# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=534 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 535 --- ## [What all methods are there to deaden a nerve to cope with nerve pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-methods-are-there-to-deaden-a-nerve-to-cope-with-nerve-pain/806466)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-methods-are-there-to-deaden-a-nerve-to-cope-with-nerve-pain/806466 "2018-01-12T18:12:10Z")
On another forum I was talking to someone about nerve pain disorders like sciatica or cluster headaches. These illnesses are due to a particular nerve sending pain signals to the brain. So I know there are a lot of trea… --- ## [camera recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-recommendations/806397)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camera-recommendations/806397 "2018-01-12T18:08:56Z")
Greetings, I have been thinking about getting into photography with more than just my cell camera. I plan to use it for things like birding, hiking, nature, old or historic structures. I’d also like to do a little vide… --- ## [Do you believe that someone could be "too rich"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-someone-could-be-too-rich/806326)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-that-someone-could-be-too-rich/806326 "2018-01-12T17:38:04Z")
That is do you think society would be better if there were a theoretical cap on how much money someone could acquire for themselves. The exact limit doesn’t matter but let’s assume the enforcement is through policy not f… --- ## [Should you care what other people think of you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-care-what-other-people-think-of-you/806157)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-care-what-other-people-think-of-you/806157 "2018-01-12T16:49:11Z")
Should one care about what other people think of them? Please qualify your answer. --- ## [Driving and Camping Utah and Nevada in Winter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-and-camping-utah-and-nevada-in-winter/806420)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-and-camping-utah-and-nevada-in-winter/806420 "2018-01-12T15:40:37Z")
My family is driving from South-central Montana to Tucson and back, the last week of January and first couple weeks of February. We plan to camp along the way. Weather-wise, what is Eastern Nevada (more specifically, th… --- ## [Geodesic Dome Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodesic-dome-home/423157)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geodesic-dome-home/423157 "2007-10-23T14:05:53Z")
I’m looking to buy a house, and I came across an ad for a Geodesic Dome Home almost in my price range. I have many questions, and I don’t know where to go for answers. It looks like it’s in a lovely woodsy quiet area, … --- ## [Help me think of famous “threesomes” that kids would understand. SFW only please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-of-famous-threesomes-that-kids-would-understand-sfw-only-please/806024)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-think-of-famous-threesomes-that-kids-would-understand-sfw-only-please/806024 "2018-01-12T09:39:42Z")
I’m trying to come up with a list of trios that kids (up to young teenagers) might know who are. So far I have: Huey Duey and Louie Larry Moe and Curly Greg Peter and Bobby Marcia Jan and Cindy Father Son and Holy G… --- ## [My son is planning a cross-country road trip Thursday. Really bad idea, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-planning-a-cross-country-road-trip-thursday-really-bad-idea-right/805820)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-is-planning-a-cross-country-road-trip-thursday-really-bad-idea-right/805820 "2018-01-12T07:28:03Z")
As far as I know, he and his buddy are planning on leaving from California Thursday, going to at least Ohio and probably continuing to New York. Everything I hear about this storm sounds like it’s going to be ridiculous … --- ## [Possible ramifications of changing federal law to recognize domestic terrorism as a crime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-ramifications-of-changing-federal-law-to-recognize-domestic-terrorism-as-a-crime/806449)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-ramifications-of-changing-federal-law-to-recognize-domestic-terrorism-as-a-crime/806449 "2018-01-12T07:04:21Z")
According to this article, there is a reason why the authorities are reluctant to publicly refer to incidents of domestic terrorism as terrorism in the press. Apparently, if someone affiliated in some way with a group a… --- ## [I'm concerned; Over-the-range microwave mounts. How dangerous is that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-concerned-over-the-range-microwave-mounts-how-dangerous-is-that/806056)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-concerned-over-the-range-microwave-mounts-how-dangerous-is-that/806056 "2018-01-12T04:21:05Z")
My mom is buying a smaller retirement home and relocating close to my first cousin. He’ll be only 6 mins away. I’ll be 25 to 30 mins away and we can help her when needed. A huge relief because our hometown is 2 1/2 hours… --- ## [Use of the term 'opinionated'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-term-opinionated/806398)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-term-opinionated/806398 "2018-01-12T01:35:59Z")
When someone is described as being opinionated what is the\* speaker \*really trying to say? Does the term imply an inherent quantitative or qualitative judgment to you? In any event, I’m convinced it’s a loaded term. That… --- ## [Can you buy the assets and name of a company, but not the debts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-the-assets-and-name-of-a-company-but-not-the-debts/806032)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-the-assets-and-name-of-a-company-but-not-the-debts/806032 "2018-01-11T21:15:06Z")
Unnamed business that runs local science fiction/ fantasy conventions collapses one week before the latest convention is due to happen. About a half-week later, another established company in the same biz announces the i… --- ## [Selling a Timeshare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-timeshare/806332)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-a-timeshare/806332 "2018-01-11T21:11:32Z")
My dad’s in the UK. He has a Hilton timeshare in Orlando, Florida, which he wants to sell. He had contacted a company called SellMyTimeshareNow which charges an upfront fee with no guarantee of a sale. I understand that… --- ## [Help me please -My willy does not work properly anymore - its been 5 years im 30 years old now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-please-my-willy-does-not-work-properly-anymore-its-been-5-years-im-30-years-old-now/805680)
**Author:** [@iceangel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iceangel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-please-my-willy-does-not-work-properly-anymore-its-been-5-years-im-30-years-old-now/805680 "2018-01-11T21:00:51Z")
My willy does not stand up properly, i spend 1k at doctors who said they cant fnd anything wrong with me other than low LH levels…regardless they said that should not affect wood. i took many research chemicals and supp… --- ## [Is child labor really so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-child-labor-really-so-bad/806100)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-child-labor-really-so-bad/806100 "2018-01-11T20:46:45Z")
My mother researched her ancestry throughout the 60s, 70s, & 80s mostly by finding records at courthouses, libraries, etc & interviewing elderly relatives, both in the US & abroad. She recently gave me all the records & … --- ## [Help! My cat is wheezing!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-cat-is-wheezing/806290)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-cat-is-wheezing/806290 "2018-01-11T18:59:02Z")
We have an elderly feral cat (fixed) who lives in our yard & we feed her (among many others). She has only been to the vet a couple of times–to be spayed, get shots, fecal sample, etc & this process caused her incredible… --- ## [Treating ear mites in cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-ear-mites-in-cats/806088)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/treating-ear-mites-in-cats/806088 "2018-01-11T04:40:35Z")
I recently got a new kitten whose former owner let her out. Unfortunately, that kitten took a liking to an older cat and started sharing the older cat’s sleeping spots. Today, I saw some black crumb in the older cat’s ea… --- ## [Possible that Bitcoin is massive pump and dump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-that-bitcoin-is-massive-pump-and-dump/806356)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-that-bitcoin-is-massive-pump-and-dump/806356 "2018-01-11T01:20:42Z")
In a bit of a conspiracy theory mood today. I was thinking about t the founder of Bitcoin. I presume when Bitcoin became public, the founder made sure they were loaded up with coins. Isn’t it possible this was invented… --- ## [How to answer "Do you know how fast you were going?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-do-you-know-how-fast-you-were-going/607472)
**Author:** [@SeaCanary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaCanary)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-do-you-know-how-fast-you-were-going/607472 "2018-01-10T22:32:18Z")
So I’m driving along, the police car behind me turns on its light bar and I pull over. The police officer walks up and asks, “Do you know how fast you were going?” I don’t feel like incriminating myself. How do I answer… --- ## [Parents: Is Opposite-Sex Twins (Or Siblings) Sharing A Room Really A Thing? \[Spoilers, I guess?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-is-opposite-sex-twins-or-siblings-sharing-a-room-really-a-thing-spoilers-i-guess/805984)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-is-opposite-sex-twins-or-siblings-sharing-a-room-really-a-thing-spoilers-i-guess/805984 "2018-01-10T16:26:50Z")
On two TV shows that I watch, opposite-sex twins share the same bedroom. In one family (Young Sheldon), the twins are pre-pubescent, and the family isn’t exactly poor, but they obviously live paycheck to paycheck, and mo… --- ## [Parents: When Do You Introduce Spicy Food To Your Child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-when-do-you-introduce-spicy-food-to-your-child/805985)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-when-do-you-introduce-spicy-food-to-your-child/805985 "2018-01-10T13:09:48Z")
If you’re in a culture where the food palate is generally spicy, or if you’re a parent who just digs spicy food, what’s the Conventional Wisdom on introducing your child to spicy food? (Note that here “spicy” means "lots… --- ## [Why dont American straight white men wear red jeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-american-straight-white-men-wear-red-jeans/805216)
**Author:** [@jonpluc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jonpluc)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-american-straight-white-men-wear-red-jeans/805216 "2018-01-10T11:11:45Z")
I was putting on a bright red polo shirt the other day and being a straight white American male it occurred to me that almost nobody of that description ever wears red jeans of similar color. They exist and can certianly… --- ## [In regards to radical skepticism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-regards-to-radical-skepticism/801296)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-regards-to-radical-skepticism/801296 "2018-01-10T11:04:53Z")
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/skepticism-ancient/#SubOthMin I have been struggling lately with Pyrrhonism. Mostly because some of the claims that it makes are kind of rooted in truth. Strong beliefs and opinions cl… --- ## [Does Cold or Rainy weather deter you from Leaving the house for routine errands?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cold-or-rainy-weather-deter-you-from-leaving-the-house-for-routine-errands/805755)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cold-or-rainy-weather-deter-you-from-leaving-the-house-for-routine-errands/805755 "2018-01-10T02:10:21Z")
11 F this morning. :frowning: :smack: I really was craving a Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit from McDonald’s. I’m salivating thinking about it. It’s Too darn cold. I poured myself a bowl of cereal and made toast. I went to th… --- ## [Help Me Name My Hospital Coffee Shop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-hospital-coffee-shop/805961)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-hospital-coffee-shop/805961 "2018-01-10T01:42:02Z")
The hospital is most famous for the number of babies it delivers, and serves females primarily, followed by children, if that helps. Joe To Go? --- ## [Misleading Wording on an Offer: Am I wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misleading-wording-on-an-offer-am-i-wrong/805986)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misleading-wording-on-an-offer-am-i-wrong/805986 "2018-01-09T23:45:20Z")
I am beyond pissed right now, probably because I had to spend more money than I budgeted. Tell me if I’m off base before I rip the gym manager a new one. My gym has an offer this month where “Current members who prepay… --- ## [Republican Tax Bill: 529 Savings Accounts Expand to K-12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-tax-bill-529-savings-accounts-expand-to-k-12/806169)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-tax-bill-529-savings-accounts-expand-to-k-12/806169 "2018-01-09T22:29:31Z")
Article here. After Congress’ rewrite of the tax code, parents can now use 529 plans to cover tuition not only at colleges and universities, but also at private elementary and high schools. Looks like a Ted Cruz poke a… --- ## [What's your nickname for it when you make a U-turn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nickname-for-it-when-you-make-a-u-turn/805954)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nickname-for-it-when-you-make-a-u-turn/805954 "2018-01-09T21:33:47Z")
All I’d ever heard was “hang a yooey” until a friend of mine called it “whip a tit” and later, one of my cousins called it “flip a bitch.” Are there more I should know about?:wink: --- ## [HR issue: repeatedly rejecting the same candidate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hr-issue-repeatedly-rejecting-the-same-candidate/726336)
**Author:** [@Red\_Stilettos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Stilettos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hr-issue-repeatedly-rejecting-the-same-candidate/726336 "2015-07-28T19:53:23Z")
I am the director of an academic lab. In the past 3 years, I have interviewed the same woman for three different positions. For the first position, there was another candidate with more relevant experience. She had no… --- ## [My hopes and dreamed crushed by the loan man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hopes-and-dreamed-crushed-by-the-loan-man/806097)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-hopes-and-dreamed-crushed-by-the-loan-man/806097 "2018-01-09T17:05:47Z")
So I started freelancing a few months ago and I’m kind of loving it. I’m making good money, I don’t have the stress of a commute, I’m working on varied projects with teams from all over the world… I can’t remember the la… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=533) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=535)