# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=727 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 728 --- ## [Pistorius sentenced; what will happen to his prosthetic legs in prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistorius-sentenced-what-will-happen-to-his-prosthetic-legs-in-prison/759268)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pistorius-sentenced-what-will-happen-to-his-prosthetic-legs-in-prison/759268 "2016-07-07T22:34:27Z")
Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend. What this makes me wonder is how will prison officials deal with his prosthetic legs (knee-down)? It seems like those legs could… --- ## [Are we seeing the end of school libraries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-seeing-the-end-of-school-libraries/758613)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-seeing-the-end-of-school-libraries/758613 "2016-07-07T21:53:54Z")
Anarticle in the KC Star says several local schools have been dropping their libraries and turning them into “Makerspaces”. Basically the article says that as librarians retire they are being replaced with staff who can… --- ## [Relationships and constipation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationships-and-constipation/759219)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/relationships-and-constipation/759219 "2016-07-07T20:35:04Z")
26 years ago I was divorced out of a 20 year marriage. Durring that 20 years I suffered from chronic constipation, stomach cramps, ulcers you name it. When I got divorced everything quickly resolved itself including my c… --- ## [Minnesota police shooting at traffic stop -- aftermath live streamed on FB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-police-shooting-at-traffic-stop-aftermath-live-streamed-on-fb/759307)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minnesota-police-shooting-at-traffic-stop-aftermath-live-streamed-on-fb/759307 "2016-07-07T20:18:22Z")
Yeah, we don’t know what happened that prompted the shooting, other than what the victim’s girlfriend says happened immediately post the shooting, that Castle was reaching for his wallet for ID and his concealed carry pe… --- ## [Sunday afternoon in San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-afternoon-in-san-francisco/757199)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-afternoon-in-san-francisco/757199 "2016-07-07T19:43:47Z")
I’ll be in San Fran the afternoon of June 26 and staying at the Coventry Motor Inn on Lombard street. I’ll have my 17 year old daughter with me and plan to do a little sightseeing. A few questions: What would be good to… --- ## [Small children rolling a hoop or wheel with a stick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-children-rolling-a-hoop-or-wheel-with-a-stick/759187)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-children-rolling-a-hoop-or-wheel-with-a-stick/759187 "2016-07-07T18:26:09Z")
I watched the Netflix documentary “Virunga” a few days ago, and they showed this several times. I’ve seen it in other programs about life in the Third World, and old children’s books depict kids, usually boys, doing it … --- ## [Can a company charge late fees if they haven't delivered a bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-company-charge-late-fees-if-they-havent-delivered-a-bill/759148)
**Author:** [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-company-charge-late-fees-if-they-havent-delivered-a-bill/759148 "2016-07-07T17:44:45Z")
So a labour stoppage at Canada Post is looming, and on my last set of (mailed) bills, I was warned that I am responsible for paying my next bill even if I don’t receive it in the mail in time. If I don’t, they’ll hit me… --- ## [Languages - Which is the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/languages-which-is-the-best/759173)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/languages-which-is-the-best/759173 "2016-07-07T15:09:31Z")
I know very little about different languages other than English, which I still suck at. Here’s some questions: What languages are easiest to pick up if you’re being introduced to verbal and written language for the fir… --- ## [Moving out early when you didn't sign a lease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-out-early-when-you-didnt-sign-a-lease/759260)
**Author:** [@cls0411](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cls0411)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-out-early-when-you-didnt-sign-a-lease/759260 "2016-07-07T14:18:29Z")
My roommates and I are looking to move out of our apartment 2 months early but here is the kicker, they never had us sign a lease. The office is really unorganized and we have had 4 property managers in the past year. I’… --- ## [Tell me Your Inspirational Story of Leaving Facebook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-inspirational-story-of-leaving-facebook/759250)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-inspirational-story-of-leaving-facebook/759250 "2016-07-07T13:51:49Z")
I’m so over it. I’ve been over it for a long time. Problem is I still have some pretty serious emotional investments - including connections I’ve made with some of you folks and other friends I would otherwise never conn… --- ## [What was your first job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-job/759165)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-job/759165 "2016-07-07T13:46:22Z")
Helping my mate deliver papers when I was 13 --- ## [Prescription Stimulants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prescription-stimulants/756496)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prescription-stimulants/756496 "2016-07-07T13:07:36Z")
I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder. One of the symptoms is fatigue. Twice now I’ve been on stimulants, Adderall and more recently generic Ritalin. Neither did anything for me, which was a huge disappointment. My nur… --- ## [How reliable are polygraph tests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-are-polygraph-tests/707499)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-are-polygraph-tests/707499 "2016-07-07T11:58:09Z")
Prompted by this thread. According to nolo and many other sources including Cecil, they’re far from foolproof. Additionally there is a lot of advice out there on how to “beat” a polygraph test. I’m guessing that a lot o… --- ## [I'm having a birthday party for my kid at Chuck E. Cheese's: 12 BUCKS!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-birthday-party-for-my-kid-at-chuck-e-cheeses-12-bucks/759114)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-birthday-party-for-my-kid-at-chuck-e-cheeses-12-bucks/759114 "2016-07-07T06:10:58Z")
Actually, I’m not sure this is the venue, but this came across my Facebook newsfeed it goes something like this: Apparently a mother is having a birthday party for her kid at a local restaurant, and in the invitation, a… --- ## [NJOY e-cig disposable vs rechargeable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/njoy-e-cig-disposable-vs-rechargeable/649518)
**Author:** [@yorick73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yorick73)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/njoy-e-cig-disposable-vs-rechargeable/649518 "2013-10-08T02:16:10Z")
My first introduction to e-cigs was a disposable NJOY King sold at 7-Eleven. I have to tell you I’m impressed with the hit and flavor of this thing. Problem is, as others have pointed out, the battery doesn’t last long… --- ## [Does Dr. Scholl make a good shoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dr-scholl-make-a-good-shoe/303314)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-dr-scholl-make-a-good-shoe/303314 "2016-07-07T04:37:13Z")
I was at walmart buying batteries and noticed their shoe collection isn’t too bad. Its hard to find 13s but walmart had a good selection, so I bought some Dr. Scholl gel insert walking shoes. My only concern is that the… --- ## [Would you consider dating someone with herpes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-dating-someone-with-herpes/550799)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-dating-someone-with-herpes/550799 "2016-06-26T12:27:38Z")
In this thread Taenia spp. mentioned that herpes “is not a big deal”. Keep in mind that s/he was saying that herpes is not a big deal in comparison to HIV which is most definitely a huge deal. But it got me thinking. Jus… --- ## [Cultural appropriation....art styles??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-appropriation-art-styles/758984)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cultural-appropriation-art-styles/758984 "2016-07-07T02:04:46Z")
I couldn’t quite fit what I wanted to ask in the title, but essentially it’s, if I (as a working class white person) wanted to produce a painting in the Aus Aboriginal dot-style genre, what would be the sentiment towards… --- ## [Why can't local or state authorities conduct their own investigations into police wrongdoing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-local-or-state-authorities-conduct-their-own-investigations-into-police-wrongdoing/759241)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-local-or-state-authorities-conduct-their-own-investigations-into-police-wrongdoing/759241 "2016-07-07T00:19:42Z")
Noticed that investigation involving the two Baton Rouge police officers shooting the suspect while he was lying on the ground has already been taken over by the DOJ and the FBI. Why are the DOJ and the FBI so quick to … --- ## [Help me choose a portable radio.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-portable-radio/759175)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lee_Q)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-portable-radio/759175 "2016-07-06T23:36:37Z")
I want a portable radio. Like many of you, I use streaming media a lot, but I don’t like it for radio (and hate the sound of radio through a phone). Looking for suggestions or recommendations. One thing I’m curious abou… --- ## [Frig \[refrigerator\] problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frig-refrigerator-problems/759223)
**Author:** [@LCULLEN146](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LCULLEN146)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frig-refrigerator-problems/759223 "2016-07-06T22:37:38Z")
Ice cubes taste bad and smell. Inside of frig smells like nail polish remover. Any help out there? I have read all the threads out there previously and then they just stop…never what the final result was…has anyone fi… --- ## [Moving out early when you don't have a lease...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-out-early-when-you-dont-have-a-lease/759261)
**Author:** [@cls0411](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cls0411)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-out-early-when-you-dont-have-a-lease/759261 "2016-07-06T21:21:51Z")
My roommates and I are looking to move out of our apartment 2 months early but here is the kicker, they never had us sign a lease. The office is really unorganized and we have had 4 property managers in the past year. I’… --- ## [Armchair Diagnose my Dad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armchair-diagnose-my-dad/759161)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armchair-diagnose-my-dad/759161 "2016-07-06T20:15:13Z")
My dad is 60 years old and an obese workaholic who is driving me insane right now. 1.Controlling: Tries to get my mom to eat/drink different things, “tells” her when she should go to bed, “reminds” her to take her meds … --- ## [Anybody here ever work for a company with a "No asshole" rule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-ever-work-for-a-company-with-a-no-asshole-rule/758623)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-ever-work-for-a-company-with-a-no-asshole-rule/758623 "2016-07-06T18:44:02Z")
How did it work out? Was it as wonderful as it sounds? Inquiring minds want to know. --- ## [Airport full body scanners.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airport-full-body-scanners/759068)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airport-full-body-scanners/759068 "2016-07-06T17:14:55Z")
I always get false positives from these things, and need a pat down. The last time (4 days ago) I was wearing a cotton shirt with plastic buttons, a tee-shirt under my cotton shirt, jeans, cotton undies and wool socks. … --- ## [Men - Are you offended when a woman holds the door for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-are-you-offended-when-a-woman-holds-the-door-for-you/758731)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-are-you-offended-when-a-woman-holds-the-door-for-you/758731 "2016-07-06T16:33:23Z")
In keeping with a recent set of threads on similar topics, I am wondering how men feel when a woman holds the door for them. I appreciate it when the person in front of me at a door, male or female, holds it for me, and… --- ## [Cracked first molar - what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracked-first-molar-what-to-do/759216)
**Author:** [@ripply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ripply)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracked-first-molar-what-to-do/759216 "2016-07-06T16:04:49Z")
My first post here, but I’ve been reading on this forum for years. Hope this is the right place for this question. I’ve already had my top right first molar extracted a few years ago. Now the top left one has problems. … --- ## [Most useless item found in the vast majority of homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useless-item-found-in-the-vast-majority-of-homes/758687)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-useless-item-found-in-the-vast-majority-of-homes/758687 "2016-07-06T14:31:18Z")
What do you think the most useless item is that is found in \>95% of homes in your country and the residents of those homes had to pay good money for it is? My vote would be an iron. The whole concept of ironing clothes s… --- ## [Must ''Mad Pride'' Mean ''Anti-Psychiatry''?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-mad-pride-mean-anti-psychiatry/759184)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-mad-pride-mean-anti-psychiatry/759184 "2016-07-06T13:01:37Z")
The wiki on the Mad Pride movement indicates I’ve been a long-term fighter against the stigma of mental illness which includes sharing my own experiences living with mental illness and being a consumer of mental health… --- ## ["Massachusettsers?" "Indianians" Coneccticutters?" What do you guys call yourselves? (Hawaii? Etc...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massachusettsers-indianians-coneccticutters-what-do-you-guys-call-yourselves-hawaii-etc/758932)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massachusettsers-indianians-coneccticutters-what-do-you-guys-call-yourselves-hawaii-etc/758932 "2016-07-06T12:56:54Z")
Spinoff of other thread, where I, a New Yorker, needed to be reassured that people from Maine call themselves Mainers. So if I ran into the governor of Massachusetts–he would say he is a …? I guess there are certain ph… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=726) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=728)