# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=702 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 703 --- ## [Do you fly the flag in front of your house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fly-the-flag-in-front-of-your-house/765193)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fly-the-flag-in-front-of-your-house/765193 "2016-09-16T19:04:19Z")
Just wondering, in light of the dust-up over Kapaernik. My wife puts the flag out on certain days, including Labor Day, Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. We ignore things like Patriots’ Day and the like. --- ## [Trading Procter and Gamble stock for Coty stock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trading-procter-and-gamble-stock-for-coty-stock/766101)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trading-procter-and-gamble-stock-for-coty-stock/766101 "2016-09-16T17:42:52Z")
(This thread is subtitled Yet another reason for buying index funds instead of individual stocks.) I’ll bet I’m not the only Doper who received a recent e-mail asking if we want to exchange shares in PG for COTY. It se… --- ## [Recommend an easy to use digital camcorder for my parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-easy-to-use-digital-camcorder-for-my-parents/766056)
**Author:** [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-easy-to-use-digital-camcorder-for-my-parents/766056 "2016-09-16T16:58:10Z")
My parents are going on a cruise in a few weeks, and my brother and I would like to give them a video camera to take with them. It needs to be very simple to operate; my mother is a technophobe, and while my dad is a li… --- ## [Looking up a website's owner (Potential Warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-up-a-websites-owner-potential-warning/766057)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-up-a-websites-owner-potential-warning/766057 "2016-09-16T16:24:27Z")
I just found out that it is possible to look up the owner of a website using Usually not a problem in most cases but this information also shows the owner’s name ,address and phone number (if it is not hidden) For ex… --- ## [Amazon Books (brick&mortar)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-books-brick-mortar/765959)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-books-brick-mortar/765959 "2016-09-16T14:15:36Z")
They just opened one near me (La Jolla, CA). It is nice, but it looks pretty much like you’d expect a bookstore to look. According to a friendly member of the staff, “most” books are list price… So… is there any reaso… --- ## [Where to Bank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-bank/765988)
**Author:** [@gazpacho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gazpacho)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-bank/765988 "2016-09-16T08:39:25Z")
Given the recent news about Wells Fargo I am thinking about moving my checking account from Wells to some where else. The question is where? There are a few things that are important to me. Online bill pay. In this d… --- ## [What would make you decide to buy the new Tesla Model 3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-decide-to-buy-the-new-tesla-model-3/749862)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-decide-to-buy-the-new-tesla-model-3/749862 "2016-09-16T04:06:42Z")
Tesla plans to unveil the Model 3 on March 31 at 830 pm Pacific Time. According to interviews in the past month, they will keep to their earlier pledge of $35k as a maximum starting price for the base model, and at leas… --- ## [Eyeglass prescription question - near-sighted + presbyopia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglass-prescription-question-near-sighted-presbyopia/765887)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeglass-prescription-question-near-sighted-presbyopia/765887 "2016-09-16T03:38:38Z")
I’m at an age where I’d need reading glasses. Except I’m severely near-sighted, so I need a 2nd pair of glasses with weaker prescription. My optometrist has provided me with the 2 prescriptions. Strangely though, the 2 … --- ## [I don't want to sound alarming but I need some advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-sound-alarming-but-i-need-some-advice/765844)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-sound-alarming-but-i-need-some-advice/765844 "2016-09-16T03:19:00Z")
Let’s say that I find myself in a situation where keeping a series of documents, which I will refer to as “evidence”, in a safe but accessible place, may be wise. To make things clearer, I need to make sure that the evi… --- ## [The dumbest marital argument ever.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dumbest-marital-argument-ever/765317)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dumbest-marital-argument-ever/765317 "2016-09-16T01:55:57Z")
When a man reaches a certain age and level of disposable income, he acquires some itches that need to be scratched. I came up with what I felt was a fairly reasonable solution to this very common problem, but my wife d… --- ## [It will cost what??? Advice needed about auto body repair estimate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-will-cost-what-advice-needed-about-auto-body-repair-estimate/765360)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-will-cost-what-advice-needed-about-auto-body-repair-estimate/765360 "2016-09-15T22:43:03Z")
So my car suffered from a minor coming-together on the freeway last week. Other person’s fault, and they didn’t pull over. I called the cops, but when the CHP guy arrived, he said that he couldn’t really arrest the othe… --- ## [How hard would you press your loved one to get treatment for cancer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-you-press-your-loved-one-to-get-treatment-for-cancer/765197)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-would-you-press-your-loved-one-to-get-treatment-for-cancer/765197 "2016-09-15T22:25:37Z")
This isn’t a hypothetical; I heard about this very situation this morning and it left me reeling. \*\*PLEASE NOTE: I’m not asking if the person who has been diagnosed has the right to refuse treatment. I believe any perso… --- ## [How Did You Hear About the Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-hear-about-the-internet/765457)
**Author:** [@RadioWave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadioWave)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-hear-about-the-internet/765457 "2016-09-15T19:15:18Z")
For some people, the Internet has always been there like T.V. and radio was for everyone under the age of 60. For those of us who remember the late 80’s to early 90’s, what was your first awareness of the internet? My … --- ## [Wanted: MacOS X (10.11.x) menubar date-display util (clock would be nice too)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-macos-x-10-11-x-menubar-date-display-util-clock-would-be-nice-too/766008)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-macos-x-10-11-x-menubar-date-display-util-clock-would-be-nice-too/766008 "2016-09-15T19:00:43Z")
Since the heydays of MacOS 10.4, I’ve used iClock. I have no interest in and no use for the built-in MacOS menu bar clock, which doesn’t put the date IN the menu bar (I don’t want to have to click something to see the d… --- ## [Don't Buy LG Cell Phones Android 6 - Can't save apps to SD card anymore!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-buy-lg-cell-phones-android-6-cant-save-apps-to-sd-card-anymore/765862)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-buy-lg-cell-phones-android-6-cant-save-apps-to-sd-card-anymore/765862 "2016-09-15T13:10:45Z")
Warning. I bought a LG K3 cell phone with Android 6. And they have a “new” feature. You can no longer transfer apps to the SD card! In previous versions of Android, there was a feature in settings/apps to move downloade… --- ## [Condo in a good neighborhood or house in bad one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condo-in-a-good-neighborhood-or-house-in-bad-one/765885)
**Author:** [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/condo-in-a-good-neighborhood-or-house-in-bad-one/765885 "2016-09-15T00:50:18Z")
So I’m tired of renting and I want to buy a place. I’ve always wanted a house (and the yard and freedom that come with it), and never really considered a condo, which I always considered to be pretty much equivalent to a… --- ## [Craigslist "casual encounters"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-casual-encounters/765893)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-casual-encounters/765893 "2016-09-14T23:59:07Z")
Hi SD, What do you imagine is the “success” rate of casual encounter ads on Craigslist? Can I assume all these horny guys and girls are getting what they want? I am thinking of posting, and and both awed by the franknes… --- ## [When did you go "Meta" and brainwarp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-go-meta-and-brainwarp/764849)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-go-meta-and-brainwarp/764849 "2016-09-14T22:05:13Z")
Meta = Meta - Wikipedia “For example, metadata are data about data.” I was doing that thing where you have conversations in your head about stuff with other yous with other points of view even though it’s just you and … --- ## [What causes 'effeminate' speech patterns in gay men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-effeminate-speech-patterns-in-gay-men/581787)
**Author:** [@Hambil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hambil)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-effeminate-speech-patterns-in-gay-men/581787 "2011-05-17T15:16:00Z")
First, I am not trying to offend anyone. I have deep respect for, and am very committed to the causes of the LGBT community. This is a serious question, out of pure curiosity. Is it nature, nurture, some combination of … --- ## [Should I be worried about a six pack a week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-a-six-pack-a-week/765416)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-a-six-pack-a-week/765416 "2016-09-14T17:11:54Z")
http://www.ncadd-sfv.org/symptoms/symptom\_checklist.html So looking over this list, there’s not much that applies to me. But a few did catch my eye. Are there predictable patterns of use which are well known to others… --- ## [Where should we take our cell phone plan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-we-take-our-cell-phone-plan/765788)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-we-take-our-cell-phone-plan/765788 "2016-09-14T16:44:35Z")
My husband is out of contract with AT&T, I still have a year left. We’re considering moving to a low cost month to month carrier but I’m worried about hidden fees or complications? I was looking around and it looks lik… --- ## [Acromegaly and swimming / SCUBA diving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acromegaly-and-swimming-scuba-diving/765876)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acromegaly-and-swimming-scuba-diving/765876 "2016-09-14T14:26:51Z")
I’ve just been reading about a sportsman with acromegaly, and I’m wondering why they don’t take to swimming? Surely swimming and SCUBA diving would be hugely beneficial to them, with the water supporting their over-large… --- ## [Baby mice science news: am I confused or is the author confused?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-mice-science-news-am-i-confused-or-is-the-author-confused/765898)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-mice-science-news-am-i-confused-or-is-the-author-confused/765898 "2016-09-14T14:19:33Z")
Here’s the headline: Scientists Have Bred Live Mice with No Need for Fertilized Eggs And here’s their explanation: Am I completely missing something, or does the author not realize that an embryo is in fact a fertiliz… --- ## ["If they don't want you, why would you want them?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-dont-want-you-why-would-you-want-them/765875)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-they-dont-want-you-why-would-you-want-them/765875 "2016-09-14T13:29:37Z")
From time to time in discussions pertaining to employment, discrimination, race, dating/relationships, or elsewhere, there is a comment that will often arise: \*“If they don’t want to (hire, date, associate with) you, th… --- ## [I don't like Nate Silver's website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-like-nate-silvers-website/765828)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-like-nate-silvers-website/765828 "2016-09-14T00:08:10Z")
I get that Silver likes to apply stats analysis to sports and politics, and that he personally enjoys both. I don’t. I’m just interested in the politics, not the sports. The sports stats articles just take up space tha… --- ## [What might cause this cellular dead zone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-might-cause-this-cellular-dead-zone/765791)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-might-cause-this-cellular-dead-zone/765791 "2016-09-13T22:41:48Z")
I’m hoping for a factual answer, but I’m assuming I’m going to get more opinions so I put this in IMHO. I live in a high-density, suburban neighborhood. It’s all homes and green spaces, with a creek and a community pool… --- ## [How much did the german people know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-the-german-people-know/765680)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-did-the-german-people-know/765680 "2016-09-13T19:23:27Z")
Reada couple articles which talk about how the British during world war 2 secretly bugged and recorded German Army POWs who among other things discussed war crimes and the holocaust committed by Nazi Germany. Until the… --- ## [A non-gamer working for a gaming company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-non-gamer-working-for-a-gaming-company/765772)
**Author:** [@MareIt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MareIt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-non-gamer-working-for-a-gaming-company/765772 "2016-09-13T15:58:46Z")
Does anyone work at a gaming company that can tell me about the pitfalls of working on the non-development side? The reason I ask is that I am interviewing with a big name gaming company to work in an IT analyst type of… --- ## [Have you ever seen a "Town Dog"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-town-dog/765696)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seen-a-town-dog/765696 "2016-09-13T12:19:09Z")
This is a very cute story ofBruno, a town dog in Longville Minnesota. Bruno walks 4 miles into town everyday to be around people and they all kind of adopted him. Back on my old FIL’s farm there was a neighbors dog who … --- ## [Nurses/Doctors: Have you seen any accident victims with dirty underwear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nurses-doctors-have-you-seen-any-accident-victims-with-dirty-underwear/765232)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nurses-doctors-have-you-seen-any-accident-victims-with-dirty-underwear/765232 "2016-09-13T11:58:28Z")
Nurses and/or doctors \[paramedics\]… Have you ever seen any accident patients come in who were wearing dirty underwear? Do you check accident patient’s underwear to see if it is clean or not? Another thread on underwea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=701) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=703)