# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=74 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 75 --- ## [Android Phone Help Needed! Trying to save pictures to my computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-help-needed-trying-to-save-pictures-to-my-computer/1010339)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/android-phone-help-needed-trying-to-save-pictures-to-my-computer/1010339 "2024-11-17T03:01:21Z")
I have a Motorola Moto G Play. Needs replacing, got a problem… But I want to save the 900 photos to my computer before shit-canning it. I messed around with it and saved them all in a folder, hook it up with the cord to… --- ## [Computer phobia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-phobia/1010059)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-phobia/1010059 "2024-11-15T19:32:24Z")
I’m a tech Luddite and use my devices for either entertainment or simple communications with those I need to contact. Whilst I have used computers in a business setting/s, it’s been via the business software with no rea… --- ## [Is it safe to eat this cheese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-eat-this-cheese/1010180)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-eat-this-cheese/1010180 "2024-11-15T16:19:07Z")
I have some packaged mozzarella string cheese. It’s the kind that is individual sticks packed in plastic but attached to each other in a sheet but perforated so you can rip off one stick. Yes I know it’s horrible wastefu… --- ## [Israel is attacking Iran (October 25, 2024, 7:30p CST)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-is-attacking-iran-october-25-2024-7-30p-cst/1009230)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-is-attacking-iran-october-25-2024-7-30p-cst/1009230 "2024-11-15T14:34:02Z")
Not a lot of details but it seems Israel has retaliated against Iran. This was expected but still, this is ratcheting up global tensions and that can’t be good. Five explosions were reported heard across Tehran and … --- ## [Do you consider calendar dates dependent on humans observing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-calendar-dates-dependent-on-humans-observing-it/1010204)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-calendar-dates-dependent-on-humans-observing-it/1010204 "2024-11-15T04:39:22Z")
For example, was there a July 19, 3110 BC? Will there be a July 19, 3110 AD for sure, or is it dependent on the continued existence of the Gregorian calendar / humanity / planet Earth? --- ## [Election Return watchers: Two questions about when things started trending toward Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-return-watchers-two-questions-about-when-things-started-trending-toward-trump/1009944)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-return-watchers-two-questions-about-when-things-started-trending-toward-trump/1009944 "2024-11-14T22:33:41Z")
First, I typically don’t watch election return coverage, and this time was no exception, and since I rarely watch live TV, I wasn’t getting election updates. Anyway. . . I suspect that the cameras would occasionally cu… --- ## [IRS vs Bank. I lose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-vs-bank-i-lose/996963)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-vs-bank-i-lose/996963 "2024-11-14T01:27:05Z")
I will try to keep this as simple as possible. I was eligible for the 3rd covid stimulus check back in 2021 – $4200. I was expecting to receive this in the form of a physical check in the mail several months after it wa… --- ## [Do you expect the recent election will affect your SDMB participation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-expect-the-recent-election-will-affect-your-sdmb-participation/1009853)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-expect-the-recent-election-will-affect-your-sdmb-participation/1009853 "2024-11-13T15:37:36Z")
In short, do you think you’ll read/post more? Less? About the same? Differently? Will you spend more time in different forums than before? Change your tone in any way? Me, I think spending time on-line - including … --- ## [Care of tiny succulent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-of-tiny-succulent/1009727)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-of-tiny-succulent/1009727 "2024-11-13T15:20:33Z")
I haven’t had a houseplant in 5.5 years and was just gifted a baby snake plant (mother in law’s tongue). it is ridiculously important to me that I do my best caring for it. the woman who gave it to me had planted it in … --- ## [What do you think this painted tile depicts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-this-painted-tile-depicts/1010043)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-this-painted-tile-depicts/1010043 "2024-11-13T06:22:54Z")
I bought this painted tile in Amsterdam about 15 years ago. (Most of the damage occurred after I bought it, but that’s not relevant.) There was a tag on it that says it dates from about 1740, along with the text “Cow ‘sp… --- ## [Montana Rancher Illegally Created Giant Hybrid Sheep: Should This Be a Crime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-should-this-be-a-crime/998886)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-should-this-be-a-crime/998886 "2024-11-13T00:41:36Z")
Unpaywalled version: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/montana-rancher-illegally-created-giant-hybrid-sheep-to-sell-for-thousands/ar-BB1jTWzq On reading this my reaction was: what’s the big problem? One might think a… --- ## [How can I stay safe as a nonbinary person, now that Trump has won(?)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-safe-as-a-nonbinary-person-now-that-trump-has-won/1009766)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-safe-as-a-nonbinary-person-now-that-trump-has-won/1009766 "2024-11-13T00:34:48Z")
I don’t know where to put this exactly so I apologise. I’m simply so scared on what to do right now. I just got out of high school last year, where I was finally able to live as myself, but now will I be able to? More i… --- ## [Do you correct people a lot? What's your motivation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-correct-people-a-lot-whats-your-motivation/1009660)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-correct-people-a-lot-whats-your-motivation/1009660 "2024-11-12T21:58:27Z")
A spinoff from a point that came up in this thread… Do you routinely or frequently find yourself correcting other people’s grammar, or choice of words? Or do you find yourself telling people that they are doing some ac… --- ## [Future EV/Hybrid Plans, AWD edition!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-ev-hybrid-plans-awd-edition/988126)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-ev-hybrid-plans-awd-edition/988126 "2024-11-12T21:21:46Z")
I know we have a ton of these threads, but this one is a bit more specific to myself and the spousal unit, so I figured I’d create a new thread to further investigate our options. Setup: since the wife finally finished… --- ## [Elder Care: Dementia and Toothbrushing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-care-dementia-and-toothbrushing/1010117)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elder-care-dementia-and-toothbrushing/1010117 "2024-11-12T20:00:16Z")
Hey gang, Long time no see…just been trucking a long same as usual–I hope you are all finding yourselves well with all of the . Mom is moving along just fine, still teetering in the final 6’s on the F.A.S.T. scale. I … --- ## [If you play wordle, you’re crossing a picket line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-play-wordle-you-re-crossing-a-picket-line/1009691)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-play-wordle-you-re-crossing-a-picket-line/1009691 "2024-11-12T01:19:56Z")
Could someone explain this? I have the NYT app on my phone and play a few of their games… I don’t pay for a subscription and I am not served any ads. How does my usage of the app impact the NYT or the strike? --- ## [Non-Trump supporters: what’ll you personally do if he regains the presidency in 2025?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-regains-the-presidency-in-2025/1005132)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-trump-supporters-what-ll-you-personally-do-if-he-regains-the-presidency-in-2025/1005132 "2024-11-11T23:11:55Z")
And I’m talking concrete action, not purely emotional responses. I asked this question a month before the 2020 election, but I figured I’d ask again now. I’m fascinated to see whether four more years of events involving… --- ## [Open letter to striking Boeing employees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-striking-boeing-employees/1007714)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-letter-to-striking-boeing-employees/1007714 "2024-11-11T19:19:45Z")
The other day I left a post on a forum started by a striking Boeing employee. I must has struck a cord that twisted their panties into a really tight bunch. I have been banned from the forum. Some others started some hat… --- ## [Repair, replace, or recycle your older vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-replace-or-recycle-your-older-vehicle/1009983)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repair-replace-or-recycle-your-older-vehicle/1009983 "2024-11-11T18:28:26Z")
If you are like me, you’ll hold on to your car or truck as long as possible, till you’re faced with the decision - is it worth fixing, should I just trade it in, or should I sell it to a junk yard? I had an Aerostar that… --- ## [About wearing a ring with a design on it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-wearing-a-ring-with-a-design-on-it/1009953)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-wearing-a-ring-with-a-design-on-it/1009953 "2024-11-11T16:09:47Z")
Suppose you wear a ring that has a design on it, where there is a definite up and down orientation to the design. This design covers about 1/4 of the circumference of the ring, and the rest of the band is plain. Do you … --- ## [Europe is preparing to assume more leadership. Is the US getting left behind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-is-preparing-to-assume-more-leadership-is-the-us-getting-left-behind/1009980)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-is-preparing-to-assume-more-leadership-is-the-us-getting-left-behind/1009980 "2024-11-11T15:25:18Z")
I’m not surprised by European leaders reaction. It’s been too long since the US was a World Leader. Trump ran on a America First platform. A majority of American voters elected him. I understand Europe’s shock. They ha… --- ## [Medieval Bathing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-bathing/1009976)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-bathing/1009976 "2024-11-11T13:52:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from Movie with great cannon , medieval times: The SCA is not always the greatest source of actual historical information. It tries, it really does, many laurels are very knowledgeable in the … --- ## [If you’re a liberal/leftist, what’s the best country in the world? How perfect is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-re-a-liberal-leftist-what-s-the-best-country-in-the-world-how-perfect-is-it/1009821)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-re-a-liberal-leftist-what-s-the-best-country-in-the-world-how-perfect-is-it/1009821 "2024-11-11T08:07:25Z")
From the totality of “I think such a person’s quality of life is best there, regardless of social demographics,” “least problematic or most actively worked-on history and current policy/institutions,” whatever angle you … --- ## [Canadopers, immigration advice needed, especially w.r.t. BC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-immigration-advice-needed-especially-w-r-t-bc/1009989)
**Author:** [@bobsmom101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobsmom101)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadopers-immigration-advice-needed-especially-w-r-t-bc/1009989 "2024-11-11T01:28:56Z")
I first want to apologize: I did not realize that a majority of my countrymen/women would decide that the leader they wanted was the most vile among us. My daughter has the good fortune to be a Canadian citizen, though … --- ## [I disagree with "Roachless houses simply don’t exist."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-roachless-houses-simply-don-t-exist/1009316)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-disagree-with-roachless-houses-simply-don-t-exist/1009316 "2024-11-10T21:29:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from Have you canceled your Amazon Prime or Washington Post subscription?: You forget, you live in Florida where just maybe this is true. But having had houses inspected thoroughly and petty c… --- ## [Data breaches, and their remediation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/data-breaches-and-their-remediation/1010024)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/data-breaches-and-their-remediation/1010024 "2024-11-10T19:36:50Z")
I feel like every six months I get notification of some data breach, or of my information showing up on the dark web, or etc. The most recent was Change Healthcare… Change Healthcare’s Massive Data Breach Impacted 100 M… --- ## [Should we be buying anything ahead of the incoming tariffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-be-buying-anything-ahead-of-the-incoming-tariffs/1009907)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-be-buying-anything-ahead-of-the-incoming-tariffs/1009907 "2024-11-09T13:08:29Z")
My understanding is businesses are already considering layoffs and cutting bonuses as a way to deal with the upcoming hardships due to the tariffs. As consumers, is there anything we should buy before January 20th? --- ## [Breaking in a plug in hybrid before road trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-in-a-plug-in-hybrid-before-road-trip/1009892)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-in-a-plug-in-hybrid-before-road-trip/1009892 "2024-11-09T12:29:02Z")
So in the old days I was told to drive a new car relatively short distances at first to break it in before a long road trip. No idea if it was really necessary. We have a new Prius Prime plug in hybrid. Basically its el… --- ## [Do mandated efficiency standards make appliances less durable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mandated-efficiency-standards-make-appliances-less-durable/1009939)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mandated-efficiency-standards-make-appliances-less-durable/1009939 "2024-11-08T22:26:18Z")
I just had a repair guy in to fix our 20+ year old washing machine. It needs a new water pump and will be good as new. I had been thinking we might need to buy a new washer, and although the newer models have nice feat… --- ## [Americans moving to Uruguay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-moving-to-uruguay/1009872)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-moving-to-uruguay/1009872 "2024-11-08T21:17:27Z")
What might life be like for an American who moves to Uruguay? What if she’s a queer 65-year-old on Social Security disability who speaks Spanish moderately well and plays Spanish guitar and is learning to play “La Cumpa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=73) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=75)