# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1292 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1293 --- ## [How could a man use potatoes to masterbate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-a-man-use-potatoes-to-masterbate/659371)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-a-man-use-potatoes-to-masterbate/659371 "2013-05-29T13:49:45Z")
Please don’t be mean, I have a mentally retarded (FragileX) relative (50) who does this. We always found potatoes under his bed, and could never figure out why he took them from the pantry to his bedroom. Now he does liv… --- ## [Are the Rhymers unique in not wanting to live in a house? What's your ideal living situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-rhymers-unique-in-not-wanting-to-live-in-a-house-whats-your-ideal-living-situation/658847)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-rhymers-unique-in-not-wanting-to-live-in-a-house-whats-your-ideal-living-situation/658847 "2013-05-29T11:41:43Z")
My wife & I are looking to move into a larger apartment in the next few months; we may buy if possible but aren’t opposed to renting. Upon hearing this news, my cousin & dear friend “Sam” was somewhat surprised; he think… --- ## [Need help with some Spanish phrases fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-some-spanish-phrases-fast/659603)
**Author:** [@tesseract](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tesseract)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-some-spanish-phrases-fast/659603 "2013-05-29T05:23:23Z")
I need to communicate some concepts in Spanish. Although I speak Spanish, it is rusty and I don’t know the right way to say these things, which are most likely not literal translations (I can translate them literally but… --- ## [Septic systems alternatives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/septic-systems-alternatives/659563)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/septic-systems-alternatives/659563 "2013-05-29T04:14:06Z")
Anybody use a different system when the land does not perc? I know there are other ways but I don’t know how good they are or how expensive. --- ## [Ask the Guy who is about to get a Stem Cell Transplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-about-to-get-a-stem-cell-transplant/648251)
**Author:** [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-is-about-to-get-a-stem-cell-transplant/648251 "2013-05-29T03:06:07Z")
I thought this might be an interesting discussion for the SDMB. You may recall from this thread that I am an ER Doctor. Not that it is particularly pertinent to this discussion but I may be able to answer questions abou… --- ## [I do not like the hospital robot, part III](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-hospital-robot-part-iii/659242)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-like-the-hospital-robot-part-iii/659242 "2013-05-29T00:23:53Z")
Since I first ranted on this subject on the Dope some years ago, things have gone from bad to worse on the robot front. It’s no longer just nasty little Rosie O’Donnell robotic lookalikes patrolling the hospital corrido… --- ## [Help me redesign my website: also, should I convert to Wordpress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-redesign-my-website-also-should-i-convert-to-wordpress/659504)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-redesign-my-website-also-should-i-convert-to-wordpress/659504 "2013-05-28T23:56:26Z")
Hi all. I have two separate questions relating to a loooooong-needed redesign of one of my websites. (Web design is one of my freelance areas, but my personal site has been left ignored since 2001! One of those ‘the sho… --- ## [Anyone keep an emergency password reset list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-keep-an-emergency-password-reset-list/658796)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-keep-an-emergency-password-reset-list/658796 "2013-05-28T22:16:51Z")
I was just thinking about how many mobile devices we have (laptops and smaller) and how we log in to all our accounts on them. If we were to lose a device, we would need to reset passwords for all the accounts we’ve used… --- ## [Tick question-appreciate answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tick-question-appreciate-answer-fast/659450)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tick-question-appreciate-answer-fast/659450 "2013-05-28T22:07:47Z")
I know it’s late, but I need to ask this now. Earlier this afternoon I was out in the country. I did some birdwatching. The area was private land around a farmhouse, but parts were really brushy. After coming home my… --- ## [What do you do to reach your potential?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-reach-your-potential/659530)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-to-reach-your-potential/659530 "2013-05-28T22:04:49Z")
I’m a big wrestling fan and follow the sport. So when I came across this SI story about Kyle Dake, who was a 4 time national champion in 4 different weight classes, I became quite inspired and intrigued. Apparently, Kyle… --- ## [Is this tree damage worth filing an insurance claim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-tree-damage-worth-filing-an-insurance-claim/659523)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-tree-damage-worth-filing-an-insurance-claim/659523 "2013-05-28T20:28:06Z")
Today part of my neighbor’s tree fell in my backyard. It did not hit the house but did crush an old metal shed I don’t use and break one section of the chain-link fence. The main branch is about 10-12 inches in diamete… --- ## [Help me set up my home theater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-set-up-my-home-theater/659567)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-set-up-my-home-theater/659567 "2013-05-28T20:11:40Z")
So we had some water damage in the basement, and the remediators had to cut out the bottom 3 feet of the drywall. While this is a giant pain in the ass as I’ll be the one who has to rewall everything, it’s also a great o… --- ## [idiotic job interview questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiotic-job-interview-questions/659318)
**Author:** [@f.coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/f.coli)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idiotic-job-interview-questions/659318 "2013-05-28T19:47:53Z")
Everybody except the idle rich has probably had to answer these two questions at a job interview: What are your strong points? What are your weak points? With unemployment at just about 8%, very few people have the ab… --- ## [Tell us why you love (or don't love) your country.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-love-or-dont-love-your-country/659471)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-why-you-love-or-dont-love-your-country/659471 "2013-05-28T18:58:57Z")
A little housekeeping before we begin. By “your” country, I mean either the nation-state of which you are a citizen, or that in which you permanently reside, as appropriate. If you’re a US citizen currently teaching ESL … --- ## [What types of marriage do you support?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-types-of-marriage-do-you-support/659388)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-types-of-marriage-do-you-support/659388 "2013-05-28T18:56:56Z")
How liberal/conservative are you? Self marriage: Polygamy: Human-animal marriage: Types of marriage: --- ## [Opinions for a new propane grill...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-for-a-new-propane-grill/659442)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-for-a-new-propane-grill/659442 "2013-05-28T18:46:53Z")
I’m looking to buy a new propane grill. The one I have now is about 8 years old and is starting to fall apart. I live in BC Canada and grill 2-3 times a week year around (if its below -10 Celsius I usually don’t grill, … --- ## [Where should I (briefly) stay between Syracuse and Newark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-briefly-stay-between-syracuse-and-newark/658422)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-should-i-briefly-stay-between-syracuse-and-newark/658422 "2013-05-28T18:14:17Z")
I’m going to a wedding in Syracuse on a Saturday night, and flying out of EWR on Sunday morning at 9:30am. Yeah. Not the best planning, but that’s how it went down. Since I don’t want to get up at 3am, I figure I’ll dri… --- ## [Does Caller ID Blocking (Private Name, Private Number) annoy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caller-id-blocking-private-name-private-number-annoy-you/659323)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-caller-id-blocking-private-name-private-number-annoy-you/659323 "2013-05-28T17:28:01Z")
And I don’t mean from telemarketers, of course that is annoying. But from friends that have chosen to have their Caller ID’s blocked, probably because they have an unlisted number. Now, when I see “Private Name, Privat… --- ## [New electronics and information overload](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-electronics-and-information-overload/659531)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-electronics-and-information-overload/659531 "2013-05-28T13:04:38Z")
So I’m reading about Apple overhauling their iOS design, to make it more modern, include widgets etc. I understand that their OS seems a bit simple and outdated by now and they have to keep up with the new trends. Seems… --- ## [Why is it more socially acceptable to hate cats than dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-more-socially-acceptable-to-hate-cats-than-dogs/659175)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-more-socially-acceptable-to-hate-cats-than-dogs/659175 "2013-05-28T12:54:19Z")
I’m wondering why it seems, in North American society at least, more socially acceptable to hate cats than to hate dogs. Anyone have any ideas? (For the record, I like both cats and dogs, though I’m more of a cat lover… --- ## [Study in JCP indicates kava-kava maybe effective treatment for GAD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-in-jcp-indicates-kava-kava-maybe-effective-treatment-for-gad/659528)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-in-jcp-indicates-kava-kava-maybe-effective-treatment-for-gad/659528 "2013-05-28T11:49:43Z")
JCP is the Journal for Clinical Pharmacology. Here is a link to the abstract. Here is a popular report of the study. More at link including issues regarding liver toxicity and addiction/withdrawal potential which seem … --- ## [Hearing Test: How High Do Your Ears Go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-test-how-high-do-your-ears-go/659067)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hearing-test-how-high-do-your-ears-go/659067 "2013-05-28T05:47:38Z")
At how high of a frequency can you start hearing the noise? I scored 15,048 on speakers (not headphones, headphones are recommended). LINK: WARNING: Do not expose yourself to these sounds for a prolonged period of tim… --- ## [How Horrible is the most Horrible Thing You've Ever Seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-horrible-is-the-most-horrible-thing-youve-ever-seen/659272)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-horrible-is-the-most-horrible-thing-youve-ever-seen/659272 "2013-05-28T05:08:55Z")
For the purpose of this thread, I am not asking what is the most horrible thing you’ve ever seen. I am asking you to rate, using whatever scale of horrible you wish to use, your estimation of just how horrible the most … --- ## [Aggressive, but loving dog.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aggressive-but-loving-dog/608372)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aggressive-but-loving-dog/608372 "2013-05-28T02:44:34Z")
Hello Everyone, Need a bit of advice on a dog issue. We have three dogs a 6 year old Pomeranian, a 5 month old Great Dane and a 1.5 year old Chow/Australian Shepherd mix, and we love them all. The problem is our Chow/S… --- ## [Should I not get involved with this woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-not-get-involved-with-this-woman/659484)
**Author:** [@Fantome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fantome)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-not-get-involved-with-this-woman/659484 "2013-05-28T01:40:53Z")
I met a woman a little over a week ago and I’m really falling for her. My feelings are stronger for her than hers are for mine. She is the sweetest woman I’ve ever met (from what I can tell so far). She has stressed how … --- ## [Cleaning out the dryer of lint...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-out-the-dryer-of-lint/659428)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-out-the-dryer-of-lint/659428 "2013-05-27T23:30:24Z")
So I was looking up how to clean a dryer of lint online (since there’s quite a bit of it visible in mine, and it’s hard to get to, when I saw this: Emphasis mine. Is it really? The “absolute” sort of struck me as pan… --- ## [Recommend a pair of sandals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pair-of-sandals/658473)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pair-of-sandals/658473 "2013-05-27T23:03:20Z")
Summer is here, and I’m in the market for a pair of sandals. Now, most sandals, in my experience, only last for about one season before wearing out. Some folks I knew out in Montana, though, had hiking sandals which we… --- ## [Website recommendations for 89-yr-old Grandpa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-recommendations-for-89-yr-old-grandpa/659413)
**Author:** [@rucciface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rucciface)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/website-recommendations-for-89-yr-old-grandpa/659413 "2013-05-27T18:29:48Z")
Hey, y’all! Please help me give my Gramps some fun things to do with his new Kindle. He received it for Christmas and so far will use it check his new e-mail account (and can send short replies) and read books that are… --- ## [Free educational Ipad recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-educational-ipad-recommendations/659464)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-educational-ipad-recommendations/659464 "2013-05-27T16:52:41Z")
Sorry if this isn’t the right forum to post this in, I always get confused as to where I put things so mods feel free to move this if you need to. My mom is a teacher and is looking for some free ipad apps that she coul… --- ## [Wet spot in yard. Source??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wet-spot-in-yard-source/659460)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wet-spot-in-yard-source/659460 "2013-05-27T15:03:09Z")
A few days ago I roto-tilled our small raised garden area. We plant a few tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, etc here. Ever since I prepared the site, I’ve noticed a small persistently wet/muddy spot. There hasn’t been an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1291) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1293)