# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=983 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 984 --- ## [Natural Doctor / ND / Naturopath / thyroid disease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natural-doctor-nd-naturopath-thyroid-disease/697166)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natural-doctor-nd-naturopath-thyroid-disease/697166 "2014-12-15T20:02:49Z")
What is a “natural doctor”? “ND”? Is it the same as a naturopath? I don’t know what that is either. I have a suspicion that they are some kind of phony-baloney “practitioners” like homeopaths and such. But I would appre… --- ## [Good Ideas Killed By Association](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ideas-killed-by-association/706552)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ideas-killed-by-association/706552 "2014-12-15T19:02:28Z")
Being a bit of an American history buff, I’ve often read about states’ rights. The context is usually negative, typically involving slavery and civil rights. Thing is, I think states’ rights is a great idea. Cogent argu… --- ## [Does better looking = better sex or romatic partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-better-looking-better-sex-or-romatic-partner/707107)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-better-looking-better-sex-or-romatic-partner/707107 "2014-12-15T18:59:15Z")
Sure, you have fantasied about them - that gorgeous looking actor, actress or super- model. Or perhaps it’s that cute guy or gal who works in the accounting department at work. But are good looking persons really bette… --- ## [What's the deal with Kwanzaa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-kwanzaa/706752)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-kwanzaa/706752 "2014-12-15T18:40:51Z")
I have never met one single human being of any color,race or creed that has celebrated this Holiday. I have plenty of African American friends who think its ridiculous. I like the concept, but it may have had a chance if… --- ## [Does anyone use an actual physical follow-up file?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-an-actual-physical-follow-up-file/707031)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-use-an-actual-physical-follow-up-file/707031 "2014-12-15T18:40:19Z")
You know, folders for days of the week/month, whatever, where you file actual printed paper you need to follow up on. I was trained to do this by a woman who would break thumbs if her employees didn’t. And honest to og,… --- ## [A hand truck, or a dolly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hand-truck-or-a-dolly/707081)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-hand-truck-or-a-dolly/707081 "2014-12-15T18:14:54Z")
Which would be more valuable for moving heavy objects (furniture etc) in, out & around a condo? A hand truck, or a dolly? --- ## [Opinions on Adlens adjustable glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-adlens-adjustable-glasses/707097)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-adlens-adjustable-glasses/707097 "2014-12-15T14:42:25Z")
The concept is sweet: eyeglasses with an adjustment wheel, so you can dial from reading glasses to computer glasses to driving glasses. And the price has certainly come down: when I first heard of the idea, the price … --- ## [What is "older"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-older/707228)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-older/707228 "2014-12-15T14:19:05Z")
Inspired by this thread, what age is “older”? Has it changed through the years, both for you personally and for society as a whole? For me “older” is some years at least a decade or so older than me and young is younger… --- ## [The Hawkeye Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hawkeye-poll/706896)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hawkeye-poll/706896 "2014-12-15T13:27:37Z")
Somebody used the word Hawkeye in another thread in a context I wasn’t familiar with. So I’m curious what context of the word people are most familiar with. --- ## [Can I buy a new PC with no hard drive? Where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-buy-a-new-pc-with-no-hard-drive-where/703783)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-buy-a-new-pc-with-no-hard-drive-where/703783 "2014-12-15T02:21:31Z")
It’s becoming time to buy a new PC, rather than upgrade the one I have. But I want to just bring my HD to the new machine. I have Win 7 which I really want to keep and I have an old Photoshop CS2 that I really don’t wan… --- ## [Why Seattle should be a warm-weather resort town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-seattle-should-be-a-warm-weather-resort-town/706737)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-seattle-should-be-a-warm-weather-resort-town/706737 "2014-12-15T00:03:53Z")
Seattle is a balmy sunny subtropical paradise. Why? Seven reasons. Seattle gets less rain than Phoenix in July and August Seattle experiences warm tropical winds called the Pineapple Express Seattle has warmer winter l… --- ## [Staring eviction in the face.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staring-eviction-in-the-face/706274)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staring-eviction-in-the-face/706274 "2014-12-14T19:58:38Z")
I am just absolutely and completely unprepared for this. I’ve been out of work for quite a while now, and my landlord wants to sell the unit, so no more patience from him. We are most of the way through the process, an… --- ## [looking for recommendations for hosting a personal web site. Perhaps on that offers streaming video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-for-hosting-a-personal-web-site-perhaps-on-that-offers-streaming-video/707030)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-for-hosting-a-personal-web-site-perhaps-on-that-offers-streaming-video/707030 "2014-12-14T16:56:03Z")
I plan to make some music videos for my family and friends. Me and my guitar doing my best to sing in tune. :slight\_smile: I recently bought a Zoom H4N recorder that can record 4 tracks to a flash card. I plan to recor… --- ## [Will building spaceships in space allow for gigantic spacecraft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-building-spaceships-in-space-allow-for-gigantic-spacecraft/706585)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-building-spaceships-in-space-allow-for-gigantic-spacecraft/706585 "2014-12-14T00:10:01Z")
Just as a layperson casually looking at the different sizes of land, air, and sea vehicles, I noticed that the seaworthy ones seem to be the biggest. If I had to guess, I’d say that’s because the sea has the convenient p… --- ## [Is keeping a hotel 'souvenir' towel, robe or other OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-keeping-a-hotel-souvenir-towel-robe-or-other-ok/705948)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-keeping-a-hotel-souvenir-towel-robe-or-other-ok/705948 "2014-12-13T20:33:12Z")
Hi Dopers. I don’t have much knowledge about this but I seem to recall that it was a semi-common practice to keep a robe or a towel or something when people stayed at a nice hotel. Not exactly legal but hotels turned a … --- ## [Would you thank your employer for your paycheck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-thank-your-employer-for-your-paycheck/706977)
**Author:** [@Macca26](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Macca26)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-thank-your-employer-for-your-paycheck/706977 "2014-12-13T20:00:38Z")
Let’s say your employer does not do direct deposit. Every week your boss personally hands you your paycheck. Would you say “thank you” in such a situation? Would you say “thank you” because you felt it was the right and … --- ## [Gym rats - machines/equipment you never touch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-rats-machines-equipment-you-never-touch/707033)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-rats-machines-equipment-you-never-touch/707033 "2014-12-13T18:18:07Z")
Or casual gym users, I just like the term ‘gym rat’. When you hit the gym, are there machines you never touch for whatever reason? For me it’s the resistance/weight machines, in that I just don’t get the point of them w… --- ## [When Someone Identifies as "Asian" What Does This Mean To You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-identifies-as-asian-what-does-this-mean-to-you/504608)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-identifies-as-asian-what-does-this-mean-to-you/504608 "2014-12-13T10:58:12Z")
I was talking to someone who is from India and he has a profile in a dating site that he identifies himself as “Asian.” He keeps having issues with people thinking he is Chinese or Japanese. I tried to explain, that whi… --- ## [Prince Williams hair. Should he shave it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-williams-hair-should-he-shave-it/706882)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-williams-hair-should-he-shave-it/706882 "2014-12-13T10:25:40Z")
Well, this guy has lost so much of his hair that it seems like he is styling it in an actual, 70’s style combover at this point. I’m wondering if either he or his keepers have considered just shaving it off. His wife i… --- ## [How are Americans taught about Vietnam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-americans-taught-about-vietnam/706129)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-americans-taught-about-vietnam/706129 "2014-12-13T07:10:51Z")
Pretty much as the title; how much could an average high school graduate in the U.S. be expected to know about the Vietnam War? Are you a young American educated after the Fall of Saigon - how was it taught to you? --- ## [What productivity systems do you use and like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-productivity-systems-do-you-use-and-like/707044)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-productivity-systems-do-you-use-and-like/707044 "2014-12-13T04:30:40Z")
The thread on physical followup files is very interesting to me - every so often I get all excited about trying to be more productive and, like, get all geared up for Getting Things Done or whatever, and once I had a phy… --- ## [My Employee smells like skunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-employee-smells-like-skunk/693530)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-employee-smells-like-skunk/693530 "2014-12-13T02:16:58Z")
I have an employee who regularly comes to work smelling like she’s lost a fight with a skunk, Now, I’m pretty naive when it comes to these things, but isn’t that a fairly strong indication of pot smoking? Not sure wher… --- ## [Numbness in feet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numbness-in-feet/707005)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numbness-in-feet/707005 "2014-12-12T23:50:09Z")
I thought I would pass this on in case anyone else is dealing with this. A couple of months ago I started having pain in the tips of my toes and the outer half of my feet were going numb. The only thing that I could put … --- ## [Email software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-software/706911)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-software/706911 "2014-12-12T23:19:13Z")
I’ve been using Xfinity from Comcast as my email program ever since losing my beloved Outlook Express upon upgrading from Windows XP to windows 7. To me, this Xfinity seems to be a rather unsatisfactory program - it’s v… --- ## [Know anyone who's hurt themselves on social media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anyone-whos-hurt-themselves-on-social-media/706807)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anyone-whos-hurt-themselves-on-social-media/706807 "2014-12-12T23:15:23Z")
I just read about this woman. She was forced to resign after posting some inflammatory comments to another person’s Facebook page. This has become quite commonplace. Every day I read about something like this happenin… --- ## [String of black related scrutinies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/string-of-black-related-scrutinies/707052)
**Author:** [@Henryunderborn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Henryunderborn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/string-of-black-related-scrutinies/707052 "2014-12-12T22:55:31Z")
What has been the first significant event that has spawned the last year +/- string of black related events under scrutiny? --- ## [Ethical dilemma - co-worker's legal troubles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethical-dilemma-co-workers-legal-troubles/706845)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ethical-dilemma-co-workers-legal-troubles/706845 "2014-12-12T22:28:53Z")
Recently I have become aware that a co-worker of mine has a history of brushes with the law, and is presently facing a case for which he may actually serve jail time. My dilemma is whether I should disclose this to my e… --- ## [Why do we punish criminals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-punish-criminals/706928)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-punish-criminals/706928 "2014-12-12T20:31:46Z")
Shouldn’t we be treating rather than punishing (when possible) murderers, rapists, and other thugs or at worst, just quarantining them so they can’t hurt anyone else, rather than insist on sadistically punishing them? Pe… --- ## [Bilinguals: Does this sound like an odd conversation? (Spanish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bilinguals-does-this-sound-like-an-odd-conversation-spanish/706964)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bilinguals-does-this-sound-like-an-odd-conversation-spanish/706964 "2014-12-12T20:14:45Z")
Having lunch the other day, at the table behind me is a couple with their 8(ish) year old daughter. The parents were speaking half Spanish - half English. Basically, the parents seemed to be taking their daughter to tas… --- ## [How do you use NoScript?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-noscript/706838)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-use-noscript/706838 "2014-12-12T19:33:42Z")
This isn’t a GQ-style “what button do I push,” but an IMHO “what’s your style” kind of question. I wonder what other people do and why. For starters, I’m pretty privacy concious. Not that I have anything to hide or thin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=982) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=984)