# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=904 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 905 --- ## [Who are the women who "star" in Internet porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-women-who-star-in-internet-porn/706951)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-women-who-star-in-internet-porn/706951 "2015-03-04T08:00:36Z")
Once upon a time, porn was rare. Hard core porn was available only in sleazy peep shows and “adult” movie theaters and bookstores. “Stars” were mostly anonymous. A few, like Linda Lovelace became household names Today… --- ## [Weird, pretentious, or bizarre names...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-pretentious-or-bizarre-names/696566)
**Author:** [@PeskiPiksi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeskiPiksi)\ **Replies:** 381\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-pretentious-or-bizarre-names/696566 "2015-05-31T13:28:57Z")
Is it too soon for another “You named your kid what?” thread? Because I just saw the list of kids in my son’s pre-k class and felt like sharing. :smiley: In one class we have: Jaxsen Jaylen Kai King Kinleigh Male… --- ## [What would be the ideal world population?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-ideal-world-population/715150)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-ideal-world-population/715150 "2015-05-31T13:21:51Z")
The usual ideal population preferred by people is quite small. If society is still to have airplanes, trains, electricity, government, etc., though, then the population would probably have to be moderately sized at least… --- ## [Ever worn suspenders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-worn-suspenders/721068)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-worn-suspenders/721068 "2015-05-31T13:16:53Z")
Have you? --- ## [Webcams - there are too many with too many specs. Help me select.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webcams-there-are-too-many-with-too-many-specs-help-me-select/721216)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webcams-there-are-too-many-with-too-many-specs-help-me-select/721216 "2015-05-31T05:19:32Z")
Currently, we should like to watch quail on our laptop and later other uses, perhaps. Would you make suggestions for beginners? Birds are 50-100 foot out back, --- ## [Blue Jay = Small Peacock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-jay-small-peacock/721237)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-jay-small-peacock/721237 "2015-05-31T04:38:44Z")
I’m not sure which forum this goes in, but I guess I want to encourage y’all to speculate, so I’ll try here. Today, I looked out the window in my backyard and saw something bright blue in the grass. At first I thought i… --- ## [Is there a consumer oriented version of ELAP for out of control health care billing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-consumer-oriented-version-of-elap-for-out-of-control-health-care-billing/721236)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-consumer-oriented-version-of-elap-for-out-of-control-health-care-billing/721236 "2015-05-31T04:04:38Z")
I read about a group called ELAP today. Apparently when a health care bill which is (to them) radically inflated comes to one of their clients, they contest it in court on various grounds and seem like they usually wi… --- ## [What's the worst job you ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-job-you-ever-had/720719)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-job-you-ever-had/720719 "2015-05-31T01:08:22Z")
im pretty sure this one Is mine --- ## [Tipping for a tow - need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-a-tow-need-answer-fast/721199)
**Author:** [@Mithril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mithril)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-a-tow-need-answer-fast/721199 "2015-05-30T22:09:57Z")
My motorcycle broke down at a gas station and the tow guys are on the way. Two guys are coming because it’s a big bike. It won’t start at all so it’s going to have to be pushed up on the flatbed. I’m only about five minu… --- ## [How To Figure Out This Real-Life Math Problem? (Plant Watering Schedules)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-figure-out-this-real-life-math-problem-plant-watering-schedules/721063)
**Author:** [@all\_timestamps\_displayed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/all_timestamps_displayed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-figure-out-this-real-life-math-problem-plant-watering-schedules/721063 "2015-05-30T18:53:50Z")
This is not math homework. I am 36 years old and dumb and trying to literally puzzle out watering schedules. I am sorry for the horrific brain puke below. A and B share plant watering duties based on their schedules. A… --- ## [Things you were unaware of doing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-were-unaware-of-doing/720578)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-were-unaware-of-doing/720578 "2015-05-30T16:22:44Z")
Tonight someone told me that I’ve been opening my eyes in an annoying way lately. Maybe my eyelids are feeling a bit sticky so I open them up widely quite a lot. She said that she didn’t want to offend me or something. A… --- ## [Need advice: Matted fur on a long-haired cat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-matted-fur-on-a-long-haired-cat/716078)
**Author:** [@Why\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Why_Child)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-matted-fur-on-a-long-haired-cat/716078 "2015-05-30T13:14:22Z")
I would appreciate any advice I can get on how to unmat the cat. His entire chest is just a clump of fur. He’s covered with clumps and I believe they are interfering with his mobility, as it seems his front legs are knot… --- ## [PVC to replace wood trim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pvc-to-replace-wood-trim/662956)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pvc-to-replace-wood-trim/662956 "2013-07-08T21:36:35Z")
We’ve got a number of windows etc. that have a lot of rot in their wooden parts, and need to be replaced. The contractor suggested we go with PVC-based products instead of wood, and we think it sounds like a good idea - … --- ## [seeing too much makes you insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-too-much-makes-you-insane/720622)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-too-much-makes-you-insane/720622 "2015-05-30T03:39:28Z")
I was randomly look at a website about quotes and I came across this one: “The only problem with seeing too much is that it makes you insane.” - Phaedrus I have found this very interesting, stimulating etc., and it got… --- ## [We have cable company competition!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-cable-company-competition/721001)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-cable-company-competition/721001 "2015-05-29T22:33:04Z")
I always thought Comcast had a lock on San Francisco, but it looks like Astound (now called Wave, apparently) has moved in. Anyone have experience with Astound/Wave? Service? Selection? Price? If I switch, can Comcast … --- ## [Sentencing for "2drunk2care" driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sentencing-for-2drunk2care-driver/719497)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sentencing-for-2drunk2care-driver/719497 "2015-05-29T21:41:45Z")
The woman who killed two people after texting “2drunk2care” was sentenced to 24 years in prison followed by 6 months probation. In real life, how long will this person actually be behind bars? Driver Who Tweeted '2 Dru… --- ## [Ebay's Rate details about this purchase - Is a perfect score really expected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebays-rate-details-about-this-purchase-is-a-perfect-score-really-expected/721090)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebays-rate-details-about-this-purchase-is-a-perfect-score-really-expected/721090 "2015-05-29T20:04:58Z")
I recall when Ebay implemented the Rate details about this purchase stars system. I tried to be honest and gave a seller 4 stars for shipping, and 4 for item description. He did charge a bit much for shipping and the i… --- ## [My housetrained dog suddenly won't pee or poop outside](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-housetrained-dog-suddenly-wont-pee-or-poop-outside/721098)
**Author:** [@aprilgirl317](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aprilgirl317)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-housetrained-dog-suddenly-wont-pee-or-poop-outside/721098 "2015-05-29T15:48:44Z")
I have had my rescue dog for three months now. She is well housetrained. For the last four days she refuses to do her business outside. I think she has gone once or twice. I have searched the house to see if she is goin… --- ## [A Distant Cousin Contacts You...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-distant-cousin-contacts-you/720933)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-distant-cousin-contacts-you/720933 "2015-05-29T14:03:13Z")
…either via email and/or a friend request on FB, looking for any information you may have about your branch of the family for his/her genealogy research. They have a decent amount of information about you and your next … --- ## [Phrases that revolt you just by the reading...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-revolt-you-just-by-the-reading/720917)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-revolt-you-just-by-the-reading/720917 "2015-05-29T12:54:46Z")
It can be for any reason, or no reason at all. I’ve complained about “speak out” on this board in the past, but I just found another: “reality TV star.” --- ## [Walkable, cheap rent, fun life... where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walkable-cheap-rent-fun-life-where/720270)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walkable-cheap-rent-fun-life-where/720270 "2015-05-29T12:30:05Z")
Hi all, for my own nefarious purposes, I’m trying to find a city/suburb that fulfills the above three criteria. Walkable! Bikable too, flatter the better, with grocery stores within walking distance. I mean a proper s… --- ## [Easiest way to install Linux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-install-linux/720944)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-way-to-install-linux/720944 "2015-05-29T08:28:39Z")
I just bought a laptop (an HP) and want to put Linux on it. It comes with Win8.1, but I don’t care about that. What’s the easiest way to install Linux? --- ## [Vacation without spouse - Yay or nay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-without-spouse-yay-or-nay/720866)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacation-without-spouse-yay-or-nay/720866 "2015-05-29T03:35:45Z")
I’ve been married to my wife for more than 20 years. It’s been a few years since we have been both gainfully employed with paid time off. We’ve been able to take a long weekend here or there but no vacation. She proba… --- ## [Congratulations to the Nebraska legislature (mostly conservative Republicans)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-the-nebraska-legislature-mostly-conservative-republicans/721044)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congratulations-to-the-nebraska-legislature-mostly-conservative-republicans/721044 "2015-05-29T01:21:43Z")
Congratulations to the conservative Republicans of Nebraska for pushing elimination of the state’s death penalty through. Not only did they vote in the repeal, they voted to override the GOP governor’s veto of it. They … --- ## [Ukraine War: Dead Russian Soldiers Cremated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-war-dead-russian-soldiers-cremated/720958)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-war-dead-russian-soldiers-cremated/720958 "2015-05-29T01:15:38Z")
I just heard of this rather bizarre story. According to the CNN reports, Putin is concealing the extent of Russian combat deaths (in the Eastern Ukraine), by having the bodies cremated (by mobile crematoriums). So when a… --- ## [Anyone have a Robotic Vacuum Cleaner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-robotic-vacuum-cleaner/681059)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-robotic-vacuum-cleaner/681059 "2015-05-29T00:50:05Z")
Well after watching a youtube video of a puppy being scared by a Roomba I’ve decided that I might possibly buy one (the Roomba, not the puppy), anyone here have one or a different model and what do they think of it? h… --- ## [Best DVD player for playing scratched up discs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dvd-player-for-playing-scratched-up-discs/721075)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-dvd-player-for-playing-scratched-up-discs/721075 "2015-05-28T23:38:59Z")
I notice my Xbox 360 is better than my PS3 at playing scratched up discs, but the 360 falls short too. Is there a particular model that is considered a superior model for damaged discs. Looking online there are forums w… --- ## [Predictions on SCOTUS decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (SSM in the U.S.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-on-scotus-decision-in-obergefell-v-hodges-ssm-in-the-u-s/720846)
**Author:** [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-on-scotus-decision-in-obergefell-v-hodges-ssm-in-the-u-s/720846 "2015-05-28T21:39:49Z")
This poll is to predict what you think the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will be in Obergefell v. Hodges (gay marriage). Note that–at least for voting in the poll part of the thread–I’m not asking what you think the dec… --- ## [Would you Risk using a laundromat today? (bedbugs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-risk-using-a-laundromat-today-bedbugs/720686)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-risk-using-a-laundromat-today-bedbugs/720686 "2015-05-28T20:25:18Z")
We got some very dirty bedspreads and comforters. Should have been washed a year ago and we are afraid too. Our entire lives we’ve used the giant, jumbo laundromat washers for these bulky items. Especially now since we… --- ## [Recommend lawyer? tx](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-lawyer-tx/720499)
**Author:** [@addasin111](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/addasin111)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-lawyer-tx/720499 "2015-05-28T20:00:46Z")
need good Tarrant county criminal lawyer asap. any suggestions? ty [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=903) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=905)