# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1343 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1344 --- ## [Stomach/GI problem -- May need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stomach-gi-problem-may-need-answer-fast/651972)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stomach-gi-problem-may-need-answer-fast/651972 "2013-03-04T16:22:27Z")
Ok, so I think I might be a little constipated but I’m not sure how to handle this. I know the standard advice is to go to the hospital, but please keep in mind I don’t have insurance, so I don’t want to rack up any hug… --- ## [Looking for a word to denote a person who does not want others to succeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-to-denote-a-person-who-does-not-want-others-to-succeed/651864)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-word-to-denote-a-person-who-does-not-want-others-to-succeed/651864 "2013-03-04T15:33:15Z")
Hi, I am looking for words to describe the following kinds of people: Someone who does not want others to succeed Someone who pretends/gives the outward appearance of helping someone, but in reality does not or simply… --- ## [How many threads are you currently subscribed to on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-threads-are-you-currently-subscribed-to-on-the-sdmb/640478)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-threads-are-you-currently-subscribed-to-on-the-sdmb/640478 "2013-03-04T15:18:26Z")
Just curious! If you don’t know, have a look at http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription&folderid=all 355 for me :slight\_smile: --- ## [Really...so anyone have a feeling about UFO's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-so-anyone-have-a-feeling-about-ufos/651876)
**Author:** [@dwb4444](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwb4444)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-so-anyone-have-a-feeling-about-ufos/651876 "2013-03-04T15:11:17Z")
Are we alone or is space all “just a waste”? --- ## [Gays: How big is the gap (if any) is the bigotry between men and women.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-how-big-is-the-gap-if-any-is-the-bigotry-between-men-and-women/651916)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-how-big-is-the-gap-if-any-is-the-bigotry-between-men-and-women/651916 "2013-03-04T12:56:47Z")
I hope my tittle was clear. I’m curious to know how much bigotry do you receive from men vs how much you receive from women? Also, bonus question: How much better has it got since you were a child. Is the difference no… --- ## [Advice on a laptop or tablet, plus connection costs. Online courses.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-a-laptop-or-tablet-plus-connection-costs-online-courses/651950)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-a-laptop-or-tablet-plus-connection-costs-online-courses/651950 "2013-03-04T11:43:05Z")
I’ve never owned anything in the way of a portable device. I want to take some online courses, and I have some free tim at work, but I am not allowed to use my work computer, but I am allowed to take the courses (go fig… --- ## [Advice Sought: In trouble with a neighbor/coworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-in-trouble-with-a-neighbor-coworker/651785)
**Author:** [@Bibliothecarius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bibliothecarius)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-sought-in-trouble-with-a-neighbor-coworker/651785 "2013-03-04T07:40:03Z")
Inspired by the guys and creepiness thread, and the fact that I think I’m being accused of being creepy by a coworker right now for no particular reason. Backstory: So, at the Christmas Party last year, I’m introduced t… --- ## [How do I make my work place less of a boy's club?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-work-place-less-of-a-boys-club/651810)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-work-place-less-of-a-boys-club/651810 "2013-03-04T04:54:52Z")
Sorry this is so long. I’m looking for advice, especially from women, on how I can make my unit less of a boy’s club. To give you the background, I work in international development and specialize in conflict zones. I… --- ## [Downloading free legal MP3 songs in bulk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-free-legal-mp3-songs-in-bulk/651346)
**Author:** [@NetTrekker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NetTrekker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downloading-free-legal-mp3-songs-in-bulk/651346 "2013-03-04T04:28:48Z")
I’m just trying to find a bunch of free, legal music from the web to easily download and put on my MP3 player. Various genres, I’m not too picky about what it is…just need to be able to get it onto the MP3 player. My non… --- ## [Where to stash spare car key/house key?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-stash-spare-car-key-house-key/651620)
**Author:** [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-stash-spare-car-key-house-key/651620 "2013-03-04T03:53:04Z")
(Not wanting to hijack more this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16050582) I’m trying to think about how I would need a spare key. I guess if it had somehow fall out of my pocket? There is/… --- ## [How many "followings" do you have on Twitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-followings-do-you-have-on-twitter/651855)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-followings-do-you-have-on-twitter/651855 "2013-03-04T02:25:26Z")
How many people/enitities do you follow on Twitter? --- ## [Who's the biggest jerk in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-biggest-jerk-in-this-situation/651728)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-biggest-jerk-in-this-situation/651728 "2013-03-03T21:58:55Z")
Inspired by real-life events of mine. Names changed to protect the guilty. It’s all about a decade old anyway, so it’s not like it matters what people think, but it came up recently and I figured the dope always has supe… --- ## [Dollar-store food for the homeless - good or bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dollar-store-food-for-the-homeless-good-or-bad/651569)
**Author:** [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dollar-store-food-for-the-homeless-good-or-bad/651569 "2013-03-03T19:51:52Z")
Downtown, there are many homeless people. Sometimes if I go to a dollar store downtown, I’ll buy some food there and give it to nearby homeless people. Considering that the quality of dollar-store food may not be as goo… --- ## [Car Radio--Realistically Fixable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-radio-realistically-fixable/651752)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-radio-realistically-fixable/651752 "2013-03-03T17:01:18Z")
The radio itself is probably fine, but something is going haywire concerning how it connects to the speakers. Sound only comes out of any of the speakers (front or back) when: The A/C fan is all the way up, and All fo… --- ## [So, I ignored her and it worked. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-ignored-her-and-it-worked-now-what/651740)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-ignored-her-and-it-worked-now-what/651740 "2013-03-03T11:08:23Z")
Brief context: There’s a girl(henceforth referred to as the girl) I think is cute. I know her enough to say hello when we meet, and occasionally exchange a few sentences. Just about acquaintance level. A couple of months… --- ## [Making my nails stronger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-my-nails-stronger/651781)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-my-nails-stronger/651781 "2013-03-03T05:51:03Z")
I love having long nails, but it seems like they’re always breaking! Any tips (heh) on making them stronger, that doesn’t involve fake ones? My grandmother always had long nails that were like steel. --- ## [What is this holy looking object?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-holy-looking-object/651384)
**Author:** [@ddaug4uf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddaug4uf)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-holy-looking-object/651384 "2013-03-03T05:19:29Z")
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/225329\_506274646077520\_402979187\_n.jpg There are no additional pictures of information. --- ## [What's the scoop on Zimbabwe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scoop-on-zimbabwe/651852)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scoop-on-zimbabwe/651852 "2013-03-03T03:41:24Z")
There is a tiny, tiny chance that I will be asked to fly to South Africa, then on to Zimbabwe. I’ve read the u.s. govt. warnings and reports. It seems that there isn’t a specific great chance of a terrorist event; but … --- ## [Frustrated About The University](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frustrated-about-the-university/651678)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frustrated-about-the-university/651678 "2013-03-03T01:40:07Z")
I’ve been strongly interested in re-training as a paralegal. But getting ahold of the guy in charge of the program at my local university is absurd! He doesn’t return calls, and he’s the only guy who can tell me what c… --- ## [Overcoming anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-anger/651829)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-anger/651829 "2013-03-03T00:19:40Z")
For sake of simplicity, I will use the term \*\*anger \*\*as the target emotion to overcome. But when I say anger, I also include frustration and a feeling of being treated unfairly. I can’t find a good way to overcome my a… --- ## [Tomorrow, you leave it all behind and walk cross country all the way (coast to coast), no money...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-you-leave-it-all-behind-and-walk-cross-country-all-the-way-coast-to-coast-no-money/651832)
**Author:** [@gerund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gerund)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-you-leave-it-all-behind-and-walk-cross-country-all-the-way-coast-to-coast-no-money/651832 "2013-03-03T00:14:02Z")
or help. When you get there, there’s a briefcase with 5 million USD. Do you do it? --- ## [Stuff you've dabbed, sprayed or washed yourself with accidently.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-youve-dabbed-sprayed-or-washed-yourself-with-accidently/651618)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-youve-dabbed-sprayed-or-washed-yourself-with-accidently/651618 "2013-03-02T22:52:41Z")
After my shower this morning, I grabbed the roll-on antiperspirant/deodorant, flipped the top and started applying it to my underarms. A few seconds transpired before I realised I was trying to ‘roll’ an aerosol bottle … --- ## [Heart Attack or Stroke . . . Drug Use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heart-attack-or-stroke-drug-use/651842)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heart-attack-or-stroke-drug-use/651842 "2013-03-02T21:40:17Z")
Let’s suppose a an otherwise healthy 20-year-old with no history of health problems has a heart attack or stroke one day. What are the odds that this person was using illegal drugs? --- ## [Thank you cards for flowers at a funeral, how many people expect them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-cards-for-flowers-at-a-funeral-how-many-people-expect-them/651289)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-cards-for-flowers-at-a-funeral-how-many-people-expect-them/651289 "2013-03-02T21:08:36Z")
Or send them? I’m asking because I spent my morning addressing cards for a friend who lost her husband. She wrote a note and signed them. I’ve never buried a loved one, but I have had friends who died and have sent fl… --- ## [Normal behavior for an 8-year-old girl, or signs of future depression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/normal-behavior-for-an-8-year-old-girl-or-signs-of-future-depression/651382)
**Author:** [@Parthol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parthol)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/normal-behavior-for-an-8-year-old-girl-or-signs-of-future-depression/651382 "2013-03-02T16:08:00Z")
I have two daughters; the older just turned 8 a couple of weeks ago. I’ll call her Vicki. Vicki is, about 75% of the time, a fairly normal kid. She’s in 2nd grade, has some friends, loves to ice skate and play board g… --- ## [Driving from Ohio to California . . . in February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-ohio-to-california-in-february/650468)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-ohio-to-california-in-february/650468 "2013-03-02T14:44:34Z")
A friend of mine is relocating to Northern California by the end of the month. He plans to rent a U-Haul and drive there. I told him it might be a great idea in July, but there could be a lot of snow and ice this time of… --- ## [How to forgive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-forgive/651476)
**Author:** [@BeeDubU2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeDubU2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-forgive/651476 "2013-03-02T14:04:12Z")
I’m going through some… stuff right now. Without getting bogged down in all the details, I’d really like to move past the dumb shit to be able to enjoy and be content with my life. I’ve done a lot of work, and generally … --- ## [If you have ever been kicked out of any place, where were you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-ever-been-kicked-out-of-any-place-where-were-you/651407)
**Author:** [@James\_Otto\_Sweet\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Otto_Sweet_Heart)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-ever-been-kicked-out-of-any-place-where-were-you/651407 "2013-03-02T13:05:39Z")
My most favorite PM radio DJ is asking this question tonight and is letting the listeners call in and share their stories. Does anyone here have any experiences that they wouldn’t mind telling about? :slight\_smile: … --- ## [Is it inherently immoral to have luxury items?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-inherently-immoral-to-have-luxury-items/517726)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-inherently-immoral-to-have-luxury-items/517726 "2013-03-02T13:00:33Z")
This is a rather open philosophical debate I know. However, I would like to hear your opinion on the following: Given a very humanistic and empathetic view on what is “morally correct” (good for all) : Can one either … --- ## [Build a bucket list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-bucket-list/647688)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-a-bucket-list/647688 "2013-03-02T12:12:50Z")
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