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-business-class-in-american-airlines-so-bad/808261)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-business-class-in-american-airlines-so-bad/808261 "2018-02-08T03:08:43Z")
Last summer I flew Business Class on four flights. The first flight was Delta from Schiphol to Seattle. The second was United Airlines from Phoenix to Washington DC. The third was KLM from DC to Schiphol. The fourth was… --- ## [Moving Around the US For 2 Years As A Nomad, Month To Month, City by City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-around-the-us-for-2-years-as-a-nomad-month-to-month-city-by-city/807827)
**Author:** [@luvrbcs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luvrbcs)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-around-the-us-for-2-years-as-a-nomad-month-to-month-city-by-city/807827 "2018-02-08T02:26:29Z")
In about 18 months my wife and I are retiring and we are thinking of selling the house and roaming the US for 2 years, renting a house for a month in a city and seeing the sights then moving on to another city for a mont… --- ## [What do Parents of Young Convicts do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-parents-of-young-convicts-do/808149)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-parents-of-young-convicts-do/808149 "2018-02-08T01:47:43Z")
I was reading the sad story of the Slender Man stabbing, and the resulting 40 year sentencefor one of the perpetrators (to a mental institution). Being that this girl is so young (15), I was wondering what a parent does … --- ## [Why so little (human) diversity in dog related activities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-little-human-diversity-in-dog-related-activities/808051)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-little-human-diversity-in-dog-related-activities/808051 "2018-02-07T21:22:09Z")
Sports, therapy work, rescue, trainers. It seems to be a white female dominated field. You do occasionally see men, rarely see people of other races/ethnicities. Why is that? Money? Free time? What? --- ## [Google Assistant - Will everyone eventually use it? Fad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-assistant-will-everyone-eventually-use-it-fad/807310)
**Author:** [@Mikemike2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mikemike2)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-assistant-will-everyone-eventually-use-it-fad/807310 "2018-02-07T21:03:40Z")
I have two google assistants in my home. I like it. I wonder if their popularity will continue to grow? Some people may buy an assistant and not really have a use for it, but I make use of mine. First I have many/most… --- ## [Help me fix my PT Cruiser's trunk light](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fix-my-pt-cruisers-trunk-light/808049)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fix-my-pt-cruisers-trunk-light/808049 "2018-02-07T20:03:25Z")
A plague has descended upon our house. Good men have tried and failed to cure it, and bad men have run screaming in horror. I’ve visited the dealership and three separate mechanics, spent so much time there I’ve gained… --- ## [Fridge sometimes makes a rhythmic humming sound, any idea what is wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fridge-sometimes-makes-a-rhythmic-humming-sound-any-idea-what-is-wrong/808346)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fridge-sometimes-makes-a-rhythmic-humming-sound-any-idea-what-is-wrong/808346 "2018-02-07T19:53:13Z")
It doesn’t do it 24/7, but sometimes the fridge will start making a ‘whomp whomp whomp’ sound at about 4 hertz. It only does it for a minute or so at a time. Every time I’ve tried recording it either I don’t get to the f… --- ## [Tips requested on doing a house addition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-requested-on-doing-a-house-addition/807742)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-requested-on-doing-a-house-addition/807742 "2018-02-07T19:26:33Z")
Thinking I wanna build a suite over the garage. The addition would be around 400sf and include a studio/large bedroom & full bath. Access to the rest of the house would be a half staircase directly to the living room o… --- ## [Tom Brady change my impression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-change-my-impression/808246)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-brady-change-my-impression/808246 "2018-02-07T18:50:07Z")
I don’t know Mr. Brady, but I’ve always gotten the impression that he’s an arrogant piece of work. That’s probably not fair of me and I’m wondering if any dopers can give me a better impression of what a good guy he is. … --- ## [Thought experiement low tech heat generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiement-low-tech-heat-generator/808361)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiement-low-tech-heat-generator/808361 "2018-02-07T17:57:48Z")
Suppose you wanted to create a low tech heat generator using rising solar heated air. You decided to cover a 4 acre plot of desert land with some kind of plastic or glass that you determined would best trap heat. The cov… --- ## [Any Russian meddling in US elections before 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-russian-meddling-in-us-elections-before-2016/808116)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-russian-meddling-in-us-elections-before-2016/808116 "2018-02-07T14:01:54Z")
When the Harvey Weinstein story broke, one of my first thoughts was: There are going to be a bunch of other guys taking a fall for this type of thing. And, as everyone seems to know now, this was largely an open secret… --- ## [Day trips from Paris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trips-from-paris/808315)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/day-trips-from-paris/808315 "2018-02-07T07:16:25Z")
This summer we’re going to spend 4-5 days in Paris after hiking the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. We plan on doing some of the standard Paris stuff (Louvre, Versailles, Notre Dame) but we’re looking to do somethi… --- ## [Minor nerve damage - anything to be done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-nerve-damage-anything-to-be-done/632810)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-nerve-damage-anything-to-be-done/632810 "2018-02-07T01:48:29Z")
I am NOT asking for medical advice - etc. No one posting in this thread is my doctor, etc. I am looking for similar experiences… So - minor nerve damage - is there anything to be done? I was lifting a bunch of plasti… --- ## [Biggest fall from grace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-fall-from-grace/807806)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-fall-from-grace/807806 "2018-02-07T01:39:17Z")
Lately (relatively) there’s been a spate of scandal, many involving extremely high-profile people with near-mythical levels of celebrity and power, some falling from the very top of their profession. Who fell the furthe… --- ## [I am interested in studying how gender dynamics work in marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-interested-in-studying-how-gender-dynamics-work-in-marriage/808090)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-interested-in-studying-how-gender-dynamics-work-in-marriage/808090 "2018-02-07T00:38:52Z")
Not gender roles, but gender dynamics. That way I can see how most mysogny and relationship-related frustration stems out. So what’s a good way to start out with this topic? Oops, wrong forum. --- ## [Neighbor fixed + added to fence - how much to pay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-fixed-added-to-fence-how-much-to-pay/807740)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-fixed-added-to-fence-how-much-to-pay/807740 "2018-02-06T21:57:42Z")
Our neighbors, whom we have a good relationship with, emailed about a month ago to say that they were having some other work done in their yard, and decided to add to the height of the fence between our houses. And that … --- ## [Enhanced 5:2 intermittent fasting diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enhanced-5-2-intermittent-fasting-diet/807749)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enhanced-5-2-intermittent-fasting-diet/807749 "2018-02-06T19:35:13Z")
I’ve played around with fasting over the years from week long lemon juice/maple syrup/cayenne fasts to weekend juice fasts to day long water fasts. I’m a 59 year-old male who exercises pretty regularly but could stand t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=525) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=527)