# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1016 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1017 --- ## [About default judgments (legal question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-default-judgments-legal-question/700610)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-default-judgments-legal-question/700610 "2014-10-09T04:14:54Z")
Let’s say that someone sues me for $10,000. I believe that a third party should indemnify me for that $10,000 so I add him as a third party defendant. He fails to reply to my summons and third party complaint, so I mov… --- ## [Firefox v. Chrome...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-v-chrome/698635)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-v-chrome/698635 "2014-10-09T03:53:18Z")
So I’ve posted in the past about how running Firefox on this Macbook Pro of mine often spikes the CPU usage every few seconds over 100% after just three days of normal use (not to mention using over 2 GB of real memory a… --- ## [What to do with some extra $$ savings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-some-extra-savings/700704)
**Author:** [@cncdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cncdad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-some-extra-savings/700704 "2014-10-09T03:24:16Z")
Dopers, just looking to see what I could do with a couple thousand dollars that I have just sitting and rotting in a savings account. I have some CDs but the interest rate is so low as are savings account interest rates… --- ## [Backlash over Koch Bros. donation to UNCF](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backlash-over-koch-bros-donation-to-uncf/700701)
**Author:** [@JesterX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JesterX)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backlash-over-koch-bros-donation-to-uncf/700701 "2014-10-09T03:14:45Z")
Cite Ok, so yeah, the Koch brothers probably have ulterior motives for the donation. After all, even though they give out millions in donations, they almost NEVER make donations this large OR this public. And yes, the… --- ## [Do you call your SO when you're going to be late?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-call-your-so-when-youre-going-to-be-late/700396)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-call-your-so-when-youre-going-to-be-late/700396 "2014-10-09T02:19:01Z")
I flew a couple of weeks ago. Since we were scheduled for 5:00 PM (1700, according to the instructor giving me my BFR), I figured I’d be heading home around seven. But we were the last flight of the day. We had to sec… --- ## [Greentree Servicing - scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greentree-servicing-scam/668789)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greentree-servicing-scam/668789 "2014-10-09T00:54:31Z")
The in-laws are in financial trouble. They haven’t paid the mortgage in nearly a year and know that it’s a matter of time before being foreclosed on. A few weeks ago, they got a letter from Greentree Service LLC. Some e… --- ## [Need a small audio/video capture device](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-small-audio-video-capture-device/700798)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-small-audio-video-capture-device/700798 "2014-10-08T23:51:47Z")
I’m posting here in IMHO, rather than just shopping on E-bay, because I want your first-hand opinions and experiences as well as your product recommendations. \[Mods, if this goes in Cafe or somewhere else, feel free to … --- ## [Is it true, what they're saying about you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-what-theyre-saying-about-you/700453)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-what-theyre-saying-about-you/700453 "2014-10-08T21:35:23Z")
People like to talk. The latest gossip and rumour going around about you - should we believe it? --- ## [Do you know the difference between England/UK/Great Britain/British Isles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-difference-between-england-uk-great-britain-british-isles/700743)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-the-difference-between-england-uk-great-britain-british-isles/700743 "2014-10-08T19:22:36Z")
Inspired by the thread on Ireland, want to know how common misunderstand other terms around our blessed isle(s) are. Tick all those you knew! Cheat sheet (don’t cheat): Goddamn mouseover space. --- ## [Winter Jacket advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-jacket-advice/700583)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-jacket-advice/700583 "2014-10-08T16:42:49Z")
Hi guys, I’ve gotten good advice from you all in the past so hopefully I will again. Up to now, I’ve mainly been buying cheaper jackets for the winter, but I’m thinking of getting a really decent Winter Jacket, especia… --- ## [Reaper Drone vs the Third Reich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaper-drone-vs-the-third-reich/700621)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reaper-drone-vs-the-third-reich/700621 "2014-10-08T15:53:29Z")
Let’s bomb someone who deserves it; Nazis. I’m sending one of these, an MQ-9 Reaper back to May 1st, 1943, somewhere over the skies of Europe with you at the helm. It’s armed with 2 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and 2 500lb… --- ## [Putting plastic film over your windows for better insulation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-plastic-film-over-your-windows-for-better-insulation/679711)
**Author:** [@cornopean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornopean)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-plastic-film-over-your-windows-for-better-insulation/679711 "2014-10-08T15:53:17Z")
Do any of you people put that shrinking plastic film over your windows for better insulating? Then you use your hairdryer to get it stretched tight. I was just wondering…how much it really helps. Is it worth it? It i… --- ## [The Gender Dynamics of Misandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gender-dynamics-of-misandry/700682)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gender-dynamics-of-misandry/700682 "2014-10-08T13:52:18Z")
I had a Facebook friend recently post something I found offensive and I thought my reaction to it raised some interesting questions. Basically the person made a post embracing the philosophy that women, on the whole, ar… --- ## [I need our resident mechanics help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-our-resident-mechanics-help/700676)
**Author:** [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-our-resident-mechanics-help/700676 "2014-10-08T11:28:19Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2014 MINI Countryman ‘S’ with a 6-speed Getrag manual transmission. Ever since I’ve owned it (since new), I occasionally will get a grind going between 1st and 2nd. The clutch is fully depressed,… --- ## [Need A Gift For My Girlfriend. Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-for-my-girlfriend-help/280293)
**Author:** [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-gift-for-my-girlfriend-help/280293 "2014-10-08T10:01:48Z")
OK, so Christmas is just over a week away and I still need something for my girlfriend. I’m not going to able to get to mall until next Wednesday at the earliest because of exam schedule. This is bad. Plus my guy friends… --- ## [How do I find a Seiko authorized watch repairer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-seiko-authorized-watch-repairer/700129)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-seiko-authorized-watch-repairer/700129 "2014-10-08T06:45:50Z")
It’s about time to get my watch maintained/looked at, and the manual recommends an authorized repairer. How do I go about finding one near me? My Google searching wasn’t very successful, finding dealers, not repairers. --- ## [What will future generations despise us for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-future-generations-despise-us-for/700529)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-future-generations-despise-us-for/700529 "2014-10-08T04:12:11Z")
It’s obvious to us today that slavery is evil, and a scourge on the human soul. But to the people practicing it 200 years ago, it was an acceptable practice that had been around since before the written word. Racism and … --- ## [De-mothing really good furniture. Options?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-mothing-really-good-furniture-options/700672)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-mothing-really-good-furniture-options/700672 "2014-10-08T03:17:22Z")
We’ve got webbing clothes moths at our rental place. We disposed of Moth HQ (an old sweater that was a REAL mess), cleaned up closets as best we could, and are washing and cleaning all clothes and bedclothes. But!!! Our… --- ## [Why is it called Windows 10, not Windows 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-windows-10-not-windows-9/700308)
**Author:** [@James\_Toothpaste](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Toothpaste)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-windows-10-not-windows-9/700308 "2014-10-08T02:45:40Z")
I don’t know if you heard, but the new version of Windows operating system is going to be called Windows 10. The last version was called Windows 8. And yes, it was the 8th version. (95,98,ME,2000,XP.Vista,7,8) So why do … --- ## [Were my brain problems caused by drinking or cracking my skull?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-my-brain-problems-caused-by-drinking-or-cracking-my-skull/700503)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-my-brain-problems-caused-by-drinking-or-cracking-my-skull/700503 "2014-10-08T02:10:34Z")
At the end of January, 2012 I was drinking heavily, about a liter of vodka per day. One Friday night I fell down a short flight of stairs, breaking four ribs and apparently cracking my skull. As far as I know I remaine… --- ## [Goddam, what should I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddam-what-should-i-do/692160)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddam-what-should-i-do/692160 "2014-10-08T01:02:15Z")
Career question. I’ve been a cook in the restaurant business for almost 31 years. After 31 years, I’m really tired of making “above minimum” wage. Here in Washington, I’m making $11/hour as a cook. I’ve been perusing … --- ## [Your Mission Statement Acronym is "UP ISUS"? Really!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mission-statement-acronym-is-up-isus-really/700159)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mission-statement-acronym-is-up-isus-really/700159 "2014-10-07T23:55:22Z")
Q: How Stupid do you have to be to run a company called “Paladin” that lists its Mission Statement Acronym as “UP ISUS”??? Cite: http://paladin-inc.com/employees.php Seriously, is this meant to offend the ISILs in the… --- ## [To all the people who hate politicians/the government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-all-the-people-who-hate-politicians-the-government/700542)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-all-the-people-who-hate-politicians-the-government/700542 "2014-10-07T22:19:44Z")
Would you prefer a corporatocracy? Where CEOs and the free market ran all the shots, along with maybe the national military? I know it’s popular to hate politicians, even moreso than hating corporations so I wonder if p… --- ## [How do YOU say '&'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say/700543)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-say/700543 "2014-10-07T21:47:07Z")
Do you say ‘and’ or ‘en’ or ‘n’? The internet is not being very forthcoming. --- ## [Is there a polite way of telling my ex wife to stop feeding our kid so much fast food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-polite-way-of-telling-my-ex-wife-to-stop-feeding-our-kid-so-much-fast-food/700535)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-polite-way-of-telling-my-ex-wife-to-stop-feeding-our-kid-so-much-fast-food/700535 "2014-10-07T21:26:34Z")
This year, the school my son goes to no longer offers bus rides to his school. (He’s in a special program, so he doesn’t go to the school that’s normally in his district.) So the deal my ex and I worked out was I would t… --- ## [Europe, Asia and Africa taking a drink from the Ohio.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-asia-and-africa-taking-a-drink-from-the-ohio/700657)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europe-asia-and-africa-taking-a-drink-from-the-ohio/700657 "2014-10-07T21:16:45Z")
The alien overlords who observe our world are bored so here’s their idea for the next season. They want to test if Abe Lincoln’s quote that; “All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined, with all the treasure of… --- ## [would you have moved, who was rude](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-moved-who-was-rude/700577)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-moved-who-was-rude/700577 "2014-10-07T21:12:27Z")
I was talking with a friend today and was reminded of an incident from the past. A friend and I seated in a booth at McDonalds eating our lunch. A boy of about 10 or 11 approached us and asked us if we would mind movin… --- ## [Concerned about Ebola? Did you get your flu shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-about-ebola-did-you-get-your-flu-shot/700558)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-about-ebola-did-you-get-your-flu-shot/700558 "2014-10-07T20:42:02Z")
Simple questions: First, are you concerned about Ebola spreading in the United States? Second, if so or if not, have you (or do you soon intend to) get a flu shot? --- ## [IT as a divisional component - sensible or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-as-a-divisional-component-sensible-or-not/700293)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-as-a-divisional-component-sensible-or-not/700293 "2014-10-07T19:51:46Z")
I have to be a little careful here as it describes some sensitive political/civic areas for me. Pardon the ellipticism… So, small town. Very tight budget. Large divide between the “town” and the schools, which get about… --- ## [Have you said too much online to ever win public office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-said-too-much-online-to-ever-win-public-office/700613)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-said-too-much-online-to-ever-win-public-office/700613 "2014-10-07T19:47:00Z")
Hypothetical: you are running for high office (state governor, federal congressperson or US President/Vice-President). So naturally the opposition digs for dirt. They unearth everything you’ve ever posted publicly, under… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1015) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1017)