# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1201 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1202 --- ## [Does this seem like a good idea? (Posting Pictures of Cheaters)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-seem-like-a-good-idea-posting-pictures-of-cheaters/672722)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-seem-like-a-good-idea-posting-pictures-of-cheaters/672722 "2013-11-01T19:42:58Z")
I heard about this site today - She’s A Homewrecker.com where people can post pictures of women who have been cheating with their boyfriends/husbands. The injured parties can tell their story along with the pictures of t… --- ## [Airlines - why do you want to board early?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airlines-why-do-you-want-to-board-early/672245)
**Author:** [@ski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ski)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airlines-why-do-you-want-to-board-early/672245 "2013-11-01T18:15:31Z")
I’ve been flying American Airlines a lot recently, and they’ve been doing something I don’t understand. They’ll board the first class and upgrades first, but then before anybody else, they’ll board people traveling with… --- ## [Largest U.S. city you don't know the location of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-u-s-city-you-dont-know-the-location-of/672468)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-u-s-city-you-dont-know-the-location-of/672468 "2013-11-01T18:07:53Z")
It’s very common for news reports to include the state a city is located in so people unaware of its location. I swear I’ve even seen reports for “Chicago, Illinois”. What’s the largest city you wouldn’t instantly know… --- ## [Advice on resolving eBay disputes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-resolving-ebay-disputes/672817)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-resolving-ebay-disputes/672817 "2013-11-01T18:06:12Z")
I’ve been shopping on eBay for years and have never had a problem until this week. I bought (buy it now) a snowglobe and when I got it, it was not as pictured in the posting. The picture showed a beautiful snowglobe fu… --- ## [Halloween health treats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-health-treats/672829)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-health-treats/672829 "2013-11-01T16:05:24Z")
When I was a kid in the 60’s my parents had to approve everything I was given before I was permitted to eat it. My understanding was that this was to protect me from evil-doers who tried to harm children by giving them p… --- ## [Tell me about Wilmington Delaware.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-wilmington-delaware/672676)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-wilmington-delaware/672676 "2013-11-01T12:54:54Z")
Ok, new opp is in Wilmington. Previous opp never got back to me. In case any of you are wondering WTF? I was a government investigator for decades, finally specializing in Anti-Money Laundering civil investigations. Due… --- ## [Any advice to someone moving to Fairfax, Virginia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-to-someone-moving-to-fairfax-virginia/668452)
**Author:** [@Waxwinged](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waxwinged)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-to-someone-moving-to-fairfax-virginia/668452 "2013-11-01T12:30:39Z")
Long story short: Geneb got promoted, and we get to move to Fairfax in the end of October. (Fair lakes area). He does programming, I do painting (the latter is easy to do and make ends meet in South-west Virginia. Both … --- ## [Would you (possibly) endanger others' lives to help someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-possibly-endanger-others-lives-to-help-someone/672726)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-possibly-endanger-others-lives-to-help-someone/672726 "2013-11-01T10:29:05Z")
Inspired by something I saw on TV recently. It’s night. You’re home alone, except your two small children are in the living room playing. There’s a frantic pounding at the door. You answer, and it’s a complete strang… --- ## [What's the most you've eat in one sitting (and without throwing up)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-eat-in-one-sitting-and-without-throwing-up/669916)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-youve-eat-in-one-sitting-and-without-throwing-up/669916 "2013-11-01T09:37:09Z")
I was thinking about the most I’d ever had in one sitting the other day after ordering a large pizza from Dominos and eating half of it in one go. 4-5 hours later, hungry again, I ate all but one piece (which I had for b… --- ## [Question for Black Women: ''Can I touch your hair?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-black-women-can-i-touch-your-hair/671525)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-black-women-can-i-touch-your-hair/671525 "2013-11-01T05:36:55Z")
I have a lot of activist friends and lately I’ve seen them post article after article written by black women who hate it when strange white women ask to touch their hair. They write about it as if it happens all the time… --- ## [Tell me about your Down's Syndrome pregnancy/parenting (keeping or terminating)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-downs-syndrome-pregnancy-parenting-keeping-or-terminating/671942)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-downs-syndrome-pregnancy-parenting-keeping-or-terminating/671942 "2013-11-01T04:47:33Z")
Pretty much the title: tell me about your (or someone you know)'s experience with Down’s Syndrome, whether with keeping the pregnancy or terminating it. I’m interested especially in the parental aspect (e.g., what’s it l… --- ## [L.A. jury awards $150 million to 13-year-old girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-jury-awards-150-million-to-13-year-old-girl/672687)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/l-a-jury-awards-150-million-to-13-year-old-girl/672687 "2013-11-01T00:43:00Z")
L.A. jury awards $150 million to 13-year-old girl whose family died in freeway crash Kylie Asam was 9 when she and her 11-year-old brother, Blaine, managed to escape from their family’s mangled SUV after it struck and g… --- ## [My girlfriend is spending a lot of time with her new guy friend. Help me out here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-girlfriend-is-spending-a-lot-of-time-with-her-new-guy-friend-help-me-out-here/672366)
**Author:** [@rahul23021991](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rahul23021991)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-girlfriend-is-spending-a-lot-of-time-with-her-new-guy-friend-help-me-out-here/672366 "2013-10-31T23:23:19Z")
Hi all, I am a 22 year old guy from India. me and my girlfriend have been in a relationship for 3 years now. We love each other a lot. It’s so much fun when we are together. Also, we have planned to get married when we … --- ## [Worst thing your pet has done to your house/possessions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-your-pet-has-done-to-your-house-possessions/672586)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-your-pet-has-done-to-your-house-possessions/672586 "2013-10-31T22:58:43Z")
Our cat went through a time, for no apparent reason, where she sprayed often. Her favorite target was the fridge. No clue why, but it certainly didn’t do the finish any good - cat spray ate through the finish in spots. … --- ## [Electrical Engineers, lend me your ears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-engineers-lend-me-your-ears/672785)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electrical-engineers-lend-me-your-ears/672785 "2013-10-31T21:39:47Z")
Or eyes. A friend wants cameras front and rear on his truck like his hero. That’s an easy task. Plug and play. Or so I thought. If camera 1 in the front is plugged in to a 12v outlet, it works. If camera 2 in the … --- ## [An unhealthy relationship....with plants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-unhealthy-relationship-with-plants/672703)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-unhealthy-relationship-with-plants/672703 "2013-10-31T21:01:33Z")
I like plants. I like to have my little garden looking like a jungle of weird and wonderful plants, mostly in pots because I live in rented premises and I don’t want to have to ever leave them behind if I move. But it … --- ## [What's your most recent dumb-ass move behind the wheel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-most-recent-dumb-ass-move-behind-the-wheel/672581)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-most-recent-dumb-ass-move-behind-the-wheel/672581 "2013-10-31T20:00:00Z")
I got a twofer. A few evenings ago I was waiting to make a right turn onto a busy street. One car was coming from the left, and the car behind it was turning onto the street from a lot. I figured I had enough time bet… --- ## [Are you addicted to Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-addicted-to-internet/672697)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-addicted-to-internet/672697 "2013-10-31T19:43:52Z")
I am addicted to reading arguments. --- ## [Bicycle riding... 'With' traffic or against?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-riding-with-traffic-or-against/672363)
**Author:** [@JBDivmstr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JBDivmstr)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycle-riding-with-traffic-or-against/672363 "2013-10-31T19:37:45Z")
Prompted by this thread on bicycle riding. On which side of the road do you ride? Personally, I don’t do much bicycle riding anymore, but when I did I always rode against the flow of traffic. My reasoning is/was, I want… --- ## [Can parents break up teenagers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-parents-break-up-teenagers/672325)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-parents-break-up-teenagers/672325 "2013-10-31T17:23:42Z")
I’m just curious. If both parties are underage and living at home and going to school, and for whatever reason, one or both sets of parents don’t approve of the relationship, how much power do they have to end it? I mean… --- ## [Consequences of US spying debacle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-of-us-spying-debacle/672471)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consequences-of-us-spying-debacle/672471 "2013-10-31T16:15:21Z")
So, the US got caught spying on our allies. (See here for the first article I could find.) I know that this is the sort of thing that every nation does, but we’re the ones who got caught. Plus, the extent of the monit… --- ## [My daughter is depressed & anxious & I don't know how to help her](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-is-depressed-anxious-i-dont-know-how-to-help-her/512965)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-daughter-is-depressed-anxious-i-dont-know-how-to-help-her/512965 "2013-10-31T15:43:15Z")
My 22 year old daughter ought to be feeling better than ever. After some struggles in Jr College she pulled her act together, and she’s now just entered her Junior year of the local (very desirable) University, she’s got… --- ## [dizziness after car accident?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dizziness-after-car-accident/577495)
**Author:** [@expectopatronum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/expectopatronum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dizziness-after-car-accident/577495 "2013-10-31T14:13:06Z")
about a year ago, i was involved in a serious car accident. like, a seatbelt burn, airbag deployed, firefighter digging me out of car it’s a miracle everyone involved is alive kind of accident. i was relatively unhurt, a… --- ## [Self made people are almost never self made.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-made-people-are-almost-never-self-made/672435)
**Author:** [@Mrmanface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrmanface)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-made-people-are-almost-never-self-made/672435 "2013-10-31T13:42:36Z")
I believe the idea of self made individuals is ridiculous and almost never exists. Most people are victims of their circumstances in one way or another. For example, at the root of the cause could simply be being born … --- ## [Men who use shaving brushes, what's your soap/cream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-use-shaving-brushes-whats-your-soap-cream/672286)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-use-shaving-brushes-whats-your-soap-cream/672286 "2013-10-31T11:58:47Z")
Just curious. I really like Taylor of Old Bond Street’s sandalwood, but I’m always open to suggestions. --- ## [Insurance settlement question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-settlement-question/672663)
**Author:** [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insurance-settlement-question/672663 "2013-10-31T08:06:08Z")
So, our house, well, garage was robbed last month, and the investigations, recorded statements and inventories are all complete. My insurance company (USAA) is going to settle next week. My question is for replacement p… --- ## [Do we know if/when Walmart will have a sale on TVs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-if-when-walmart-will-have-a-sale-on-tvs/672498)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-know-if-when-walmart-will-have-a-sale-on-tvs/672498 "2013-10-31T07:17:36Z")
I want to buy an inexpensive TV, 40-50 in, to use as a computer monitor. It appears that above about 27 inches TVs are usually cheaper than monitors. Is there any pattern to if/when Walmart will have a TV on sale? --- ## [Texas travel planning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-travel-planning/672418)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-travel-planning/672418 "2013-10-31T06:56:56Z")
Hello all, I’m planning a 6-day trip to Texas in early December. I’m probably going to fly into San Antonio or Austin, rent a car, then camp in the state/national park campgrounds. So far I’m thinking a few days of pad… --- ## [Is this an eating disorder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-an-eating-disorder/672371)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-an-eating-disorder/672371 "2013-10-31T05:30:24Z")
I have a friend. He came over on Wednesday to watch the first game of the World Series (he has no cable). I offered him some desert. No, this was one of his 600 calorie days. He explained that two days a week, he is … --- ## [Do you think black and white are colors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-black-and-white-are-colors/672582)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-black-and-white-are-colors/672582 "2013-10-31T04:33:51Z")
…because sometimes I just like to get up in arms about something completely mundane and pointless :slight\_smile: My almost-four-year-old and I were talking the other day, and I said something like, “What color would you… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1200) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1202)