# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=613 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 614 --- ## [Has mainstream or large media lost its value and integrity when it comes to the news?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-mainstream-or-large-media-lost-its-value-and-integrity-when-it-comes-to-the-news/787300)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-mainstream-or-large-media-lost-its-value-and-integrity-when-it-comes-to-the-news/787300 "2017-05-25T15:54:44Z")
Has mainstream or large media lost its value and integrity when it comes to the news? --- ## [Tip Pools...Yay or Nay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-pools-yay-or-nay/787411)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-pools-yay-or-nay/787411 "2017-05-25T15:31:38Z")
Just a question for those of you who make tips on your jobs. Do any of you participate in a tip pool? If so what are your view on them. Do you find them to be good? bad? or a mixed bag? I work for a non-profit and we h… --- ## [Any 'Juror Handlers' here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-juror-handlers-here/787341)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-juror-handlers-here/787341 "2017-05-25T14:17:02Z")
This may be a long-shot, but it sometimes seems that there are people on the SD who know/have done EVERYTHING in the universe. I recently did my civic duty of jury service. Here in Massachusetts that means one day or o… --- ## [What does a juror do if the prosecution is being deliberately incompetent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-juror-do-if-the-prosecution-is-being-deliberately-incompetent/787266)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-juror-do-if-the-prosecution-is-being-deliberately-incompetent/787266 "2017-05-25T13:45:40Z")
Imagine you’re a juror in a case and it’s plain as a pikestaff that the prosecution are being deliberately incompetent and trying to throw the case. What do you do? Complain to the judge? And what if the judge seems to b… --- ## [Any Advantage for Humans in Having Split Toes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advantage-for-humans-in-having-split-toes/787361)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advantage-for-humans-in-having-split-toes/787361 "2017-05-25T13:24:09Z")
As opposed to a solid foot with the toe bones internal. Sort of like a flipper. I suppose it could make for more flexibility when climbing or perhaps even walking. The flip side (ISTM) is that it makes for fragile toes,… --- ## [What do you think about those "Veteran" baseball caps with the service ribbons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-those-veteran-baseball-caps-with-the-service-ribbons/602657)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-those-veteran-baseball-caps-with-the-service-ribbons/602657 "2017-05-25T11:49:57Z")
It’s very, very common to see older men in public, like in grocery stores, mall, restaurant, etc, wearing those black Veteran baseball caps with various service ribbons related to the individual’s service. Here is a pict… --- ## [What would you do If your son was Elliot Rodger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-son-was-elliot-rodger/787373)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-son-was-elliot-rodger/787373 "2017-05-25T06:56:33Z")
Yesterday was the third anniversary of the infamous Isla Vista shooting in California by Elliot Rodger and it brought a question in my mind; 1.) What would you do if your son expressed the homicidal ideation and narciss… --- ## [At what age does an accent become permanent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-does-an-accent-become-permanent/590799)
**Author:** [@Elret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elret)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-does-an-accent-become-permanent/590799 "2017-05-25T05:28:11Z")
I debated posting here or in GQ but I don’t think there’s a real answer to this, so I’m really more interested in anecdotal replies. My husband and I are chatting about the idea of moving from Canada to Australia, possi… --- ## [PEX + electric Tankless for a new residence : smart or harebrained?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pex-electric-tankless-for-a-new-residence-smart-or-harebrained/787397)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pex-electric-tankless-for-a-new-residence-smart-or-harebrained/787397 "2017-05-25T04:25:31Z")
So this basic idea has been rattling around my head for a bit. I thought of it after reading various articles talking about how cheap and low effort PEX is to run for plumbing, and also about how electric tankless water… --- ## [Where do burnt out software developers go to die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-burnt-out-software-developers-go-to-die/787249)
**Author:** [@lojozwu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lojozwu)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-burnt-out-software-developers-go-to-die/787249 "2017-05-25T00:11:38Z")
I’ve only been doing the job for 5 years now; but because burnout is such a regular occurence in my career, I’m thinking of switching careers. I love programming, I just don’t enjoy doing it professionally and deal with… --- ## [What should I, or do you do in this sleep conundrum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-or-do-you-do-in-this-sleep-conundrum/787257)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-or-do-you-do-in-this-sleep-conundrum/787257 "2017-05-24T22:08:30Z")
Well I did it again, I’ve set myself up for failure tomorrow by taking a “nap” in the afternoon. I swear I meant to just have a 30 minute power nap but I slept for two hours and woke up at 8:30 pm. I hate when I do this.… --- ## [How often do you replace your technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-replace-your-technology/787188)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-replace-your-technology/787188 "2017-05-24T21:29:32Z")
Moore’s Law approximates that technology doubles every two years. This has been applied across the board for all technology, and some of mine is getting pretty dang old comparatively. . . I’m curious on how often y’all… --- ## [SpaceX to send two tourists around the moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spacex-to-send-two-tourists-around-the-moon/780988)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spacex-to-send-two-tourists-around-the-moon/780988 "2017-05-24T19:30:20Z")
I think this is pretty cool. Supposedly next year SpaceX will send 2 tourists on a trip around the moon. If I were one of the ultra rich I think I’d be in for the risk and the money…even at double that $20 million a s… --- ## [Do you ever feel hopeless and worthless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-feel-hopeless-and-worthless/787253)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-feel-hopeless-and-worthless/787253 "2017-05-24T19:18:19Z")
I am feeling both right now and feeling like my kids would be better off without me. --- ## [I am so much smarter than the experts (fusion)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-much-smarter-than-the-experts-fusion/787319)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-much-smarter-than-the-experts-fusion/787319 "2017-05-24T16:59:39Z")
So, the people here, with letters after their names, will quickly disabuse me of my glorious insight. I am ready for it. I was looking at the potato chip design (stellarator?) when a thought occurred to me. Would it be … --- ## [Well said, Mr Trump.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-said-mr-trump/787315)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-said-mr-trump/787315 "2017-05-24T16:52:24Z")
I’ve given Trump some stick before, but I’ve got to give credit where it’s due: he labelled the Manchester bomber ‘an evil loser’. And he’s absolutely spot on, and his terminology will resonate with his electorate. --- ## [Ceremonial combat must return or extinction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceremonial-combat-must-return-or-extinction/787069)
**Author:** [@Onyerbike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onyerbike)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceremonial-combat-must-return-or-extinction/787069 "2017-05-24T13:35:49Z")
We must return to mock combat to avoid not a true extinction, but something close enough that you might wish it was one. Let’s face it; mankind can already chuck around some very impressive energies. Nuclear weapons alo… --- ## [Who will be President on Nov.2 2020?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-president-on-nov-2-2020/786980)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-president-on-nov-2-2020/786980 "2017-05-24T01:35:47Z")
Simple, non scientific poll here. Who do Dopers think will be President of the US at the time of the next presidential election? --- ## [How old do you have to be these days to pull the "I don't understand technology" card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-these-days-to-pull-the-i-dont-understand-technology-card/787091)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-these-days-to-pull-the-i-dont-understand-technology-card/787091 "2017-05-24T00:01:05Z")
I’m 59 as of a few days ago and desktop computers have been a pervasive part of my existence since my mid 20’s. Unless you’re living on a commune or from another less developed country I can’t imagine anyone my age or le… --- ## [Does anyone feel better now that Mueller has been appointed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-feel-better-now-that-mueller-has-been-appointed/787187)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-feel-better-now-that-mueller-has-been-appointed/787187 "2017-05-23T16:14:33Z")
The fact that the executive branch has working checks and balances within itself is a good thing to hear. The federal legislature has no interest in accountability, but the judiciary and media have been doing a good job … --- ## [Men: If you part your hair, which way do you part it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-if-you-part-your-hair-which-way-do-you-part-it/787221)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-if-you-part-your-hair-which-way-do-you-part-it/787221 "2017-05-23T15:28:14Z")
Every time I see a picture of myself, I’m reminded that I part my hair the “wrong” way. IOW, it’s the opposite of what I see in the mirror. I go from left to right and I’m right handed but I don’t know if “handedness” … --- ## [Do you/have you ever spank(ed) your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-you-ever-spank-ed-your-kids/787227)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-you-ever-spank-ed-your-kids/787227 "2017-05-23T14:31:04Z")
No need to be ashamed or embarrassed. This is a liberal forum where all views are tolerated. :smiley: But seriously, a thread about corporal punishment brought this thought up. Thinking about it, this site has users who… --- ## [The Bering Strait tunnel.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bering-strait-tunnel/787147)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bering-strait-tunnel/787147 "2017-05-23T14:11:13Z")
What do you think of the proposed Bering Strait tunnel? --- ## [Pet custody advice needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-custody-advice-needed/787203)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-custody-advice-needed/787203 "2017-05-23T07:17:53Z")
Back in 2010, I was living with ‘The Bloke’ in a relationship. We shared a dog, Boris, and then got another puppy, Daphne. I moved out 5 yrs ago, leaving the doggies with The Bloke. Boris passed about 12 months ago. … --- ## [Student Loan Morass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-loan-morass/787252)
**Author:** [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-loan-morass/787252 "2017-05-23T02:34:17Z")
I’ll say right upfront, I’m more grateful than ever that my loans are paid off; it seems every attempt to fix the student loan servicing business it’s somehow made worse. Now they’re going to give ALL the servicing to a… --- ## [Do you think that suicide terrorists feel scared when they die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-that-suicide-terrorists-feel-scared-when-they-die/787176)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-that-suicide-terrorists-feel-scared-when-they-die/787176 "2017-05-23T01:56:59Z")
Thinking about the 9/11 hijackers and the 7/7 bombers. They all signed up for their respective missions knowing they would die. They know what different religions say about death i.e heaven and hell. They also probably k… --- ## [Universal health care in the US and elsewhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universal-health-care-in-the-us-and-elsewhere/786830)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universal-health-care-in-the-us-and-elsewhere/786830 "2017-05-22T23:54:05Z")
Trying to come up with a health care system in the US that takes care of the health of everyone without costing an arm and a leg has been difficult. Many people are resistant to government meddling in what they see as a… --- ## [Is it improper to bus your own table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-improper-to-bus-your-own-table/536850)
**Author:** [@DerekBlank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekBlank)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-improper-to-bus-your-own-table/536850 "2017-05-22T16:14:35Z")
I have the habit of busing my own table (i.e., stacking dishes, organizing cups, placing them to one side of the table) after a meal in a restaurant. It drives my wife crazy. She insists that not only is it improper, i… --- ## [Has social media fundamentally changed marriage relationships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-social-media-fundamentally-changed-marriage-relationships/786893)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-social-media-fundamentally-changed-marriage-relationships/786893 "2017-05-22T15:28:28Z")
Not so long ago, it would have been very strange for a man to call a married woman on the phone about anything personal. Sure, men and women worked together but there was an exclusion zone until there wasn’t and they snu… --- ## [Best known accidentally-famous person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-known-accidentally-famous-person/786547)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-known-accidentally-famous-person/786547 "2017-05-22T12:42:55Z")
Who is the best known person who is best known entirely by accident? That is, someone who woke up one morning as an absolutely non-famous non-well-known civilian, and then in the course of their everyday life, they ended… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=612) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=614)