# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=581 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 582 --- ## [Gangbanged by which musical group?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gangbanged-by-which-musical-group/794185)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gangbanged-by-which-musical-group/794185 "2017-08-20T21:08:56Z")
By which of these musical groups would you prefer to be gangbanged? Typo. Last choice should read Benny Goodman. Fucking Cheetah keyboard autocorrect. --- ## [How do you use your guest room/spare room ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-your-guest-room-spare-room/793869)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-your-guest-room-spare-room/793869 "2017-08-20T18:31:30Z")
I’m planning to change my home office in to a guest room. My idea is that having a guest room will attract wanted guests ( friends), interesting and friendly guests ( thru couchsurfing); maybe even some paying guests ( … --- ## [Identifying as GenderQueer -- Personal Evolutionary Timeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identifying-as-genderqueer-personal-evolutionary-timeline/793834)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identifying-as-genderqueer-personal-evolutionary-timeline/793834 "2017-08-20T11:41:03Z")
\\In 1980 in my first attempts to come out, I tried “straightbackwards person” and placed an ad seeking other people who matched expectations for the opposite sex and/or for gay people of their sex a lot more than they li… --- ## [Help me find a thin double-faced tape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-thin-double-faced-tape/793919)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-thin-double-faced-tape/793919 "2017-08-20T01:16:26Z")
I used to have a roll of thin double-faced tape, and I have not been able to find any more. Home Depot and Lowes have thick, foam backed tape, and carpet tape, but I want something as thin as possible. What I need is no… --- ## [Why do Northern Californians get upset about "the 405"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-northern-californians-get-upset-about-the-405/792308)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-northern-californians-get-upset-about-the-405/792308 "2017-08-20T00:17:16Z")
Look, if you have ever been in the Golden Sate, you would know that in general, SoCalers say “take \*THE \*405…” while in general NoCals would say “Take 880…”. However the line is quite fuzzy. Fairly often a Norcal will… --- ## ["Imminent lawless action" and untrustworthy speakers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imminent-lawless-action-and-untrustworthy-speakers/793832)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imminent-lawless-action-and-untrustworthy-speakers/793832 "2017-08-19T18:01:18Z")
Obviously I’m bringing this up because of Charlottesville, but it doesn’t have to be specifically about that. If a group has a history of lying about their intentions under cover of nonviolent free speech, but routinely… --- ## [What's your glasses prescription?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-glasses-prescription/245884)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-glasses-prescription/245884 "2017-08-19T17:59:09Z")
I am blind. Not really, of course. I mean, I’m a good typist, but not quite that good. Still, I suffer (really, it’s not fun) from some pretty severe myopia. It’s genetic, I think - my mom is the only sighted person … --- ## [Since I have Windows 10, what are some reliable music player programs for combining at least 2 song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-i-have-windows-10-what-are-some-reliable-music-player-programs-for-combining-at-least-2-song/794101)
**Author:** [@Kadmos1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kadmos1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-i-have-windows-10-what-are-some-reliable-music-player-programs-for-combining-at-least-2-song/794101 "2017-08-19T17:20:13Z")
Song remixing/mixing 2 songs together is normally theft/infringement, save for fair use. However, the YT channel called NoCopyrightSounds is finding a way around that. Their channel description: "NoCopyrightSounds is a … --- ## [Holy Svchost Bob, I got a new computer!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-svchost-bob-i-got-a-new-computer/792654)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-svchost-bob-i-got-a-new-computer/792654 "2017-08-19T14:01:23Z")
Out of the Left Field, a friend gave me a new computer!!! This is it: HP 20-C020 We boosted the ram to 8gbs. I can’t wait to play Cookie Clicker, with 8gbs! Now the questions; \[ol\] \[li\]Going from XP to Win 10, wha… --- ## [Driver learner permit valid in other states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driver-learner-permit-valid-in-other-states/793831)
**Author:** [@PoppaSan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoppaSan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driver-learner-permit-valid-in-other-states/793831 "2017-08-19T13:45:31Z")
I’m reasonably confident it is but I’ve had several others express doubt. My daughter 15yrs, 7mos has had her Wisconsin learners permit for a month now. She, her 17yr old brother and I are headed out of state next week… --- ## [Why does using Frisco for San Francisco cause upset?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-using-frisco-for-san-francisco-cause-upset/793875)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-using-frisco-for-san-francisco-cause-upset/793875 "2017-08-19T11:37:14Z")
Looking for why this is upsetting. I don’t know any reason for it. --- ## [Charlottesville: can both sides be blamed for violence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlottesville-can-both-sides-be-blamed-for-violence/793787)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlottesville-can-both-sides-be-blamed-for-violence/793787 "2017-08-19T05:49:33Z")
In the past several days, President Trump has taken great pains to not piss off his white/right constituents when addressing the events in Charlottesville. Yesterday he huffed and puffed while trying to draw bizarre dis… --- ## [How Is The Weather Looking Where You Plan To Watch The Eclipse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-weather-looking-where-you-plan-to-watch-the-eclipse/793638)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-weather-looking-where-you-plan-to-watch-the-eclipse/793638 "2017-08-19T05:34:10Z")
The forecast for Ste Genevieve, Missouri (100% totality) is mostly sunny, 10% chance of precipitation, hot AF. I know that it’s a fool’s game predicting the weather a week out, but as of right now, things are looking go… --- ## [Drywall Anchor Suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drywall-anchor-suggestions/793942)
**Author:** [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drywall-anchor-suggestions/793942 "2017-08-19T02:33:51Z")
Small story; I wound up being in a pinch for time a while back when hanging some pictures so I just willy-nilly drove construction screws into drywall and some with cheap anchors :smack:. Although the stuff I hang is no… --- ## [Who makes/receives the fewest cellphone calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-receives-the-fewest-cellphone-calls/793819)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-makes-receives-the-fewest-cellphone-calls/793819 "2017-08-19T01:07:15Z")
Looking at recent calls on my cell, since August 3, I see 3 incoming calls from numbers I did not recognize which I did not answer. The last call I answered was 7/31. A week before that, I made my most recent outgoing … --- ## [Help me break out of my political bubble (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-break-out-of-my-political-bubble-long/793881)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-break-out-of-my-political-bubble-long/793881 "2017-08-19T00:01:57Z")
Like a lot of people, after November I resolved to try to break out of my political bubble more. I tend to inhabit what I’ll call the Matthew Yglesias sphere: socially liberal non-religious pro-capitalist technocratic le… --- ## [Replacement for the old style white Bic pens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-the-old-style-white-bic-pens/794015)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-the-old-style-white-bic-pens/794015 "2017-08-18T23:52:21Z")
For years I have been slowly depleting my stash of the no longer made: Bic round stic med pen with the white tube and blue caps. Here is a picture: https://ostranderbellepoint.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/bic-round-stic.j… --- ## [Are you a net loser or net finder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-net-loser-or-net-finder/793815)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-net-loser-or-net-finder/793815 "2017-08-18T21:57:31Z")
Sometime we lose things, sometimes we find things. Over the course of your lifetime, to the best of your estimation, have you found or lost more stuff? Could be any stuff, but keep it to material things. This is not t… --- ## [Scanned photo questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scanned-photo-questions/793901)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scanned-photo-questions/793901 "2017-08-18T21:34:08Z")
So I’m having a professional scan some photos. I was wondering if you guys could give me the following opinions. The left is the original, right is retouched. How do the colors look in the retouched versions? If there… --- ## [Replacing an iPhone SE screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-an-iphone-se-screen/793935)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-an-iphone-se-screen/793935 "2017-08-18T21:25:32Z")
Turning to the Dope for help. China Bambina completely spiderweb cracked her new iPhone SE. I She has Apple warranty but it’s $175 for a replacement. Is this relatively easy to replace oneself? Is there a recommended k… --- ## [Eclipse Viewing Spots in SC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eclipse-viewing-spots-in-sc/793756)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eclipse-viewing-spots-in-sc/793756 "2017-08-18T16:55:27Z")
Coming from out-of-town, I am seeking public places conducive for viewing the eclipse as close to the path of totality as possible. Seeking tips for small parks (ie: state, county parks or “Dept of Parks and Recreation” … --- ## [Evicting someone in California](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evicting-someone-in-california/788894)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evicting-someone-in-california/788894 "2017-08-18T14:17:36Z")
My sister and family live in San Diego. She’s on disability for a couple of reasons, and she says she’s recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She lives with her ‘husband’ (The Man) and their almost-18-year-… --- ## [Going off Lexapro, then going back on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-off-lexapro-then-going-back-on/589217)
**Author:** [@troubledwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/troubledwater)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-off-lexapro-then-going-back-on/589217 "2011-07-16T13:56:35Z")
(I could have put this in GQ and asked for studies/trials, but am interested in experiences/anecdotes as well. ) I take Lexapro, and my doctor is discouraging me from going off of it, not because I am failing to cope wi… --- ## [If a phone company offered non-phone number spoofing, would you:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-phone-company-offered-non-phone-number-spoofing-would-you/793823)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-phone-company-offered-non-phone-number-spoofing-would-you/793823 "2017-08-18T13:16:41Z")
Most of us have been hit, at one time or another, but a phone call that spoofs where it’s coming from. Maybe it uses your area code and exchange, to look like it’s someone in the neighborhood. Maybe it spoofs a name or l… --- ## [What did Guam ever do to North Korea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-guam-ever-do-to-north-korea/793377)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-guam-ever-do-to-north-korea/793377 "2017-08-18T13:00:20Z")
I know it’s the closest U.S. territory to NK, but I am completely puzzled by all this. Aren’t the North Koreans aware that bombing Guam would be suicidal? This story is just bizarre. --- ## [Question For Guys Who Have Attractive Sisters...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-guys-who-have-attractive-sisters/163794)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-guys-who-have-attractive-sisters/163794 "2017-08-18T12:54:07Z")
I met the sister of a friend of mine this weekend and couldn’t help but notice that she was a very attractive young woman. I immediately wondered what it must have been like for him growing up under those circumstances- … --- ## [Turing test for women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turing-test-for-women/793719)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turing-test-for-women/793719 "2017-08-18T11:45:54Z")
Orchestras the world over have changed their mix of men and women by using blind auditions: the candidates play from behind a curtain. Suddenly many more women were hired. Now most hiring interviews cannot be held beh… --- ## [Does this violate any YouTube or Amazon rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-violate-any-youtube-or-amazon-rules/793854)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-violate-any-youtube-or-amazon-rules/793854 "2017-08-18T08:09:18Z")
I review stuff on YouTube - sometimes it’s just stuff I bought; other times, vendors approach me and send me a free sample to review. I always tell my viewers that they’re watching a review of an item that was provided … --- ## [What all entertainment monthly services are you signed up for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-entertainment-monthly-services-are-you-signed-up-for/793904)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-entertainment-monthly-services-are-you-signed-up-for/793904 "2017-08-18T02:15:55Z")
By entertainment, I mean media viewed at home (not season tickets to live events, things like that). I don’t have cable and use various internet sites to get my entertainment. But as of now, I’m signed up for about 5 dif… --- ## [How did my B12 get low?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-my-b12-get-low/793446)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-my-b12-get-low/793446 "2017-08-17T22:49:33Z")
Causes of Vitamin B12 deficiency: I’m 63, so age might be a cause, but I stopped drinking heavily months ago, I eat meat, and the other factors are not present. OTOH, I’m 63 so I’m more likely to both experience and … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=580) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=582)