# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=597 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 598 --- ## [Have consumer smart phones and lap tops plateaued](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-consumer-smart-phones-and-lap-tops-plateaued/790463)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-consumer-smart-phones-and-lap-tops-plateaued/790463 "2017-07-04T12:02:40Z")
Does anyone else feel that progress on the smart phone and laptop front has just been gimmicky in the past few years. In other words cramming more memory, pixels and speed is just more of the same. Nothing earth shatter… --- ## [Best folding knife for camping/hiking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-folding-knife-for-camping-hiking/648138)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-folding-knife-for-camping-hiking/648138 "2013-01-27T06:15:10Z")
What would be a good folding single blade knife (this style) for camping and hiking? It’s going to get a lot of use for scouting so while I don’t want to spend hundreds, I also don’t want a “good value at $10” knife eit… --- ## [Mustaches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mustaches/789553)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mustaches/789553 "2017-07-04T03:58:56Z")
I have three questions: Why were mustaches so insanely popular in the 70s? Around what year did they really begin to explode in popularity in the 70s and do you remember being surprised at seeing guys who had been cle… --- ## [What do you think is behind the metal door in the padmanabhaswamy temple?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-behind-the-metal-door-in-the-padmanabhaswamy-temple/790061)
**Author:** [@dude\_robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude_robert)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-behind-the-metal-door-in-the-padmanabhaswamy-temple/790061 "2017-07-04T03:07:56Z")
So, I heard about the padmanabhaswamy temple on youtube whilst looking at some sep 23rd/planet x/nibiru videos that talk about a giant turtle with a wheel of pizza coming over and eating the earth, and happened to see a … --- ## [How to adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-adult/790088)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-adult/790088 "2017-07-04T00:42:25Z")
That’s about the best way I can phrase this. How does everyone learn to do all the things that are required in order to become a functioning adult in today’s world? Like finding good health insurance, securing a place to… --- ## [Los Alamos: Where the Story Takes Place (Part I)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-alamos-where-the-story-takes-place-part-i/790443)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-alamos-where-the-story-takes-place-part-i/790443 "2017-07-03T22:52:17Z")
My book, The Story of Q: A GenderQueer Tale, is scheduled to be published by NineStar Press on November 27 of this year. This year is, coincidentally, also 40 years since I graduated from high school, and therefore the… --- ## [Ever seen/been in a long-term threesome relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-been-in-a-long-term-threesome-relationship/291705)
**Author:** [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-been-in-a-long-term-threesome-relationship/291705 "2017-07-03T22:51:00Z")
Heard lots about threesome sexual hookups, but not much about long-term relationships between three partners. Does it happen? What are the dynamics? Is there anything particularly enticing or beneficial about this situat… --- ## [Is it bad to be successful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-be-successful/790133)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-be-successful/790133 "2017-07-03T18:02:19Z")
You know as I look back at my life…it seems I had a lot more people “caring” about me when I was more of a lower achiever. In my earlier twenties, I was overweight, unconfident, and fairly depressed. So much of that has … --- ## [Is there seriously no official Google Drive client for linux?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-seriously-no-official-google-drive-client-for-linux/790171)
**Author:** [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-seriously-no-official-google-drive-client-for-linux/790171 "2017-07-03T17:43:36Z")
The LAST program I have to have on my personal computer preventing me from going to Linux is my Google Drive which I use to sync important documents and pictures off my local drive (in case of drive failure or flood, etc… --- ## [Confrontation between CBC journalist and First Nations activists in Ottawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confrontation-between-cbc-journalist-and-first-nations-activists-in-ottawa/790387)
**Author:** [@lew\_cody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lew_cody)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confrontation-between-cbc-journalist-and-first-nations-activists-in-ottawa/790387 "2017-07-03T15:46:27Z")
Last Thursday, there was an intriguing, if perhaps distressing, confrontation between a CBC reporter and several First Nations activists protesting Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Ottawa. The activists were ho… --- ## [Every month is Bebruary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-month-is-bebruary/790141)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-month-is-bebruary/790141 "2017-07-03T12:28:04Z")
I was going to say “every month is Movember”, but that’s not right. Beards. Bebruary. I did see someone opine in another thread that we’ve reached peak beard, but judging from my neighborhood, that’s not right. Those ra… --- ## [What are your bizarre "Suggested Pages" on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-bizarre-suggested-pages-on-facebook/790017)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-bizarre-suggested-pages-on-facebook/790017 "2017-07-02T23:08:28Z")
From a combination of things friends like, where I’ve lived, etc I get: A relator from a town I lived in from 16-18. We’d rented and never had any dealings with relators. Some political group with this on their “about”… --- ## [Decipher this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decipher-this/790165)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decipher-this/790165 "2017-07-02T22:06:25Z")
The above was posted on Facebook by one of my FB “friends” (I only vaguely even remember him from HS). Anyway, this puzzled me. I don’t know wtf he is trying to say here. The kicker is, everybody who responded seemin… --- ## [Recommend me the best penetrating oil (and your other rust-busting tips)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-the-best-penetrating-oil-and-your-other-rust-busting-tips/242422)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-the-best-penetrating-oil-and-your-other-rust-busting-tips/242422 "2017-07-02T19:00:05Z")
My poor motorcycle is long overdue for some attention and TLC. This will involve loosening some pretty rust-stubborn nuts & bolts. I’ve never known a penetrating oil that did a damn bit of good, but I’m willing to keep a… --- ## [Should food be considered "cultural appropriation"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-food-be-considered-cultural-appropriation/789755)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-food-be-considered-cultural-appropriation/789755 "2017-07-02T18:57:11Z")
As this article discusses, the white owners of a burrito cart were shamed into closing their doors here in Portland because of accusations of cultural appropriation. For me, this is carrying sensitivities way too far. W… --- ## [The "Just because A doesn't mean B" pattern](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-just-because-a-doesnt-mean-b-pattern/790311)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-just-because-a-doesnt-mean-b-pattern/790311 "2017-07-02T17:50:42Z")
I see this formulation every day, both here and in the media, and it still doesn’t look quite right: “Just because the sun is shining doesn’t mean it won’t rain this afternoon” Shouldn’t it be: “The fact that the sun i… --- ## [Releasing voter info for selected voters: Legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-voter-info-for-selected-voters-legal/790305)
**Author:** [@Anny\_Middon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anny_Middon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-voter-info-for-selected-voters-legal/790305 "2017-07-02T17:07:25Z")
As it seems everyone should know by now, the commission Trump started on voter fraud has asked states to provide a lot of voter information. Given that the data would include some pretty specific information, would it … --- ## [Help finding a universal remote that works with a roku box & stereo receiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-universal-remote-that-works-with-a-roku-box-stereo-receiver/788317)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-universal-remote-that-works-with-a-roku-box-stereo-receiver/788317 "2017-07-02T16:21:47Z")
I’ve got a Tv, roku box, stereo receiver, dvd player and a digital media player (plus gaming consoles, but those aren’t important right now). Because the digital media player is a Chinese product, I don’t expect a lot o… --- ## [What's a hobby you wanted to like so much and tried to get into but it just didn't click for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-hobby-you-wanted-to-like-so-much-and-tried-to-get-into-but-it-just-didnt-click-for-you/789955)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-hobby-you-wanted-to-like-so-much-and-tried-to-get-into-but-it-just-didnt-click-for-you/789955 "2017-07-02T13:33:37Z")
That one thing that everyone always talks up and enjoys but you just couldn’t connect the dots…what is it? For me it’s Scotch and basically anything straight that isn’t clear. It’s so funny because I’m a big cigar afici… --- ## [Do people with colored contact lenses just not realize how fake they look?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-with-colored-contact-lenses-just-not-realize-how-fake-they-look/613678)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-with-colored-contact-lenses-just-not-realize-how-fake-they-look/613678 "2012-02-24T05:59:33Z")
Am I the only one who thinks colored contact lenses are never a good idea? I’ve encountered a couple of people this week who have had them in and they are incredibly distracting, and not in a good way. Maybe there are … --- ## [Lessons learned the hard way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lessons-learned-the-hard-way/788737)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lessons-learned-the-hard-way/788737 "2017-07-02T02:41:03Z")
Do not pour gasoline into a styrofoam container. Do not attempt to drink anything or put on eye makeup if there is a cat anywhere near your elbow. When using an instant-read thermometer that opens like a jacknife (e.g.… --- ## [I'm going to catch it for this, White Privilege is not a thing....bear with me:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-catch-it-for-this-white-privilege-is-not-a-thing-bear-with-me/789783)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-catch-it-for-this-white-privilege-is-not-a-thing-bear-with-me/789783 "2017-07-02T02:19:12Z")
It’s logically incorrect for two reasons to look at a white person and say “You have white privilege.” As an American Indian, do I have Indian privilege? I can drive without worrying about being pulled over and shot. I… --- ## [Good story about the media and drug addiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-story-about-the-media-and-drug-addiction/790318)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-story-about-the-media-and-drug-addiction/790318 "2017-07-01T23:42:39Z")
Whenever anyone on local social media criticizes heroin addicts, they get flamed, big time. I’m going to bookmark this story and post it for future reference. https://medium.com/@SonofBaldwin/the-media-treats-white-dru… --- ## [Insomniacs incorporate!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomniacs-incorporate/790265)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomniacs-incorporate/790265 "2017-07-01T21:02:09Z")
So, fellow chronic sleeplessness ones…what do you do when you reach that semi-arbitrary point on the clock? Do you press on, say “f\* it” and stay up, hoping for a better day tomorrow? Do you try for a power nap figurin… --- ## [Good Job Websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-job-websites/425557)
**Author:** [@Young\_Scrappy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Young_Scrappy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2007, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-job-websites/425557 "2007-11-08T10:25:58Z")
I like careerbuilder but I think there’s a lot out there I don’t know about. Someone told me about myjobhunter.com which is a paid service. Does anyone know any good tech job sites, finance sites or general job sites? Ho… --- ## [Did anyone else's folks throw all their stuff away when you left home under rough circumst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-elses-folks-throw-all-their-stuff-away-when-you-left-home-under-rough-circumst/790228)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-elses-folks-throw-all-their-stuff-away-when-you-left-home-under-rough-circumst/790228 "2017-07-01T19:31:06Z")
Inspired by the autograph thread, and I had some nice ones. Parents told me to go and not come back when I was 18. Then apparently dumped everything I owned. --- ## [Most Unhelpful Help (Computing, I guess, but other scopes welcome)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unhelpful-help-computing-i-guess-but-other-scopes-welcome/789523)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unhelpful-help-computing-i-guess-but-other-scopes-welcome/789523 "2017-07-01T18:43:48Z")
What’s the most unhelpful help you’ve seen. I’m thinking mainly in the context of automated ‘help’ dialogs in computer programs, but other sources of ostensible help are welcome. (I guess maybe not so much anecdotes abo… --- ## [Is a master's degree in information assurance worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-masters-degree-in-information-assurance-worth-it/790278)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-masters-degree-in-information-assurance-worth-it/790278 "2017-07-01T18:09:22Z")
I’m currently working on a Bachelor’s of Cybersecurity, with a focus in policy and compliance. I will graduate in a year to a year and a half. I do want to do security compliance as a career. To do this kind of work, i… --- ## [What is a good PDA as laptop/tablet alternative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-pda-as-laptop-tablet-alternative/790266)
**Author:** [@dude\_robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude_robert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-pda-as-laptop-tablet-alternative/790266 "2017-07-01T15:53:19Z")
So, what are some decent PDAs that can replace laptops and tablets today? I want one that is heavy, has a long battery life, thick and durable, has a screen of at least 800x600 resolutions, has modern hardware that suppo… --- ## [Recommend a type of pillow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-type-of-pillow/606296)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2017, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-type-of-pillow/606296 "2017-04-07T03:39:41Z")
It’s time to change out pillows. Until now I have been using a no name, plain ol’ medium fluffy non-feather type of pillow. I often wake up with neck pain. I stare at the computer all day, sit hunched over an embroidery … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=596) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=598)