# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=80 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [Tell me about disc replacement surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-disc-replacement-surgery/1003680)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-disc-replacement-surgery/1003680 "2024-09-23T19:22:28Z")
I hurt my back a few months back. Actually, I thought I had hurt my leg, but I was diagnosed with a herniated (slipped) disc. I had a fiendish plan to avoid surgery, but after three months of PT with only moderate symp… --- ## [How worried should Patients be about the BiPap and Cpap recall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-patients-be-about-the-bipap-and-cpap-recall/997005)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-patients-be-about-the-bipap-and-cpap-recall/997005 "2024-09-23T14:11:01Z")
I’m confused by where this foam is coming from? My BiPap uses a nylon mesh screen to filter. My mask has a plastic or nylon seal. I don’t see any foam I know there are serious health hazards associated with sleep apnea.… --- ## [Does anyone use a CO2 meter in their home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-a-co2-meter-in-their-home/1006951)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-a-co2-meter-in-their-home/1006951 "2024-09-22T22:46:46Z")
I was reading some things about CO2 (not Carbon Monoxide but Dioxide) levels in household air especially while you sleep (“Doing my own research” as it were) and was considering getting a CO2 meter. I was wondering if a… --- ## [Who would be at fault here, driver or pedestrian? (Pedestrian hit by vehicle)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-be-at-fault-here-driver-or-pedestrian-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle/1004095)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-be-at-fault-here-driver-or-pedestrian-pedestrian-hit-by-vehicle/1004095 "2024-09-22T21:42:26Z")
I’m looking for factual answers so I put this here in FQ. In the video link below, vehicle 1 is driving on a 2-lane road. Other vehicles in the adjacent lane are stopped at a crosswalk. As vehicle 1 approaches the cross… --- ## [Has anyone written their memoirs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-written-their-memoirs/1007540)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-written-their-memoirs/1007540 "2024-09-22T00:20:00Z")
I’m often the keeper of the stories in my friend and hobby groups. I’ve long kept lists of stories, in the form of single sentences, to remind me of significant events. Recently I had some free time and decided to put th… --- ## [Surround sound home theatre: rear channels can be cheaper, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surround-sound-home-theatre-rear-channels-can-be-cheaper-right/1007554)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surround-sound-home-theatre-rear-channels-can-be-cheaper-right/1007554 "2024-09-21T19:24:29Z")
I’m closing in on a final configuration for this system. One of the vendors proposed rear speakers that would cost about $700 for the pair, actually a bit more than the speakers up front. This seems like an imbalance of … --- ## [What is this {Picture in OP}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-picture-in-op/1007537)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-picture-in-op/1007537 "2024-09-21T16:14:25Z")
An enlargement from the painting The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger. Some sort of astronomical device I’d guess. The details on this painting are unreal. --- ## [Non system disc error](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-system-disc-error/1007439)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-system-disc-error/1007439 "2024-09-21T08:44:13Z")
My Windows 10 computer has done this twice in the past few weeks. I get up in the morning to an ominous, “Non system disc - remove and press any key” message. But I don’t even have any way to insert a non system disc unl… --- ## [Exploding Pagers in Lebanon {2024-09-17}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-pagers-in-lebanon-2024-09-17/1007395)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-pagers-in-lebanon-2024-09-17/1007395 "2024-09-21T07:31:38Z")
Somehow, a bunch of pagers in Lebanon, probably mostly owned by Hezbollah, exploded simultaneously or nearly so. Does anyone know how this could be accomplished? Maybe sending some code that causes the battery to sever… --- ## [Car Gurus: Tire Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-tire-problem/1007447)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-gurus-tire-problem/1007447 "2024-09-21T03:00:02Z")
With the front wheels turned, my daughter bumped the car next to her in a parking lot. There was no damage to the adjacent car. But, the suspect tire developed a slow leak. She thought she hit debris in the road and call… --- ## [Interest rates drops won't help buyers in some places](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-rates-drops-wont-help-buyers-in-some-places/1007518)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interest-rates-drops-wont-help-buyers-in-some-places/1007518 "2024-09-20T23:44:12Z")
Continuing the discussion from Kamala Harris and the runup to the 2024 Presidential Election: The interest rate drop will drive up the price of houses in areas where demand is still outpacing supply. That is the simple… --- ## [What can a single person use for medical transportation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-single-person-use-for-medical-transportation/918943)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-single-person-use-for-medical-transportation/918943 "2024-09-20T22:25:25Z")
I’m at that age where docs suggest various tests, such as colonoscopies, etc. Around here, you’re not allowed to drive there, and must have a driver take you to some of these, and can’t use an Uber or taxi (technically)… --- ## [What do you personally consider to be an "inalienable right"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-personally-consider-to-be-an-inalienable-right/1007482)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-personally-consider-to-be-an-inalienable-right/1007482 "2024-09-20T16:38:20Z")
Mods, wasn’t sure if GD or IMHO, your call. That is, what do you consider is– or should be– absolutely off the table when discussing what things can be mandated or prohibited by law? You don’t care if 95% of the country… --- ## [Anyone have experience with Ground News?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-ground-news/1007176)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-ground-news/1007176 "2024-09-20T10:47:41Z")
Recently, I have been subjected to online ads in YouTube videos touting ground.news.com. I usually ignore such, but these are from sites and videos that I have been trusting for a long time, so I want to look into this. … --- ## [Worst Pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-pain/991922)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-pain/991922 "2024-09-20T02:11:41Z")
At the Doctor’s office now waiting to be seen. Did something to my back while picking up a towel off the floor. Aside from giving birth to children, what is the worst pain you’ve ever experienced? I want to exclude ch… --- ## [My first year at The Home with a question about living in community](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-year-at-the-home-with-a-question-about-living-in-community/1006010)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-year-at-the-home-with-a-question-about-living-in-community/1006010 "2024-09-19T17:01:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Retirement communities - would be interested in any stories or opinions on this subject: Hi @Bullitt :wave:t4: How ya doin’? Seen any good eclipses lately? :sunglasses: We are now coming… --- ## [Do you galavant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-galavant/1007363)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-galavant/1007363 "2024-09-19T16:46:13Z")
I definitely do, at least for the first listed meaning, “to visit or go to a lot of different places yourself and not worry about other things you should be doing.” But I don’t frolic. --- ## [Retirement communities - would be interested in any stories or opinions on this subject](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-communities-would-be-interested-in-any-stories-or-opinions-on-this-subject/1005929)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-communities-would-be-interested-in-any-stories-or-opinions-on-this-subject/1005929 "2024-09-19T16:43:32Z")
Does anyone here have any experience with retirement communities? I am planning on selling my house and downsizing. Also,I probably could use some more social interactions - since retiring and my best friend moving to … --- ## [Quote an old post which has aged extremely well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-an-old-post-which-has-aged-extremely-well/1007459)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quote-an-old-post-which-has-aged-extremely-well/1007459 "2024-09-19T16:28:08Z")
By random happenstance, I was browsing through an old thread ("I'm going to eat your children."), and I stumbled over a barnburner of a comment from 24 years ago. The original statement is in reference to Mike Tyson, and… --- ## [Is "taxation without representation" a thing in the United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taxation-without-representation-a-thing-in-the-united-states/1007319)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taxation-without-representation-a-thing-in-the-united-states/1007319 "2024-09-19T16:22:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from How oppressive were the British taxes on the American colonies?: Rather than hijacking the FQ thread above I figured to move it. To the question, people under 18 and felons leap to mind.… --- ## [Will you answer someone else's phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-answer-someone-elses-phone/1007401)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-answer-someone-elses-phone/1007401 "2024-09-19T13:26:58Z")
Once upon a time in the olden days, the phone hung on the wall or sat on a table and it was usually answered by whoever was closest. Oh, and you didn’t know who was calling till you answered. Can you imagine?? … --- ## [How to Charge for Odd Jobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-charge-for-odd-jobs/1007400)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-charge-for-odd-jobs/1007400 "2024-09-19T11:26:33Z")
I have some dead lilac branches from bushes that need cutting to the ground (as they all shoot out of one root). They are probably 3-4’ thick, 10-12’ tall, and I do not have the tools to cut these without making the job … --- ## [Words imposed on us which we do not need](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-imposed-on-us-which-we-do-not-need/1006707)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-imposed-on-us-which-we-do-not-need/1006707 "2024-09-19T07:21:12Z")
There has been an upgrade of Office365 at work and whilst blundering around trying to refamiliarise myself I notice: favourited??? Really!!! Somebody way above my pay grade thought that was a technical term the Englis… --- ## [I thought of a similar idea like the exploding pagers long ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-of-a-similar-idea-like-the-exploding-pagers-long-ago/1007438)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-of-a-similar-idea-like-the-exploding-pagers-long-ago/1007438 "2024-09-18T23:26:53Z")
Probably 10 years ago I wondered to myself - what if the Chinese had installed a “time bomb” in every major computer chip they sold? Not a bomb that explodes, just a feature that would disable the chip when it received s… --- ## [How Many National Borders Have You Walked Across?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-borders-have-you-walked-across/838727)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-national-borders-have-you-walked-across/838727 "2024-09-18T17:39:35Z")
Walked. Not driven over, ridden in a train, bicycled etc. Myself, I can think of four: US-Mexico (El Paso-Juarez and San Diego-Tijuana) Thailand-Laos (Nong Khai-Vientiane) Thailand-Cambodia (Aranyaprathet-Poipet and T… --- ## [Have you ever purchased anything with a cryptocurrency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-purchased-anything-with-a-cryptocurrency/1007413)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-purchased-anything-with-a-cryptocurrency/1007413 "2024-09-18T17:32:18Z")
If you own or have owned a cryptocurrency, have you ever purchased anything with it? All I’ve ever done is bought and sold crypto in anticipation of the “Greater Fool” theory working to my advantage. So far, I’m about e… --- ## [Have you sold gold or silver recently-ish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-sold-gold-or-silver-recently-ish/1007349)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-sold-gold-or-silver-recently-ish/1007349 "2024-09-18T04:09:42Z")
I have both some junk silver and Kruggerands to sell. I see a ton of online options, plus some people saying coin dealers, but I’m not sure they have actual experience, or are just spitballing. Any real and somewhat re… --- ## [Would you return a product you had used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-return-a-product-you-had-used/1007341)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-return-a-product-you-had-used/1007341 "2024-09-18T01:08:18Z")
We recently bought and used 2 duffle bags from LL Bean for a trip. We decided we didn’t like using duffle bags instead of suitcases, didn’t wish to store them, and they cleaned up as tho unused. Having the receipts and… --- ## [Can anybody recommend an online background check company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-recommend-an-online-background-check-company/1007390)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-recommend-an-online-background-check-company/1007390 "2024-09-17T20:57:15Z")
More than a credit check is needed. Inexpensive is desired. Asking for a friend. --- ## [So... Has legalized Pot caused the End of Civilization as We Know It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-has-legalized-pot-caused-the-end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it/1007245)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-has-legalized-pot-caused-the-end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it/1007245 "2024-09-17T19:14:11Z")
I’m up in Durango, CO, and there are Marijuana dispensaries all over town. In Arizona, “Medical Marijuana” is available if you pay Dr. Nick for a card. Before these dispensaries were common, there was much wringing of h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=79) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=81)