# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=762 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 763 --- ## [What knot do you use to tie 2 ropes together?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-knot-do-you-use-to-tie-2-ropes-together/751201)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-knot-do-you-use-to-tie-2-ropes-together/751201 "2016-04-09T15:25:39Z")
I’ve recently become interested in knot tying and wonder what knots Dopers use when needing to bend 2 ropes together. The sheetbend is easy enough but it almost seems too simple to be secure. The double sheetbend seems t… --- ## [Why is the quality of posters high on this forum ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-quality-of-posters-high-on-this-forum/751231)
**Author:** [@dude5568](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude5568)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-quality-of-posters-high-on-this-forum/751231 "2016-04-09T14:27:48Z")
Hi there , I have recently joined this forum and was wondering about what I wrote above. I have been to other forums and relatively speaking , the quality of posters in general is pretty high around here. Especially in… --- ## [Mutually annoying sayings in the Anglosphere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mutually-annoying-sayings-in-the-anglosphere/750762)
**Author:** [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mutually-annoying-sayings-in-the-anglosphere/750762 "2016-04-09T14:04:01Z")
People would seem to be endlessly interested and engaged by the quirks and oddities of English language use; including their being irritated by certain of same, favoured by other English-speakers. Annoyance and exasperat… --- ## [Scholarships with 2 or 3 D's on Transcript?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scholarships-with-2-or-3-ds-on-transcript/705541)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scholarships-with-2-or-3-ds-on-transcript/705541 "2016-04-09T12:56:43Z")
Our son is a high school junior, and is starting to look at colleges. He is in a highly regarded math/science magnet high school, and has an overall GPA around 3.3 or so. However, he has a couple of D’s in English clas… --- ## [How close are you to the nearest National Park?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-are-you-to-the-nearest-national-park/750091)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-close-are-you-to-the-nearest-national-park/750091 "2016-04-09T12:22:26Z")
I live less than a half hour drive from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ok, so it’s not the Grand Canyon or Denali, but it’s still a real National Park. How close are you to the nearest one? --- ## [Tell Me the ABC's to Building a Website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-the-abcs-to-building-a-website/750495)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-the-abcs-to-building-a-website/750495 "2016-04-09T11:35:08Z")
I want to build a website at a free website, like Wix. FOREMOST, I was advised to reserve the domain name ASAP (if available). But, can I associate this domain name with the future site I hope to build? The ABCs of bui… --- ## [Heterosexual women - do you check out or compare yourself to other women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-women-do-you-check-out-or-compare-yourself-to-other-women/751512)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heterosexual-women-do-you-check-out-or-compare-yourself-to-other-women/751512 "2016-04-09T10:59:16Z")
This is actually a two part question for women who self-identify as straight: When you’re in semi-dressed or exposed situations, eg beaches, gym change rooms, showers etc, do you check out other women, compare yoursel… --- ## [US Idiom: "set foot" vs "step foot".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-idiom-set-foot-vs-step-foot/548837)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-idiom-set-foot-vs-step-foot/548837 "2016-04-09T01:37:22Z")
A common idiom I’ve heard and used for 40+ years to express disapproval is “I’d never set foot in \[insert place name here\].” e.g. “I’d never set foot in Denny’s; their food & service are awful.” “I’d never set foot in a… --- ## [Convertible hard-top cars: Great invention or POS gimmick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convertible-hard-top-cars-great-invention-or-pos-gimmick/751303)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convertible-hard-top-cars-great-invention-or-pos-gimmick/751303 "2016-04-09T01:02:15Z")
I’m looking at getting a new(er) car. Living here at the beach I’d like a drop top. I’ve had targas and conventional cloth-top convertibles in the distant past, but never a modern convertible hard top. I was unhappy w… --- ## [Always look at porn or never look at porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-look-at-porn-or-never-look-at-porn/751349)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-look-at-porn-or-never-look-at-porn/751349 "2016-04-08T22:28:10Z")
I suppose the way you vote will depend upon your current porn-viewing habits. If you never utilize porn, your answer will be an obvious one. But here are your choices: Anything you watch on your television, computer s… --- ## [Space Freaks - Bigelow Module - Next Big Thing or Who Dragged This In?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-freaks-bigelow-module-next-big-thing-or-who-dragged-this-in/750616)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-freaks-bigelow-module-next-big-thing-or-who-dragged-this-in/750616 "2016-04-08T19:14:13Z")
I get dizzy trying to track the ins and outs and absolute inanities of commercial space flights. Now, one of the more “Out There” creations has actually been given ISS time: Meet the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module,… --- ## [Any male/female/LGBTQ Dopers strong enough to pick up & carry a 200 lb male/female/LGBTQ 50 meters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-male-female-lgbtq-dopers-strong-enough-to-pick-up-carry-a-200-lb-male-female-lgbtq-50-meters/751408)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-male-female-lgbtq-dopers-strong-enough-to-pick-up-carry-a-200-lb-male-female-lgbtq-50-meters/751408 "2016-04-08T18:48:48Z")
This not the other threads asking about male or female Dopers! Could you do it with a Fireman type carry, a \[\`\`\` He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother type of carry\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5vi9ir49g) or a \[Wholes… --- ## [eBay users asking to end auction early?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-users-asking-to-end-auction-early/751553)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-users-asking-to-end-auction-early/751553 "2016-04-08T18:31:36Z")
I’m an occasional eBay user. Lately I’ve noticed that just about every auction I post gets one or more “questions” from people asking to add a buy it now price to end the auction early. This never used to happen. Someti… --- ## [Any female Straight Dopers strong enough to pick up & carry a 200 lb man 50 meters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-female-straight-dopers-strong-enough-to-pick-up-carry-a-200-lb-man-50-meters/751350)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-female-straight-dopers-strong-enough-to-pick-up-carry-a-200-lb-man-50-meters/751350 "2016-04-08T15:34:37Z")
Are any of you strong enough to pull this off? Let’s assume a fireman type carry. --- ## [Which is correct? Better to ASK for forgiveness? Or BEG for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-correct-better-to-ask-for-forgiveness-or-beg-for-it/751434)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-correct-better-to-ask-for-forgiveness-or-beg-for-it/751434 "2016-04-08T14:42:22Z")
This is going around the office today. Figured I’d put it to a poll for you guys. Which way do you say it: It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission It’s better to beg for forgiveness than permission --- ## [How long is too long for a domain name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-for-a-domain-name/588309)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-for-a-domain-name/588309 "2016-04-08T14:30:59Z")
My mom is starting a business this fall. Unfortunately the domain for the business name is parked by some dude that wants way too much money for it. The company name is already 6 syllables long, so we figured we would a… --- ## [Stupid little things that make you stabby!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-little-things-that-make-you-stabby/750123)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-little-things-that-make-you-stabby/750123 "2016-04-08T14:02:27Z")
In general, I try to ignore, well, lots of stuff, especially things that don’t directly affect me or my life. For example, people wearing pajamas in public - c’mon, how hard is it to pull on a pair of jeans or even swea… --- ## [Cough drop or lozenge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cough-drop-or-lozenge/751280)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cough-drop-or-lozenge/751280 "2016-04-08T13:26:37Z")
You’ve been coughing and your throat feels irritated. For relief, you put a medicated candy-like tablet in your mouth. What do you call it? --- ## [How will the world end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-world-end/751291)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-world-end/751291 "2016-04-08T12:25:52Z")
nucklear war astroids hitting earth climate change sun dies. --- ## [Prozac Side Effects--Normally Occur on Day One?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prozac-side-effects-normally-occur-on-day-one/748739)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prozac-side-effects-normally-occur-on-day-one/748739 "2016-04-08T08:26:38Z")
I called the doctor about this already and she said go ahead and stop taking the medication just to be careful, and get in touch with my PCP on Monday. But meantime, I’m just wondering some things. Yesterday at 3PM I to… --- ## [How to fix government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-government/751459)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-government/751459 "2016-04-08T04:07:53Z")
So I’ve got a great way to solve government. Make each government project funded directly by citizens. For example, if the Navy wants a new Aircraft Carrier they would start something like a kickstarter to fund it. Polit… --- ## [Could a T-Rex escape this trap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-t-rex-escape-this-trap/751267)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-t-rex-escape-this-trap/751267 "2016-04-08T03:43:05Z")
Not really a trap, but I wasn’t sure what else to call it. I have seen alligator hunters render an alligator less dangerous by wrapping his snout in duct tape, because, while their jaws can crush their prey, they lack t… --- ## [Do you feel obligated to 'entertain' your SO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-obligated-to-entertain-your-so/751444)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-obligated-to-entertain-your-so/751444 "2016-04-08T01:31:11Z")
Just curious. --- ## [Narcotics stronger than dilaudid/fentynal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narcotics-stronger-than-dilaudid-fentynal/642040)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/narcotics-stronger-than-dilaudid-fentynal/642040 "2016-04-08T00:52:12Z")
Mrs. Hell has been quite ill for the past few years and has recently been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis. The strictures in her biliary tree are quite painful as are other side effects of her illness (like… --- ## [Did you ever have the boss over for dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-the-boss-over-for-dinner/751388)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-the-boss-over-for-dinner/751388 "2016-04-07T23:20:27Z")
It seems to be a staple of old sitcoms to invite the boss to dinner, and pandemonium ensues. My dad was an up-and-coming executive when I was a kid (60s/70s timeframe), and I don’t recall him ever inviting his boss to o… --- ## [Is the US the luckiest nation on Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-the-luckiest-nation-on-earth/751429)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-the-luckiest-nation-on-earth/751429 "2016-04-07T22:36:15Z")
Or, how far do you agree with this article about how inevitable it was that the United States become a global superpower due to inordinately good fortune. It’s pretty long but some key bits of luck include; Two vast oc… --- ## [What would InterGalactic Internet look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-intergalactic-internet-look-like/751319)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-intergalactic-internet-look-like/751319 "2016-04-07T21:32:43Z")
I discuss it in This Video. I myself am a robot from Gilese 581 b. --- ## [Best way to implement a modern-day/digital "Contingency Plan" (I.e. "In the event of my death...")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-implement-a-modern-day-digital-contingency-plan-i-e-in-the-event-of-my-death/751414)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-implement-a-modern-day-digital-contingency-plan-i-e-in-the-event-of-my-death/751414 "2016-04-07T20:24:42Z")
I was thinking about how if you did this today, and you set up some kind of script that required you to log into a certain system / enter a secret password/code/phrase/etc. every so often, the greatest risk for most peop… --- ## [Can anybody recommend an inexpensive tablet JUST for watching videos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-recommend-an-inexpensive-tablet-just-for-watching-videos/751298)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-recommend-an-inexpensive-tablet-just-for-watching-videos/751298 "2016-04-07T20:19:52Z")
I have some library patrons without much money who need tablets just for video watching (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu). They’d like something that’s big enough and fast enough it that’s it’s clear and doesn’t buffer when … --- ## [What's worth $3.5 million in hush money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worth-3-5-million-in-hush-money/721113)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worth-3-5-million-in-hush-money/721113 "2016-04-07T19:25:09Z")
Perhaps you’ve seen the news stories about Denny Hastert, who allegedly agreed to pay a person 3.5 million to keep quiet about something that Hastert did to the blackmailer some years past. If the stories are to be beli… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=761) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=763)