# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=653 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 654 --- ## [We should have a word/term for. . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-should-have-a-word-term-for/776973)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-should-have-a-word-term-for/776973 "2017-02-11T22:24:10Z")
. . . agreeing to attend a future event and having deep regret you have to do it when the event day arrives.\* \*Sure I’ll come to your full-day workshop, planned for three months from now. I’d love to spend a whole Satur… --- ## [What printer should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-printer-should-i-get/778842)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-printer-should-i-get/778842 "2017-02-11T18:09:17Z")
Haven’t bought a printer since 2007. Time to replace the clunker! We use Macs at home. It would be nice to have something that works out of the box with Macs, doesn’t use expensive ink, and can scan a bunch of documents… --- ## [Car repair gurus: what would keep a cooling fan running even with the ignition off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-gurus-what-would-keep-a-cooling-fan-running-even-with-the-ignition-off/779516)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-gurus-what-would-keep-a-cooling-fan-running-even-with-the-ignition-off/779516 "2017-02-11T16:31:11Z")
My wife drives a 1999 Chrysler Town and Country Limited with the 3.8 V6. Recently the cooling fan has been running even with the ignition tuned off. She first noticed it a few days ago when she heard a “whirring” sound … --- ## [What hobbies did you share with you parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-hobbies-did-you-share-with-you-parents/779274)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-hobbies-did-you-share-with-you-parents/779274 "2017-02-11T14:56:02Z")
My dad and I shared a passion for coin collecting. We had a pretty decent sized collection between the two of us, and enjoyed spending time grading the coins and putting them into their little holders. We also went all o… --- ## [How to hangout with someone later, you have 20 seconds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hangout-with-someone-later-you-have-20-seconds/778752)
**Author:** [@Mr.Insaneo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Insaneo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hangout-with-someone-later-you-have-20-seconds/778752 "2017-02-11T07:54:06Z")
I keep bumping into people that I want to connect and continue the conversation with later. These types of encounters are generally 20 seconds long. I guess focus on creating a good bag of one liners for specific situa… --- ## [Why No Flavored Cigarettes, Just Cigars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-flavored-cigarettes-just-cigars/779389)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-flavored-cigarettes-just-cigars/779389 "2017-02-11T06:10:43Z")
OK, so you have your menthol cigarettes. But, cigars come in many flavors. Why no cherry cigarettes, etc? I’m not a smoker, but I am curious if there is some difference why flavored cigarettes wouldn’t sell. --- ## [What is a good privacy bush that deer won't eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-privacy-bush-that-deer-wont-eat/779369)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-good-privacy-bush-that-deer-wont-eat/779369 "2017-02-11T05:11:11Z")
I want some privacy bushes for my backyard but we have alot of deer here and they eat the bushes, I have seen neighbors install hedgerows and the deer eat them until they are almost dead. What is a good privacy bush that… --- ## [You time travel to High School](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-time-travel-to-high-school/776350)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-time-travel-to-high-school/776350 "2017-02-11T04:10:10Z")
Into your body…NOT literally. THAT would be a much more difficult situation than my premise. Unless you have some stash you can access and be fine with no valid ID and little way to get it. Anyhow…what’s your plan? You … --- ## [News audio from President Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-audio-from-president-trump/779478)
**Author:** [@rainy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-audio-from-president-trump/779478 "2017-02-10T23:44:28Z")
I get most of my news on the radio while driving my commute. It seems that there is a difference of the “quality” of the audio from Trump versus Obama. Firstly, has anyone else noticed this, or is it just me. Secondly… --- ## [Gender Conformity Pressures and Those who Dismiss Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-conformity-pressures-and-those-who-dismiss-them/779473)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-conformity-pressures-and-those-who-dismiss-them/779473 "2017-02-10T22:28:02Z")
In my Jan 16 blog-entry (" The Limits of Radical Androgyny") I promised to cycle back to an interesting subset of people in society, the folks who dissent from what we gender activists say but not because they think all … --- ## [Gorsuch and 9th Circuit Decison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorsuch-and-9th-circuit-decison/779458)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorsuch-and-9th-circuit-decison/779458 "2017-02-10T19:24:32Z")
Gorsuch said what he said, in spite of Trump’s denial (its more than a little ironic that Trump is calling someone on their credibility. Jeez.) Some Dems are saying its just a ploy to feign judicial neutrality. To those … --- ## [Twitter: A Basic Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-a-basic-question/779300)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-a-basic-question/779300 "2017-02-10T16:57:53Z")
I broke down and joined Twitter after all these years. Sorry if I am being dense, but I assumed Twitter would work like Facebook. Yet, before I have “followed” anyone or connected with friends, I am already receiving var… --- ## [Getting back together with an ex-spouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-back-together-with-an-ex-spouse/645307)
**Author:** [@SweetiePotato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetiePotato)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-back-together-with-an-ex-spouse/645307 "2013-01-02T19:03:46Z")
So, this seems to be a common “romantic” fantasy in TV/movies. A nuclear family splits apart, one of the two partners gets another partner (who is always kind of a jerk), but the original couple is clearly still in love.… --- ## [What is the youngest you would let a child ride a gas powered ATV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-youngest-you-would-let-a-child-ride-a-gas-powered-atv/779164)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-youngest-you-would-let-a-child-ride-a-gas-powered-atv/779164 "2017-02-10T15:59:38Z")
I live in a semi-rural area and I’ve seen relatively small kids roaring back and forth across their parent’s property in kid sized ATVs astoundedat how fast they were going. Some with helmets, some without. Lots of the r… --- ## [Wrinkled fingers on one hand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrinkled-fingers-on-one-hand/779435)
**Author:** [@August\_West](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/August_West)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrinkled-fingers-on-one-hand/779435 "2017-02-10T14:33:50Z")
First off, you are not my doctor and I will be calling my doctor tomorrow morning. In the meantime I’m looking for possible causes of these symptoms. On my drive home from work this evening, the fingers on my right han… --- ## [Why should anyone still report on what Spicer or Conway say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-anyone-still-report-on-what-spicer-or-conway-say/779402)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-should-anyone-still-report-on-what-spicer-or-conway-say/779402 "2017-02-10T13:32:31Z")
In the past, the WH press secretary was supposedly in the know and could speak for POTUS. And the WH secretary took questions. He usually tried to speak ambiguously and to say as little as he could, but that was par for… --- ## [Where does "She/He turned around and said" come from? British speaking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-she-he-turned-around-and-said-come-from-british-speaking/483785)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-she-he-turned-around-and-said-come-from-british-speaking/483785 "2017-02-10T12:27:32Z")
I am sure many Brits will back me up here. You often hear this phrase used in gossip. It is when people are having a conversation about a conversation that took place in the past. Following is an example to illustrat… --- ## [Etiquette and Funerals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-and-funerals/779335)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-and-funerals/779335 "2017-02-10T07:46:36Z")
I recently went on a trip to Japan. My guide books had lots of social tips on how to behave politely – removing shoes, washing yourself before going in a hot spa, expressing appreciation before and after eating, introdu… --- ## [Progressives are deluding themselves. Trump's support is as strong as ever among his voters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/progressives-are-deluding-themselves-trumps-support-is-as-strong-as-ever-among-his-voters/779040)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/progressives-are-deluding-themselves-trumps-support-is-as-strong-as-ever-among-his-voters/779040 "2017-02-10T06:40:57Z")
I did not vote for Trump but I’m in the middle of a conservative area in an overall liberal state (Eastern Shore of MD) and this area went for Trump in a big way. Some progressives think the shit show over the past few w… --- ## [When Employers Search Resumes...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-employers-search-resumes/779273)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-employers-search-resumes/779273 "2017-02-10T03:21:16Z")
I prefer to post my resume on job sites (i.e., Monster, etc.) as a pdf, but does this render my resume unsearchable by potential employers who often run some algorithm to perform word searches within resumes for keyword … --- ## [How Does Google Search for Website Hits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-google-search-for-website-hits/779407)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-google-search-for-website-hits/779407 "2017-02-09T23:59:19Z")
I am trying to increase visibility of my website (for free). One tip is to make my webpage titles non-generic. From what I can tell, this involves changing common webpage labels (like “Home”, “Product Info”, “Contact Us”… --- ## [Things that make you raise an eyebrow when you think about them.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-raise-an-eyebrow-when-you-think-about-them/779366)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-raise-an-eyebrow-when-you-think-about-them/779366 "2017-02-09T23:24:16Z")
As in “but- wouldn’t that…” Here’s one example: Sites that sell you gold against “the coming economic collapse”. But they’re not taking their own advice, since they’re willing to trade you gold for dollars. --- ## [Switching bodies with your partner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-bodies-with-your-partner/572656)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-bodies-with-your-partner/572656 "2017-02-09T22:15:06Z")
What would happen if you and your partner (or a friend of your preferred gender) switched bodies for 30 days? In my case: My partner would love it, and I would hate it (I am not at all attracted to my own type). For th… --- ## [What's In A Website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-a-website/775420)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-a-website/775420 "2017-02-09T18:59:56Z")
I am a new YA author on the brink of issuing my first two eBooks in a new adventure series. I want to start a website, so I consulted the websites of some popular authors in my genre. Unfortunately for me, they are esta… --- ## [Questions about smoking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-smoking/779036)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-smoking/779036 "2017-02-09T18:52:12Z")
I’ve been reading the smoking thread, and I’m curious about something. The people I know who started smoking in high school were all people who had parents as smokers, with three exceptions. One of the exceptions never s… --- ## [Is there a way to host a free or low cost vaccination event?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-host-a-free-or-low-cost-vaccination-event/779338)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-host-a-free-or-low-cost-vaccination-event/779338 "2017-02-09T16:19:35Z")
Is it possible for a group to host a low cost or even free vaccination clinic? Like hosting a Red Cross event, but for childrens’ vaccinations. Or even adult vaccinations if that is a thing that is offered as well. If i… --- ## [Still seeing my ex-girlfriend. Interesting turn of situation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-seeing-my-ex-girlfriend-interesting-turn-of-situation/779343)
**Author:** [@misterlucas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterlucas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-seeing-my-ex-girlfriend-interesting-turn-of-situation/779343 "2017-02-09T16:16:32Z")
I have met this girl 3 years ago, but at some point ( after 8 months ) we made some mistakes and we couldn’t be as we were at the start. We both were waiting for the other one to do things while we didn’t much ourselves.… --- ## [Do you ever wish you were the opposite gender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-wish-you-were-the-opposite-gender/600982)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-wish-you-were-the-opposite-gender/600982 "2017-02-09T03:41:30Z")
Just curious, really. Keeping the poll simple, but if you want to elaborate in the thread, feel free. (This is my first poll, btw, so I hope I don’t screw it up… fingers crossed.) --- ## [An ethical dilemma (sci-fi bodyswap related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ethical-dilemma-sci-fi-bodyswap-related/771974)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ethical-dilemma-sci-fi-bodyswap-related/771974 "2017-02-09T03:00:56Z")
I find the concept of physical transformation interesting, if you don’t that’s fine, but you may not want to read any further. :slight\_smile: The scenario is that in the near future a number of mysterious Stargate like … --- ## [Gender Identity and Regarding Matters Psychiatric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-identity-and-regarding-matters-psychiatric/779157)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-identity-and-regarding-matters-psychiatric/779157 "2017-02-09T01:22:30Z")
So I was examining all my previous blog posts the other day, to see how often and in what detail I had blogged about the psychiatric system and being a psychiatric survivor, and found to my surprise that I haven’t really… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=652) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=654)