# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1028 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1029 --- ## [How old are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-you/584122)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-are-you/584122 "2014-09-16T01:29:25Z")
In another thread, Really? Hmm. Let’s find out! I just did ranges, not exact ages, but you can post your age if you want. I think 13 is the minimum age to be a Doper. Poll to follow. ETA: I am 35. --- ## [What to do? Nothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-nothing/697670)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-nothing/697670 "2014-09-16T01:09:35Z")
Wife and I ate at a Denny’s last weekend. Teenage Asian girl was our waitress, very quiet and timid. Her tag had on it her name and the words “Asian Princess.” I made a joking comment about it and she giggled, uncomforta… --- ## [A Choice of Futures or Cuchullain's Bargain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-choice-of-futures-or-cuchullains-bargain/698500)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-choice-of-futures-or-cuchullains-bargain/698500 "2014-09-16T00:52:36Z")
For purposes of this thread assume this takes place before you met your significent other and/or had children. So there you are sitting at home by yourself minding your own business when you hear a knock at the door. An… --- ## [New Car Fair Market Price Under Invoice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-car-fair-market-price-under-invoice/698496)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-car-fair-market-price-under-invoice/698496 "2014-09-15T22:23:51Z")
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) online pricing tool shows a price range for a 2014 Honda CR-V under invoice. Is that reality? Can one really expect to buy a new car LESS THAN invoice? --- ## [The right to refuse service in a retail store.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-right-to-refuse-service-in-a-retail-store/697922)
**Author:** [@TNWPsycho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TNWPsycho)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-right-to-refuse-service-in-a-retail-store/697922 "2014-09-15T20:57:10Z")
As i have posted before, i reside in a small town with a police problem. They are overbearing and involved in seemingly every aspect of the community. I currently own a discount general store in town that has become qui… --- ## [How do I find a good tax preparer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-good-tax-preparer/698489)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-a-good-tax-preparer/698489 "2014-09-15T20:52:46Z")
How do I go about finding a good tax preparer? In the past, I’ve either used my parents’ tax preparer or done my taxes myself. But, this time there’s the added complication that for part of the year, I’ll be living in … --- ## [What is a bizarre thing that attracted you to your SO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bizarre-thing-that-attracted-you-to-your-so/698537)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bizarre-thing-that-attracted-you-to-your-so/698537 "2014-09-15T20:17:51Z")
My wife(not at the time) told me how sick she was of persistent men hitting on her while she was doing her job as a clerk dealing with the public. She said she had dreams of murdering them all with a samurai sword, slici… --- ## [Influencing the jury during selection/questioning, is this ethical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/influencing-the-jury-during-selection-questioning-is-this-ethical/698505)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/influencing-the-jury-during-selection-questioning-is-this-ethical/698505 "2014-09-15T19:55:15Z")
Is it ethical (professionally) for lawyers to attempt to influence potential jury members during jury questioning? I’ve seen situations where a lawyers questions to potential jurors sounded more like a speech than a que… --- ## [Is a nuclear war with Russia more likely in 2014 than it was in 1984?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-nuclear-war-with-russia-more-likely-in-2014-than-it-was-in-1984/698518)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-nuclear-war-with-russia-more-likely-in-2014-than-it-was-in-1984/698518 "2014-09-15T19:45:20Z")
The fear of a nuclear war peaked in 1962 and 1983-84, and has declined in the past 30 years until recently. Now with a belligerent Russia led by Putin, do you think there’s actually more danger of an exchange than there … --- ## [Favourite Prayer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-prayer/164068)
**Author:** [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-prayer/164068 "2014-09-15T19:45:10Z")
The Rosary thread in GQ got me thinking about prayers in general. I would like to use something like the rosary, but not being catholic the marian prayers are a little inappropriate for my personal use, and I was wonder… --- ## [Popular Mechaincs men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-mechaincs-men/697679)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-mechaincs-men/697679 "2014-09-15T18:50:28Z")
Back in the 1940’s, 1950’s and somewhat into the 1960’s it seemed like we had a lot more garage tinkerers who were always inventing and working on projects of one kind or another. I stumble across guys here and there who… --- ## [Looking for a cheap home theater amplifier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-cheap-home-theater-amplifier/698523)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-cheap-home-theater-amplifier/698523 "2014-09-15T17:07:29Z")
I have two satellite speakers and a center channel speaker, but no receiver or amp. The sound quality on my TV is pretty pitiful, so I’d like to make use of them, but home theater receivers are pretty pricey – at least $… --- ## [Indians (India) in Western Culture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indians-india-in-western-culture/697015)
**Author:** [@IndianStones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IndianStones)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indians-india-in-western-culture/697015 "2014-09-15T15:56:11Z")
It sucks that we were never accepted and I want a Latina girlfriend but they hate us just like every other race does Discuss. --- ## [How would you feel about this domestic nudity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-this-domestic-nudity/698099)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-feel-about-this-domestic-nudity/698099 "2014-09-15T15:42:45Z")
If you don’t like hypos, why are you still reading? There must be an NFL thread open someplace. Today’s story is about Anne, a middle-class, fifty-something woman a son she loves, a daughter-in-law she likes, and grandk… --- ## [Ar there any swim goggles that actually keep the water out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ar-there-any-swim-goggles-that-actually-keep-the-water-out/698344)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ar-there-any-swim-goggles-that-actually-keep-the-water-out/698344 "2014-09-15T14:51:47Z")
Having just passed yet another Summer during which both Celtling and I vascillate between the joy of swimming with goggles on and the relief of taking them off when they are way too tight and still only just sort of work… --- ## [What Would YOU Do? \[Co-working napping on job\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-co-working-napping-on-job/697998)
**Author:** [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-co-working-napping-on-job/697998 "2014-09-15T14:06:52Z")
I sit in a small pod of low-walled cubicles with five other analysts. One of them is new and very young. For the past couple of weeks, she has put her head down and (apparently) taken a nap around 2 pm every day. What … --- ## [Should first time domestic violence offenders be able to avoid jail time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-first-time-domestic-violence-offenders-be-able-to-avoid-jail-time/698133)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-first-time-domestic-violence-offenders-be-able-to-avoid-jail-time/698133 "2014-09-15T13:05:31Z")
One of the many aspects of the Ray Rice situation is the fact (please correct me if the reports I’ve seen are wrong) that it’s SOP for first time domestic violence offenders in New Jersey to be offered what’s basically “… --- ## [Where do you buy quality affordable furniture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-buy-quality-affordable-furniture/684538)
**Author:** [@klou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/klou)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-buy-quality-affordable-furniture/684538 "2014-09-15T11:23:54Z")
This is meant to be a very general question but I feel like its difficult to find middle of the road furniture. If I am looking to buy any type of quality furniture it seems like I would have to spend upwards of several… --- ## [Newbies Study Social Media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newbies-study-social-media/698401)
**Author:** [@callander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callander)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newbies-study-social-media/698401 "2014-09-15T05:13:54Z")
Okay as a newbie myself I have to say I have enjoyed whole heatedly when a newbie joins, you guys are pretty funny. So I was wondering whats up with newbies who say hi I am here, then run away or become lurkers, is it j… --- ## [ISIS or ISIL? or something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-or-isil-or-something-else/698317)
**Author:** [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-or-isil-or-something-else/698317 "2014-09-15T04:30:25Z")
Previous thread (began to get a little silly): (last post about two months ago) I didn’t make a poll, but I’ve heard at least three ways of pronouncing it as an acronym. “EYE-sis” or “EYE-sill” (long “I”) or “ISS-ill” … --- ## [What has caused my mouse to go Crazy Pointing, Opening and Sounding all over the screen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-caused-my-mouse-to-go-crazy-pointing-opening-and-sounding-all-over-the-screen/698490)
**Author:** [@1jow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/1jow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-caused-my-mouse-to-go-crazy-pointing-opening-and-sounding-all-over-the-screen/698490 "2014-09-15T02:44:50Z")
What has caused my mouse to go Crazy Pointing, Opening and Sounding all over the screen? It even closes application/programs. Is this possibly a virus that Norton can not detect? Is it a board or drivers issuers. I r… --- ## [My Mouth Hates Me: Part 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mouth-hates-me-part-3/697119)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mouth-hates-me-part-3/697119 "2014-09-15T01:08:23Z")
This continues the apparently never-ending saga of What the heck is going on with my mouth? and Help me prepare for my 1st tooth extraction. First, I’ve already contacted my dentist but I just wanted more info because I… --- ## [Should I upgrade from Quicken 97](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-from-quicken-97/698428)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-upgrade-from-quicken-97/698428 "2014-09-14T23:37:19Z")
I’ve used Quicken 97 for my personal finance without any problems, but I figure in nearly 20 years they may have improved some things. Is there anything I’m missing out on? --- ## [What rights and privileges were women denied up until the last 50ish years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rights-and-privileges-were-women-denied-up-until-the-last-50ish-years/695552)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rights-and-privileges-were-women-denied-up-until-the-last-50ish-years/695552 "2014-09-14T23:01:44Z")
In another thread I saw thispost talking about how even if a woman had the money, banks would not provide a mortgage to a woman unless she had a male cosigner. I hadn’t really thought about that as something women had t… --- ## [UK education system reform](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-education-system-reform/222636)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-education-system-reform/222636 "2014-09-14T19:21:33Z")
Here in the UK we have two parallel education systems - state and private, with the latter nominally charities. The state school system is widely reviled and there is a lot of interference from the Local Education Author… --- ## [Best blanket for cat hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-blanket-for-cat-hair/698408)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Ghoti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Ghoti)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-blanket-for-cat-hair/698408 "2014-09-14T18:05:53Z")
It’s starting to get cooler, so I’m looking for a blanket to keep in the living room for cuddling up on the couch. The one I was using last year was fleece, and now it is completely embedded with cat hair. I tried variou… --- ## [Tell me about discipline for a one year old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-discipline-for-a-one-year-old/698448)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-discipline-for-a-one-year-old/698448 "2014-09-14T14:20:48Z")
My daughter is one year old (already!) and for the most part she is sweetness and light. She is, however, starting to learn to get in to things and push her boundaries, and she is starting to throw the start of tantrums … --- ## [Ever been caught towing a trailer ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-caught-towing-a-trailer/698466)
**Author:** [@Printnamehere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Printnamehere)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-caught-towing-a-trailer/698466 "2014-09-14T13:43:18Z")
Hello i was pulled over by police for towing a trailer, they said the weight of my vehice and trailer exceeded the MAM of my 4x4 and trailer , they could not however find the MAM of the trailer or the 4x4 and never took … --- ## [Men:have you ever crossdressed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-crossdressed/697723)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-crossdressed/697723 "2014-09-14T10:22:30Z")
As an sometimes crossdresser, I know the percentage of men who regulary wear women’s clothing is quite small. What about the men who have crossdressed a handful of times or maybe just once? If you have worn women’s clo… --- ## [WWII what if thread (German's focus on Panzer IV)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-what-if-thread-germans-focus-on-panzer-iv/697405)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-what-if-thread-germans-focus-on-panzer-iv/697405 "2014-09-14T05:15:12Z")
I was watching a show the other day on one of the history channels (sorry, can’t remember what it was called) and the narrator was talking about German tank production. He said something along the lines of this: If Ger… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1027) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1029)