# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=96 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 97 --- ## [Electrical garage door openers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-garage-door-openers/1001149)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-garage-door-openers/1001149 "2024-05-08T19:24:33Z")
Does anyone have an explanation why a door would stop partially open? The track seems clear, but it stops when open about three feet. --- ## [Pet Flea Protection 2024 Edition: Opinions, Good, Bad, and/or Ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-flea-protection-2024-edition-opinions-good-bad-and-or-ugly/1001236)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-flea-protection-2024-edition-opinions-good-bad-and-or-ugly/1001236 "2024-05-08T06:37:53Z")
So, spring is coming, despite multiple remaining freeze warnings here in the Colorado Front range, and I’ve been of multiple minds regarding protection from fleas. My two cats are indoor 95% of the time, but in the last… --- ## [Who is the earliest person we know as Firstname - M.I. - Lastname?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-earliest-person-we-know-as-firstname-m-i-lastname/1001200)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-earliest-person-we-know-as-firstname-m-i-lastname/1001200 "2024-05-07T14:29:44Z")
I think of Booker T Washington right away. I know he added on his middle name himself later in life and always called himself by his full name. But after that point we know him as Booker T. I won’t accept Jesus H. Chris… --- ## [Ought public libraries advance social agendas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ought-public-libraries-advance-social-agendas/999737)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ought-public-libraries-advance-social-agendas/999737 "2024-05-07T13:46:50Z")
Perhaps phrased another way, ought a community’s public library reflect that community’s predominant views and beliefs, or ought it seek to expose the community to alternative views? This is the context in which this is… --- ## ["Laundry straps" -- what are these for and how do you use them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-straps-what-are-these-for-and-how-do-you-use-them/1000916)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-straps-what-are-these-for-and-how-do-you-use-them/1000916 "2024-05-07T13:25:29Z")
I came across this item on amazon: 12 Pcs Laundry Strap with Buckle Wash Care Utility Strap Replacement Household Cleaning Loop Accessories Tools Apparently these are used to sort laundry while it’s being washed? There… --- ## [What will you do if Trump wins in November?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-you-do-if-trump-wins-in-november/997214)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-you-do-if-trump-wins-in-november/997214 "2024-05-07T13:04:20Z")
I know I would be mad as hell. My first instinct is to leave the country, but I wouldn’t realistically know where to go or how to do it. If there is evidence of a steal, I would definitely support demonstrations. I don… --- ## [Renovate or strip a beachside high-rise condo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renovate-or-strip-a-beachside-high-rise-condo/1001204)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renovate-or-strip-a-beachside-high-rise-condo/1001204 "2024-05-07T02:42:02Z")
Our (sister and I) mother died a year ago, and we’ve managed to take care of most of her assets at this point-except the condo she had (NE Florida). First, she was well into middle-late dementia by the time she got sick… --- ## [Need answer fast: I have a contact lens stuck in my eye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-i-have-a-contact-lens-stuck-in-my-eye/1000926)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-i-have-a-contact-lens-stuck-in-my-eye/1000926 "2024-05-06T22:35:21Z")
I was experimenting with contact lenses, and put two in this morning. The right one worked fine. The left one wouldn’t center, and isn’t doing anything vision wise. So I bought some artificial tears, and tried to float i… --- ## [How does Amazon justify their huge infrastructure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-amazon-justify-their-huge-infrastructure/1000873)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-amazon-justify-their-huge-infrastructure/1000873 "2024-05-06T21:30:25Z")
There are numerous Amazon facilities just in the Cleveland area. Each one is the size of a large factory. One replaced a shopping center. They have acres of parking although I have never seen one even close to being full… --- ## [What products or services are NOT getting worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-or-services-are-not-getting-worse/1000981)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-products-or-services-are-not-getting-worse/1000981 "2024-05-06T14:59:05Z")
We’ve had recent threads about Boston Market going under, and one about Panera having similar problems. Then there was a discussion about how modern cars are collecting and sharing a lot of data about us, and today I … --- ## [Penis in the popcorn. Ever happen for real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897 "2024-05-06T06:33:46Z")
I recall seeing a movie in my youth (“Diner” perhaps?) where a young man and woman went to the movies on a date. The young man had a container of popcorn on his lap and he managed to stick his erection through the botto… --- ## [Does this feedback request seem scammy to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148 "2024-05-05T16:24:44Z")
I recently bought an office chair on Amazon. Today I got a postcard saying that I can get $30 for giving a review on Amazon with a picture. OK, so it is the chair that I bought, that seems up and up. But there’s a fe… --- ## [Visiting Copenhagen. Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471 "2024-05-05T04:45:28Z")
Going to Copenhagen for 5 days early May. (Running the marathon there with my baby girl on Sunday the 5th!) What are must do items we should have on our itinerary? I’ve had the Danish Museum of Design strongly recommen… --- ## [Are these tire chains any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-tire-chains-any-good/1001066)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-tire-chains-any-good/1001066 "2024-05-05T01:31:31Z")
And assuming you haven’t used these specifically, what about the concept and design? Specifically these here. They are 6 separate chains with each one fitting through a hole in your wheel. They look easy to put on and… --- ## [Does anyone here belong to the Freedom From Religion Foundation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-belong-to-the-freedom-from-religion-foundation/1000441)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-belong-to-the-freedom-from-religion-foundation/1000441 "2024-05-04T18:19:17Z")
I saw a tv ad for this organization ( the one where Ron Reagan “is not afraid to burn in hell”) during the State of the Union address. Pretty good strategy to catch folks when they’re all fired up. It worked on me, anywa… --- ## [In current time, Who pays what for a wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-current-time-who-pays-what-for-a-wedding/1001049)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-current-time-who-pays-what-for-a-wedding/1001049 "2024-05-04T17:08:53Z")
Within reason is it split 50/50 or Brides pay for wedding reception groom rehearsal dinner and alcohol bill ? How is it hashed out happily! It seem like very awkward process where feelings can be hurt for a long time. --- ## [Tell me about pellet smokers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-pellet-smokers/1001084)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-pellet-smokers/1001084 "2024-05-04T14:55:24Z")
i’ve been grilling all my life, on Weber kettles (charcoal), currently on a gas grill (also Weber). And I do some smoking, on a Weber Smokey Mountain. But I’m considering making the switch, and looking at Traeger pelle… --- ## [What size pillow(s) do you sleep on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-pillow-s-do-you-sleep-on/1000988)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-pillow-s-do-you-sleep-on/1000988 "2024-05-04T13:09:54Z")
We have a king bed but we use queen size pillows and have for ages. King pillows are too big and always seemed to end up with the stuffing at either end. Maybe they were just cheap. I actually sleep on a foam wedge with… --- ## [How do I find people talking about their personal injury lawsuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-people-talking-about-their-personal-injury-lawsuit/1001125)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-people-talking-about-their-personal-injury-lawsuit/1001125 "2024-05-04T05:16:31Z")
Apologies in advance - my Google Fu has failed me… We are considering a personal injury claim / lawsuit. While there are apparently thousands of videos by lawyers about this topic, I want to find experiences, feedback,… --- ## [Do you know what a number painted on a house wall means?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-a-number-painted-on-a-house-wall-means/1001033)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-a-number-painted-on-a-house-wall-means/1001033 "2024-05-04T00:05:32Z")
About 20 years ago, I noticed that the main water cutoff valve in my house was almost too stiff to turn, which I decided was dangerous and called my plumber. He explained that in order to do it, the pipe from the water … --- ## [I have a patch of dry itchy skin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-patch-of-dry-itchy-skin/1000347 "2024-05-03T00:43:30Z")
It’s just below my rib cage and driving me nuts. Anyone have a suggestion for any over-the-counter remedies? --- ## [How could've this happened - checking scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-couldve-this-happened-checking-scam/1000976)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-couldve-this-happened-checking-scam/1000976 "2024-05-03T00:35:54Z")
My wife is the manager of gated community where residents pay “rental” space on the land (averaging about $1000 a month). Last month, a particular individual came in with a personal paper check (from a credit union) a… --- ## [Gravity is weird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravity-is-weird/1000521)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gravity-is-weird/1000521 "2024-05-03T00:05:09Z")
I was listening to a discussion that involved Eric Weinstein wherein he opined just how weak gravity was. He said something like., “We are all being held in our chairs by gravity yet when we are done, we will easily get … --- ## [Danger of Drones on US. Hijack from Ukraine Invasion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-of-drones-on-us-hijack-from-ukraine-invasion-thread/999743)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danger-of-drones-on-us-hijack-from-ukraine-invasion-thread/999743 "2024-05-02T01:31:31Z")
Be careful what you wish for. 800 miles inland from the USA’s seashore covers WAG 80% of the population and 90% of the productive infrastructure. What’s left is the mostly uninhabited intermountain West and the upper M… --- ## [Stormy Daniels--why exactly $130,000?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormy-daniels-why-exactly-130-000/1000912)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stormy-daniels-why-exactly-130-000/1000912 "2024-05-01T23:20:39Z")
Everybody is talking about the legal aspects of Trump’s court case: whether the hush payments qualify as a felony or a misdemeanor , how were the checks recorded, etc,etc. But nobody is talking about one really peculiar… --- ## [Odd interaction at the 24 hour store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-interaction-at-the-24-hour-store/1000554)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-interaction-at-the-24-hour-store/1000554 "2024-05-01T20:49:26Z")
So, I had an odd, brief interaction at the 24-hour grocery store last night at 3 in the morning and I am not sure what to make of it. Basically, as I was leaving with my groceries, through the automatic doors, a very yo… --- ## [Do You Think Touch Screens Improve Things Originally Screenless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-touch-screens-improve-things-originally-screenless/1000935)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-touch-screens-improve-things-originally-screenless/1000935 "2024-05-01T15:11:53Z")
There is an Atlantic column by an author who thinks touch screens cheapen automobiles. Basically, he likes the old fashioned knobs, being able to fix stuff yourself, and finds too many extra electronics add little to ap… --- ## [Where can I get a CAT-6 cable split and connectors put on the cut ends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-cat-6-cable-split-and-connectors-put-on-the-cut-ends/1000666)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-a-cat-6-cable-split-and-connectors-put-on-the-cut-ends/1000666 "2024-05-01T04:18:42Z")
I needed solid reliable internet service in a location our WiFi doesn’t reach well, and extenders weren’t doing the job. So I acquired enough ethernet cable to accomplish a wired connection. It works well. It’s a long… --- ## [We should go back to glass and metal containers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-should-go-back-to-glass-and-metal-containers/1000329)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-should-go-back-to-glass-and-metal-containers/1000329 "2024-05-01T03:50:09Z")
I just ran across this article, Critics call out plastics industry over “fraud of plastic recycling”. I’ve been hearing this complaint for years, so it’s nothing new. Nevertheless, I dutifully put plastics into the rec… --- ## [Is anyone familiar with the University of South Wales?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-the-university-of-south-wales/1000930)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-familiar-with-the-university-of-south-wales/1000930 "2024-04-30T17:49:43Z")
Not New South Wales in Australia but South Wales in … Wales. They have a program(me) I’m interested in but so far in researching the school I have been unimpressed. I asked a question and their reply was basically cut-… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=95) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=97)