# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=888 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 889 --- ## [Does Pornography Lead To Asexuality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pornography-lead-to-asexuality/723624)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-pornography-lead-to-asexuality/723624 "2015-07-01T23:42:07Z")
I was reading that interest in sex (among young Japanese males) is at an all time low. The author thought that this was because of the availability of on-line pornography. Supposedly, these men become jaded, because the … --- ## [Noam Chomsky and Sam Harris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noam-chomsky-and-sam-harris/719144)
**Author:** [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noam-chomsky-and-sam-harris/719144 "2015-07-01T22:05:54Z")
Noam Chomsky and Sam Harris had an email exchange which Sam Harris published on his blog. http://www.samharris.org/blog/item/the-limits-of-discourse If I google it, I get a lot of results praising Chomsky and saying he… --- ## [How much do you pay for health insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-health-insurance/723627)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-pay-for-health-insurance/723627 "2015-07-01T22:01:33Z")
There was a thread asking this same question back in 2012. Now that the ACA had some time to percolate, I thought that we should revisit the question. Plus, I have to buy my own health insurance plan now. I’m working wi… --- ## [jury summons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-summons/723890)
**Author:** [@misskitty1567](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misskitty1567)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-summons/723890 "2015-07-01T21:49:19Z")
i never received a jury summons in the mail and now they want me to contact them or face a 1500 dollar fine.i’ve been unable to work for the past 5 yrs.what should i do? --- ## [Tell me about your answered prayers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-answered-prayers/723926)
**Author:** [@Elret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elret)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-answered-prayers/723926 "2015-07-01T21:39:45Z")
Whatever god you pray to, in whatever form, have you ever felt as though your prayer was undeniably answered? Please share your experience. (Full disclosure, I am atheist, but can believe that prayer does something for… --- ## [Do you take all your once a day meds at once in the morning or in stages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-take-all-your-once-a-day-meds-at-once-in-the-morning-or-in-stages/723846)
**Author:** [@1jow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1jow)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-take-all-your-once-a-day-meds-at-once-in-the-morning-or-in-stages/723846 "2015-07-01T20:11:04Z")
Do you take all your once a day meds at once in the morning or in stages? Adding meds as I age and deal with pains reduces my enjoyments of basic homeowners work, chores and sex. I seem to be loosing the air in my tire… --- ## [Unsure what to do...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsure-what-to-do/723828)
**Author:** [@Me\_too](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_too)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsure-what-to-do/723828 "2015-07-01T16:51:38Z")
I’m desperate. Hopefully I can find some kind helpful advice. Growing up my childhood was quite abusive, I was also molested by a few relatives And I had suffered anxiety and depression most my life. My most pressurin… --- ## [Gym question: Exercise leaders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-question-exercise-leaders/723963)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-question-exercise-leaders/723963 "2015-07-01T16:41:09Z")
At my gym I just noticed every group exercise leader is a woman. Is that everywhere? --- ## [Does this sound like a diabetic attack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-diabetic-attack/723855)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-diabetic-attack/723855 "2015-07-01T13:29:35Z")
I’m not diagnosed with Diabetes, but I was found to be pre-diabetic a few years ago. I was riding my bike this afternoon in 90 degree heat, and hadn’t eaten anything but an Egg McMuffin and a slice of toast. The ride we… --- ## [White Women Touching the Hair of Black Women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-women-touching-the-hair-of-black-women/723870)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-women-touching-the-hair-of-black-women/723870 "2015-07-01T13:12:50Z")
There’s a black woman who works in my office (let’s call her Jennifer). Really sweet woman and all-round good person. The other day as I was walking into the office and she was discussing her hair with another woman (she… --- ## [Surgery to remove bunions - recovery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surgery-to-remove-bunions-recovery/612140)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surgery-to-remove-bunions-recovery/612140 "2015-07-01T12:51:07Z")
My wife is having this surgery (on one foot) this week. Much of what we read indicates the recovery can be lengthy (6 weeks on crutches) and uncomfortable. Anyone have any personal experience? --- ## [Do Most Mechanics Do This? (Fix Parts ISO Replacing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-mechanics-do-this-fix-parts-iso-replacing/723733)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-most-mechanics-do-this-fix-parts-iso-replacing/723733 "2015-07-01T05:57:33Z")
I was watching an episode of “Wheeler Dealers” on Youtube. They had a BMW that had a noisy alternator. The mechanic (Dave China) removed the alternator, and replaced the bearings (took him about 30 minutes). This cost ab… --- ## [Can you think of anything fun to do during the leap second?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-think-of-anything-fun-to-do-during-the-leap-second/723901)
**Author:** [@Freddy\_the\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freddy_the_Pig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-think-of-anything-fun-to-do-during-the-leap-second/723901 "2015-07-01T03:32:03Z")
As I post, we’re four hours away from the leap second. And I don’t have any plans! The good news is, for people with regular office hours, and living in my time zone, that the extra second comes during down time. I’m … --- ## [Google's new venture into slow, popup filled web page strategy (map and inbox)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googles-new-venture-into-slow-popup-filled-web-page-strategy-map-and-inbox/723776)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/googles-new-venture-into-slow-popup-filled-web-page-strategy-map-and-inbox/723776 "2015-07-01T02:58:30Z")
Anyone else notice this trend. Google maps is a prime example, and there is no love for the new Google maps as far as I can tell. I found them annoying with putting your mouse in the wrong place then get hit with a pop… --- ## [Verizon FIOS, satellite, or a combination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-fios-satellite-or-a-combination/723595)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-fios-satellite-or-a-combination/723595 "2015-07-01T00:01:02Z")
I did a quick search and saw a number of threads touting FIOS over cable, and touting satellite over cable, and possibly touting a sharp poke in the eye over cable. But I didn’t see any threads discussing FIOS v. satelli… --- ## [Preworn jeans? How about pre-worn cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preworn-jeans-how-about-pre-worn-cars/723728)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preworn-jeans-how-about-pre-worn-cars/723728 "2015-06-30T22:54:44Z")
So, I was taking a look at my neighbor’s truck, which prominently displays the “King Ranch Edition” nameplate on the back. And I was thinking : you know, a real ranch vehicle wouldn’t have leather seats and all those us… --- ## [Neighbor Being Stalked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-being-stalked/723895)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-being-stalked/723895 "2015-06-30T21:57:10Z")
My new neighbor in the house across the street, from what I’ve observed, broke up with her boyfriend a couple weeks ago, and he keeps showing up at her house. She yells at him to get lost and he eventually leaves in a ba… --- ## [What do the young ladies with lots of sexy pics get out of you friending them on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-young-ladies-with-lots-of-sexy-pics-get-out-of-you-friending-them-on-facebook/723759)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-young-ladies-with-lots-of-sexy-pics-get-out-of-you-friending-them-on-facebook/723759 "2015-06-30T20:23:48Z")
Normally I don’t pay much attention these as I figure there’s some scam involved. You occasionally have these friend requests on Facebook from young women you do not know showing lots of sexy poses and cleavage in the … --- ## [Rules for a street fight, when to stop..?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-a-street-fight-when-to-stop/723178)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-a-street-fight-when-to-stop/723178 "2015-06-30T19:01:00Z")
Around here where I’m living at the current time, there’s a fair amount of crime and violence. So it got me to wondering, if – God forbid – some thug should decide to take me on (like one did my neighbor a couple of week… --- ## [How do you know if a stripper "likes" you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-a-stripper-likes-you/723427)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-know-if-a-stripper-likes-you/723427 "2015-06-30T18:15:06Z")
And by like, I don’t mean that they would want to date you because that’s ridiculous (though some strippers do date their customers), but that they genuinely think you’re cute and at least better than most of the guys th… --- ## [Help me plan my friend's birthday surprise!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-friends-birthday-surprise/723884)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-friends-birthday-surprise/723884 "2015-06-30T18:13:30Z")
One of my friends is planning a birthday surprise for her boyfriend, and has enlisted my help. I suggested donating some money to have something (preferably something wacky) named after her boyfriend. Do you know of an… --- ## ["I didn't recognize you"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-recognize-you/723779)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-recognize-you/723779 "2015-06-30T17:59:57Z")
I was at a funeral and saw several coworkers. These are guys I work with 3-5 days of the week. Thing is when I work with them they are wearing overalls, uniforms, hats, or such and at the funeral most were wearing nice c… --- ## [Calendar Ap for iPhone (When Not Using a Apple Product Desktop)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calendar-ap-for-iphone-when-not-using-a-apple-product-desktop/723807)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calendar-ap-for-iphone-when-not-using-a-apple-product-desktop/723807 "2015-06-30T17:27:51Z")
I have an iPhone 6s, a Dell desktop, and use Yahoo mail and calendar. My iPhone is my primary calendar (the one I use most) but the phone does not reliably communicate with my Yahoo calendar on the desktop. I use Firefo… --- ## [Car folks….Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-5 ??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-folks-honda-cr-v-nissan-rogue-mazda-cx-5/723524)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-folks-honda-cr-v-nissan-rogue-mazda-cx-5/723524 "2015-06-30T16:46:56Z")
Getting a crossover SUV in the next few months and pretty much worked it down to the touring trim versions of the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue or Mazda CX-5. All with AWD. Somewhat leaning towards the CX-5 Any experience… --- ## [What Kind of Insurance Company Writes Such a Policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-insurance-company-writes-such-a-policy/723871)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-insurance-company-writes-such-a-policy/723871 "2015-06-30T15:43:01Z")
here in Boston, the “Boston 2014” Olympic Committee is making a desperate, last push to get Boston as the 2014 host city. One of the claims made by the group, is that “no taxpayer” money will be used to stage the games-… --- ## [Can you brown bacon in a slow cooker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-brown-bacon-in-a-slow-cooker/723746)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-brown-bacon-in-a-slow-cooker/723746 "2015-06-30T14:20:04Z")
So here’s what happened… PDX is in the middle of a long, long stretch of over and (very) slightly under triple digit temps. I’m not particularly heat sensitive, but even I couldn’t really face the prospect of browning lo… --- ## [What do you wish you knew when buying a house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-when-buying-a-house/722683)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-when-buying-a-house/722683 "2015-06-30T13:39:58Z")
For the past few months, Mr Sven and I have been looking at houses. We are pre-approved and ready to go. Unfortunately, we live in a pricey market and working with a budget. Between space, condition, location and school… --- ## [So I seem to be fat. Here's my plan. What else can I do that is supported by \[I\]evidence\[/I\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-seem-to-be-fat-heres-my-plan-what-else-can-i-do-that-is-supported-by-i-evidence-i/723193)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-seem-to-be-fat-heres-my-plan-what-else-can-i-do-that-is-supported-by-i-evidence-i/723193 "2015-06-30T11:34:49Z")
Recently, I have noticed that I have slipped from having a bit too much belly fat to actually having a real problem. At 5’8", I weigh about 200 lbs. Most of the excess, over my dry mass of about 140 lbs, is fat. So I … --- ## [Do you smell the milk in the carton before pouring it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-smell-the-milk-in-the-carton-before-pouring-it/722943)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-smell-the-milk-in-the-carton-before-pouring-it/722943 "2015-06-30T10:39:03Z")
This is food-related, but I put it here because it’s a poll. Mods, please move if necessary. Whenever I take the carton of milk out of my fridge, I smell it to make sure it hasn’t gone bad. I only use milk for coffee/te… --- ## [Whatever happened to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-________/716532)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-________/716532 "2015-06-30T05:35:01Z")
So do you ever wonder whatever happened to certain posters that have dropped off the board to never return? My top two are: LifeSucks, the guy that was irrationally afraid of going under general anesthesia because he t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=887) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=889)