# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1143 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1144 --- ## [How Do You Define Sobriety?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-define-sobriety/681384)
**Author:** [@Meloy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meloy)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-define-sobriety/681384 "2014-02-18T06:45:35Z")
I quit drinking on July 28, 2013 and didn’t have a drop to drink until this past January, when I had one pint of 5% ABV beer that didn’t give me a buzz. I’ve not had a drink since then. Would you consider me to still be… --- ## [Getting crowns done...a question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-crowns-done-a-question/679889)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-crowns-done-a-question/679889 "2014-02-18T06:30:54Z")
Has anyone ever gotten a crown put on their molars? And, if so, have you ever gotten it done using nitrous oxide? I have a rather profound fear of dentist and getting work done on my teeth, since I didn’t start getting… --- ## [What to do in San Diego?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-san-diego/681125)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-san-diego/681125 "2014-02-18T06:26:28Z")
Roadtripping to SD. Need some suggestions please. Thanking you. --- ## [Amazon shoppers: Ratio of good to bad reviews.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-shoppers-ratio-of-good-to-bad-reviews/681388)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-shoppers-ratio-of-good-to-bad-reviews/681388 "2014-02-18T02:59:53Z")
What ratio of good to bad reviews do you consider good enough to warrant a purchase? I’ve recently purchased a TV, a DSL gateway and am looking for a vacuum. In all cases I’ve had trouble pulling the trigger after readi… --- ## [Official diagnosis: pros and cons.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-diagnosis-pros-and-cons/680478)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/official-diagnosis-pros-and-cons/680478 "2014-02-18T01:10:16Z")
My 3 month old son had a weird butt crack when he was born. Babies are crinkly and stuff anyway, so I eyeballed it a bit but kept my concerns to myself until his two month check up when it still looked the same. I showed… --- ## [Last minute alternations/additions to Las Vegas -\> Grand Canyon -\> Sedona trip (need answers fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-alternations-additions-to-las-vegas-grand-canyon-sedona-trip-need-answers-fast/681410)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-minute-alternations-additions-to-las-vegas-grand-canyon-sedona-trip-need-answers-fast/681410 "2014-02-18T00:59:52Z")
So I’m headed on a trip in a few hours (leaving 9 or 10 pacific) without too much foreplanning. We’re driving out from Vegas, along 93 to Kingman, I-40 to Williams, getting a hotel room there, then up 64 to the south rim… --- ## [Female urination devices (FUD) for travel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-urination-devices-fud-for-travel/681467)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-urination-devices-fud-for-travel/681467 "2014-02-18T00:18:04Z")
What interesting threads I found with “urination” as a search term, yet none relevant to my question. I’m planning to buy an FUD (example: GoGirl) for an upcoming trip that promises more, oh, let’s say rustic sanitary co… --- ## [What does "listening" mean in the Slate.com comments section?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-listening-mean-in-the-slate-com-comments-section/681387)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-listening-mean-in-the-slate-com-comments-section/681387 "2014-02-17T21:59:27Z")
Over at Slate.com, click on most articles and there is a somewhat obscured option to comment. This section reports “x comments” and “y people listening” What does the ‘people listening’ mean? Go way back in the archiv… --- ## [Do prisioners DESERVE special diets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-prisioners-deserve-special-diets/680521)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-prisioners-deserve-special-diets/680521 "2014-02-17T21:52:37Z")
Prison food is usually quite… bad. It is obvious why - they want to cut costs and the guys who happen to be in prison don’t really deserve many luxuries. But what if the prisioner has special dietary needs - he is a vega… --- ## [Cat has fleas. Should I shave my pussy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-has-fleas-should-i-shave-my-pussy/681420)
**Author:** [@Snerky\_Snerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snerky_Snerk)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-has-fleas-should-i-shave-my-pussy/681420 "2014-02-17T21:40:31Z")
Cat lives inside, but recently had a friend stay over. She gave him fleas. Now he’s sharing the fleas with me. I’d like to avoid using poisons if at all possible. I figured I could just shave him and wash him a couple o… --- ## [Problems with automotive title.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-automotive-title/681480)
**Author:** [@coellector](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coellector)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-automotive-title/681480 "2014-02-17T20:40:34Z")
I am seeking out the states that deal with ‘Bill of sale’ papers only when selling a vehicle. I just bought 2 motorcycles in Conn. and the guy promised he would send titles soon as he found them. Long story short, he nev… --- ## [Moral dilemma from the movie 'Alive' (\*not\* re cannibalism)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moral-dilemma-from-the-movie-alive-not-re-cannibalism/681078)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moral-dilemma-from-the-movie-alive-not-re-cannibalism/681078 "2014-02-17T20:24:18Z")
Its been a very long time since I watched this movie but one scene in particular occassionally resurfaces in my mind, if I’m misremembering I apologise in advance. Anyway, the plane has crashed and one of the passengers… --- ## [Is it worth reporting this eBay weirdo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-reporting-this-ebay-weirdo/681508)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-reporting-this-ebay-weirdo/681508 "2014-02-17T20:22:56Z")
I am a seldom-buyer on eBay. I think I’ve had one transaction in the last couple of years (very recent, went fine, seller was paid and item received). I just got an e-mail forwarded through eBay from another seller who … --- ## [Help with choosing between these two dishwashers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-choosing-between-these-two-dishwashers/681483)
**Author:** [@eblazemc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eblazemc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-choosing-between-these-two-dishwashers/681483 "2014-02-17T17:32:32Z")
I’ve been trying to decide between purchasing a Bosch SHE65T56UC or a GE GDF540HMFES. There are some pros and cons to both to me that make it a difficult decision for me, maybe someone can help. The BOSH Rated 80 on c… --- ## [Does your wife/husband/significant other check your Facebook/E-mail/Personal Stuff, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-wife-husband-significant-other-check-your-facebook-e-mail-personal-stuff-etc/681066)
**Author:** [@jrsone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jrsone)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-wife-husband-significant-other-check-your-facebook-e-mail-personal-stuff-etc/681066 "2014-02-17T15:40:24Z")
Like these boards for example. If they do, does it bother you that your privacy is limited, or is it a “What’s mine is yours and I have nothing to hide.” situation? And if not, would you mind if they did? Curious to k… --- ## [Ocular migraine/Scintillating scotoma - ever have one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ocular-migraine-scintillating-scotoma-ever-have-one/681360)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ocular-migraine-scintillating-scotoma-ever-have-one/681360 "2014-02-17T15:34:36Z")
I had an odd visual problem the other day that was kind of disconcerting. the symptoms fit both of these conditions but I didn’t think at the time to determine if it was one or both eyes being affected. There was some ki… --- ## [Tips on waking up earlier in the day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-on-waking-up-earlier-in-the-day/681484)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-on-waking-up-earlier-in-the-day/681484 "2014-02-17T13:29:17Z")
I never seem to find time to work on my artist projects, be it creative writing, songwriting, or more general musical composition. A lot of the more successful people from my music undergraduate have extolled the value o… --- ## [Hardwood vs Bamboo Flooring. And where to buy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardwood-vs-bamboo-flooring-and-where-to-buy/680498)
**Author:** [@The\_Man\_In\_Black](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_In_Black)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardwood-vs-bamboo-flooring-and-where-to-buy/680498 "2014-02-17T13:17:40Z")
So, I am remolding my house and am replacing the flooring. I was thinking about hardwood and was looking around at Lumber Liquidators when the salesman began to tell me about bamboo flooring. Bamboo sounded good. He s… --- ## [Is it possible to get a job when you have certification in only Microsoft Word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-job-when-you-have-certification-in-only-microsoft-word/681373)
**Author:** [@Stoned\_stoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoned_stoner)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-job-when-you-have-certification-in-only-microsoft-word/681373 "2014-02-17T03:52:21Z")
Is it possible to get a job when you have certification in Microsoft Word, and only Microsoft Word (without certification in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint)? --- ## [Help: we're buying a company in 12 hours ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-were-buying-a-company-in-12-hours/681506)
**Author:** [@BrokenBriton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrokenBriton)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-were-buying-a-company-in-12-hours/681506 "2014-02-17T03:45:17Z")
… I should mention it’s in the UK. It’ s no big deal I suppose but we want a license the company holds because it will save a lot of time and some money. We’re looking to do the deal tomorrow (it’s at a good price), che… --- ## [How much to charge to edit a 65,000-word book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-charge-to-edit-a-65-000-word-book/681488)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-charge-to-edit-a-65-000-word-book/681488 "2014-02-17T02:42:13Z")
ETA: Title should say word, not dollar! :smiley: I don’t know if “edit” is exactly the right word. Basically the person watched me help someone re-write a blog post, then PM’ed me a book they have written, with the foll… --- ## [I almost got into a fight with my neighbor, suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-got-into-a-fight-with-my-neighbor-suggestions/680741)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-got-into-a-fight-with-my-neighbor-suggestions/680741 "2014-02-17T01:25:23Z")
I was doing laundry the other night. As I was walking back from the laundry room I noticed a neighbor kneeling by a door leading to the car garage. I didn’t think much about it at first, but I realized this was weird: He… --- ## [Trouble speaking a dissenting opinion to others sometimes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-speaking-a-dissenting-opinion-to-others-sometimes/681358)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trouble-speaking-a-dissenting-opinion-to-others-sometimes/681358 "2014-02-17T00:00:44Z")
Alright, I was wondering what your opinions are on this matter. I sometimes feel like if I have known a person for years, and if they are the established alpha male of the group and I have an opinion that goes directly a… --- ## [speech rate ( fast or slow talker ) and speech volume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-rate-fast-or-slow-talker-and-speech-volume/679732)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-rate-fast-or-slow-talker-and-speech-volume/679732 "2014-02-16T22:11:05Z")
So I had some free time to kill .So I check out the on line police scanner and thought also I could hear the different accents in different cities.I was shocked!! Not so much accents but speed talking rate and speech vol… --- ## [Being rude when ill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-rude-when-ill/681314)
**Author:** [@puggyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puggyfish)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-rude-when-ill/681314 "2014-02-16T20:27:41Z")
I’ve never looked after someone who is ill for any extended period before, and am now looking after a friend. She at times now gets very, very rude (e.g. personal attacks). However, she says that she has spent a lot of t… --- ## [Synthetic or "chemical" smells you love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/synthetic-or-chemical-smells-you-love/680953)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/synthetic-or-chemical-smells-you-love/680953 "2014-02-16T20:19:30Z")
A few off the top of my head: Gasoline. Moth balls. Permanent Markers. You guys? --- ## [Danish zoo euthanizes shealthy giraffe. Rage, or meh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danish-zoo-euthanizes-shealthy-giraffe-rage-or-meh/681056)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danish-zoo-euthanizes-shealthy-giraffe-rage-or-meh/681056 "2014-02-16T20:13:18Z")
article here: a zoo in Denmark recently euthanized a perfectly healthy giraffe. The claimed justification was that there are already more than enough giraffes breeding in captivity, and this one does not add enough gene… --- ## [what was your favourite food as a kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-favourite-food-as-a-kid/681343)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-favourite-food-as-a-kid/681343 "2014-02-16T16:45:14Z")
When I was little I really liked white rice (cooked with a 'tad of garlic and salt, as it is usual here in Brazil) and corn. Maybe some meat as well. And I was CRAZY for chocolate. I still love this combination, although… --- ## [Do you think this seems good value for money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-this-seems-good-value-for-money/681435)
**Author:** [@compositejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/compositejoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-this-seems-good-value-for-money/681435 "2014-02-16T15:19:43Z")
Do you think that this, considering that it is at the moment confined to one city seem good value for money for a 1Gbps internet connection? https://gigler.co.uk/get-gigler Why do we often get such a raw deal when it co… --- ## [Please recommend a nutrition tracking site/software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-nutrition-tracking-site-software/681395)
**Author:** [@troubledwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/troubledwater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-nutrition-tracking-site-software/681395 "2014-02-16T14:28:34Z")
Criteria: Must haves: \[ul\] \[li\]Allow entry of food eaten by weight\[/li\]\[li\]Allow entry of “my” recipes /combinations - so I could program “troubledwater’s oatmeal” that will include oatmeal, milk, and brown sugar, and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1142) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1144)