# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1313 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1314 --- ## [Best remote support software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-remote-support-software/629640)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-remote-support-software/629640 "2012-08-02T16:42:40Z")
I haven’t done remote support since DOS days, but a friend of mine needs some assistance and I’d like to use some good program to synchronize our computers so I can operate his remotely (with his approval, of course!). I… --- ## [How does being childless (with a vasectomy) rank in environmentally sound acts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-being-childless-with-a-vasectomy-rank-in-environmentally-sound-acts/656249)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-being-childless-with-a-vasectomy-rank-in-environmentally-sound-acts/656249 "2013-04-25T10:23:18Z")
I have tried and failed to find something approximating an answer to this. The various environment “calculators” i’ve found make no reference at all to it. Some even imply that it’s bad in one sense – because sharing t… --- ## [Is it a bad idea to encourage kids to climb fridges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-bad-idea-to-encourage-kids-to-climb-fridges/656470)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-bad-idea-to-encourage-kids-to-climb-fridges/656470 "2013-04-25T02:51:33Z")
I saw a compilation video of kids climbing fridges. This doesn’t seem to be on YouTube, but there are individual videos. In these videos, the adults don’t seem to mind, and some are even encouraging. To me, it seems lik… --- ## [Recommend a Photo-Sharing Website](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-photo-sharing-website/656562)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-photo-sharing-website/656562 "2013-04-25T02:37:20Z")
I was posting photos on Multiply.com until the bastards up and shut down. Now I need a new place. Recommendations? Thanks in advance. --- ## [What do you think about people who quit without giving notice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-people-who-quit-without-giving-notice/626196)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-people-who-quit-without-giving-notice/626196 "2013-04-25T02:30:16Z")
I am the manager of a very small store and on my shift I only have two people working with me. One of those people abruptly quit right now. She actually didn’t even tell me (I’m at home, not at work right now). She told … --- ## [How can we trust knife fighting "experts" if most have never been in a real knife fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-trust-knife-fighting-experts-if-most-have-never-been-in-a-real-knife-fight/656205)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-trust-knife-fighting-experts-if-most-have-never-been-in-a-real-knife-fight/656205 "2013-04-24T21:59:22Z")
In reading this article it made some good points. How can we trust knife fighting “experts” if most have never been in a real knife fight? Can we really trust most knife fighters techniques if most knife fight instructo… --- ## [Tell me about the Mall of America.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-mall-of-america/656354)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-mall-of-america/656354 "2013-04-24T21:09:50Z")
I know, I know, y’all are going ‘why in the hell are you going on a vacation to the Mall of America’, but I come from small town not-America, so a giant shopping mall full of American brands? Sweet! Plus my mother has … --- ## [Missoula, MT: What to See? How Long to Stay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missoula-mt-what-to-see-how-long-to-stay/655882)
**Author:** [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missoula-mt-what-to-see-how-long-to-stay/655882 "2013-04-24T20:44:43Z")
My girlfriend and I are planning a late spring trip to Glacier National Park (hopefully it won’t rain too much, but you roll the dice with these mountain region trips). We’re flying into and out of Missoula because we ca… --- ## [Help me buy a used car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-used-car/645607)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-a-used-car/645607 "2013-04-24T19:01:08Z")
I want to buy a manual transmission, low mileage, fairly late-model small car. I’m thinking maybe a Ford Fiesta or Honda Fit, but I’m not set on either of these. But there are about a zillion used car places in town, a… --- ## [Send Wikipedia to the Historical Figure of Your Choice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-wikipedia-to-the-historical-figure-of-your-choice/656057)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-wikipedia-to-the-historical-figure-of-your-choice/656057 "2013-04-24T15:16:01Z")
I had some time in my hands over spring break, so I broke into a Rhymer Industries field office with the intention of stealing myself a personal time machine and causing some havoc. Problem is that I’m apparently bad at … --- ## [What can a father do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-father-do/655646)
**Author:** [@penelope3d](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penelope3d)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-father-do/655646 "2013-04-24T13:28:51Z")
My sons ex GF is due to have a baby, my son says the chance of the child being his is a possibility. The problem he is having is that the girlfriend wont give his name as the potential father. She told me that she wants … --- ## [Impulse purchases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impulse-purchases/656250)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impulse-purchases/656250 "2013-04-24T06:05:28Z")
What kind of store is the most likely scene of your impulse purchases, big or small? I’m talking about vendors who can consistently get money out of your pocket for something you had zero intention of buying – probably b… --- ## [Famous people we don't know the identities of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-we-dont-know-the-identities-of/652386)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-we-dont-know-the-identities-of/652386 "2013-04-24T05:56:43Z")
No, not Batman! Inspired by reading this wikipedia article on The Mad Trapper of Rat River: What other famous figures are there who we don’t (and probably never will) know the real identities of? Others include: Ta… --- ## [Things to do in Tokyo and Kyoto](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-tokyo-and-kyoto/633154)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-in-tokyo-and-kyoto/633154 "2013-04-24T05:13:01Z")
The wife and I are starting to plan next year’s escape from the dreaded Songkran holiday. We, like many, many others, like to leave the country for the period – two years ago was Vietnam, this year the US – and while a f… --- ## [Poll: Are you more liberal or conservative than your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-are-you-more-liberal-or-conservative-than-your-parents/639139)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-are-you-more-liberal-or-conservative-than-your-parents/639139 "2013-04-24T04:07:43Z")
I’m curious about how Dopers have evolved politically from their parents’ views. I am definitely further to the left than my mother (while she didn’t discuss politics much, I had the impression that she voted Republican… --- ## [Neighbor Relations Re: The Usual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-relations-re-the-usual/656475)
**Author:** [@HelenGawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HelenGawn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-relations-re-the-usual/656475 "2013-04-24T03:06:02Z")
Being, barking dogs. Suppose someone had neighbors with two barking dogs, one little yappy thing and a baying hound. These hypothetical dogs carry on day and night for hours. Suppose further that at least one other neig… --- ## [Tipping etiquette question: How should I tip when I'm receiving a substantial discount?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-etiquette-question-how-should-i-tip-when-im-receiving-a-substantial-discount/656102)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-etiquette-question-how-should-i-tip-when-im-receiving-a-substantial-discount/656102 "2013-04-24T02:21:49Z")
So my employer has negotiated a discount with about 100 local businesses for all of our employees. Most of these are 5%-15% off on food at restaurants, 10% at the hardware store, $.75 off the slice-and-salad special at t… --- ## [I'm so embarrassed. I think I have toenail fungus.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-embarrassed-i-think-i-have-toenail-fungus/240528)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-embarrassed-i-think-i-have-toenail-fungus/240528 "2013-04-23T22:31:06Z")
Normally my ten little piggies are painted a lovely shade of red or pink. My two toe rings peek out demurely from my sandals. In other words, my feet don’t look half bad. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed one of my toe… --- ## [Dopers who stay away from train wrecks and dogpiles. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-stay-away-from-train-wrecks-and-dogpiles-why/656209)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-stay-away-from-train-wrecks-and-dogpiles-why/656209 "2013-04-23T21:32:08Z")
I’ve been reading some of the recent train wrecks as of late and have noticed that some of our normally prolific Dopers are always absent in these threads. I know there are like a hundred good reasons NOT to get involve… --- ## [What did the average supporter of communist revolution hope to gain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-the-average-supporter-of-communist-revolution-hope-to-gain/656061)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-the-average-supporter-of-communist-revolution-hope-to-gain/656061 "2013-04-23T21:26:25Z")
I’m not talking about the inner circle guys, that seems pretty obvious. And I know about a little guy named Marx and his book. But just for one example the Cultural Revolution in China This wasn’t an unpopular moveme… --- ## [Tell me about Santa Fe, New Mexico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-santa-fe-new-mexico/213167)
**Author:** [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-santa-fe-new-mexico/213167 "2013-04-23T20:58:25Z")
Mrs Seven and myself are considering moving and the idea of New Mexico came up. I know NOTHING about New Mexico. I spent some time looking up websites on the topic, but Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center websites do… --- ## [Asking for cash for honeymoon instead of Wedding presents - tacky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-cash-for-honeymoon-instead-of-wedding-presents-tacky/656159)
**Author:** [@Scougs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scougs)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-cash-for-honeymoon-instead-of-wedding-presents-tacky/656159 "2013-04-23T19:54:23Z")
So, my lifelong best friend is getting married. She’s 48. She’s never been married before (neither has he). They have lived together for seven years in a house she owns. She has always been a disaster area with money. S… --- ## [Any opinions on Saturn automobiles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-opinions-on-saturn-automobiles/656347)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-opinions-on-saturn-automobiles/656347 "2013-04-23T19:36:50Z")
Specifically, a 1998 SL sedan – my girlfriend is looking at one tomorrow or the next day, and I don’t have any experience with the make. --- ## [Impressive show of force in Boston](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impressive-show-of-force-in-boston/656397)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impressive-show-of-force-in-boston/656397 "2013-04-23T18:37:58Z")
I was so impressed with the show of force in Boston during the Watertown manhunt! I suddenly feel so protected. Seeing so many people decked out in those all black uniforms with all the padding and big guns running aro… --- ## [Food Dilemma and Laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-dilemma-and-laws/656419)
**Author:** [@mattmcana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mattmcana)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-dilemma-and-laws/656419 "2013-04-23T18:32:10Z")
A person kills a chicken in public, no charges are laid. If that person were to kill a dog, or cat in public I would bet you that person would be charged in a heart beat. Humans eat both chickens and dogs, however Nort… --- ## [Is celiac disease an allergy to gluten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-celiac-disease-an-allergy-to-gluten/656426)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-celiac-disease-an-allergy-to-gluten/656426 "2013-04-23T16:57:23Z")
Is it possible for a person who has a negative skin test to gluten suffer nonetheless from celiac disease? This really belongs in GQ since I want facts not opinions, but the mods do not permit medical questions in GQ. --- ## [Floor covering recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floor-covering-recommendations/656449)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floor-covering-recommendations/656449 "2013-04-23T16:36:36Z")
The fellow and I are trying to keep sane during his recuperation by (a) searching for homes, and (b) planning what we’d do with said homes if they became ours someday. (This is with the actual goal of buying a home in th… --- ## [Which Dickens character would you f\*\*\* in a second?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dickens-character-would-you-f-in-a-second/49997)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dickens-character-would-you-f-in-a-second/49997 "2013-04-23T14:58:59Z")
Little Em’ly. Clearly a shameless wanton. Agnes for a long-term relationship, but Little Em’ly for a passionate encounter. Esther Summerson has always had a strong appeal, though. And Mary Graham. They’re so all-fired G… --- ## [Money, money, money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-money-money/144193)
**Author:** [@SmileyDeath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmileyDeath)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-money-money/144193 "2013-04-23T12:28:19Z")
What are ways I can make money online/offline without being employed? How feasible is the option? Ie the service wanting money. How reliable is it? How much money would I make with this? --- ## [WordPress Themes: recommendations, or how to search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordpress-themes-recommendations-or-how-to-search/656385)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordpress-themes-recommendations-or-how-to-search/656385 "2013-04-23T03:00:39Z")
I’ll be using WordPress as primarily a CMS for a small business website: though it will include a blog, it will mainly consist of a home/splash page, plus 4-5 other pages describing services, contact, etc. I’ve been sea… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1312) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1314)