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Should couples keep separate bank accounts instead of merging everything?
Some couples pool every dollar into joint accounts, while others keep their own money and split shared costs. Which setup works better for day-to-day life, trust, and avoiding arguments over spending?
Should the home team's fans be allowed to boo their own players?
Fans pay for tickets and often feel entitled to react to poor effort. Others argue that jeering your own team's players hurts morale and undercuts the home-field advantage supporters are supposed to provide.
Should phone apps be required to work offline for their core features?
Many apps that only need local data, such as note-taking, to-do lists, or timers, stop working without a connection. Some argue core features should function offline; others say syncing, security, and development costs justify requiring a connection.
Is it fair to call a movie bad if you walked out before the ending?
Some viewers say if a film loses you in the first hour, that's a verdict in itself. Others argue you can't judge a story without seeing how it resolves, since endings can redeem or recontextualize everything before them.
Should leftovers count as a real meal, not a last resort?
Some people plan dinners around next-day leftovers and swear they taste better. Others see them as reheated compromise food, fine when needed but never the first choice. Which view holds up at the kitchen table?
Is it rude to reply to a text with just a thumbs-up emoji?
The thumbs-up reply is a quick way to acknowledge a message, but some people read it as cold, dismissive, or passive-aggressive. Is it efficient courtesy or a small social slight?
Should every professional sport use video review for all officiating calls?
Video review has spread across many sports, fixing obvious errors but also slowing games and stripping out some spontaneity. Should leagues expand replay to nearly every call, or trust human officials and accept some mistakes as part of the game?
Should software updates be installed automatically instead of leaving the choice to users?
Automatic updates deliver security patches quickly, but they can also change interfaces, break workflows, or slow older devices without consent. Should devices default to installing updates on their own, or should the user always approve them first?
Should couples share a single streaming account password with no separate profiles?
Many couples share one streaming account. Some say a single shared profile keeps things simple and makes watching together easier, while others say separate profiles keep recommendations and watch histories from becoming a mess.
Should smartphones be banned from the dinner table?
Many households and restaurants debate whether phones belong at meals. One view says they erode conversation and attention; the other says they are normal tools for looking things up, sharing photos, and handling urgent messages.
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Sweet fruit on a savory, cheesy pie has split dinner tables for decades. Is pineapple a smart topping that balances salt and fat, or a dessert ingredient that does not belong on pizza?
Should spoilers for decades-old movies and books be fair game?
Some say a twist from a film or novel that is decades old is public knowledge and fair to discuss freely. Others say every new viewer deserves a fresh first experience, no matter how old the story is.
Is it ethical to keep extra change when a cashier gives you too much?
A cashier miscounts and hands you a few extra dollars. No one notices, and the store is a large chain that will likely never miss it. Does honesty require speaking up, or is the error the business's problem?
Is it smarter to pay off a low-interest mortgage early than to invest the extra cash?
Suppose a homeowner has a fixed-rate mortgage at a modest rate and some spare money each month. One camp values a guaranteed return and a debt-free home, while the other points to the higher long-run average returns of investing, despite the risk.
Should the NFL abolish the kickoff and just give teams the ball?
The kickoff has been repeatedly rule-tweaked over safety concerns, and critics say it has become a ceremonial play. Defenders say it offers a unique chance for big plays and comebacks, such as the onside kick.
I’m in line or I’m on line
What’s the proper way to tell someone you’re waiting at the grocery store or any other event where there’s a line? Do you say “I’m in line” or “I’m on line”?
Who should pay on a first date (two guys)
The people need to know
Should couples split the bill on a first date?
First dates often end with an awkward check moment. One view says splitting treats both people as equals from the start, while the other says whoever extends the invitation should cover it as a gesture of hospitality.
Beatles or Rolling Stones
What band would you like playing at your wedding? Beatles Rolling Stones
Should tipping culture disappear?
The tablet spins around and asks for twenty-two percent. A case about wages, guilt, and who should be paying service staff.
Should every car on the road be autonomous?
More and more car manufacturers are trying to get to full self driving. Many humans love to drive, but driving is also one of the leading causes of death. If every car were autonomous it may save lives, but we may also lose the sacred freedom that comes from driving your own car.
Should there be age limits to run for public office?
The median age of those in the senate is 64. The median age of those in the house of representatives is 57. The idea of an age limit for public office has become more prominent in recent years, especially considering the ages of Biden and Trump.
Dokkit is a good idea as a debate platform
Dokkit is in its infancy as a debate platform. Does it hold promise to be the next big thing or will it crap out and cost the founder his whole life savings?
Lindsay Clancy: guilty or not guilty
Lindsay Clancy murdered her three children and then attempted suicide. She's pleaded not guilty, arguing that she cannot be held criminally liable because her mental state was impaired at the time of the murders.
Is ambient lamp lighting cozier than overhead lighting?
Ambient lighting provided by lamps that are 2200-2700K is much more enjoyable than overhead bright that are 5500K+
OSRS > WoW
Been playing OSRS recently (played as a kid 20 years ago), and it’s too much fun. Definitely better than WoW
Marvel > Star Wars
I’m watching all the marvel movies to lead up to Endgame and I think I’m realizing it’s a more impressive portfolio/franchise than Star Wars. I always liked Star Wars growing up (born 1997).