# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1271 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1272 --- ## [Words that used to have negative connotations, but are now neutral or positive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-used-to-have-negative-connotations-but-are-now-neutral-or-positive/662345)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-that-used-to-have-negative-connotations-but-are-now-neutral-or-positive/662345 "2013-07-04T02:45:59Z")
Inspiration thread One obvious example is “queer.” Once used as a horrible insult, implying you were homosexual. It’s been turned into a neutral word by “Queer Nation” --- ## [Canadian dopers - renting advice/help needed (Vancouver)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-renting-advice-help-needed-vancouver/662587)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-renting-advice-help-needed-vancouver/662587 "2013-07-04T02:03:48Z")
I’m an Indian(from India) coming to UBC this September. University residence doesn’t seem like it’ll work out, so I need to rent a place/room. As with all students, low rent and easy access to the university (close to ca… --- ## [Glycemic Index/Load](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glycemic-index-load/662598)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glycemic-index-load/662598 "2013-07-04T01:45:17Z")
Is there any way to ascertain a food’s Glycemic Index or Glycemic Load, from the nutritional values on its label? --- ## [I'm going to replace the screen on my iPad. Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-replace-the-screen-on-my-ipad-any-advice/662595)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-replace-the-screen-on-my-ipad-any-advice/662595 "2013-07-04T00:05:27Z")
I bought a replacement screen on Amazon.com. It should be here Monday or Tuesday. I watched a YouTube video, and it seems pretty straight forward. I’d like to hear about your experience with this. --- ## [Samsung Galaxy Tablet vs Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-galaxy-tablet-vs-amazon-kindle-fire-tablet/661401)
**Author:** [@pauly1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pauly1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-galaxy-tablet-vs-amazon-kindle-fire-tablet/661401 "2013-07-03T21:57:20Z")
Anyone have these? Talking about the 7’ one. Is one better or worst than the other? --- ## [First Used Car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-used-car/662478)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-used-car/662478 "2013-07-03T21:08:00Z")
So after leasing for more than 15 years, I bought a used car. It’s a 2005 Nissan Murano SL. The car had one single owner who put 66,000 miles on it. All service was done at the Nissan dealer. I didn’t want to get such an… --- ## [If the US had lost the revolutionary war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-us-had-lost-the-revolutionary-war/662348)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-us-had-lost-the-revolutionary-war/662348 "2013-07-03T20:59:46Z")
Reading this thread: Why no United States of Latin America? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board, which maybe should be here in IMHO, I began to think about this question. Has there been any speculation on … --- ## [Retail discounts for students, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-discounts-for-students-etc/662252)
**Author:** [@Virgil\_Tibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Virgil_Tibbs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-discounts-for-students-etc/662252 "2013-07-03T20:29:36Z")
Something that occurred to me while unable to sleep - please don’t take it too seriously! :cool: I live in a university city and virtually every retail business has discounts for students. These range from 10% to 25%. D… --- ## [Naming astronomical objects and features in the future](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-astronomical-objects-and-features-in-the-future/662566)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-astronomical-objects-and-features-in-the-future/662566 "2013-07-03T20:24:51Z")
In this article, astronomers are considering naming features of Pluto after Star Trek characters. This makes me wonder- as more and more interesting planets (and other objects) are discovered around the galaxy, how will… --- ## [This seems reasonable but has been only laughed at so far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-seems-reasonable-but-has-been-only-laughed-at-so-far/662319)
**Author:** [@tralfamidor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tralfamidor)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-seems-reasonable-but-has-been-only-laughed-at-so-far/662319 "2013-07-03T20:03:45Z")
I’m looking for rental housing in an area where demand is so high, rape-the-renter is the operative paradigm. What I keep getting asked for is a credit report AND a background check AND a rental history AND my bank state… --- ## [Any New Orleans Dopers here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-orleans-dopers-here/662531)
**Author:** [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-new-orleans-dopers-here/662531 "2013-07-03T19:46:37Z")
Because I’m going to be passing through tomorrow night, I’m wondering if the 4th fireworks show is worth seeing or not. Opinions needed, thanks. --- ## [SiriusXM, and how I just screwed myself out of (at least) $500](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siriusxm-and-how-i-just-screwed-myself-out-of-at-least-500/662559)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siriusxm-and-how-i-just-screwed-myself-out-of-at-least-500/662559 "2013-07-03T16:52:59Z")
I want to pit either SiriusXM or myself, but for now, I’m going to try to set my anger and frustration aside and look for constructive advice from the Dope. I just bought a new car a little over a week ago, and one of t… --- ## [Experiences with résumé writing services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-resume-writing-services/662538)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-resume-writing-services/662538 "2013-07-03T16:32:02Z")
Any Dopers care to share their experiences, anecdotes, praises, or complainants about using resume writing services? Most I’ve seen cost around US$200-US$250. The last time I applied for jobs it was still mailing in tr… --- ## [The Best PC protection you've found (at the lowest price)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-pc-protection-youve-found-at-the-lowest-price/662470)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-pc-protection-youve-found-at-the-lowest-price/662470 "2013-07-03T12:56:15Z")
There used to be a great thread linking updated AV software & firewalls to prevent PC issues and hacking may years back. I’m not looking for it to be bumped; its too old or out of date. Still, if that thread were start… --- ## [Researching family history- I keep finding skeletons!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-family-history-i-keep-finding-skeletons/660004)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-family-history-i-keep-finding-skeletons/660004 "2013-07-03T12:53:25Z")
I am a direct descendant of a passenger on the Mayflower, which is the ‘Holy Grail’ for genealogy snobs. But my ancestor was among the 45 (out of 102 total) passengers who died during during the first Winter while anchor… --- ## [Did I see a suicide or just an accident?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-see-a-suicide-or-just-an-accident/662203)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-see-a-suicide-or-just-an-accident/662203 "2013-07-03T12:44:04Z")
Saw something really wild this a.m. - still shaking and trying to process it. I think I saw a motorcyclist die, and I’m turning over in my mind what happened. I was driving N on the Dan Ryan in Chicago around 7 a.m., S… --- ## [Choosing an index fund?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-an-index-fund/657930)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choosing-an-index-fund/657930 "2013-07-03T06:15:35Z")
Given the few results of my reading and a few responses from another thread of mine, I’ve decided to put money into a Vanguard index fund. However, I was quickly reminded that even in that category, there are a lot of d… --- ## [Why don't ivory and horn poachers use tranquilliser darts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-ivory-and-horn-poachers-use-tranquilliser-darts/662393)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-ivory-and-horn-poachers-use-tranquilliser-darts/662393 "2013-07-03T02:58:24Z")
I mean, would there be such outrage if they shot elephants and rhinos with tranquilliser darts, then sawed off the tusks and horns? Plus, of course, they’d keep the population alive to sire the next generation. I’m sure… --- ## [How dickish/annoying is it to correct funny but apocryphal stories/pictures?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dickish-annoying-is-it-to-correct-funny-but-apocryphal-stories-pictures/662176)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dickish-annoying-is-it-to-correct-funny-but-apocryphal-stories-pictures/662176 "2013-07-03T02:58:09Z")
Sometimes on Facebook somebody will post a picture saying something wacky like “If you ever feel crazy, keep in mind that Julius Caesar once tried to make a palace out of ant carcasses! He sent half the Roman army to a l… --- ## [Who do you have a crush on and when?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-have-a-crush-on-and-when/662001)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-you-have-a-crush-on-and-when/662001 "2013-07-03T00:59:45Z")
At the moment, I have a crush on D’Arcy Wretzky from the Smashing Pumpkins, in the mid 90s. --- ## [Car Climate Control Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-climate-control-issue/662476)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-climate-control-issue/662476 "2013-07-03T00:36:16Z")
I have a 1996 Mazda Millenia that developed a sudden climate control issue. This vehicle has the setup where I select the desired inside temp and the system selects cool or heat and the fan speed. Suddenly, when I push… --- ## [What's the Point of Email Applications?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-email-applications/662376)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-email-applications/662376 "2013-07-02T23:33:09Z")
So, like Outlook. It needs internet access to get your emails, right? Why not just use a browser and access your email directly? I’m thinking for the average personal user here. --- ## [Horse Slaughter to Start Up Again in the U.S.--Bad Idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-slaughter-to-start-up-again-in-the-u-s-bad-idea/662185)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horse-slaughter-to-start-up-again-in-the-u-s-bad-idea/662185 "2013-07-02T23:29:18Z")
"A New Mexico company is slated to be the first to slaughter horses for human consumption in the U.S. since 2007 after federal authorities agreed to issue a permit required for its operation. The U.S. Department of Agri… --- ## [Please recommend hotels in Hollywood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-hotels-in-hollywood/662306)
**Author:** [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-hotels-in-hollywood/662306 "2013-07-02T22:21:01Z")
I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. Teeming Millions. My family is going to fly to LA in several weeks. We’re going to spend two days in Hollywood hitting the clichèd highlights (Walk of Fame, pix with the famous sign in th… --- ## [What household appliance colors do you miss most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-household-appliance-colors-do-you-miss-most/662285)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-household-appliance-colors-do-you-miss-most/662285 "2013-07-02T21:58:31Z")
I grew up in the colorful seventies. Yes, I love avocado green and I mourn its passing. Harvest gold is pretty too. Today its all stainless steel or boring white. I hate stainless steel. Look at it sideways and fingerpr… --- ## [In all seriousness, what does it mean to 'hit on' someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-all-seriousness-what-does-it-mean-to-hit-on-someone/662408)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-all-seriousness-what-does-it-mean-to-hit-on-someone/662408 "2013-07-02T21:58:22Z")
I have never understood this concept in all my 40 years yet people throw out the term like any friendly gesture is an invitation for sex or abandoning everything you know and love to be with them. It is one thing if it i… --- ## [How much does porn influence the perception of women's bodies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-porn-influence-the-perception-of-womens-bodies/662162)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-porn-influence-the-perception-of-womens-bodies/662162 "2013-07-02T21:54:04Z")
I’ve read a few tumblrs about women’s bodies, where women would submit photographs of their boobs, or bellies or whatnot and talk about their feelings about that part of their anatomy. One very common mindset a lot of th… --- ## [Do you HAVE to be either an agnostic atheist or agnostic theist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-be-either-an-agnostic-atheist-or-agnostic-theist/662265)
**Author:** [@cosmosdan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cosmosdan)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-be-either-an-agnostic-atheist-or-agnostic-theist/662265 "2013-07-02T21:37:47Z")
First, let’s leave out extremeists at other end who mistakenly claim they know there is or isn’t a God. A month or so back on SDMB someone “corrected” me and claimed I was an agnostic athiest because he analyzed one s… --- ## [A gay couple was legally married in Minnesota in 1971](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-gay-couple-was-legally-married-in-minnesota-in-1971/662467)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-gay-couple-was-legally-married-in-minnesota-in-1971/662467 "2013-07-02T19:21:55Z")
Just heard a very interesting story on the BBC History Hour podcast. A gay couple living in Minnesota in 1971 applied several times to get a marriage license, had it rejected, took it to the state supreme court, and lost… --- ## [What Are My Chances of getting this Ticket Dismissed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-my-chances-of-getting-this-ticket-dismissed/660649)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-my-chances-of-getting-this-ticket-dismissed/660649 "2013-07-02T18:38:53Z")
Just got my ticket in the mail-from the nice folks in Suffolk County, NY (Long Island). They claim I failed to stop at a stop sign-I have a remote camera picture. At any rate, I have had no moving violations in over 12 y… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1270) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1272)