# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=835 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 836 --- ## [Paying space pirates with cryptocurrency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-space-pirates-with-cryptocurrency/735502)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-space-pirates-with-cryptocurrency/735502 "2015-10-23T02:37:44Z")
Thought of an amusing scenario the other day. Suppose there was a future world with reasonably common space travel, and actual space pirates. So you’re out there braking into Mars orbit when the pirates launch from the… --- ## [Tell me about your back pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-back-pain/735410)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-back-pain/735410 "2015-10-23T02:34:52Z")
I’m not asking for medical advice. I have a doctor on campus that I will visit if needed! Monday I bent over and “twinged” my lower back, down by the tailbone. The pain was pretty excruciating - sharp pains that I would… --- ## [Name the drug these guys were on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-drug-these-guys-were-on/735382)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-drug-these-guys-were-on/735382 "2015-10-22T23:12:11Z")
Was teaching a adult class, and several times 2 younger guys left the room together and would come back together. One of them was wearing a hoodie and when he came back would cover up his entire face in the hoodie. The r… --- ## [How would a major meteor impact on the Moon affect the Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-major-meteor-impact-on-the-moon-affect-the-earth/735452)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-major-meteor-impact-on-the-moon-affect-the-earth/735452 "2015-10-22T22:42:40Z")
Imagine we observe the impact of a meteor on the moon. What would be the effect on the Earth of a gigatonne impact? How about a teratonne impact? --- ## [Do you stand during the Pledge of Allegiance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-during-the-pledge-of-allegiance/735165)
**Author:** [@Doyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doyle)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-stand-during-the-pledge-of-allegiance/735165 "2015-10-22T22:21:49Z")
Inspired by this thread #19: 20 of the Weirdest Things About America.. What's the Straight Dope? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board On another board, I had an exchange with a person who refused to sta… --- ## [MLB, ALCS and the iPad man. What is behind it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-alcs-and-the-ipad-man-what-is-behind-it/735473)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-alcs-and-the-ipad-man-what-is-behind-it/735473 "2015-10-22T22:00:14Z")
Maybe you have noticed the bored, iPad man during ALCS broadcasts. I have. Anyone have a clue? What is the message here? --- ## [Invisibility and old(er) age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisibility-and-old-er-age/735036)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisibility-and-old-er-age/735036 "2015-10-22T21:32:20Z")
Have you noticed this happening to you? How old are you? When people speak of experiencing “invisibility” on a personal level, are they just talking about not receiving sexual attention? Or everything? What are s… --- ## [Crying... do you? what triggers it? how do you feel about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crying-do-you-what-triggers-it-how-do-you-feel-about-it/735139)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crying-do-you-what-triggers-it-how-do-you-feel-about-it/735139 "2015-10-22T20:00:35Z")
This articlein the Washington Post got me wondering about crying, especially by men, and especially later in life. Women have always been “allowed” to cry–in the proper setting, of course, which is NEVER at work. Males… --- ## [Things that are damn hard to fix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-damn-hard-to-fix/731342)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-damn-hard-to-fix/731342 "2015-10-22T18:48:37Z")
After trying to fix a water fountain today with a clogged drain (QUIT dumping coffee down them ok!) without pulling the unit, and getting damn frustrated because the connections are in so tight, I thought it would be fun… --- ## [Speaking to an employee about her clothing--kind'a quick would be good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-to-an-employee-about-her-clothing-kinda-quick-would-be-good/732488)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-to-an-employee-about-her-clothing-kinda-quick-would-be-good/732488 "2015-10-22T18:09:38Z")
She’s just had a promotion from a starter clerical position into a semi-professional position where she will be the only person in the company with that job. She wears raveled out at the heel jeans and tops I would cons… --- ## [Precisely speaking, what is insecurity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/precisely-speaking-what-is-insecurity/735403)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/precisely-speaking-what-is-insecurity/735403 "2015-10-22T16:43:19Z")
I wonder about what we mean when we say someone is “insecure”, namely What’s the difference between someone who is insecure, and someone who is overconfident or arrogant in a deep and genuine way? How is an insecure pe… --- ## [Telemarketer blocking app for Android](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemarketer-blocking-app-for-android/735302)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemarketer-blocking-app-for-android/735302 "2015-10-22T15:56:01Z")
Even though I don’t give out my phone number, and even though I don’t use my phone except for people I know, I’ve been getting (what I assume to be) spam calls. What’s the best telemarketer-blocking app for Android? --- ## [People who gave up an activity they were incredible at to take up something they were not good at.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-gave-up-an-activity-they-were-incredible-at-to-take-up-something-they-were-not-good-at/734870)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-gave-up-an-activity-they-were-incredible-at-to-take-up-something-they-were-not-good-at/734870 "2015-10-22T07:38:44Z")
The title pretty much explains it: who are some people who gave up an activity they were extremely good to devote themselves to something they were simply not good at? It still counts if they returned to their strengths … --- ## [Dogs at Subaru dealerships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-at-subaru-dealerships/734998)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogs-at-subaru-dealerships/734998 "2015-10-22T03:20:54Z")
I have been shopping around for a car, and one thing I have noticed is that Subaru dealerships often have employee’s dogs in them. Some of them even put pictures of the dogs in the brochures. No other brand seems t… --- ## [Poll: Workplace food theft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-workplace-food-theft/734378)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-workplace-food-theft/734378 "2015-10-22T02:46:11Z")
I just read a bunch of funny notes from people whose food was being stolen from the office fridge. Most of them seemed to be about food being repeatedly stolen. I find this incomprehensible, particularly the idea that … --- ## [Top notch female martial artist versus 6' 4'', 250 pound man -- Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-notch-female-martial-artist-versus-6-4-250-pound-man-who-wins/375011)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-notch-female-martial-artist-versus-6-4-250-pound-man-who-wins/375011 "2015-10-22T01:30:08Z")
A few days ago, I posted a question about how Bruce Lee would fare against the “Big Show”, a seven-foot, 450 pound wrestler. My current question is along the same lines : a top-notch, “black belt”-level female martial ar… --- ## [Last wedding you attended: who did the ceremony?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-wedding-you-attended-who-did-the-ceremony/734967)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-wedding-you-attended-who-did-the-ceremony/734967 "2015-10-22T00:56:21Z")
I went to three weddings this year. What struck me as unusual was that none of the three weddings was a religious ceremony; before this year all the weddings I went to were religious ceremonies. Two were done by people… --- ## [Cyberhome is where the heart is.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyberhome-is-where-the-heart-is/734604)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyberhome-is-where-the-heart-is/734604 "2015-10-22T00:47:15Z")
This is mainly for those who have no life offline. Or a very lonely life. --- ## [Dentures vs Implants for a 90 year old person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentures-vs-implants-for-a-90-year-old-person/735315)
**Author:** [@jackied881](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackied881)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dentures-vs-implants-for-a-90-year-old-person/735315 "2015-10-22T00:10:28Z")
My 90 year old mom has severe short term memory loss. Otherwise she is in pretty good physical shape. She is living independently in an adult community with the help of a part time aide. Her routine is easy for her to fo… --- ## [Auto accident settlement and the IRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-accident-settlement-and-the-irs/710673)
**Author:** [@ZurBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZurBob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-accident-settlement-and-the-irs/710673 "2015-10-21T22:33:24Z")
Last year, I was involved in an auto accident that resulted in considerable loss of income on my behalf. A claim was submitted to the at fault insurer’s adjuster for my lost wages, and behold, they agreed to pay! The pr… --- ## [HIPPA Help Needed!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippa-help-needed/735046)
**Author:** [@Gracekellye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gracekellye)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippa-help-needed/735046 "2015-10-21T21:17:50Z")
I have recently started a new job at a Dentists Office in Oklahoma and hope someone can answer if these are HIPPA violations or not… A co-worker believes it’s ok to throw a patients name and phone number away in regular… --- ## [Do you typically experience a "runner's high" during or after exercise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-typically-experience-a-runners-high-during-or-after-exercise/735347)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-typically-experience-a-runners-high-during-or-after-exercise/735347 "2015-10-21T21:03:00Z")
Inspiring GQ thread which I didn’t want to hijack. I definitely do, tho I need to take my shower first and wait about half an hour first for it to kick in. --- ## [Anyone here take Zoloft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-take-zoloft/732751)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-take-zoloft/732751 "2015-10-21T19:46:14Z")
I’ve never taken it. Got a new doctor and they prescribed it. I’m also on Lithium. On Lithium almost 15 years. Have been on and off various anti depressants that whole time but pretty solid on Lithium the whole time. Hav… --- ## [Stop me if you've heard this one...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-me-if-youve-heard-this-one/735300)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-me-if-youve-heard-this-one/735300 "2015-10-21T19:11:06Z")
Hi SD, What do you do in this situation? I am a joker/comedian in my daily life, and I know a lot of jokes. There’s usually a good chance I’ve heard a joke before. So say someone tells me “Stop me if you’ve heard thi… --- ## [Electrical question: Am I going to burn my house down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-question-am-i-going-to-burn-my-house-down/735250)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-question-am-i-going-to-burn-my-house-down/735250 "2015-10-21T18:55:30Z")
I’m hoping some of our US-based DIY Dopers can help me out with this: I’m trying to run some new wiring and outlets in my basement so that I can put an upright freezer down there, plus I’d just like a couple more outlets… --- ## [Best MMA fighter v 4 stocky guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mma-fighter-v-4-stocky-guys/735339)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mma-fighter-v-4-stocky-guys/735339 "2015-10-21T17:40:02Z")
If whoever is currently the best MMA fighter in the world got into an unarmed fight, (in a 100m diameter walled arena say with MMA guy in centre and the others approaching from the edge) with 4 stocky guys who’ve had a f… --- ## [US Government to demand registration of RC Quad-copters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-government-to-demand-registration-of-rc-quad-copters/735217)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-government-to-demand-registration-of-rc-quad-copters/735217 "2015-10-21T17:37:34Z")
engadget story These toys can be useful and/or fun, but they can also be a nuisance – especially around airports and wilderness areas. In the past, RC aircraft were kind of a neesh hobby, pursued by suburban geeks who w… --- ## [How to save money on car insurance under age 25?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-money-on-car-insurance-under-age-25/734469)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-money-on-car-insurance-under-age-25/734469 "2015-10-21T13:15:47Z")
I have a perfectly clean driving record, but I still have to pay ridiculous prices for car insurance because I am only 21. I keep hearing that my rates will go down if I keep my record clean long enough. Whoever started… --- ## [Dental implant failure---experiences? What now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-implant-failure-experiences-what-now/659393)
**Author:** [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-implant-failure-experiences-what-now/659393 "2015-10-21T12:56:50Z")
I had a dental implant started about 3 weeks ago. By this I mean, I had the first stage where the oral surgeon placed the titanium post and we’re giving it 6 months or whatever to ossify. Or, we were going to give it 6… --- ## [How do you react to dire predictions of rising ocean levels and flooded coastlines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-react-to-dire-predictions-of-rising-ocean-levels-and-flooded-coastlines/734666)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-react-to-dire-predictions-of-rising-ocean-levels-and-flooded-coastlines/734666 "2015-10-21T12:26:32Z")
I linked a couple doom and gloom stories. The press is having a ball sensationalizing this event. Like the GEICO commercials say, its what they do. I’m having trouble getting excited about such a slow moving event. Hum… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=834) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=836)