# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1347 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1348 --- ## [An escalator/peer pressure poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-escalator-peer-pressure-poll/651130)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-escalator-peer-pressure-poll/651130 "2013-02-26T02:10:51Z")
I am curious, given that I deal with this on a nearly daily basis. There lies before you an escalator, but of the single-wide variety. There is absolutely no room for any passing by anyone. As you approach this escalato… --- ## [I bought a new car tonight and it is showing major issues.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-new-car-tonight-and-it-is-showing-major-issues/651334)
**Author:** [@Kewk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kewk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-new-car-tonight-and-it-is-showing-major-issues/651334 "2013-02-26T01:00:07Z")
By the morning, when I return to the dealer, it would have been 14hrs since I bought my used car. It is showing possible transmission issues where the car will rev RPM’s but will not move the car and the check engine lig… --- ## [Places whose names have been tainted by things named after them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-whose-names-have-been-tainted-by-things-named-after-them/650980)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/places-whose-names-have-been-tainted-by-things-named-after-them/650980 "2013-02-26T00:53:24Z")
I was just reading an article that made passing reference to Cortina, a ski resort in Italy. Cortina is by all accounts a classy, jet-set kind of a place. It hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics. The Bond chase scene in For … --- ## [Best Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-drugs-for-type-2-diabetes/650675)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-drugs-for-type-2-diabetes/650675 "2013-02-26T00:37:59Z")
\[While I understand diet and exercise are better approaches, some of us don’t have the self-discipline needed to use only these methods\] So for those of you are up to date with the current research what have you found? … --- ## [Not sure what my problem is.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-what-my-problem-is/650412)
**Author:** [@phantomlimb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantomlimb)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-what-my-problem-is/650412 "2013-02-26T00:23:39Z")
What is right way to deal with (what seems to be) depression when it’s situational? In order to avoid rambling I’m going to skip over the details, but I have some issues in my life right now that have been causing me an… --- ## [Demanding that a man "talk to you" is as rude as asking a woman to "stop being so emotional"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demanding-that-a-man-talk-to-you-is-as-rude-as-asking-a-woman-to-stop-being-so-emotional/651202)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demanding-that-a-man-talk-to-you-is-as-rude-as-asking-a-woman-to-stop-being-so-emotional/651202 "2013-02-25T23:48:59Z")
In this review of Tracy McMillan’s book “Why You’re Not Married… Yet” she offers viewpoints on assisting women to look at things in a different perspectives in relationships. One of the points she makes which is referen… --- ## [What's the best US tax software for when you've worked in multiple states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-us-tax-software-for-when-youve-worked-in-multiple-states/651190)
**Author:** [@leahcim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leahcim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-us-tax-software-for-when-youve-worked-in-multiple-states/651190 "2013-02-25T22:56:06Z")
See subject line. I lived and earned income in New Mexico and New York last year, and looking for some software to do the filing for me (having given up on doing it by hand, this time). My situation is fairly simple, o… --- ## [New Gallup survey of % of gay people by state. Does it fall in line with your expectations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-gallup-survey-of-of-gay-people-by-state-does-it-fall-in-line-with-your-expectations/650584)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-gallup-survey-of-of-gay-people-by-state-does-it-fall-in-line-with-your-expectations/650584 "2013-02-25T21:36:19Z")
New Gallup survey here does it accord with what you expected? Interestingly gay people apparently do not love North Dakota. --- ## [Your Eating Manners when No One's Around](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-eating-manners-when-no-ones-around/650943)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-eating-manners-when-no-ones-around/650943 "2013-02-25T21:24:49Z")
The chicken sees… --- ## [Contempt of divorce settlement: what happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contempt-of-divorce-settlement-what-happens/650803)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contempt-of-divorce-settlement-what-happens/650803 "2013-02-25T19:18:36Z")
I’m happily divorced. Recently it came to my attention that the ex hadn’t done something that she agreed to do as part of the settlement. I spoke with my lawyer, and she sent a letter to opposing counsel (who was specif… --- ## [Does inconsistent behavior from in laws bother you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-inconsistent-behavior-from-in-laws-bother-you/651272)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-inconsistent-behavior-from-in-laws-bother-you/651272 "2013-02-25T18:50:59Z")
My mom treats my brother better than I and it really upsets my wife. A lot of things I guess I sort of ignored over the years (difference in time spent/visits, flexibility, support with difficult tasks, etc) turned out t… --- ## [Question on receiving memorial acknowledgement cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-receiving-memorial-acknowledgement-cards/651084)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-on-receiving-memorial-acknowledgement-cards/651084 "2013-02-25T17:39:07Z")
I am the representative of a non-profit. I have receieved a bunch of checks from different people, all on the same day, in memory of a deceased person. You are the family member of the deceased. Part of my job is to sen… --- ## [Looking for new gymnastics-type tricks to do with 4 year old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-gymnastics-type-tricks-to-do-with-4-year-old/651291)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-gymnastics-type-tricks-to-do-with-4-year-old/651291 "2013-02-25T17:23:59Z")
Two of our current favorites are: \*\* The Backflip/Frontflip.\*\* I lay on my back with knees up. She sits on my feet with her back or front on my lower legs. After the traditional three count, I flip her over my head… --- ## [The "Nice Guy" Logical Fallacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nice-guy-logical-fallacy/650903)
**Author:** [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nice-guy-logical-fallacy/650903 "2013-02-25T17:20:18Z")
I have a friend who is a real nice guy and he can’t figure out why women don’t like him. I honestly think I understand why women don’t like “nice” guys and, best of all, I think that most women will agree with my assessm… --- ## [Could you give up the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-give-up-the-sdmb/651258)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-give-up-the-sdmb/651258 "2013-02-25T16:42:33Z")
I spend far too much time on here. Often I spend hours reading all the different threads when I could be doing more productive things. But there’s always something interesting to read here, dammit! I don’t know if I hav… --- ## [Hunting bad guys over bait!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-bad-guys-over-bait/651187)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-bad-guys-over-bait/651187 "2013-02-25T15:16:39Z")
You know how your conversations with your friends go - you start with one thing, and it merges into another and another. So. We’re talking about heavy lift airships. One companyhas been in the news lately, testing a n… --- ## [What should I do after I graduate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-after-i-graduate/651331)
**Author:** [@andstufflikethat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andstufflikethat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-after-i-graduate/651331 "2013-02-25T13:15:15Z")
Hello! I was inspired to register by some of the insightful answers I’ve seen by posters on this forum… so here goes! I am (unapologetically) an English major in my third year. That being said, I want/need to become mor… --- ## [Would You Consider Swinging?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-swinging/650886)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-swinging/650886 "2013-02-25T07:46:39Z")
Poll to follow, so hold your horses. Inspired by the recent zombie thread, it got me curious. No, not bi-curious. Stop that. For those unfamiliar with the concept, Wiki has a brief overview. So, as a more enlightene… --- ## [Recommendations for a crossover or small SUV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-crossover-or-small-suv/650577)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-crossover-or-small-suv/650577 "2013-02-25T06:51:07Z")
My current car, a 2007 Versa hatchback, is okay in months with decent weather, but the worst thing I have ever driven in the snow. When I bought it three years ago, I was making about 1/3rd of what I do now, and I can af… --- ## [What's to stop me from starting a country in Antartica?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-to-stop-me-from-starting-a-country-in-antartica/571602)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-to-stop-me-from-starting-a-country-in-antartica/571602 "2013-02-25T06:11:01Z")
Inspired by the other thread about billionaires taking over countries - the hell with that. We’ve got a whole continent for the taking. Antarctica has lots and lots of space. Now, mind you, it’s not very FUN space. b… --- ## [Are men are more attractive in some countries and women in others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-are-more-attractive-in-some-countries-and-women-in-others/576813)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-men-are-more-attractive-in-some-countries-and-women-in-others/576813 "2013-02-25T05:37:26Z")
Yes, some will consider this a highly racist thread. If you can’t deal with it, the exits are clearly marked and easy to find. After looking at some of the news photos of Libya, I noticed the men are much better lookin… --- ## [What should have this Hospital done about a Racist demand in the NICU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-have-this-hospital-done-about-a-racist-demand-in-the-nicu/650429)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-have-this-hospital-done-about-a-racist-demand-in-the-nicu/650429 "2013-02-25T00:21:04Z")
I’m not sure the hospital had a good response to this situation. A baby in the NICU absolutely must have care. You can’t just tell the racist father to F Off and take the baby with him. That’s a death sentence for the pr… --- ## [IS this a HIPPA violation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-hippa-violation/651215)
**Author:** [@tbone\_11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tbone_11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-hippa-violation/651215 "2013-02-24T23:55:54Z")
A local hospital was closing a pulmonary rehab program due to inability to make money. Some of the patients were with instructors up to 8 years. Total patient care of approx 50 was over 210 years. The hospital offered a … --- ## [Anyone Ever Done a Fund Raiser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-fund-raiser/651118)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-done-a-fund-raiser/651118 "2013-02-24T23:11:23Z")
This is outside my comfort zone, but you do what you gotta for your family, right? OK. \*\* The Problem Needing Solving\*\*: So, my wife has aphasia\[sup\]1\[/sup\], and has had it since her stroke in March 2012. She’s been g… --- ## [Are you still getting any calls from Rachel at "Cardholder Services"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-still-getting-any-calls-from-rachel-at-cardholder-services/640385)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-still-getting-any-calls-from-rachel-at-cardholder-services/640385 "2013-02-24T17:08:32Z")
FTC Hangs Up On “Rachel From Cardholder Services” We’ll see how effective this bust is. Post here if you get any more calls of this type. --- ## [Bizarre stereotypes - ''Only black people wear purple"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-stereotypes-only-black-people-wear-purple/649240)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bizarre-stereotypes-only-black-people-wear-purple/649240 "2013-02-24T17:02:17Z")
I complimented a woman on her purple sweater. She said, ‘‘Thanks, my Mom didn’t like it because she says only black people wear purple.’’ WTF? I thought I’d heard everything, but this was new. I can’t even imagine how… --- ## [Talk to me about pouch-style baby slings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-pouch-style-baby-slings/651014)
**Author:** [@CrazyCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrazyCatLady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-pouch-style-baby-slings/651014 "2013-02-24T16:23:50Z")
So, I have a new baby niece, and a sil who is ready to get the hell out of the house after being cooped up recovering from surgery for the last 2 weeks. She is very short and very skinny and just texted me asking me to … --- ## [Spironolactone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spironolactone/309190)
**Author:** [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spironolactone/309190 "2013-02-24T16:06:18Z")
I’ve just started taking spironolactone for my PCOS. Man o man, I just wanna crawl into bed and sleep for the next week or so. Did you have this side effect? How long before it went away? Also, not happy with the hea… --- ## [Stretch jeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stretch-jeans/651176)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stretch-jeans/651176 "2013-02-24T15:29:56Z")
Yesterday I tried on jeans at Old Navy, because they were on sale, and you can never have too many jeans. As I recall, stretch jeans used to have a little bit of “give”/stretch to help them fit and hold their shape. The… --- ## [Should I confront my friend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-confront-my-friend/651075)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-confront-my-friend/651075 "2013-02-24T06:23:34Z")
Just wondering what you think I should do. I have a friend that I have from secondary school (we’re mid thirties now). We’ve ended up living in different countries but we write emails almost every day about what’s going… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1346) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1348)