# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1156 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1157 --- ## [Rental contract question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rental-contract-question/679506)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rental-contract-question/679506 "2014-01-24T00:14:02Z")
Standard “you are not my lawyer, don’t trust legal advice from the internet” rules apply. I own a rental property, and signed a month to month agreement with a tenant. Contract starts on feb 1, ends March 1, but can go … --- ## [If you could would you dictate how other people live their lives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-would-you-dictate-how-other-people-live-their-lives/679120)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-would-you-dictate-how-other-people-live-their-lives/679120 "2014-01-23T20:58:47Z")
The recent thread about banning gated communities, and past threads regarding child rearing, pets, tipping, toilet paper direction, urinal flushing, etc. contain numerous opinions of many posters that are extremely passi… --- ## [What is the prognosis of new medical schools in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-prognosis-of-new-medical-schools-in-the-usa/679091)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-prognosis-of-new-medical-schools-in-the-usa/679091 "2014-01-23T20:03:13Z")
I see a future need for medical schools in the USA. I looked up to see how many we have and it came to 126 schools: http://answers.ask.com/Education/Schools/how\_many\_medical\_schools\_are\_there\_in\_the\_us IMHO we need mor… --- ## [Next trip Valencia Spain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-trip-valencia-spain/679502)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-trip-valencia-spain/679502 "2014-01-23T19:47:42Z")
I’m going to be traveling to Valencia the end of February. I’m there for business and will be staying somewhere close to the Ciudad de Las Artes y Ciencias. I am only speak English so I have standard dumb American limita… --- ## [Ever get recurring smell "hallucinations?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-get-recurring-smell-hallucinations/628591)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-get-recurring-smell-hallucinations/628591 "2014-01-23T19:12:09Z")
Every so often, I get the smell of ball point pen ink in my head. I realize that I’m not actually smelling anything, but I just can’t get the smell out of my head (much like when you can’t get a song out of your head). … --- ## [Sometimes it is cheaper for Police to be nice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-it-is-cheaper-for-police-to-be-nice/679467)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sometimes-it-is-cheaper-for-police-to-be-nice/679467 "2014-01-23T17:45:41Z")
I was wondering. Saw on a few places stories about policeman who find drunk people wandering on the streets. Instead of jailing them or anything like that, they just give the person a lift home. I think this is a great s… --- ## [Can I do others' taxes, for a fee, legally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-others-taxes-for-a-fee-legally/679483)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-others-taxes-for-a-fee-legally/679483 "2014-01-23T17:08:46Z")
I know a lot of people who don’t need to do anything more than a simple 1040 yet they pay H&R block 75 bucks or something like that to do their taxes for them. Am I legally allowed to offer my own services in this regar… --- ## [Anyone done and accelerated nursing program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-and-accelerated-nursing-program/679482)
**Author:** [@Sehmket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sehmket)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-and-accelerated-nursing-program/679482 "2014-01-23T16:08:16Z")
So, long story of my life… I lot my job suddenly at the beginning of this month. The past few weeks have been a mad dash of applying for unemployment, applying for jobs, and generic panic. I was unhappy at that job, but … --- ## [Who is in the right \[parent/child finances\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-in-the-right-parent-child-finances/679413)
**Author:** [@Longshanks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Longshanks)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-in-the-right-parent-child-finances/679413 "2014-01-23T12:49:40Z")
A bit of back-story before I get started. I’m 17 years old, have been employed for approximately 6 weeks and am currently living with my family. I was lucky enough to know someone who helped me get into a pretty good fir… --- ## [What do you do about Leg Cramps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-about-leg-cramps/679262)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-about-leg-cramps/679262 "2014-01-23T12:34:44Z")
They’re miserable!! You happen to be awake in bed and you feel a cramping sensation in one leg–it’s as if the muscle will break if you bend your leg! Hurts like hell and you can’t stop it. What do you do? :frowning: … --- ## [Most depraved murder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-depraved-murder/679520)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-depraved-murder/679520 "2014-01-23T12:34:40Z")
I think that one will be hard to top, 15 week old baby orally raped to death and suffocated. And gotta love the alibi that the baby must have crawled and found a used condom and choked on it, 15 week old babies can’t … --- ## [How to think of this behavior (too long to explain, just read)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-think-of-this-behavior-too-long-to-explain-just-read/679310)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-think-of-this-behavior-too-long-to-explain-just-read/679310 "2014-01-23T06:32:08Z")
So I was with a breakfast group that meets at places downtown (in Portland) for, well, breakfast. We were supposed to have a LOT of attendees, so when there were about 5 people, I smiled at the person to my right and sai… --- ## [New Orleans, where is it now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-where-is-it-now/679416)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-where-is-it-now/679416 "2014-01-23T06:07:06Z")
Just wondering about the state of the Big Easy these days. Katrina devastated much of the city, and a friend of mine who lived there at the time said he didn’t think it would ever come back. Well, he never went back, s… --- ## [Disabled kids and public politeness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disabled-kids-and-public-politeness/678817)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disabled-kids-and-public-politeness/678817 "2014-01-23T06:05:55Z")
I have several friends who have non-neuro-typical kids. I feel for them, and I support their efforts to give their kids as normal a life as possible. And I realize that they must face a lot of insensitive jerkwads in pu… --- ## [Smelly French or Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smelly-french-or-americans/257125)
**Author:** [@nonpolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonpolar)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smelly-french-or-americans/257125 "2014-01-23T03:56:28Z")
Why Americans visiting France always stereotyping French as smelly and unwashed?.I have been there countless times and in my view is the other way around.I agree there are more people per squqre kilometer in Europe an… --- ## [How embarrassing is living with your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-embarrassing-is-living-with-your-parents/678994)
**Author:** [@VeroTrem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VeroTrem)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-embarrassing-is-living-with-your-parents/678994 "2014-01-23T03:40:25Z")
I’m graduating in a year and it looks like I’ll be moving back in with my parents for the first few years of my working life. It’s not that I’m broke, I’ve already saved up nearly $50,000 through working and investing an… --- ## [Would you patronize a movie theater that has a mobile device ban?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-patronize-a-movie-theater-that-has-a-mobile-device-ban/678835)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-patronize-a-movie-theater-that-has-a-mobile-device-ban/678835 "2014-01-23T03:08:23Z")
In this thread we’re discussing the shooting in a Florida movie theater, apparently precipitated by a fight regarding a movie goer who was texting. So, would you see movies at a theater than had a no tolerance, enforced… --- ## [How early did your kid need stitches? Or otherwise break themselves?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-early-did-your-kid-need-stitches-or-otherwise-break-themselves/679176)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-early-did-your-kid-need-stitches-or-otherwise-break-themselves/679176 "2014-01-23T02:02:53Z")
I made it into adulthood having never had stitches. My first time was after the birth of my first son. I also had my gallbladder removed at one point, my wisdom teeth removed and, later, a small procedure to remove some … --- ## [Pre-Poll Data Collection -- Internet Uses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-data-collection-internet-uses/679395)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-data-collection-internet-uses/679395 "2014-01-23T01:06:31Z")
I’d like to build an anonymous poll on how Dopers use the internet. Help me build a list of reasonable items by adding to this starter list: Straight Dope Facebook Twitter Email News websites YouTube Games sites … --- ## [Your Hypothetical "Universal Ignore List"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hypothetical-universal-ignore-list/679147)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-hypothetical-universal-ignore-list/679147 "2014-01-23T00:56:41Z")
Fantasize with me a moment. Imagine some energetic software group figures out a way to install an Ignore List either in your OS or your browser so that you can have a once-and-for-all place to block every possible menti… --- ## [How to hire someone to create a spreadsheet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-someone-to-create-a-spreadsheet/679424)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-hire-someone-to-create-a-spreadsheet/679424 "2014-01-23T00:21:20Z")
Since i have not found a financial spreadsheet to do what I want and I don’t have the excel skills to create one. I want to hire someone. I have a powerpoint of what what I want to accomplish but have no idea what sites … --- ## [A silly poll about your fear of heights and over coming them for lots of cash!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-silly-poll-about-your-fear-of-heights-and-over-coming-them-for-lots-of-cash/679357)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-silly-poll-about-your-fear-of-heights-and-over-coming-them-for-lots-of-cash/679357 "2014-01-22T22:51:02Z")
We have a bridge. It’s 60’ long. The width varies according to how brave you are (see poll above.). This bridge has a 500’ drop off. There are no handrails or anything to brace onto. (No balancing polls allowed either.) … --- ## [Ask the ex-Mormon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-ex-mormon/369232)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-ex-mormon/369232 "2014-01-22T22:49:04Z")
Hey there…I’m not sure whether this thread will sink like a stone or live for six weeks, but I figured I’d put it up there. Whenever the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints comes up in discussion on the boards, … --- ## [Who would likely be the more successful business person. Goofus or Gallant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-likely-be-the-more-successful-business-person-goofus-or-gallant/678995)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-likely-be-the-more-successful-business-person-goofus-or-gallant/678995 "2014-01-22T21:09:01Z")
Based on this vignette I have to believe that Goofus would have the upper hand. However there is something to be said for being more collaborationist. Would Goofus’ type “A” steam roller tactics win the day or would Gal… --- ## [Do people still use shorthand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-still-use-shorthand/386891)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-still-use-shorthand/386891 "2014-01-22T20:36:02Z")
Does anyone here use shorthand? Or know anyone who does? --- ## [I hate my job but I feel guility about quitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-job-but-i-feel-guility-about-quitting/520301)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-job-but-i-feel-guility-about-quitting/520301 "2014-01-22T20:34:20Z")
As mentioned before, I am planning to resign from my current position and move on to a new job (the new position is more or less secured). However, I am the only software developer on the project, and I feel guility abou… --- ## [Anyone here ever had heel spur surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-had-heel-spur-surgery/528477)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-ever-had-heel-spur-surgery/528477 "2014-01-22T20:02:39Z")
So for a while now, I’ve had pain in my feet. It’s worse in the mornings or when I’ve been sitting for a while or when I’ve been wearing shoes without much support. I went to a foot doctor who said “plantar fasciatis” an… --- ## [Vitamin D deficiency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitamin-d-deficiency/679274)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vitamin-d-deficiency/679274 "2014-01-22T19:33:26Z")
So I had my annual check up last week, and I asked my doctor if she could add a vitamin B12 test because I had been very fatigued lately. She said no problem, and also recommended a vitamin D test. So the results come … --- ## [Why is being asocial perceived negatively?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-being-asocial-perceived-negatively/675791)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-being-asocial-perceived-negatively/675791 "2014-01-22T18:40:06Z")
At the start of this semester, I asked a guy from my college, “Do you play computer games?”. He answered, “No, but I used to play. Now I have to be social and stuff.” When I was in middle school and high school, my dad … --- ## [Ask the guy whose girlfriend is marrying a woman.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whose-girlfriend-is-marrying-a-woman/678668)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whose-girlfriend-is-marrying-a-woman/678668 "2014-01-22T18:02:17Z")
First, a little background: I recently started dating my high school girlfriend’s then-best friend. Even though the relationship between my high school girlfriend and I didn’t work out, we stayed in touch as friends over… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1155) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1157)