# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=692 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 693 --- ## [Why does HD TV look like 80's BBC sitcoms.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-hd-tv-look-like-80s-bbc-sitcoms/768492)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-hd-tv-look-like-80s-bbc-sitcoms/768492 "2016-10-17T03:01:11Z")
I can’t say I hate HD, but it’s almost too real. It’s so real everything looks fake and off somehow. I got the same feeling from poorly produced crap in the 80’s. Why? --- ## [Looking for feedback on my draft proposal on Kickstarter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-feedback-on-my-draft-proposal-on-kickstarter/768389)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-feedback-on-my-draft-proposal-on-kickstarter/768389 "2016-10-17T02:59:59Z")
(Permission from mods was given for this post.) I’ve created a Kickstarter project and looking for some feedback. The current draft of my proposal is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/589069780/1541207790?tok… --- ## [Ask the Guardian ad Litem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guardian-ad-litem/768558)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guardian-ad-litem/768558 "2016-10-17T02:08:23Z")
I’ve mentioned that I do a great deal of work as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). I get appointed by the Court in a variety of cases. Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), custody cases involving allegations of abu… --- ## [suggestions for replacing outdoor swing awning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-replacing-outdoor-swing-awning/768682)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-replacing-outdoor-swing-awning/768682 "2016-10-17T00:31:09Z")
I have an outdoor swing with a fabric awning over the top. The fabric has gotten thin over the years and no longer sheds the rain well. I’m thinking of coating it with something vs, replacing the fabric. Do you think … --- ## [dropping bmi points](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-bmi-points/768746)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dropping-bmi-points/768746 "2016-10-16T23:16:07Z")
So I’ve just realized that I have dropped 2.6 BMI points so far this year and I was curious if there is some sort of rule of thumb for how much you increase your health by dropping a BMI point. Like plus half a year life… --- ## [Share stories about how Trump-like people in your life ended up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-stories-about-how-trump-like-people-in-your-life-ended-up/768508)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-stories-about-how-trump-like-people-in-your-life-ended-up/768508 "2016-10-16T21:08:00Z")
Say what you want about Trump, but he’s done wonders for narcissism-awareness. We all see the pattern now. I’d like to hear stories on real narcissists you’ve known well and long. Your bosses, co-workers, relatives. I … --- ## [You are military/ex-military. Why did you join?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-military-ex-military-why-did-you-join/655131)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-military-ex-military-why-did-you-join/655131 "2016-10-16T19:54:44Z")
There are any number of reasons a person may choose to join the US military. Did you/do you serve? What was your reason? Choose the one reason (in the poll) that is/was most important to you. --- ## [Fitness watch recommendations needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-watch-recommendations-needed/768567)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-watch-recommendations-needed/768567 "2016-10-16T15:18:06Z")
My SO spends a lot of time sitting at work, and is looking for something to remind him that he’s been sitting for over an hour, get up and move. A watch type item is preferred over a phone app, but an app might be accep… --- ## [Recommend an online news site to replace the BBC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-news-site-to-replace-the-bbc/768226)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-online-news-site-to-replace-the-bbc/768226 "2016-10-16T11:47:32Z")
Well they’ve finally managed it, I now find the BBC news website unreadable and I object to giving them any more time and attention, although I of course don’t have any say about giving them my money. Does anyone have a… --- ## [Seawrap wrap (beauty treatment)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seawrap-wrap-beauty-treatment/768572)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seawrap-wrap-beauty-treatment/768572 "2016-10-15T23:01:06Z")
Having seen a couple of commercials with people in seaweed wraps I decided to look it up. Seldom have I seen such a claim of benefits heaped upon one strange treatment. Here are some typical claims: “A seaweed wrap help… --- ## [and why do we want to colonize Mars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-why-do-we-want-to-colonize-mars/768281)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-why-do-we-want-to-colonize-mars/768281 "2016-10-15T18:52:24Z")
Seems there has been this big push reach Mars once again. I understand the exploration side of it, and all of the things we will learn from sending humans that far into space. But why the desire to colonize it? It’s a… --- ## [LCD TV's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-tvs/768563)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-tvs/768563 "2016-10-15T15:21:08Z")
Hi Guys, I am thinking of getting another TV and wonder how many company’s really manufacture TV sets ? I don’t mean just slap their name on it, but actually build them. Are any better than others and what names do the… --- ## [Men: Please recommend me your best deodorant/antiperspirant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-please-recommend-me-your-best-deodorant-antiperspirant/710957)
**Author:** [@Wakinyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wakinyan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-please-recommend-me-your-best-deodorant-antiperspirant/710957 "2015-01-28T21:01:18Z")
Guys, I need help. It’s not that I need deodorant/antiperspirant more than the other guy, as far as I know, but I’ve found out that 1) I need it, and 2) the ones I use spawn their own odors after a few hours. First, let… --- ## [When you say you 'hate' Trump, what do you mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-say-you-hate-trump-what-do-you-mean/768355)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-say-you-hate-trump-what-do-you-mean/768355 "2016-10-14T21:13:43Z")
Dammit forgot the poll, sorry! --- ## [Have all the good car names been used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-all-the-good-car-names-been-used/768128)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-all-the-good-car-names-been-used/768128 "2016-10-14T21:07:09Z")
A couple of us were talking about cool car names that weren’t used yet. It turns out they had been used, just that nobody remembers them. So a cool name doesn’t guarantee success (especially if the name doesn’t fit the c… --- ## [Anyone have experience with key finding devices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-key-finding-devices/768308)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-key-finding-devices/768308 "2016-10-14T20:12:18Z")
My wife loses her keys a lot. I’ve seen Tile and similar devices in Amazon that beep or some such when you press a button on a transmitter or on your phone. Has anyone here used these things and do you have any recommend… --- ## [Working for a competitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-for-a-competitor/768537)
**Author:** [@sugar\_and\_spice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sugar_and_spice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-for-a-competitor/768537 "2016-10-14T19:26:41Z")
So sorta funny story, a few months ago we interviewed a guy from one of our main competitors. I was one of the interviewers but not the person making the final decision, just gave my feedback. He was offered a job but di… --- ## [Pharmacy messed up my prescription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pharmacy-messed-up-my-prescription/768486)
**Author:** [@Cgic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cgic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pharmacy-messed-up-my-prescription/768486 "2016-10-14T18:39:20Z")
Okay so my script was for 30 but they accidentally gave me 90. I thought this was on pourpuse because I had 3 refills. So I called up to check to see if that was the case and they said no that was an accident and asked i… --- ## [Noise complaint citation (barking dog). Planning to challenge.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-complaint-citation-barking-dog-planning-to-challenge/768374)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noise-complaint-citation-barking-dog-planning-to-challenge/768374 "2016-10-14T18:11:23Z")
As I wrote in this thread, kaylasmom’s dog, Valor, began showing signs of illness which could be IBS or stomach cancer earlier this year. A month later, my father passed away, and I had been receiving some money from hi… --- ## [How do you read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read/768419)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-read/768419 "2016-10-14T18:00:19Z")
So I was reading this thread about grammar, etc… and realized that what they’re talking about is a totally foreign land to my way of thinking. When I read fiction or things like descriptive history books, I typically te… --- ## [Double edged sword of discovery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-edged-sword-of-discovery/768434)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-edged-sword-of-discovery/768434 "2016-10-14T03:43:31Z")
When it comes to my hobbies sometimes I feel like a fat greedy pig! I have this compulsion to. I have this compulsion to test every theory to a knats ass. This means I step on toes a lot. Most of the toes I am stepping o… --- ## [Olympics winnings exempted from taxation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-winnings-exempted-from-taxation/768188)
**Author:** [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olympics-winnings-exempted-from-taxation/768188 "2016-10-14T00:47:46Z")
Obama just signed into law an exemption to Olympians for the cash prize money (10-25K depending on the medal). Now, in the general scheme of things this isn’t a big deal, but it underscores how the tax code gets ridicul… --- ## [Living in a great house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-a-great-house/768173)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-a-great-house/768173 "2016-10-14T00:32:19Z")
So you receive a visit from a lawyer/solicitor who informs you that after a exhaustive search they’ve determined that you are the heir to a great house in northern England, think Downton Abbey, you will receive the title… --- ## [How do you pronounce either/neither?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-either-neither/767835)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-either-neither/767835 "2016-10-13T23:44:13Z")
“EEE-ther” or “EYE-ther”? According to the online Cambridge dictionary (How to pronounce EITHER-OR in English), the American English pronunciation is “EEE-ther” and British Englsih is “EYE-ther”. But I thnk it’s more co… --- ## [Beautiful women, wealthy men and "the rules of the game"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-wealthy-men-and-the-rules-of-the-game/768088)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-women-wealthy-men-and-the-rules-of-the-game/768088 "2016-10-13T23:00:39Z")
In this thread about people defending Trump’s “grab them” comments there was this post quoted below by \*\*up the junction \*\*which was kind of interesting. Re these “rules of the game” in the beautiful woman / wealthy ma… --- ## [A New Etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-etiquette/768435)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-etiquette/768435 "2016-10-13T20:41:05Z")
So as not to hijack ThelmaLou’s thread about crotch-grabbing, I am starting a new thread. This is in response to this post I like this point. But to resurrect the “good parts” of traditional etiquette, there needs to … --- ## [Accidental Death Insuramce., free from bank](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidental-death-insuramce-free-from-bank/768431)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidental-death-insuramce-free-from-bank/768431 "2016-10-13T20:39:23Z")
Do you sign up for the free accidental death insurance that your bank offers you? Why, or why not? What’s the downside? Actuarially, that $1,000 coverage is only costing the bank a buck or two a year, which is a humbl… --- ## [Would you like your Receipt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-like-your-receipt/566382)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-like-your-receipt/566382 "2016-10-13T17:40:21Z")
I’ve noticed lately that places like Whole Foods, and other green minded organizations have been asking me if I want my receipt or not after a transaction. I am guessing this is to save some paper - I doubt it will save … --- ## [Bob Dylan Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dylan-awarded-the-nobel-prize-in-literature-really/768432)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dylan-awarded-the-nobel-prize-in-literature-really/768432 "2016-10-13T17:24:48Z")
Huh? --- ## ['Net Etiquette: Was I wrong to be upset?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/net-etiquette-was-i-wrong-to-be-upset/768038)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/net-etiquette-was-i-wrong-to-be-upset/768038 "2016-10-13T16:54:07Z")
Basic scenario: Somebody said something on my Facebook feed that I perceived as a massive breach of “Netiquette”. I fired off an angry private message to that person. Later, I realized I had overreacted, and sent an apo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=691) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=693)