# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1075 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1076 --- ## [Your online purchases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-online-purchases/505744)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-online-purchases/505744 "2009-08-11T06:37:33Z")
For those of you who buy online: What do you spend most of your money on? By most of my online purchases are books. --- ## [Selling books on Amazon or elsewhere: Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-books-on-amazon-or-elsewhere-any-advice/592628)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-books-on-amazon-or-elsewhere-any-advice/592628 "2014-06-23T06:41:21Z")
I have a few thousand old books, 80% of which do not have ISBN numbers. I’d like to sell them somehow; individually on Amazon or wherever I can get the best return. None are likely to be very valuable; many are 60 year… --- ## [What;s it like working as an ex-pat in the Middle East?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-it-like-working-as-an-ex-pat-in-the-middle-east/691261)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-it-like-working-as-an-ex-pat-in-the-middle-east/691261 "2014-06-23T06:10:07Z")
As some of you may know, I have completed my schooling and am now looking for work. It turns out that I have a cousin in Qatar, which has got me thinking. (My aunt says we also have cousins in New Zealand, which has also… --- ## [A question about computer programming: What's wrong with mutable variables?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-computer-programming-whats-wrong-with-mutable-variables/691371)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-computer-programming-whats-wrong-with-mutable-variables/691371 "2014-06-23T04:10:56Z")
I have little real background with computer programming. Played around with BASIC and Pascal in high school, played around with Python a few years ago. I understand the idea of object oriented programming. I’m saddled wi… --- ## [Pilots: Ever flown, or flown in, a Cessna 337 Skymaster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-ever-flown-or-flown-in-a-cessna-337-skymaster/691300)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pilots-ever-flown-or-flown-in-a-cessna-337-skymaster/691300 "2014-06-22T19:58:34Z")
My mom worked at Gibbs Flying Service in at MYF when I was a child. Sometimes I’d go to work with her, and I’d be allowed to ‘help’ the linemen or wander around looking at airplanes. There were some Cessna 337 Skymaste… --- ## [Your place in Computer History](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-place-in-computer-history/690821)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-place-in-computer-history/690821 "2014-06-22T18:10:33Z")
Using any of these websites (or any others you can find) as memory joggers, tell us a little about your own personal history with computers ============================================== Computer Timeline http://evolu… --- ## [Are some names more common with people of a certain hair color?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-names-more-common-with-people-of-a-certain-hair-color/690975)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-names-more-common-with-people-of-a-certain-hair-color/690975 "2014-06-22T17:54:03Z")
It kind of seems like it, like I imagine someone named Melissa or Katie to be a blonde, and someone named Meghan or Molly a redhead, while a name like Jasmine brings to mind a woman with black hair. I guess a lot of it p… --- ## [Suggest some book on UK politics and politicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-book-on-uk-politics-and-politicians/691314)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-book-on-uk-politics-and-politicians/691314 "2014-06-22T16:43:59Z")
I’ve always been fascinated with the UK Parliament. I’m looking for book suggestions. Here’s a sample of what I’ve read http://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Steel-Life-Politics-Star/dp/0352311282 I’ve read numerous books… --- ## [Why is Red Lobster Failing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-red-lobster-failing/686513)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-red-lobster-failing/686513 "2014-06-22T15:51:43Z")
Just wondering: What are your thoughts on why Red Lobster is finding itself in financial trouble? Is the price of seafood climbing? Poor management? People are eating out less? People are settling for cheaper seafood … --- ## [AILFs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ailfs/691244)
**Author:** [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ailfs/691244 "2014-06-22T14:36:11Z")
I noticed that in the Worst Female thread two women I have the hots for came up. So now I’m wondering, I can’t possibly be the only one. I made the title A$$holes I’d… so that the women can share theirs. So here are m… --- ## [Northern hemisphere persons: is it summer yet, or must we wait till tomorrow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-hemisphere-persons-is-it-summer-yet-or-must-we-wait-till-tomorrow/691232)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-hemisphere-persons-is-it-summer-yet-or-must-we-wait-till-tomorrow/691232 "2014-06-22T05:09:00Z")
Suggested by a conversation I just had with an idiot related to me, in which the idiot claimed that it is currently summer in Argentina.) In the northern hemispshere, 21st June is the day of the summer solstice. Many per… --- ## [Good Photoshop Service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-photoshop-service/691191)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-photoshop-service/691191 "2014-06-22T03:52:41Z")
Can anyone recommend a good, affordable Photoshop service where I can upload a photo and have it touched up? I have a scan of a photo in png format where the skin color is a more red than it should be and it’s also slig… --- ## [Which way does your weather usually move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-way-does-your-weather-usually-move/691321)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-way-does-your-weather-usually-move/691321 "2014-06-22T03:15:05Z")
Do you live in a part of the world where the general weather pattern is for fronts and systems to move other than west to east? In Middle Tennessee it’s unusual for things to move east to west, less so from north to sou… --- ## [Do any of those pet shedding devices work or is it all just snake oil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-those-pet-shedding-devices-work-or-is-it-all-just-snake-oil/691249)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-those-pet-shedding-devices-work-or-is-it-all-just-snake-oil/691249 "2014-06-22T01:46:03Z")
Thoughts or suggested products would much appreciated. Thanks. --- ## [Your Top Ten Least Favorite LIVING Female Human Beings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-ten-least-favorite-living-female-human-beings/691054)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-ten-least-favorite-living-female-human-beings/691054 "2014-06-22T01:04:40Z")
Little Nemo has consented to building a March Madness styled voting array to narrow down the names mentioned in Candidates for Least Favorite Female Human Being and summarized in this post just a little while ago – thoug… --- ## [Have you ever used Paypal to pay blackmail or the like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-paypal-to-pay-blackmail-or-the-like/691328)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-paypal-to-pay-blackmail-or-the-like/691328 "2014-06-21T23:46:49Z")
If not, what’s the most questionable expense you paid for that way? --- ## [Companies you're loyal to that haven't/rarely let you down.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-youre-loyal-to-that-havent-rarely-let-you-down/691150)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companies-youre-loyal-to-that-havent-rarely-let-you-down/691150 "2014-06-21T23:24:36Z")
Let me guess, someone will mention ‘Apple’. I can think of two off the top of my head: Verizon. I know some people aren’t always pleased with Verizon, but I’ve never had a problem with them except for once, and it was… --- ## [LED landscape lights.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-landscape-lights/691218)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-landscape-lights/691218 "2014-06-21T22:24:50Z")
I’m getting tired of replacing the 18 watt wedge based bulbs in my landscape lights because it’s hard to do, the incandescent bulbs blacken often, and I’m worried about breaking the doors which have hinges held on by a t… --- ## [How should I deal with a realtor (seller's agent) who's not getting the job done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-deal-with-a-realtor-sellers-agent-whos-not-getting-the-job-done/691309)
**Author:** [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-deal-with-a-realtor-sellers-agent-whos-not-getting-the-job-done/691309 "2014-06-21T22:15:55Z")
My mom passed away six months ago. She lived in New York. Neither my sister nor I live there or even very near where she lived. While we were there making my mom’s final arrangements the first step was to find a local… --- ## [Choices in which you have no preference - do you ever feel obliged to choose the less popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choices-in-which-you-have-no-preference-do-you-ever-feel-obliged-to-choose-the-less-popular/691311)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choices-in-which-you-have-no-preference-do-you-ever-feel-obliged-to-choose-the-less-popular/691311 "2014-06-21T18:31:26Z")
I’m thinking of situations where choices are available, and you are in the minority in that you don’t have a strong preference. Do you ever feel obliged\* to choose the less popular option, so as to leave more of the mor… --- ## [Lazy Eye and children: what have you seen help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-eye-and-children-what-have-you-seen-help/691049)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-eye-and-children-what-have-you-seen-help/691049 "2014-06-21T14:31:15Z")
A regular checkup has led to the diagnosis of “lazy eye” and a recommendation of a fast visit to an ophthalmologist for my youngest boy. The appointment with the Dr is today & I have been trying to read as much as I ca… --- ## [Places similar to Central Park and the San Diego Zoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-similar-to-central-park-and-the-san-diego-zoo/690973)
**Author:** [@DataX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DataX)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-similar-to-central-park-and-the-san-diego-zoo/690973 "2014-06-21T14:06:19Z")
So - these might seem like an odd pair, but I can think of a simpler way to ask what I’m looking for than to use those two as examples. I have been to Central Park numerous times and love it. The first time I went ther… --- ## [For those who converted to a different religion from the one you grew up with, what convinced you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-converted-to-a-different-religion-from-the-one-you-grew-up-with-what-convinced-you/691152)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-converted-to-a-different-religion-from-the-one-you-grew-up-with-what-convinced-you/691152 "2014-06-21T12:33:04Z")
Title says it all. Not interested in hearing about ‘conversion’ to non-religion (atheism/agnosticism/etc.), but people who grew up in one religion (or with no religion) and converted to some other religion. For some ba… --- ## [Friendliest tourist cities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendliest-tourist-cities/691149)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendliest-tourist-cities/691149 "2014-06-21T08:26:29Z")
What cities in your travels have you found the friendliest to a visitor? My top three are: \*\*Fredericton, New Brunswick. \*\* The entire city had a small town feel; it’s about the size of Schenectady in population, but… --- ## [Hey, it's a sex poll! About orgasm! And touching yourself! And childhood! And get in here already!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-its-a-sex-poll-about-orgasm-and-touching-yourself-and-childhood-and-get-in-here-already/691230)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-its-a-sex-poll-about-orgasm-and-touching-yourself-and-childhood-and-get-in-here-already/691230 "2014-06-21T07:44:41Z")
\[begin sharing details of childhood sexual behavior and experience that some people may find shocking and uncomfortable, not necessary to read for poll participation…\]\* \[INDENT\]I am an old broad who discovered my body’… --- ## [How much do your 'utilities' cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-your-utilities-cost/691131)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-your-utilities-cost/691131 "2014-06-21T05:09:24Z")
A few years back, Australia\* decided to privatize all their utilities…electricity, gas, water etc…so that they could incorporate competition into the marketplace, and said utilities would become cheaper for us punters. W… --- ## [A Slow Apocalypse - What does humanity do? (alternate 'grey goo' scenario)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-slow-apocalypse-what-does-humanity-do-alternate-grey-goo-scenario/691231)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-slow-apocalypse-what-does-humanity-do-alternate-grey-goo-scenario/691231 "2014-06-21T01:56:42Z")
Being a well-read bunch I’m sure everyone here has come across the ‘grey goo’ scenario where an outbreak of rogue self-replicating nanomachines turns the entire mass of planet Earth into copies of itself in a few days/ho… --- ## [Is being 1rst so much better than being last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-1rst-so-much-better-than-being-last/691047)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-1rst-so-much-better-than-being-last/691047 "2014-06-21T00:32:31Z")
Many people will brag about being 1rst in their class. Or maybe even 2nd or 3rd. But it occurs to me, if someone is 1rst, doesnt someone have to eventually be last? So say a medical school graduates 30 new doctors or a… --- ## [Autism Spectrum Disorders: Resources](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autism-spectrum-disorders-resources/691104)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autism-spectrum-disorders-resources/691104 "2014-06-20T23:49:11Z")
Hi all. My 12-year-old son was recently diagnosed with ASD to go along with his SID (Sensory Integration Disorder) and ADHD. I see some “meets criteria” symptoms, especially when it comes to clumsiness in social intera… --- ## [Candidates for Least Favorite Female Human Being](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candidates-for-least-favorite-female-human-being/690988)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2014, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/candidates-for-least-favorite-female-human-being/690988 "2014-06-20T23:29:32Z")
Say we wanted to have a poll for the title subject. Who would have to be on the slate to make it a believable poll? Only one restriction, please. Must be alive as of the time you put the name down. Add to this list if y… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1074) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1076)