# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=746 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 747 --- ## [Check my foolishness please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-foolishness-please/755002)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-foolishness-please/755002 "2016-05-20T17:26:11Z")
I have a friend who texted me one week ago saying (paraphrasing) “Someone important to me has died, I will not be in communication for a few days.” Okay. I replied with commiserations etc. The next day she texted me ag… --- ## [Who is more "open minded": Religious folks or non believers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-more-open-minded-religious-folks-or-non-believers/755037)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-more-open-minded-religious-folks-or-non-believers/755037 "2016-05-20T17:04:27Z")
Because, in my own anecdotal experiences, I’ve always been told I’m the one that is closed minded as an Atheist. Devoutly religious folks can be intelligent, they can be witty, they can be charming… They can be all good… --- ## [Have You Ever Been Physically Attacked For Your Political Beliefs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-physically-attacked-for-your-political-beliefs/755199)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-physically-attacked-for-your-political-beliefs/755199 "2016-05-20T16:46:07Z")
Last Friday… after MONTHS of harassment… someone decided that it was time to ram my car from behind while I was driving home after dropping my son off at school. Whoever ‘they’ are, they’ve had the exact timing of my … --- ## [Does anyone have a connection to Woodstock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-connection-to-woodstock/754874)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-connection-to-woodstock/754874 "2016-05-20T16:22:27Z")
Just wanted to start a thread asking if anyone here has a connection to the famous Woodstock Music Festival held on August 15-17 1969? --- ## [Confused about transgender bathroom issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-transgender-bathroom-issues/752901)
**Author:** [@slumtrimpet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slumtrimpet)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-about-transgender-bathroom-issues/752901 "2016-05-20T14:38:22Z")
I’m baffled how this transgender/use the facilities dictated by your gender at birth works. Say a person has transitioned from male to female; according to this law they are required to use the male facilities, yes? Bu… --- ## [1600 for a cat converter, flex hose, and o2 sensor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1600-for-a-cat-converter-flex-hose-and-o2-sensor/755190)
**Author:** [@NorthernSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NorthernSky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1600-for-a-cat-converter-flex-hose-and-o2-sensor/755190 "2016-05-20T14:35:59Z")
Hey guys, Doing my best to learn a little bit more about cars, but I’m kind of clueless right now and wasn’t sure where else to go. I have an '02 Nissan Altima. It started off with a bit of of a high-pitch whine after … --- ## [What can be done with the campus of Burlington College?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-with-the-campus-of-burlington-college/755099)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-be-done-with-the-campus-of-burlington-college/755099 "2016-05-20T13:49:17Z")
Burlington College is going to close. From looking at their website as well as Google images, this college has a traditional campus. I’ve seen some for profit universities close, but they’ve never had a traditional campu… --- ## [In general, is it ok to let children watch animals mate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-is-it-ok-to-let-children-watch-animals-mate/754604)
**Author:** [@mr\_wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr_wolf)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-is-it-ok-to-let-children-watch-animals-mate/754604 "2016-05-20T08:44:32Z")
Let’s say for children of 10 years of age and older and let’s say we’re talking about farm animals larger than a man. It is ok for them to stumble into the act and watch, or will it have any negative effects? Surely thi… --- ## [If you are attempting to change someone's opinion are you fighting ignorance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-attempting-to-change-someones-opinion-are-you-fighting-ignorance/755177)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-attempting-to-change-someones-opinion-are-you-fighting-ignorance/755177 "2016-05-20T03:28:32Z")
Saw this recently in a thread in IMHO, but it wasn’t the first time I’ve seen this sentiment expressed. Someone will start a thread about a family issue; relationship advice; dealing with a pet; a political issue; a rel… --- ## [How is the effectiveness of mini sewing machines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-effectiveness-of-mini-sewing-machines/754887)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-effectiveness-of-mini-sewing-machines/754887 "2016-05-20T02:58:12Z")
I know this is a strange question. I’ve recently come across mini sewing machines being sold, and it appears they have been out in the market for a long while. I like that they are portable, easy to set up. However, I … --- ## [REALLY saving more for retirement: broke folks version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-saving-more-for-retirement-broke-folks-version/754628)
**Author:** [@Grrlbrarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrlbrarian)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-saving-more-for-retirement-broke-folks-version/754628 "2016-05-20T02:24:42Z")
Yes, I know that not everyone on here is a financial planner or even good with money, yours truly included. But: I’m looking for some advice on how to save more for retirement as a fairly low-income worker (think under … --- ## [How often do you engage in 'showrooming'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-engage-in-showrooming/755028)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-engage-in-showrooming/755028 "2016-05-20T01:28:48Z")
The practice of browsing or examining something in a physical store and then buying it online. About the only thing I regularly showroom is books. I’ll browse the local national chain bookstore and then purchase the eB… --- ## [What brand is a 'mild' cigar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brand-is-a-mild-cigar/755095)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brand-is-a-mild-cigar/755095 "2016-05-20T01:01:14Z")
If you say ‘none’… while your answer may be right, this thread isn’t for you. If you smoke a cigar, what is ‘mild’? What cigar lets you smoke w/o needing a spittoon…? --- ## [Why are politicians held responsible for the actions of their relatives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-politicians-held-responsible-for-the-actions-of-their-relatives/755151)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-politicians-held-responsible-for-the-actions-of-their-relatives/755151 "2016-05-19T22:52:52Z")
I saw the college Jane Sanders used to ran got shut down because of debt. Many people are saying it makes Bernie unfit to be president. It sort of reminds me of the whole debate about The Donald’s grandfather and how h… --- ## [Did Charter Cable just diss Comcast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-charter-cable-just-diss-comcast/755133)
**Author:** [@WPA-Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WPA-Guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-charter-cable-just-diss-comcast/755133 "2016-05-19T21:57:27Z")
Today the merger of Charter Cable, Time Warner Cable, and Brighthouse became final. The newly formed Charter Communications will market their product as Spectrum. Previously TWC was the prize that Comcast wanted, but th… --- ## [Anyone on NuVigil / ProVigil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-on-nuvigil-provigil/567274)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-on-nuvigil-provigil/567274 "2016-05-19T21:06:08Z")
Just got the results from my latest sleep study - this time an all-night, all-day one so they could have me do a MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test). The thing with the MSLT is they have you lie down for 20 minutes at a t… --- ## [Things you are surprised to find have leagues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-are-surprised-to-find-have-leagues/755006)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-are-surprised-to-find-have-leagues/755006 "2016-05-19T20:26:49Z")
I was poking around online looking at pinball machines and discovered a local pinball league. I had no idea that there were pinball leagues! Bowling, baseball/softball, tennis, and curling I knew about, but not pinball… --- ## ["I went through so much pain giving birth to you, and you are ungrateful"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-through-so-much-pain-giving-birth-to-you-and-you-are-ungrateful/755066)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-through-so-much-pain-giving-birth-to-you-and-you-are-ungrateful/755066 "2016-05-19T17:31:10Z")
I have noted a tendency of some mothers in Asia to scold their children in the following manner: “I went through so much pain to give birth to you, and now you are such an ungrateful child today”. One common retort to t… --- ## [Cooking up a job for myself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-up-a-job-for-myself/754940)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-up-a-job-for-myself/754940 "2016-05-19T16:33:31Z")
Background: I’m a middle aged mom. Currently, I don’t work outside the home, due to a series of family needs, but my professional background is food service, sales and marketing, and media. Two of our local grocery stor… --- ## [Going from cable to streaming only -- advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-cable-to-streaming-only-advice/755110)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-from-cable-to-streaming-only-advice/755110 "2016-05-19T14:40:24Z")
We’re considering cutting the cord with Xfinity’s (Comcast in the Western U.S.) insanely expensive cable programming. We have Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix already set up as streaming. The channels from cable we need are HB… --- ## [Anyone have a kid being "promoted"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-kid-being-promoted/755043)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-kid-being-promoted/755043 "2016-05-19T13:11:14Z")
Today I heard the second instance this month of a parent saying their child is being promoted, rather than graduating. This one was high school, the previous was grade school. Is this happening places other than Chicag… --- ## [What is your biggest problem with religion that prevents you from believing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-biggest-problem-with-religion-that-prevents-you-from-believing/754500)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-biggest-problem-with-religion-that-prevents-you-from-believing/754500 "2016-05-19T11:38:00Z")
I think personally with Christianity and Islam this idea that EVERYONE needs God and to obey what he said (don’t lie, don’t rely on your wisdom, respect authority, etc.)People are individuals who think and act differentl… --- ## [Would you consider beer junk food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-beer-junk-food/733983)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-beer-junk-food/733983 "2015-10-12T14:56:13Z")
So for the past two days, I was at a conference with a bunch of coworkers. During the work we were all “business”, but in the evening it was “let’s go to the bar and get wasted!” I’m not a drinker. I was not brought u… --- ## [obvious lies about Boko Haram this week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obvious-lies-about-boko-haram-this-week/755138)
**Author:** [@Isilder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isilder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obvious-lies-about-boko-haram-this-week/755138 "2016-05-19T05:01:24Z")
There’s obvious lies about Boko Haram this week eg It may be true that this girl WAS taken in the 2014 Chibrok incident, where 276 girls were abducted by Boko Haram. But its widely reported, that many abductees,… --- ## [Why do religions still exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-religions-still-exist/754474)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-religions-still-exist/754474 "2016-05-19T04:07:28Z")
When humans first contemplated the beginning of time they didn’t have the knowledge that we have today. These texts were gathered and became the Bible (an example) and now countless people follow it for an unknown reaso… --- ## [How often do you buy things online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-buy-things-online/754928)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-buy-things-online/754928 "2016-05-19T02:26:58Z")
A discussion about PayPal in another thread got me thinking about how often you use online shopping. How often and for what? --- ## [Opinions on sump pump runoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-sump-pump-runoff/755083)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-sump-pump-runoff/755083 "2016-05-18T23:27:17Z")
Over the weekend I installed a sump pump in my basement. I always had problem during rains with water pushing up between the foundation and slab, and from cracks in the slab. Sump pit solved that problem nicely, but no… --- ## [Landscaping! Thoughts, costs, experiences, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landscaping-thoughts-costs-experiences-etc/752578)
**Author:** [@Driver8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Driver8)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landscaping-thoughts-costs-experiences-etc/752578 "2016-05-18T18:30:35Z")
So we bought a house last year which we love, but one thing that still needs work is the back and front yard. Its essentially lawn in bad shape (patchy, weedy, etc.). I suspect it is beyond salvation, and new reseeding o… --- ## [I want to stop drinking - tell me about detox](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-stop-drinking-tell-me-about-detox/747704)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-stop-drinking-tell-me-about-detox/747704 "2016-05-18T17:41:25Z")
I’ve been drinking for about a decade and my intake has increased gradually over that time to where I can put away a fifth of liquor in an evening and go back to work the next morning. I know it’s not healthy for me, but… --- ## [Women: Recommend some "couples" porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-recommend-some-couples-porn/550008)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-recommend-some-couples-porn/550008 "2016-05-18T15:05:36Z")
Your’s truly (straight male), and my SO (straight female, maybe bi-curious), were discussing this recent thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=568404 Some of the replies, especially from the open-… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=745) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=747)