# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1339 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1340 --- ## [Having it all and then losing it OR never having it in the first place--Which is worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-it-all-and-then-losing-it-or-never-having-it-in-the-first-place-which-is-worse/652444)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-it-all-and-then-losing-it-or-never-having-it-in-the-first-place-which-is-worse/652444 "2013-03-11T04:35:15Z")
Examples: You spend half of your life able-bodied and then the next half paralyzed from the waist down. OR You spend your whole life paralyzed from the waist down. You have the love of your life and beautiful childre… --- ## [New military medal for drone pilots and computer geeks - The Nintendo Medal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-military-medal-for-drone-pilots-and-computer-geeks-the-nintendo-medal/652530)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-military-medal-for-drone-pilots-and-computer-geeks-the-nintendo-medal/652530 "2013-03-11T03:56:58Z")
The Pentagon has created a new military award, the Distinguished Warfare Medal. AFAIK, it hasn’t been awarded yet. It is for services rendered since the 9/11 attacks, and it’s intent is to honor drone pilots and other … --- ## [Doing good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-good/652247)
**Author:** [@birdbrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/birdbrain)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-good/652247 "2013-03-11T03:25:18Z")
No, I don’t mean volunteering at the soup kitchen. I’m not talking about donating to charity or carrying an elderly lady’s groceries. What I’m talking about is something I wrestle with on a nearly daily basis. It is s… --- ## [So for those of you who hate watching sports, television, and Facebook...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-for-those-of-you-who-hate-watching-sports-television-and-facebook/652429)
**Author:** [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-for-those-of-you-who-hate-watching-sports-television-and-facebook/652429 "2013-03-11T02:55:27Z")
What DO you do with your leisure time, when at home? Please be as specific as possible, for those of us whom you look down upon… --- ## [My tears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tears/651507)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tears/651507 "2013-03-10T22:32:29Z")
When I was younger I don’t really remember having tears. When I was about 20 I was on anti-depressants and my orgasms after masturbation were replaced with a spurt of tears. A few years later I the tears during ejaculati… --- ## [anyone can be as good as magnus carlsen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-can-be-as-good-as-magnus-carlsen/652483)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-can-be-as-good-as-magnus-carlsen/652483 "2013-03-10T20:40:32Z")
at chess if they train from an early age… magnus became a Grandmaster at age 13, impressive but he was also trained by a GM as well… im sure alot of people in america are able to become grandmasters at that age as well… --- ## [Which of these two powers would you rather have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-two-powers-would-you-rather-have/652521)
**Author:** [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-two-powers-would-you-rather-have/652521 "2013-03-10T20:28:33Z")
Power the first; The ability to read anyone’s mind. The person has to be alive (no going back in time here) and you might not be able to understand the persons thoughts if you don’t speak their language. You will be a… --- ## [Is Karma real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-karma-real/652398)
**Author:** [@Alphaghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphaghost)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-karma-real/652398 "2013-03-10T20:24:11Z")
As in what goes around comes around. I think it is. I try to be as honest, selfless and really take peoples feelings into consideration before I do things most the time. I find that when things get rough for me, I alway… --- ## [Have you served in the military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-served-in-the-military/648828)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-served-in-the-military/648828 "2013-03-10T19:29:32Z")
Have you served, or do you still serve, in the military? If so, what country and which branch? United States Air Force, four years. --- ## [Airline Tickets: Best time to buy for rates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airline-tickets-best-time-to-buy-for-rates/652256)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airline-tickets-best-time-to-buy-for-rates/652256 "2013-03-10T18:15:42Z")
I have read differing opnions. Trip is in August. Fixed dates, smaller airport with fairly limited # of arrivals/departures, and I would prefer getting in before 5p (meeting someone). Also would prefer not leaving for h… --- ## [How to answer a couple job interview questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-a-couple-job-interview-questions/652186)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-answer-a-couple-job-interview-questions/652186 "2013-03-10T17:57:10Z")
After a little more than a year of being a stay at home mom I am going back into the workforce and have applied for a few jobs. I got an email yesterday from the company I really want to work for that asked me for a time… --- ## [How do you choose insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-insurance/651751)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-choose-insurance/651751 "2013-03-10T17:37:18Z")
We are in the process of moving from the Chicago burbs to NW Indiana. In short: we are thinking about changing insurance carriers for auto and home. But we are finding it very difficult to compare the various companies… --- ## [Doctors and back pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctors-and-back-pain/652414)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctors-and-back-pain/652414 "2013-03-10T14:52:38Z")
I’ve been having periodic low back pain for a couple of years now. It started sitting in my home office chair and now I get it when I’m in a car for long periods of time (which is often.) It’s usually toward the end of … --- ## [Just how much did it cost for Obama to play golf with Tiger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-did-it-cost-for-obama-to-play-golf-with-tiger/651872)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-much-did-it-cost-for-obama-to-play-golf-with-tiger/651872 "2013-03-10T14:33:19Z")
I’ve been seeing numbers thrown around like crazy. Any reliable numbers on this? --- ## [How typical is "swinging" among married couples?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-typical-is-swinging-among-married-couples/309808)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-typical-is-swinging-among-married-couples/309808 "2013-03-10T13:25:20Z")
Inspired–as it were–by a concurrent IMHO thread, I now pose this question: How typical/common is swinging among married US couples? I’m not asking for research studies so much as your own anecdotes of self and friends. I… --- ## [Weber gas grill- Worth the price?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weber-gas-grill-worth-the-price/652500)
**Author:** [@Nom\_de\_Plume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nom_de_Plume)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weber-gas-grill-worth-the-price/652500 "2013-03-09T22:16:20Z")
About every three years I have had to replace my gas grill. We’ve been paying about $300 each time at Lowe’s. My wife recommends this time we just shell out the extra money and invest in a Weber. She figures it will la… --- ## [Promotions that have the opposite effect of that which was intended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotions-that-have-the-opposite-effect-of-that-which-was-intended/651899)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotions-that-have-the-opposite-effect-of-that-which-was-intended/651899 "2013-03-09T22:10:14Z")
This thread is about times you saw something that was advertised or promoted, where your reaction was to stay away from whatever was supposed to draw you in. I saw an electronic billboard tonight advertising that Wednes… --- ## [Problems with Audacity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-audacity/652499)
**Author:** [@Molotok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Molotok)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problems-with-audacity/652499 "2013-03-09T21:34:18Z")
When I try to record my fat monster riffs, it sounds good on playback for about 30 seconds, then it sounds garbled, like I’m playing under water. I’ve tried playing louder, less loud… moved the mic closer, further away… … --- ## [How to Best Celebrate A Birthday Alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-celebrate-a-birthday-alone/596570)
**Author:** [@Romeo\_and\_Whatsherface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Romeo_and_Whatsherface)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-celebrate-a-birthday-alone/596570 "2013-03-09T21:26:41Z")
The quick back story: divorced female; small, remote town far from siblings; empty nester. It’s also my first birthday since my mom died last winter; she always called on my birthday and reminisced about the day I was bo… --- ## [Alternative to iTunes for podcasts (w/ Mac, Windows, iPhone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-to-itunes-for-podcasts-w-mac-windows-iphone/652057)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-to-itunes-for-podcasts-w-mac-windows-iphone/652057 "2013-03-09T14:41:27Z")
I have an iPhone (4S), which I love! I have a Macbook Air, which I love! I have a Windows XP desktop, which runs games that I love! It also runs iTunes, which is a thing I use. I’m getting frustrated with the way iTu… --- ## [The four letter "B" word(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-four-letter-b-word-s/652441)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-four-letter-b-word-s/652441 "2013-03-09T06:50:21Z")
This could be interesting… I have a list of all four digit combinations of alpha-numeric characters starting with the letter B (Characters are all upper case and no special characters). These will be used as identifiers… --- ## [Know anything about sewing machines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-sewing-machines/652415)
**Author:** [@SweetiePotato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetiePotato)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-sewing-machines/652415 "2013-03-09T03:41:11Z")
Hi, crafty-types! My 8-yo stepson just took an 8-week, after-school class on sewing and requested a sewing machine for home. I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew, so I am all for this. I have hand-sewn/mended/etc. for… --- ## [Need someone to make a driveway in N. Va.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-someone-to-make-a-driveway-in-n-va/652395)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-someone-to-make-a-driveway-in-n-va/652395 "2013-03-09T03:35:07Z")
I am looking for someone in Northern Virginia to make a driveway. I also might be interested in some other concrete-laying work, like for a large shed or sunroom. Can anyone recommend someone reliable and reasonably pric… --- ## [Baby Mama Stole The Baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-mama-stole-the-baby/652416)
**Author:** [@zorochris1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zorochris1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-mama-stole-the-baby/652416 "2013-03-09T02:52:55Z")
Is it Legal for my baby girl’s mama to take our baby without my consent?She’s ony a few weeks old,and I have not yet taken the preternity test…I sure do miss her…:frowning: --- ## [Honk if you LIKE Daylight Saving Time and don't consider the system "broken."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honk-if-you-like-daylight-saving-time-and-dont-consider-the-system-broken/652206)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honk-if-you-like-daylight-saving-time-and-dont-consider-the-system-broken/652206 "2013-03-09T01:31:10Z")
The system is perfect the way it is. Nothing needs to be fixed. Post if you agree. --- ## [As long as I'm re-installing Windows 8, and purging my HDD, this would be a good opportunity to...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-long-as-im-re-installing-windows-8-and-purging-my-hdd-this-would-be-a-good-opportunity-to/652069)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-long-as-im-re-installing-windows-8-and-purging-my-hdd-this-would-be-a-good-opportunity-to/652069 "2013-03-09T00:26:58Z")
About six weeks ago I upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 8. Although I hated it at first, having now gotten used to it I rather like it. The whole system seems to run faster and cleaner, and starting up from a comp… --- ## [Everybody is a little bit racist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everybody-is-a-little-bit-racist/651834)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everybody-is-a-little-bit-racist/651834 "2013-03-09T00:05:02Z")
I’m not that racist, but there is a piece of my head that is. I call it the lizard brain. Whenever I see a black guy with a white woman my lizard brain screams “That’s wrong!”, but the rest of my brain, and my soul … --- ## [An Ethical Business Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ethical-business-question/652290)
**Author:** [@SerafinaPekala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SerafinaPekala)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-ethical-business-question/652290 "2013-03-08T23:58:15Z")
Im really in a dilemma with a customer and would like some Dopers’ opinions. I have a small online business. My policy is that if the customer does not want to pay for the tracking option with international postage that… --- ## [Tell me about Brentwood, TN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-brentwood-tn/652410)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-brentwood-tn/652410 "2013-03-08T23:44:12Z")
Mrs Magill was RIF’d last month. (Boo!) On the bright side, she’s already received a couple of offers. (Yay!) However, none of the offers are in North Carolina. (Boo!) She’s gotten what looks like a nice offer from … --- ## [What are your dreams like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-dreams-like/652242)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-dreams-like/652242 "2013-03-08T23:41:16Z")
I’m referring to your surreal sleepy-time cinema, of course, not your hopes or your ambitions or your fantasies about Taye Diggs. How often do you remember your dreams? Are there any recurring dreams? Do you ever have “s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1338) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1340)