# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1004 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1005 --- ## [Men and Women: Let's talk shaving.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-women-lets-talk-shaving/702922)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-and-women-lets-talk-shaving/702922 "2014-11-01T06:25:14Z")
My shaving habits have evolved throughout my life. For many years it was this: Can of Barbisol, hot wet washcloth, over sink, prior to showering. In the last few years I’ve transitioned into just doing it in the shower… --- ## [Amazon vs Ebay For Selling Used Items](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-vs-ebay-for-selling-used-items/703198)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-vs-ebay-for-selling-used-items/703198 "2014-11-01T05:56:56Z")
Have a few old video games that i want to sell. Is it better to sell via amazon or ebay? I have sold things previously a long time ago in amazon and i recalled all i got was an email that its been bought and then to sh… --- ## [Are Kias good cars now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-kias-good-cars-now/615157)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-kias-good-cars-now/615157 "2014-11-01T03:28:16Z")
How about Hyundais? My wife and I are starting the process of shopping for a new car, and I am getting some conflicting information about Kias and Hyundais. It seems like we can get a whole lot more car for the money, … --- ## [Is 25 the new 21?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-25-the-new-21/701762)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-25-the-new-21/701762 "2014-11-01T01:58:24Z")
An article today said it is more common for 25 to be the age when most young adults can be economically free from their parents. That seems about right. Graduate from college at around age 22. Get a job. Then have enoug… --- ## [Best Time to List an Item on Ebay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-time-to-list-an-item-on-ebay/703171)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-time-to-list-an-item-on-ebay/703171 "2014-11-01T00:25:13Z")
Have some old video games that i want to sell. I read that for selling anything on ebay, its best to list an item like between 7pm-9pm eastern time as ppl who bid on things would most likely make last minute purchases ar… --- ## [Greeting women: Hug? Shake hands? Air Kiss? Cheek Kiss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greeting-women-hug-shake-hands-air-kiss-cheek-kiss/701880)
**Author:** [@jacksparrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jacksparrow)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greeting-women-hug-shake-hands-air-kiss-cheek-kiss/701880 "2014-11-01T00:15:18Z")
Why do I have so much trouble with this one. Let’s say I’m at a party, and I’m running into friends who I’ve know for varying amounts of time. I usually shake guys’ hands (though that’s also another issue…with the fis… --- ## [Have you got angrier as you've gotten older?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-got-angrier-as-youve-gotten-older/703069)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-got-angrier-as-youve-gotten-older/703069 "2014-10-31T21:05:52Z")
You all know the image of the cantakerous old fart who is annoyed by everything - how much is it based on reality? For me it definitely is; more and more things annoy me that wouldn’t have even registered on the pissed-… --- ## [How high is "the height of infamy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-the-height-of-infamy/702983)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-is-the-height-of-infamy/702983 "2014-10-31T18:37:08Z")
How high is “the height of infamy”? I’ve heard some theories, but seen nothing in text. --- ## [UTI's and D-mannose, did it help prevent them? powder or capsule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utis-and-d-mannose-did-it-help-prevent-them-powder-or-capsule/703066)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/utis-and-d-mannose-did-it-help-prevent-them-powder-or-capsule/703066 "2014-10-31T18:24:08Z")
I’ve seen D-mannose mentioned here as a preventive for UTI’s. What has your experience been like? Has it helped prevent them? Comes in powder and capsule. Which is preferred or easier/cheaper method? web md has good … --- ## [Upgrades and classic versions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrades-and-classic-versions/702939)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrades-and-classic-versions/702939 "2014-10-31T16:32:02Z")
When your favorite website upgrades to a new version, what do you do? I was going to post a poll, but missed the little box. Do you eagerly explore all its exciting new features, or just endure it, or start searching f… --- ## [Halloween costume help - Cat Burglar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-costume-help-cat-burglar/703135)
**Author:** [@saramamalana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saramamalana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-costume-help-cat-burglar/703135 "2014-10-31T16:16:59Z")
Need some opinions to round out my costume. I’ve got my outfit down, even have a little bag to use as a purse that looks like a stolen bag of money. I’m wondering if I should throw on a bunch of (costume) jewelry, idea… --- ## [Urban Pigeon Pole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-pigeon-pole/703023)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urban-pigeon-pole/703023 "2014-10-31T14:58:04Z")
I am curious as to how people feel about feral pigeons. Just speaking for myself I know when I am in downtown Los Angeles I take a lot of delight from watching the large flocks soar between the skyscrapers. I enjoy watch… --- ## [Parosmia. A perverted sense of smell.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parosmia-a-perverted-sense-of-smell/703115)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parosmia-a-perverted-sense-of-smell/703115 "2014-10-31T12:43:45Z")
I was just diagnosed with the condition of a perverted sense of smell. Apparently this is caused by chronic sinusitis. I’m on my third round of antibiotics and a second round of prednisone. I’ve not been able to learn … --- ## [Creative/horrifying smartphone photos, to leave for hackers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-horrifying-smartphone-photos-to-leave-for-hackers/702729)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-horrifying-smartphone-photos-to-leave-for-hackers/702729 "2014-10-31T09:43:03Z")
I was just considering the recent smartphone hacking scandal the other day, and musing that I, personally, am not actually cool enough to have any nude photos on my phone, or much of any photos at all, aside from some ni… --- ## [Okay costume help need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-costume-help-need-answer-fast/703060)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-costume-help-need-answer-fast/703060 "2014-10-31T07:44:51Z")
The venue: A bar. The band: Old fuddy-duddies who were once New Wave. , I have: Fishnet tights A black cocktail hat with a veil (probably more of a fascinator actually) Lots of black leather stuff Blue hair spray … --- ## [How Long Do Your Solar Landscape Lights Last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-your-solar-landscape-lights-last/632496)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-your-solar-landscape-lights-last/632496 "2012-08-24T20:49:26Z")
My experience is that these things die after 2-3 years-it seems that either: -the batter connections corrode and form a resistive connection –the plastic resin coating the solar cells become opaque Are there high qual… --- ## [When to carve the jack-o-lantern?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-carve-the-jack-o-lantern/702514)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-carve-the-jack-o-lantern/702514 "2014-10-31T05:09:46Z")
Halloween is coming up, so a jack-o-lantern is in order. But when should I carve it? Highs will be in the mid-50s, and lows will be in the mid-to-upper-40s. Rain and showers for the foreseeable future. Carving tomorr… --- ## [Dating Sites... Really????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-sites-really/703077)
**Author:** [@gregsmom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gregsmom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-sites-really/703077 "2014-10-31T02:25:08Z")
Can someone tell me why are all of the men on dating sites such as match.com etc are “athletic and toned”? If 68% of people in the United States are overweight why are the other 32% on dating sites? I just don’t get it.… --- ## [How do you/what's the best way to use a laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-whats-the-best-way-to-use-a-laptop/702217)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-whats-the-best-way-to-use-a-laptop/702217 "2014-10-31T01:40:26Z")
IE do you have a lap desk? Sit at a desk and use it like a (duh) desktop computer? If you want to use it sitting on a couch, what’s the best way? I ask because I have a lap desk, but I’ve had it for a while, and I thi… --- ## [I covet pocket doors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-covet-pocket-doors/702682)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-covet-pocket-doors/702682 "2014-10-30T20:33:57Z")
I’ve always wanted to live somewhere that has one or more pocket doors. Now that we own a place, I am wondering if I should explore the possibility of adding pocket doors. The only location I could see them fitting sty… --- ## [Can children in California be taught to avoid saying "Like", "He's All", "AndI'mAllLike" ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-children-in-california-be-taught-to-avoid-saying-like-hes-all-andimalllike/702923)
**Author:** [@Hooleehootoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hooleehootoo)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-children-in-california-be-taught-to-avoid-saying-like-hes-all-andimalllike/702923 "2014-10-30T20:23:05Z")
I have a kindergartner in So. Cal. He is starting to use the slang, "He’s Like…"Like this… If I knew someone who was an eccentric English expatriate who tried to send children to school in Southern California and insist… --- ## [Is my nephew a dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-nephew-a-dope/702838)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-nephew-a-dope/702838 "2014-10-30T20:06:58Z")
My nephew did a 9 month internship for a large insurance company during his senior year of college. After he graduated the company offered him a full-time position with benefits. He turned it down because he felt $42K a… --- ## ["Vote all you want. The secret government won’t change."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-all-you-want-the-secret-government-won-t-change/702830)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-all-you-want-the-secret-government-won-t-change/702830 "2014-10-30T19:31:06Z")
Professor Michael Glennon argues that the U.S. President has less power than is thought. Glennon focuses on defense and security. I wonder if similar arguments apply to financial misregulation. --- ## [Proposal: GE humans such that woman and men are the same size/strength. Any downside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposal-ge-humans-such-that-woman-and-men-are-the-same-size-strength-any-downside/702909)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proposal-ge-humans-such-that-woman-and-men-are-the-same-size-strength-any-downside/702909 "2014-10-30T18:30:54Z")
Suppose we engineer humans so that women and men are the same physical size and strength on average. I believe that this would drastically reduce things like sexual violence and harassment. I’ll assume we engineer wome… --- ## [Help me with my work farewell mesage, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-my-work-farewell-mesage-please/702946)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-my-work-farewell-mesage-please/702946 "2014-10-30T18:20:06Z")
Friday is my last day of work, before retirement. As is traditional around here (and anyway I want to) I am sending out a final farewell email through Outlook. I am considering putting this on the subject line: “So lon… --- ## [Did my job just get posted as an available position](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-job-just-get-posted-as-an-available-position/698643)
**Author:** [@NVME702-redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NVME702-redux)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-my-job-just-get-posted-as-an-available-position/698643 "2014-10-30T17:31:50Z")
Just the facts, ma’am…here goes… I have been in my current position for 10 months now, with a company that I had worked for prior to moving to Dallas. I left amicably, which is why I was eligible for rehire almost 3 yea… --- ## [Women and Motherhood Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-motherhood-question/702896)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-motherhood-question/702896 "2014-10-30T16:46:15Z")
It is my firm belief that not all people are created the same and even though they have certain plumbing, have different goals, wants, and desires. Take women and motherhood for instance. When I was growing up I was tau… --- ## [Halloween weirdness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-weirdness/701764)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-weirdness/701764 "2014-10-30T15:38:44Z")
Its that time of year when you go into a store and see someone walking around in a costume. Usually they are people on their way to a party or event that are dressed up. Also some of my neighbors put out some elaborate … --- ## [Belkin Router iTunes Conflict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belkin-router-itunes-conflict/703015)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belkin-router-itunes-conflict/703015 "2014-10-30T15:21:25Z")
I put this here, instead of General Questions, because I know I’m going to get more opinions than single answers, and I may even get some recipes, and the thread will probably end up being about how long you can leave ma… --- ## [Is the Media largely to blame for mass shootings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-media-largely-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/702524)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-media-largely-to-blame-for-mass-shootings/702524 "2014-10-30T15:10:13Z")
Is the Media largely to blame for mass shootings? Based upon the fact that they give posthumous glory and fame to psychotically deranged individuals? Before the media made such a sensation out of such events, these types… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1003) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1005)