# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=796 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 797 --- ## [Is it time to just pay and leave negative Ebay feedback?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-just-pay-and-leave-negative-ebay-feedback/743147)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-to-just-pay-and-leave-negative-ebay-feedback/743147 "2016-01-16T06:04:10Z")
I ordered a couple songbooks on Ebay. At checkout (per directions on the listing) I requested a combined invoice with shipping discount. It’s a couple bucks. Often a bot will immediately do its magic on Ebay. The order … --- ## [Mole Change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mole-change/743307)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mole-change/743307 "2016-01-16T05:37:37Z")
Ok, so You Are Not MY Doctor (I have made an appointment but just out of curiosity…) is a change in color normal for a mole? My doc appointment is not mole related, but I will mention it. I’m 40. I have had a mole on m… --- ## [18 yo girl and 25 yo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-yo-girl-and-25-yo/743078)
**Author:** [@allsmiles04](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/allsmiles04)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-yo-girl-and-25-yo/743078 "2016-01-16T03:14:36Z")
Recently just turned 18 but was seeing a 24 year old who just turned 25 while I was 17. Being a gentlemen he wanted to meet my parents instead of sneaking around, but I decided it would be better to lie about his age and… --- ## [Decisions about assisted living](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decisions-about-assisted-living/743279)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decisions-about-assisted-living/743279 "2016-01-16T02:21:33Z")
I have a friend who is 80 years old and extremely bad heart among other things. 50 feet is too far to walk without stopping to rest. Cooking a simple breakfast knocks him out for 1/2 a day. He is being forced out of his… --- ## [Canadians, help me pick an Internet, phone, tv option](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-help-me-pick-an-internet-phone-tv-option/742661)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadians-help-me-pick-an-internet-phone-tv-option/742661 "2016-01-16T01:27:11Z")
I currently pay about $150 a month for these services. For this, I get 12 Mbps Internet with unlimited downloads, a home phone (I don’t have a cell phone but I may be getting one this year or next) and basic satellite se… --- ## [Homeopathy question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeopathy-question/743092)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeopathy-question/743092 "2016-01-15T22:33:25Z")
Dunno how many homeopathic practitioners we have here, probably zero, but hopefully someone is familiar enough with it to explain this one to me. Right, so my understanding is that homeopathy’s basic idea is that water … --- ## [What was the US Navy vessel captured by the Iranians? What was its mission?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-us-navy-vessel-captured-by-the-iranians-what-was-its-mission/743110)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-us-navy-vessel-captured-by-the-iranians-what-was-its-mission/743110 "2016-01-15T21:05:08Z")
See subject. Most photos videos: U.S. Naval Institute Blog Iran kept the GPS; we must have tracking data, right? No matter what the captain (?) said under duress. In addition to what kind of boat, is the related questi… --- ## [Anyone do an Alaskan land tour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-do-an-alaskan-land-tour/742684)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-do-an-alaskan-land-tour/742684 "2016-01-15T20:50:29Z")
I will be taking a land tour of Alaska in June and I’d like some guidance from those who have done it. I am looking for a 7-day tour, including Denali for sure, plus whatever. I’m very interested in seeing and possibly … --- ## [What caused this out of the blue immediate vomiting reaction? Food or something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-caused-this-out-of-the-blue-immediate-vomiting-reaction-food-or-something-else/743252)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-caused-this-out-of-the-blue-immediate-vomiting-reaction-food-or-something-else/743252 "2016-01-15T20:38:23Z")
Last night I had a somewhat scary episode. I had eaten a few bites of a pasta and chicken spaghetti dish when I almost immediately felt nauseous and starting throwing up. It was frightening and disorienting because I alm… --- ## [Image of Bridge Construction Error?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-of-bridge-construction-error/742537)
**Author:** [@runningdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/runningdude)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/image-of-bridge-construction-error/742537 "2016-01-15T18:26:02Z")
I see this stupid image on the internet all the time. I assume it is fake, but so many post/steal “stupid engineering mistakes” that it is everywhere. Construction Fail #1 I am assuming it was created in a video game,… --- ## [Meet my folks!; What's the rush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-my-folks-whats-the-rush/743149)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-my-folks-whats-the-rush/743149 "2016-01-15T17:51:24Z")
At what point in a new relationship did you decide it was time to introduce your new boyfriend/girlfriend to your parents? Was it a month? 3 months? 6 months? A year? After the engagement? At your wedding? I expect t… --- ## [Recommend a Wheeled Laptop Case/Mobile Office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wheeled-laptop-case-mobile-office/743246)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wheeled-laptop-case-mobile-office/743246 "2016-01-15T16:51:40Z")
(NOTE: I’m aware of this thread, but I think what I’m looking for is different enough to justify a separate inquiry. Also, I’m specifically interested in personal recommendations and I don’t need to fly with the bag.) I… --- ## [What is the worst job in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-job-in-the-world/742942)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-job-in-the-world/742942 "2016-01-15T15:49:24Z")
I was out earlier today and a school bus full of screaming kids passed by. I figure a bus driver has to be the worst job in the world - at least for me. Specifically, a school bus driver - with all those screaming kids… --- ## [Do you think that Bill Gates or any other celebrities ask questions on forums anonymously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-that-bill-gates-or-any-other-celebrities-ask-questions-on-forums-anonymously/743174)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-that-bill-gates-or-any-other-celebrities-ask-questions-on-forums-anonymously/743174 "2016-01-15T14:51:26Z")
Obviously it has to be anonymous because some topics would bring controversy to them but do you think they even have time to do it? I know Reddit has an AMA but that is public and I’m sure they can’t really express thei… --- ## [Check My Death Star Math](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-death-star-math/743051)
**Author:** [@lalaith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lalaith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-my-death-star-math/743051 "2016-01-15T13:08:29Z")
So a few years back I wrote Star Wars, Einstein and When Lucas Got It Right where I said, “Saying that because the Death Star could blow up Alderaan it could blow up Yavin is like saying something that can blow up Earth… --- ## [What is one thing someone said that made you lose respect for them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-one-thing-someone-said-that-made-you-lose-respect-for-them/742573)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-one-thing-someone-said-that-made-you-lose-respect-for-them/742573 "2016-01-15T02:22:22Z")
For me it has to be my 21yr old cousin who said that suicide was the same morally as murder. Because a person who is struggling with the ability to cope with life and may have a mental illness is the same as someone who … --- ## [Apple ditching 3.5mm headphone jack on iPhone 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-ditching-3-5mm-headphone-jack-on-iphone-7/742568)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-ditching-3-5mm-headphone-jack-on-iphone-7/742568 "2016-01-14T23:37:04Z")
According to reports everywhere, Apple is planning to abandon the 100 year old 3.5mm headphone jack on the coming iPhone 7. What do you all think about that? I realize that technology topics don’t get a ton of attentio… --- ## [Did Zone Alarm go the way of Norton/McAfee? Good substitute for controlling outbound traffic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-zone-alarm-go-the-way-of-norton-mcafee-good-substitute-for-controlling-outbound-traffic/743143)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-zone-alarm-go-the-way-of-norton-mcafee-good-substitute-for-controlling-outbound-traffic/743143 "2016-01-14T21:09:59Z")
One feature of Zone Alarm I miss is its control over outbound traffic. A PITA as it learned my machine, it gave me a secure feeling knowing I had program-level control over what called home. Not only for potential mal- a… --- ## [Are southerners friendlier than northerners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-southerners-friendlier-than-northerners/662833)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-southerners-friendlier-than-northerners/662833 "2016-01-14T17:55:34Z")
In the USA or England . I’ve heard in no uncertain terms that the Gallant South in the USA in famed for its hospitality and approachability, in comparison to those north of the Mason-Dixon line. In England the opposite … --- ## [Can't tell my debit (or credit) cards apart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-tell-my-debit-or-credit-cards-apart/743005)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-tell-my-debit-or-credit-cards-apart/743005 "2016-01-14T17:29:10Z")
I have two debit cards from the same issuer and they look exactly the same, except for the last four digits of the account number and the expiration date. I am paranoid about accidentally using the wrong one. I asked th… --- ## [North Korean escape scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korean-escape-scenario/743091)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korean-escape-scenario/743091 "2016-01-14T17:27:37Z")
You’re an average North Korean who one day has suddenly encountered a golden opportunity to flee the country. Assume the following conditions apply: If you flee, your escape will be successful. You will not be caught. … --- ## [What's up with old people playing the lottery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-old-people-playing-the-lottery/742857)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-old-people-playing-the-lottery/742857 "2016-01-14T16:22:45Z")
Seriously, what is 80-year-old Mabel going to do with a $1.3 billion Power Ball victory with the 2.7 years she has left on earth? --- ## [How is the Civil War taught in the south?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-civil-war-taught-in-the-south/742752)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-civil-war-taught-in-the-south/742752 "2016-01-14T14:28:54Z")
Spin-off of this thread about the Japanese narrative of WWII. Basically, as the title - what does/did the education system in members of what was the Confederacy teach about the Civil War (the War Between the States I p… --- ## [How Would Handle This? A Catch 22...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-handle-this-a-catch-22/742856)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-handle-this-a-catch-22/742856 "2016-01-14T14:07:16Z")
My church performs an amateur, Spring play each year. This time, I was asked to co-write this year’s play. We always do our best to give all who try-out a part. Per usual, we always have a lot of kids. Often, we work … --- ## [Friend is picking up the whole tab--but conditions apply.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-is-picking-up-the-whole-tab-but-conditions-apply/741569)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friend-is-picking-up-the-whole-tab-but-conditions-apply/741569 "2016-01-14T02:50:49Z")
My friend “Sally” is having a milestone birthday pretty soon and is invited just a few friends, five or six of us, to a small pizza place near her house. She wants to pick up the tab for whatever we order… …unless we o… --- ## [Stupid cat. Advice for quickly healing a scratch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-cat-advice-for-quickly-healing-a-scratch/743037)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-cat-advice-for-quickly-healing-a-scratch/743037 "2016-01-14T02:35:36Z")
I’m getting another tattoo in about 10 days, across my schoulders. Last night, my cat decided that he absolutely had to snuggle up with me across my shoulders, but he’s a fat klutz, and he slipped, and grabbed at me to … --- ## [No more Contract discount for iPhones? Damn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-contract-discount-for-iphones-damn/743028)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-contract-discount-for-iphones-damn/743028 "2016-01-14T02:24:16Z")
My iPhone 5 has started to act wonky in the last few months so I started looking into replacing it with an iPhone 6s 128GB. It seems that sometime during the last week or so, they’ve eliminated the contract discount, so… --- ## [My mom being scammed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-being-scammed/742915)
**Author:** [@extremelyupset](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/extremelyupset)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mom-being-scammed/742915 "2016-01-14T00:56:16Z")
I found out through my mom’s neighbor that my mom sold a property she used to owns she could get cash for it. I found out that,in looking at her bank account(my name is there too),that sale of that property went like wat… --- ## ["Only when I laugh... hehe... ow!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-when-i-laugh-hehe-ow/742976)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-when-i-laugh-hehe-ow/742976 "2016-01-13T20:52:57Z")
So what injury could possibly hurt when you laugh? I thought this was a CS question rather than GQ; since it also explores the expression’s cultural background, not just a simple matter of physiology. --- ## [Sane Skeptic Site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sane-skeptic-site/742769)
**Author:** [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sane-skeptic-site/742769 "2016-01-13T20:31:15Z")
I have been posting of the JREF skeptic site, now International Skeptic site for a while and I have found that on subjects such as math or science there are some real Brainiacs while are somewhat daunting to me in that I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=795) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=797)