# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1220 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1221 --- ## [How best to bust 'em?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-bust-em/670085)
**Author:** [@Bibliovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliovore)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-bust-em/670085 "2013-10-01T19:32:49Z")
Here’s the situation: some of the staff at a retail store are spending an inordinate amount of time off the shop floor and on the company computer. the Manager has discovered that the internet browser history keeps getti… --- ## [At what point do you start worrying about someone in the bathroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-do-you-start-worrying-about-someone-in-the-bathroom/669727)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-do-you-start-worrying-about-someone-in-the-bathroom/669727 "2013-10-01T17:44:48Z")
I’ve been to the bathroom twice now in about an hour (combination of coffee and water) and both times I’ve seen the same woman, in the same stall. I know it is the same one because I can see her shoes and feet. Both tim… --- ## [Medical dopers: pain in my right calf - what's going on? (Need answer fast?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-dopers-pain-in-my-right-calf-whats-going-on-need-answer-fast/670090)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-dopers-pain-in-my-right-calf-whats-going-on-need-answer-fast/670090 "2013-10-01T16:47:06Z")
I woke up this morning with twinge-like pain in my right calf. Its located on the back of my calf, halfway between the ankle and knee, and slightly to the inside. Its not particularly deep but deeper then, say the pain f… --- ## [Tell me about recovery from Moh's surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-recovery-from-mohs-surgery/670092)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-recovery-from-mohs-surgery/670092 "2013-10-01T16:40:07Z")
So, I am scheduled in November to have Moh’s surgery to remove a small basal cell carcinoma on the side of my chin. While I know that this is rather common, I’m quite the coward when it comes to cutting and blood (espec… --- ## [Joint Pain and issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joint-pain-and-issues/670093)
**Author:** [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joint-pain-and-issues/670093 "2013-10-01T15:56:28Z")
Alright, now I know I should go to the doctors and that none of you are MY doctors therefore the best I can expect is some advice and places to start with research and that sort of thing. That said, I have joint pain in… --- ## [Do you spank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-spank/668728)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-spank/668728 "2013-10-01T15:53:49Z")
Do you spank as a form of discipline to those you have custody or responsibility over who are under the age of 18? --- ## [Essay test question: OK to write about a topic not covered in class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essay-test-question-ok-to-write-about-a-topic-not-covered-in-class/668874)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essay-test-question-ok-to-write-about-a-topic-not-covered-in-class/668874 "2013-10-01T11:20:51Z")
I do not need answer fast, this goes back to a test I took in a geography class over 15 years ago. I was discussing this class with an alum last night. Professor Y taught a class on World Geography, he spent most of the… --- ## [Is it racist to not be attracted to people of different races?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-to-not-be-attracted-to-people-of-different-races/669726)
**Author:** [@the\_apples\_fell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_apples_fell)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-to-not-be-attracted-to-people-of-different-races/669726 "2013-10-01T10:55:16Z")
This is a subject that there is much debate about. Some people think that it’s no different than preferring blonde to brunette, or brown eyes to blue. Others think that these preferences are societally ingrained, and t… --- ## [I'm about to do something insanely stupid, and I need your help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-do-something-insanely-stupid-and-i-need-your-help/666801)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-about-to-do-something-insanely-stupid-and-i-need-your-help/666801 "2013-10-01T08:21:08Z")
(TL;DR below) For years I’ve been posting various threads on the Dope asking for advice with traveling and expatriating. I think I’m about ready to pull the proverbial trigger. I just turned 34. I recently got out of a… --- ## [Is this a tacky first date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-tacky-first-date/669228)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-tacky-first-date/669228 "2013-10-01T07:00:59Z")
I asked a girl out on a date. She agreed (yea me!), but because of our schedules, we can’t get together until next friday. That day a friend of mine is having a BBQ. Not a big affair. It’s just going to be him, his wife… --- ## [Would you call a bethonged buttocks a naked buttocks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-a-bethonged-buttocks-a-naked-buttocks/670027)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-a-bethonged-buttocks-a-naked-buttocks/670027 "2013-10-01T03:08:57Z")
Clearly the crotch of a thong wearer is not a naked crotch, but the ass of a thong wearer? What say you? I say it’s a naked ass. --- ## [Ratio of Walking Miles to Bicycling Miles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ratio-of-walking-miles-to-bicycling-miles/669969)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ratio-of-walking-miles-to-bicycling-miles/669969 "2013-10-01T02:17:00Z")
I could have put this in General Questions, but I don’t know if there is a solid “factual” answer, and I wanted to open it more to opinions. Roughly how many Bicycle Miles is equivalent to walking a mile? Three to one?… --- ## [Olivia Newton-John turned 65 yesterday- looks HOT as ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olivia-newton-john-turned-65-yesterday-looks-hot-as-ever/669790)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olivia-newton-john-turned-65-yesterday-looks-hot-as-ever/669790 "2013-10-01T00:38:03Z")
I was born in 1975, but I am very fortunate that my mom had great taste in music and always had an album (or 8-track) playing at home and in the car. I inherited her love of Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, James Taylor and… --- ## [Denver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denver/670055)
**Author:** [@SeltzerMeltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeltzerMeltzer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denver/670055 "2013-10-01T00:03:50Z")
Anyone from Denver able to recommend decent extended stay hotels in the city? --- ## [What meaningful difference is there between S&M and domestic abuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-meaningful-difference-is-there-between-s-m-and-domestic-abuse/669862)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-meaningful-difference-is-there-between-s-m-and-domestic-abuse/669862 "2013-09-30T21:59:55Z")
I put this here instead of GQ because I don’t think there is an objective answer. But posit this scenario: Neighbors in an apartment complex hear screaming and sounds of a fight, police respond and find a couple answer… --- ## [After about 3 hours of hiking, I can get really tired. What is happening](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-about-3-hours-of-hiking-i-can-get-really-tired-what-is-happening/669961)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-about-3-hours-of-hiking-i-can-get-really-tired-what-is-happening/669961 "2013-09-30T21:45:38Z")
So I’m not uber fit, but I’m still fairly mobile. I sometimes like to go hiking and I will start early in the morning. My routine is to do about one hour of hiking or walking, then drive to a new location (maybe 10-30 m… --- ## [Apologies if this has been discussed befor. \[cutting of carotid artery\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-if-this-has-been-discussed-befor-cutting-of-carotid-artery/669977)
**Author:** [@Midnight\_D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Midnight_D)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-if-this-has-been-discussed-befor-cutting-of-carotid-artery/669977 "2013-09-30T20:30:51Z")
But i was intrested in seeing if anyone could answer one question that has me confused. Alright, so one day a while back i remember my dad had left the window open. So it rained that night, and since our kitchen has one… --- ## [trave,,ing to Vietnam this October. Any tips ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trave-ing-to-vietnam-this-october-any-tips/668610)
**Author:** [@Damfino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damfino)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trave-ing-to-vietnam-this-october-any-tips/668610 "2013-09-30T20:25:33Z")
A few of us are planning a short trip to Vietnam this October . We’re going to Hanoi first, then a cruise to Ha Long Bay, back to Ho Chi Minh City Saigon for two days then to the Angkor Wat . Then back to Bangkok. An… --- ## [Am I Being Paranoid? Work Drama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-paranoid-work-drama/669612)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-paranoid-work-drama/669612 "2013-09-30T20:06:04Z")
Ok, I am asking this question in earnest. If you all say that I am indeed being paranoid, I will accept that and shake it off. I work at finding people apartments. I find them some apartments, show it to them, if they… --- ## [Bikers and Sidewalks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bikers-and-sidewalks/669886)
**Author:** [@barnhardt999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barnhardt999)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bikers-and-sidewalks/669886 "2013-09-30T17:04:44Z")
I’ve never understood why bikers (non-motorized) ride on urban roads instead of sidewalks. Of course its illegal to use the sidewalks but the likelihood of getting a ticket for doing so (anecdotally never head of it) are… --- ## [Teacher licensure requirement: Protecting Student Civil Rights exam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teacher-licensure-requirement-protecting-student-civil-rights-exam/643484)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teacher-licensure-requirement-protecting-student-civil-rights-exam/643484 "2013-09-29T00:34:39Z")
This is probably a long shot, but I’ll ask anyway. I’m going to be starting a teaching licensure program. One of the requirements Oregon has is that I must pass this 60 question test called Protecting Student and Civil… --- ## [Wonder if App is... Applicable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-if-app-is-applicable/669870)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-if-app-is-applicable/669870 "2013-09-30T13:38:56Z")
Maybe this belongs in games, but I’m looking for opinions and this might be useful in real world general aviation (doubtful) so in IMHO it goes. Mods, please move it as you see fit. About once a year I get a bee in my … --- ## [Wait a second, smear the queer......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-a-second-smear-the-queer/430337)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-a-second-smear-the-queer/430337 "2013-09-30T13:27:48Z")
One of my favorite games as a kid was what we called “Smear the Queer” and I’m pretty sure that it’s a universal game, but just in case it was really simple: One guy had the ball. Everyone else tried to relieve him of … --- ## [Am I in an okay situation to get a cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-in-an-okay-situation-to-get-a-cat/669883)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-in-an-okay-situation-to-get-a-cat/669883 "2013-09-30T07:07:08Z")
So, I have a job where I work a ton of hours (often 70+ a week with one day off a week), but am really lonely when I come home. It’s getting sort of depressing, because all I do is go to work and come back home. However… --- ## [Investing today, increased return in 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-today-increased-return-in-20-years/669854)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-today-increased-return-in-20-years/669854 "2013-09-30T02:25:18Z")
After I finish paying off my car in November, I’ll have an extra $5-10k per year to invest. Currently, I am buying silver and gold but I feel like the market is currently at peak and is not likely to go up enough to cove… --- ## [Going to London for a week: What should I do? (Need answers fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-london-for-a-week-what-should-i-do-need-answers-fast/669579)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-london-for-a-week-what-should-i-do-need-answers-fast/669579 "2013-09-29T23:08:13Z")
My vacation has snuck up on me and it’s now less than two weeks I’ll be leaving for my week-long vacation in London and I haven’t decided what I’m going to do there. Any suggestions? --- ## [Male Dopers: Do You Wear Undershirts When Wearing Suits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-dopers-do-you-wear-undershirts-when-wearing-suits/667041)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-dopers-do-you-wear-undershirts-when-wearing-suits/667041 "2013-09-29T22:41:00Z")
When wearing a formal suit, do you wear an undershirt under your dress shirt. I’m curious because I don’t when dressed formally and seeing that many others do wear undershirts, it feels me feeling somewhat embarassed/ign… --- ## [If you had a superpower, would the goverment hunt you down or detain you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-a-superpower-would-the-goverment-hunt-you-down-or-detain-you/669832)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-a-superpower-would-the-goverment-hunt-you-down-or-detain-you/669832 "2013-09-29T21:53:52Z")
Let’s say you had the ability to move crap with your mind. Let’s also say your ability has come out in a very public way and the masses are convinced your power is genuine. Now, what happens next WRT the government? Do… --- ## [Cat with struvite crystals - how long to clear up on C/D?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-with-struvite-crystals-how-long-to-clear-up-on-c-d/669930)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-with-struvite-crystals-how-long-to-clear-up-on-c-d/669930 "2013-09-29T19:44:03Z")
So one of the ladies started pissing outside of the box a couple of days ago. I took her to vet yesterday, and they diagnosed her with struvite crystals and had me switch everybody from dry food to C/D canned. The vet’s… --- ## [Excel: Is there a way to avoid this problem with the "sum" function?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-is-there-a-way-to-avoid-this-problem-with-the-sum-function/669874)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-is-there-a-way-to-avoid-this-problem-with-the-sum-function/669874 "2013-09-29T19:09:49Z")
If I set up a column of items I want to sum up (say items in Column A, Rows 3-10) I’d like to avoid the problem that adding a row at the top defaults to that row not being automatically included in the sum. Is this pos… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1219) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1221)