# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=717 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 718 --- ## [What to do in Chicago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-chicago/761165)
**Author:** [@trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trapezoidal_jellyfish)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-chicago/761165 "2016-08-01T21:07:19Z")
I’m sure we’ve had threads about this before, but I couldn’t find any recent ones. I’m going to be in the Windy City for a few days in August, and I’m looking for advice about things to do! Like every other tourist, I’… --- ## [Public understanding of mental health issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-understanding-of-mental-health-issues/760931)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-understanding-of-mental-health-issues/760931 "2016-08-01T19:53:45Z")
I suffer from periodic depression and based on my experiences with the condition I am convinced the general public at large has very little understanding of mental health issues. “What are you so depressed about? There’… --- ## [The most valuable member of your post-apocalyptic refuge has a huge hidden drawback.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-valuable-member-of-your-post-apocalyptic-refuge-has-a-huge-hidden-drawback/760742)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-valuable-member-of-your-post-apocalyptic-refuge-has-a-huge-hidden-drawback/760742 "2016-08-01T14:45:44Z")
Trying out a new voice to text program. I probably won’t be correcting typos. I apologize if this is overlong; it’s hard for me to judge length. Here’s the sitch: Five years into the zombie apocalypse, you are living in… --- ## [Clothes washer stored in outdoor enclosed shed 20 years ago. OK to reconnect and use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-washer-stored-in-outdoor-enclosed-shed-20-years-ago-ok-to-reconnect-and-use/761424)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-washer-stored-in-outdoor-enclosed-shed-20-years-ago-ok-to-reconnect-and-use/761424 "2016-08-01T05:47:14Z")
My existing clothes washer is DOA and has been removed. I have a very basic Sears unit I got in 1996 for my temporary bachelor house and simply put in the backyard shed when I bought my house as it had a washer already h… --- ## [Why is L-lysine good for herpes simplex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-l-lysine-good-for-herpes-simplex/569937)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-l-lysine-good-for-herpes-simplex/569937 "2016-08-01T05:23:33Z")
There doesn’t seem to be a factual answer to this, so I’m putting it in IMHO. However, I’d be more interested in educated guesses than WAGs. Occasionally I get an outbreak of herpes simplex. When I do, if I take L-lysin… --- ## [Who owns a pool table? Are you glad you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-a-pool-table-are-you-glad-you-do/760823)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-a-pool-table-are-you-glad-you-do/760823 "2016-08-01T04:03:49Z")
I was at an estate sale today and they had a very nice pool table marked down to $175 (but of course, the buyer has to haul it away). It is the last day of the sale and they were practically giving stuff away. I’ve alwa… --- ## [5 Signs You’re A Regressive Liberal (YouTube video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-signs-you-re-a-regressive-liberal-youtube-video/761300)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-signs-you-re-a-regressive-liberal-youtube-video/761300 "2016-08-01T02:27:49Z")
I thought this video was interesting. I don’t know anything about the guy who made it nor do I follow this particular channel. A (liberal) friend of mine sent me the link to watch, saying it was an example of conservat… --- ## [Does "partner" and "spouse" terminology signal LGBT-friendly in England the way it does in the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-partner-and-spouse-terminology-signal-lgbt-friendly-in-england-the-way-it-does-in-the-u-s/761370)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-partner-and-spouse-terminology-signal-lgbt-friendly-in-england-the-way-it-does-in-the-u-s/761370 "2016-08-01T01:23:21Z")
In the United States, the use of “partner” instead of “boyfriend” or “girlfriend”, and the use of “spouse” instead of “husband” or “wife”, are often meant to be inclusive of LGBT folks and to avoid heteronormativity and … --- ## [The New Comcast Remote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-comcast-remote/761347)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-comcast-remote/761347 "2016-08-01T01:13:35Z")
After being pestered for weeks to upgrade my comcast DVR equipment, I went ahead and did so. But I gotta say, I really don’t like the new remote. Am I missing something or: Now there is no “My DVR” button to take y… --- ## [“She’s your daughter. Not your date” anti-incest billboards OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-s-your-daughter-not-your-date-anti-incest-billboards-ok/760648)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-s-your-daughter-not-your-date-anti-incest-billboards-ok/760648 "2016-08-01T00:33:34Z")
Per this storywould you be OK with a group putting up billboards along your local highways with this message? “She’s your daughter. Not your date” I see the point of fighting sex crimes, but honestly if I was looking … --- ## [Would you choose to marry into your family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-choose-to-marry-into-your-family/761285)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-choose-to-marry-into-your-family/761285 "2016-07-31T23:03:25Z")
As the old saying goes “You can’t chose your family, but you can choose your children’s family.” So let’s say that you had been born into a different family. You meet someone from your current family, and you really hit… --- ## [MP3 players - questions from a newbie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mp3-players-questions-from-a-newbie/761341)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mp3-players-questions-from-a-newbie/761341 "2016-07-31T22:59:58Z")
I still buy music CDs. My CD player - a Sony X111ES - recently crapped-out on me. :frowning: I loved this CD player because it has an “A-B Repeat” function. I like to play my bass guitar to music, and I use the A-B Repea… --- ## [Should governments fear their people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-governments-fear-their-people/761331)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-governments-fear-their-people/761331 "2016-07-31T22:31:05Z")
Jefferson said “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.” People in governments tend to work to build their own interests rather than in the public… --- ## [Skype I'm getting calls and contact requests Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skype-im-getting-calls-and-contact-requests-help/760895)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skype-im-getting-calls-and-contact-requests-help/760895 "2016-07-31T20:23:45Z")
I installed the Skype app on my Droid last night. Since then I’ve gotten 3 contact requests and 3 calls from strangers. I denied the contact requests and didn’t answer the calls. What can I do to secure Skype fr… --- ## [How difficult would this be? \[premise for social media site\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-difficult-would-this-be-premise-for-social-media-site/761293)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-difficult-would-this-be-premise-for-social-media-site/761293 "2016-07-31T14:55:21Z")
Suppose you were designing a social media sight for the whole purpose of brainstorming. The members would be unlimited. The sight would have levels of access or a hierarchy built into it. The motivation would be to attai… --- ## [First Anniversary present?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-anniversary-present/761342)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-anniversary-present/761342 "2016-07-31T04:14:44Z")
Our first wedding anniversary is coming up in a couple of weeks. We’re considering a sail on Hawaiian Chieftain next weekend, and dinner on our anniversary at the place we ate after the ceremony. But what would be a go… --- ## [Dodge Van engine running hot. And running cold.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodge-van-engine-running-hot-and-running-cold/761036)
**Author:** [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodge-van-engine-running-hot-and-running-cold/761036 "2016-07-31T03:19:22Z")
My van’s water temp gets too hot in the summer and not warm enough in the winter. 1994 Dodge B350 with passenger/wheelchair conversion. 360 CID, 4-speed auto. It still runs fine and doesn’t get TOO hot (or cold). It wi… --- ## [Burgess Shale - is it worth visiting in person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burgess-shale-is-it-worth-visiting-in-person/761320)
**Author:** [@Disheavel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disheavel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burgess-shale-is-it-worth-visiting-in-person/761320 "2016-07-30T20:42:07Z")
I have tickets to visit the Burgess Shale (Wolcott quarry) next month, but the timing is not ideal with the rest of our plans… so is it worth it? Is the Mount Stephen version as good? (it is shorter and cheaper.) I wil… --- ## [What is the last dream you had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-last-dream-you-had/759441)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-last-dream-you-had/759441 "2016-07-30T15:46:21Z")
The last one I had was I got mugged by Tariq of Waterloo road --- ## [When guy mentions his girlfriend or wife in the conversation ..............?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-guy-mentions-his-girlfriend-or-wife-in-the-conversation/716668)
**Author:** [@Rossiekerr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rossiekerr)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-guy-mentions-his-girlfriend-or-wife-in-the-conversation/716668 "2016-07-30T14:03:51Z")
I noticed that some guys will mention their girlfriend or wife when you start talking to them and some guys wont unless directly asked. One time at work this older approached me in the parking lot man asked me if my hoo… --- ## [30 and Unemployable; What happens to them now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-and-unemployable-what-happens-to-them-now/760667)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-and-unemployable-what-happens-to-them-now/760667 "2016-07-30T12:06:29Z")
I’ve become aware of several 30-ish people in our circle who have missed out on the economy (and other normal steps to adulthood). Through a series of poor decisions, petty crime and failed relationships they are essent… --- ## [Alternatives to Comcast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-comcast/761173)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-comcast/761173 "2016-07-30T02:29:52Z")
My bill just went up $35/month because the ‘‘introductory rate’’ expired. I am now being charged $85/month for internet service. Fuck Comcast so much. But it is, of course, the only cable service provider in this region… --- ## [How many people do you know who smoke in the house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-do-you-know-who-smoke-in-the-house/607768)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-do-you-know-who-smoke-in-the-house/607768 "2015-02-28T16:14:47Z")
We went over to Jim’s aunt’s house again this Christmas Eve, and once again I marvelled at them smoking in the house. I see people smoking outside of their houses all the time, but since I’m not a smoker, I don’t know ho… --- ## [Strange abilities you seem to have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-abilities-you-seem-to-have/760066)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-abilities-you-seem-to-have/760066 "2016-07-30T01:40:28Z")
I (and sometimes my wife) can walk into any empty business establishment–at any time of day–and within 20 minutes the place will be packed. I don’t think it’s the same people every time. I can make it rain by starting t… --- ## [Strange texts to my Google Voice number--are my friend and I being phished or spoofed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-texts-to-my-google-voice-number-are-my-friend-and-i-being-phished-or-spoofed/761243)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-texts-to-my-google-voice-number-are-my-friend-and-i-being-phished-or-spoofed/761243 "2016-07-30T01:32:39Z")
(Note: I started a thread about this on the Google product forum, but over a couple of days there have been no responses.) For those who don’t know, Google offers a service where they give you a second phone number that… --- ## [WTF happened with my co-worker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-happened-with-my-co-worker/757153)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-happened-with-my-co-worker/757153 "2016-07-29T23:22:35Z")
Back in March I posted a thread about how wrong it is that males still have to prop up/support etc women in our workplace and how we should be long past this: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=787520 … --- ## [Here's my humble opinion: Sometimes even women need to "man up".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-my-humble-opinion-sometimes-even-women-need-to-man-up/761110)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-my-humble-opinion-sometimes-even-women-need-to-man-up/761110 "2016-07-29T23:12:03Z")
I’m of the age now where I don’t take shit from anybody. I’m lucky that my husband says he likes “uppity” women. Usually he takes the brunt of it when I find something to stand my ground on, but today I’m irritable and… --- ## [Real world value of a PhD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-world-value-of-a-phd/760970)
**Author:** [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-world-value-of-a-phd/760970 "2016-07-29T20:49:15Z")
I’m nearing the end of a biology PhD and my advisor just told me that funding runs out… in December, which is ~6-9 months sooner than I expected. Yay. The shock has worn off, and I think I can reasonably finish up in t… --- ## [Dopers Outside the USA: What Do You Call A Bong (Water Pipe for Smoking Marijuana)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-outside-the-usa-what-do-you-call-a-bong-water-pipe-for-smoking-marijuana/761156)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-outside-the-usa-what-do-you-call-a-bong-water-pipe-for-smoking-marijuana/761156 "2016-07-29T20:33:29Z")
What do you - or the locals where you live - call a bong? --- ## [How you pursued a hobby that you ended up disliking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-you-pursued-a-hobby-that-you-ended-up-disliking/760718)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-you-pursued-a-hobby-that-you-ended-up-disliking/760718 "2016-07-29T18:18:58Z")
We all think of cool hobbies to pursue. Waste money on stupid crap that ends up in a yard sale or closet. What did you attempt that made you realize that hobby wasn’t for you? It just wasn’t worth investing hundreds of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=716) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=718)