# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=756 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 757 --- ## [Do you have a problem with the word 'kids'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-problem-with-the-word-kids/752991)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-problem-with-the-word-kids/752991 "2016-04-25T17:39:48Z")
Pretty much as the title, when referring to children do you think ‘kid’ is a good word to use? Want to find out how widespread this kind of objection is; --- ## [Talking about death with a 6-year-old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-death-with-a-6-year-old/753024)
**Author:** [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talking-about-death-with-a-6-year-old/753024 "2016-04-25T16:25:33Z")
My granddaughter is 6, and sometimes seems to be obsessed with death and dying. She knows that every living thing eventually dies. Just last night she became teary remembering her aunt’s dog dying. She knows that sh… --- ## [Does windows 10 have you frustrated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-windows-10-have-you-frustrated/741512)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-windows-10-have-you-frustrated/741512 "2016-04-25T14:47:59Z")
Does windows 10 have you frustrated? We’ve two new computers, an Intel and an HP, and just downloading and installing the update took all day. Is the typical? --- ## [Am I a bigot (on transgendered folk)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-bigot-on-transgendered-folk/678518)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-bigot-on-transgendered-folk/678518 "2016-04-25T14:21:30Z")
Or transsexual, genderqueer, whichever term is preferred for those who have had medical treatment because they believe they are the wrong gender. First - let me state point blank I don’t think these people represent som… --- ## [Do you check your spam folder? How often?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-check-your-spam-folder-how-often/752565)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-check-your-spam-folder-how-often/752565 "2016-04-25T11:25:16Z")
I’m amazed that some people never look in their spam folder. I’ve had people at work tell me, “Hell, no, I just delete the contents every day without looking.” These are probably the same people who never listen to voice… --- ## [How much do you unpack at hotels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-unpack-at-hotels/752032)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-unpack-at-hotels/752032 "2016-04-24T23:11:49Z")
I’m curious about the extent people use the dressers in hotels. Do you fully empty your bags into the dressers, or do you operate entirely out of your luggage, or something in between? Does it depend on the hotel, or t… --- ## [Parents, how do you deal with the issue of farting with your children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-do-you-deal-with-the-issue-of-farting-with-your-children/750426)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-do-you-deal-with-the-issue-of-farting-with-your-children/750426 "2016-04-24T22:37:30Z")
Convention has it that you scold them for farting and tell them it’s not polite or appreciated to fart. But we all know farts are funny as hell and are just a normal bodily function. How do you deal with trying to teac… --- ## [What's the best response to Pascal's Wager?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-response-to-pascals-wager/751991)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-response-to-pascals-wager/751991 "2016-04-24T21:52:02Z")
One for atheists/agnostics, I’m almost certain that you’ll have heard of this challenge put to you in one way or another on not picking a faith, usually in the form of “What if you’re wrong?” Or to extend it, the idea t… --- ## [Threads you will not click on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-you-will-not-click-on/750778)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-you-will-not-click-on/750778 "2016-04-24T20:06:50Z")
I have noticed myself avoiding certain thread titles recently. “The World’s Largest Maxi Pad” is my current bugaboo. I’m fairly sure that I’ll regret it if I look, but it won’t go away. Sooner or later it will get me. … --- ## [How much has the pace of life sped up recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-has-the-pace-of-life-sped-up-recently/752638)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-has-the-pace-of-life-sped-up-recently/752638 "2016-04-24T17:56:54Z")
My computer was hiccuping this a.m., and I was sensing the frustration of having to wait seconds for something that usually occurs nearly instantaneously. I was wondering about measurements of how much more quickly thin… --- ## [A parachute drop goes very wrong.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-parachute-drop-goes-very-wrong/752906)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-parachute-drop-goes-very-wrong/752906 "2016-04-24T06:21:13Z")
See $600K+ of Humvees become lawn darts. For whom and for how many is that going to be a career-ending incident? Three separate planes, and the vehicles come loose after leaving the plane, so it’s not going to be the pi… --- ## [What would happen if you dated your celebrity crush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-you-dated-your-celebrity-crush/752618)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-you-dated-your-celebrity-crush/752618 "2016-04-24T04:07:19Z")
To make this thread more entertaining, don’t tell us \*who \*your celebrity crush is. Just tell us what would happen if you dated him or her. If I dated my celebrity crush, I think she would ask herself, “Why am I dating … --- ## [How many times have you flossed in the past 30 days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-flossed-in-the-past-30-days/751800)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-have-you-flossed-in-the-past-30-days/751800 "2016-04-24T03:48:09Z")
Poll en route For me, I’m pretty sure it’s 30. Once a day. Almost never more or less than that. mmm --- ## [Did My Cat Have A Seizure, or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-cat-have-a-seizure-or-what/752869)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-cat-have-a-seizure-or-what/752869 "2016-04-23T20:05:09Z")
About an hour ago, my 4 year old male cat was playing with me and then I walked away and had my back to him, and a couple minutes later, it sounded like he landed hard from the table he was sitting on, and started walkin… --- ## [Only 36 but I have cataracts - anyone else young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-36-but-i-have-cataracts-anyone-else-young/732429)
**Author:** [@Pinkharts9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pinkharts9)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-36-but-i-have-cataracts-anyone-else-young/732429 "2016-04-23T19:50:07Z")
I’m new here & I hope it’s ok to post about anything. When I googled for people discussing cataracts it took me right to this website. :slight\_smile: I’m only 36 & was told I have cataracts in each eye. I assumed becaus… --- ## [New Vacuum cleaner - WOW and yuck!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-vacuum-cleaner-wow-and-yuck/752772)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-vacuum-cleaner-wow-and-yuck/752772 "2016-04-23T18:10:55Z")
I had a dirt devil upright ‘featherlight (model)’ vacuum which many years ago 15+ was a top pick. It was a model which required bags and with that the advice to replace them when the bag is 1/2 full, which I did. I hav… --- ## [Visiting Vietnam (and possible Angkor Wat)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-vietnam-and-possible-angkor-wat/752659)
**Author:** [@DaphneBlack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaphneBlack)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-vietnam-and-possible-angkor-wat/752659 "2016-04-23T13:30:08Z")
An opportunity has arisen that I might be able to travel to Vietnam this autumn. My husband will be attending a conference there for work, and through the conference we would be able to sign on to a tour which would prov… --- ## [Ladies: Which one of these propositions are you more likely to respond to from your SO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-which-one-of-these-propositions-are-you-more-likely-to-respond-to-from-your-so/752753)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-which-one-of-these-propositions-are-you-more-likely-to-respond-to-from-your-so/752753 "2016-04-23T04:38:06Z")
So, for this hypothetical, we will have to assume that you and your SO are not living together yet. But are still in an exclusive, committed relationship: A: Sweetheart, why don’t you meet me at Joe’s Pub after work tod… --- ## [Crows playing tag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crows-playing-tag/752654)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crows-playing-tag/752654 "2016-04-23T02:58:10Z")
I was watching a small group of crows the other day that appeared to be playing tag. At first I thought they were stealing food from one another and watching them closer it appeared that when a bird was tagged he had to … --- ## [How to become an actuary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-an-actuary/752518)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-an-actuary/752518 "2016-04-23T01:08:46Z")
I have a PhD in Mathematics, strong knowledge of statistics, and an assurance from my parents that they will support me during the process of obtaining actuarial qualifications. Where do I start? How much do the tests … --- ## [Baltimoreans, can you spare a moment to talk about panhandlers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimoreans-can-you-spare-a-moment-to-talk-about-panhandlers/752836)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimoreans-can-you-spare-a-moment-to-talk-about-panhandlers/752836 "2016-04-23T00:00:18Z")
The panhandlers in Baltimore have really interested me lately. It seems that I see more and more every month. I don’t love or hate them, but I am fascinated by their subculture and have some questions: \[ul\] \[li\]The gre… --- ## [Question for doctors (not diagnostic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-doctors-not-diagnostic/752735)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-doctors-not-diagnostic/752735 "2016-04-21T18:10:40Z")
In 2000 when I was living in California, I had some surgery done by a really outstanding surgeon in Oakland. The surgery at the time was somewhat unique: total ankle replacement. For the first few years, I had no prob… --- ## [Employers get to decide what your health insurance covers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employers-get-to-decide-what-your-health-insurance-covers/752756)
**Author:** [@spamforbrains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spamforbrains)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employers-get-to-decide-what-your-health-insurance-covers/752756 "2016-04-21T18:08:04Z")
I don’t know if you’ve been paying any attention, but right now the Supreme court is considering a case where employers are insisting that because they are religiously opposed to birth control, they do not want the healt… --- ## [Pet Owners - Sound of the TV or other source on or off when you leave for work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-owners-sound-of-the-tv-or-other-source-on-or-off-when-you-leave-for-work/752722)
**Author:** [@SUZ\_MAC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SUZ_MAC)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-owners-sound-of-the-tv-or-other-source-on-or-off-when-you-leave-for-work/752722 "2016-04-21T17:45:17Z")
When I am home I typically have either music playing or the TV is on. There is always sound in my house until I go to bed. When I leave for work each day I turn whatever is on off. I’m wondering if I should leave some… --- ## [Please Recommend the most Common and Useful Android Apps..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-the-most-common-and-useful-android-apps/752500)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-the-most-common-and-useful-android-apps/752500 "2016-04-21T17:45:08Z")
I did my research and read many, many reviews. I finally decided on the Moto x pure. on Sale $350 plus sales tax. I’m going out to Best Buy to pick it up this afternoon. I’m a little concerned about its bulky size but b… --- ## [Using online service for background check](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-online-service-for-background-check/752569)
**Author:** [@LynnM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LynnM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-online-service-for-background-check/752569 "2016-04-21T16:46:09Z")
For the first time, I need to check the background of someone I don’t know well, who I’m considering partnering with in a venture. I’ve seen the online background-check services, but have no idea which ones are high-qua… --- ## [Bare feet in the office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bare-feet-in-the-office/752588)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bare-feet-in-the-office/752588 "2016-04-21T16:01:51Z")
I will admit to being vaguely squicked out by feet in general, but I’m confused as to how anyone thinks it’s okay to kick off your shoes and walk barefooted around a professional office. Especially in someone else’s cube… --- ## [Regional independent gas station chains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-independent-gas-station-chains/752577)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-independent-gas-station-chains/752577 "2016-04-21T15:46:38Z")
Where are you and what is the local independent gas station chain called? Note: looking for chains, so no one-off mom-and-pops; they should have at least 2 locations. I’m in Hyattsville, Maryland and very locally there… --- ## [Do you avoid food imported from China?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-avoid-food-imported-from-china/751883)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-avoid-food-imported-from-china/751883 "2016-04-21T15:24:36Z")
The news out of China seems to frequently include stories of fraud, incompetence and/or negligence that results in injury or death to third parties. Infrastructure collapses, pollution, and food safety are common exampl… --- ## [Injured knee from September to new year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/injured-knee-from-september-to-new-year/750489)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/injured-knee-from-september-to-new-year/750489 "2016-04-21T13:51:10Z")
In September I was doing some house work as I was climbing up on to the kitchen sink and MUST HAVE of pulled muscle or ligament!! Later on that day getting up from sitting down watching TV my knee was sorta of giving ou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=755) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=757)