# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=863 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 864 --- ## [Are (aspiring) politicians accountable for racist, etc., comments they made on social media as teens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-aspiring-politicians-accountable-for-racist-etc-comments-they-made-on-social-media-as-teens/728234)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-aspiring-politicians-accountable-for-racist-etc-comments-they-made-on-social-media-as-teens/728234 "2015-08-20T13:55:39Z")
Actually I wanted the title of the OP to read: Should (aspiring) politicians be held accountable for racist, homophobic, or other egregious comments they made on social media when they were teenagers? But it didn’t fit… --- ## [The Evil of Insurance Companies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-of-insurance-companies/728132)
**Author:** [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-of-insurance-companies/728132 "2015-08-20T13:30:41Z")
My God I hate these guys. Two years ago I had hemorrhoid surgery. My insurance is a subgroup of CIGNA. The doctors checked to make sure the procedure was covered by CIGNA, performed it, and all was well… until the bill c… --- ## [Which car should my wife buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-car-should-my-wife-buy/718410)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-car-should-my-wife-buy/718410 "2015-08-20T01:40:07Z")
Her disability came through, with a large (for us) retroactive check. She is sick of being driven around in my Focus 3dr with a stick. I am, too, cuz it gets awful crowded and she’d be more comfortable in a mid-size. … --- ## [Parents helping their adult children buy homes: Raising the bar on good parenting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-helping-their-adult-children-buy-homes-raising-the-bar-on-good-parenting/728034)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-helping-their-adult-children-buy-homes-raising-the-bar-on-good-parenting/728034 "2015-08-20T01:39:46Z")
Just read this article: Millennials getting help buying homes from their (rich) parents My thoughts: The article makes it sound like this is a “rich people thing”. But I don’t think it is that uncommon for middle-cl… --- ## [The way new shoes come laced in the box](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-way-new-shoes-come-laced-in-the-box/726771)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-way-new-shoes-come-laced-in-the-box/726771 "2015-08-19T23:20:33Z")
Does this drive anyone else a little mad? I mean the way the laces seem to be laced from the outside in, instead of from the inside out, if you know what I mean. It makes it almost impossible to loosen and tighten the… --- ## [Ever had your palms turn bright red?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-palms-turn-bright-red/727777)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-palms-turn-bright-red/727777 "2015-08-19T19:20:59Z")
I already have an appointment to see a doctor in two weeks, but just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this. My palms have turned bright red and itchy. The first time it happened was after the flu shot last f… --- ## [What's a more admirable activity : watching sports or playing video games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-more-admirable-activity-watching-sports-or-playing-video-games/727771)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-more-admirable-activity-watching-sports-or-playing-video-games/727771 "2015-08-19T17:58:15Z")
Sports : you sit on a couch and watch extremely well paid people you have zero control or say about anything they do try to win at a centuries old athletic event. You are not a participant - the only way you contribute … --- ## [Therapy dog training: "In Training" coat question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/therapy-dog-training-in-training-coat-question/728208)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/therapy-dog-training-in-training-coat-question/728208 "2015-08-19T17:49:02Z")
I have a bootiful, brilliant 5-month old yellow lab. She has the smarts and gentle temperament to be a therapy dog (dogs who visit hospitals, rest homes, schools, etc). I’d love to bring her to campus with me a few days … --- ## [Finding partners for fake indoor rock climbing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-partners-for-fake-indoor-rock-climbing/728192)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-partners-for-fake-indoor-rock-climbing/728192 "2015-08-19T12:23:36Z")
I’ve put out a call on the gym’s facebook page, and I made an inquiry at a relevant Reddit page. Neither of these has turned anything up as of yet. Google searching for things like “Indianapolis Climbing Partners” or “Fi… --- ## [Creating website banners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-website-banners/654787)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-website-banners/654787 "2013-04-06T05:00:48Z")
What are the best programs for designing website banners? Thanks! --- ## [''Podcast'' seem increasingly popular; promoted online without transcripts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcast-seem-increasingly-popular-promoted-online-without-transcripts/727467)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcast-seem-increasingly-popular-promoted-online-without-transcripts/727467 "2015-08-19T10:29:46Z")
‘‘Podcast’’ seem increasingly popular; promoted online without transcripts.\* Lexicon Valley\* on at \*Slate.com \*seems a good example. First, have they always been around and I haven’t noticed? Then how do I/others utiliz… --- ## [What would you assume if someone you were talking to took everything the wrong way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-assume-if-someone-you-were-talking-to-took-everything-the-wrong-way/727880)
**Author:** [@justjake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justjake)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-assume-if-someone-you-were-talking-to-took-everything-the-wrong-way/727880 "2015-08-19T08:44:50Z")
Theres this kid on my friends list on facebook. I like to conversate with him. He’s a pretty decent guy. One of our conversations went something like this (this is the really simplified version!!)- him-" To be honest, … --- ## [I'm Hungry! Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hungry-help/728079)
**Author:** [@Imaginary\_Muffins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imaginary_Muffins)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hungry-help/728079 "2015-08-19T03:32:51Z")
A few background details. I’m a 60 year old female, trying to lose weight. After some experimenting, I have found I can lose weight, albeit sloowly if I go down to 1,000 calories a day. Am 9 pounds down in the last 6 wee… --- ## [OTC Pain Relief Medicine--Does It Encourage You to Hurt Yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/otc-pain-relief-medicine-does-it-encourage-you-to-hurt-yourself/728183)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/otc-pain-relief-medicine-does-it-encourage-you-to-hurt-yourself/728183 "2015-08-19T00:04:53Z")
I underwent my second session of fake indoor rock climbing yesterday (prior one had been a week before) and this morning had considerable pain involving various gripping-related muscles and/or tendons in my upper arm and… --- ## [Bad parenting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-parenting/727623)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-parenting/727623 "2015-08-18T23:21:59Z")
I ran across this picture. I can’t resist posting it, because I know that some people here are going to be horrified by it. I think that it’s cute, and a little bit funny. http://www.militarylulz.com/image/militaryfun… --- ## [Paranormal: Debunk your personal experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paranormal-debunk-your-personal-experiences/727825)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paranormal-debunk-your-personal-experiences/727825 "2015-08-18T21:25:27Z")
\*\*What paranormal/odd events have you experienced that have a logical explanation? How have you debunked it? \*\* The woman we bought this house from is adamant it’s haunted by a little girl. Once, in the middle of the … --- ## [Serious question, why is stealing considered "wrong"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-why-is-stealing-considered-wrong/728045)
**Author:** [@justjake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justjake)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-why-is-stealing-considered-wrong/728045 "2015-08-18T21:02:28Z")
Alright, so it’s obvious every human being has only one life. Some people are born into better lifes then others, some are born into royalty. Some are born into rich families, some are born with just better genes. Some… --- ## [God is some kind of intelligent force in the universe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-is-some-kind-of-intelligent-force-in-the-universe/650860)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-is-some-kind-of-intelligent-force-in-the-universe/650860 "2015-08-18T20:37:02Z")
Do other people see “God” as some kind of intelligent force in the universe? My story: I used to believe that the universe was a few thousand years old and was created in 6 days where plants were created before the Sun… --- ## [Is looking up someone's public criminal/civil records online a violation of their privacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-looking-up-someones-public-criminal-civil-records-online-a-violation-of-their-privacy/727903)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-looking-up-someones-public-criminal-civil-records-online-a-violation-of-their-privacy/727903 "2015-08-18T20:16:20Z")
Suppose hypothetically I’ve been dating someone for a couple of months. Bored at work one day, I do a search of her name on my state’s judiciary case search website and find out she had a divorce which she never told me … --- ## [Which truck should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-truck-should-i-buy/727922)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-truck-should-i-buy/727922 "2015-08-18T19:22:37Z")
In a little over a year I am going to retire from a big airplane company. 36 years is enough. My wife and I plan to visit as much of the US as possible and after much thought have decided on a pickup and travel trailer. … --- ## [Installing a Lengthy Privet Hedge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-a-lengthy-privet-hedge/728057)
**Author:** [@qualityleashdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qualityleashdog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/installing-a-lengthy-privet-hedge/728057 "2015-08-18T19:10:07Z")
So I think I’ll be installing a privet hedge next month. For economy, I’m going to order 150-300 plants that are stated to be 1 to 2 feet tall, and I assume bare root. Everything I’ve read about planting Ligustrum amur… --- ## [How do we know that our nukes still work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-know-that-our-nukes-still-work/728017)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-we-know-that-our-nukes-still-work/728017 "2015-08-18T18:58:32Z")
We have moved past the cold war and have stopped testing our nuclear weapons. Say that a situation arises, be it with North Korea, Iran, or whomever, where we need to turn some place into glass. Do we know that these m… --- ## [To what extent am I responsible for stormwater erosion damage into neighbor's yard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-am-i-responsible-for-stormwater-erosion-damage-into-neighbors-yard/728121)
**Author:** [@EnginNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnginNerd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-extent-am-i-responsible-for-stormwater-erosion-damage-into-neighbors-yard/728121 "2015-08-18T18:57:18Z")
A little background first – I’ve lived at my current location for 11 years now. 3 years ago most of the neighborhood burned down in a wildfire and has since been rebuilt. Last year, after my house was finished, but befo… --- ## [Do you follow the rules?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-the-rules/727918)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-the-rules/727918 "2015-08-18T18:56:44Z")
Are rules meant to be broken… or is the spirit of the law (rule) especially important? Are there dif occasions when one or the other applies…and who gets to decide that? --- ## [etiquette toward a contractor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-toward-a-contractor/727406)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etiquette-toward-a-contractor/727406 "2015-08-18T14:59:46Z")
About ten years ago I hired some guys (Two Men and a Truck, or something like it) to move my wife and me across they city. They worked liked dogs, didn’t slow down all day. I bought them lunch (picked up some good pizz… --- ## [Are Europeans becoming more prudish? Is the US military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-europeans-becoming-more-prudish-is-the-us-military/727380)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-europeans-becoming-more-prudish-is-the-us-military/727380 "2015-08-18T10:22:10Z")
Is Europe by and large becoming more prudish? A lot of my '90s era childhood was spent in Europe (Germany and Italy) and back then one of the immediate things an American noticed was how free-wheeling Europeans were wit… --- ## [Some kind of identity theft attempt? Never seen this before](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-kind-of-identity-theft-attempt-never-seen-this-before/728134)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-kind-of-identity-theft-attempt-never-seen-this-before/728134 "2015-08-18T04:21:45Z")
I had two messages in my Comcast email in box telling me that two messages that were attempted to two Yahoo.com addresses (neither of which I know about or tried to send to) had failed. Then I had several messages from m… --- ## [Would it be "gay" for a guy to drive a hatchback?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954)
**Author:** [@sonder999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sonder999)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954 "2015-08-18T03:03:20Z")
I am finally considering getting a car. Some people say I should get a hatchback it’s easier to park (considering I am totally a newbie driver), and more economical in things like fuel consumption (oil here is more expen… --- ## [When did semiauto pistols overtake revolvers in the US civilian market?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-semiauto-pistols-overtake-revolvers-in-the-us-civilian-market/728016)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-semiauto-pistols-overtake-revolvers-in-the-us-civilian-market/728016 "2015-08-18T02:40:35Z")
Around what year(s) did that switch take place? What change(s) enabled that? If your answer is “pistols got better” please specify how and what models best exemplified that. By “civilian” I include law enforcement, pr… --- ## [Geographic Information Systems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geographic-information-systems/726849)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geographic-information-systems/726849 "2015-08-17T21:13:25Z")
Hey folks a few weeks ago in another thread it was suggested that I check out Geographic Information Systems as a possible career. I really think this could be for me because of the fact that it would require a person wh… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=862) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=864)