# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1354 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1355 --- ## [Bitcoins and Alternative Currency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitcoins-and-alternative-currency/650448)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitcoins-and-alternative-currency/650448 "2013-02-16T02:09:03Z")
I have been studying up on bitcoins. I feel I have a good grasp about how they work and are mined. I have followed the value a bit as well. As far as bitcoins or chime in for other alternative or crypto-currencies: Are… --- ## [I've Been Happily Married, No Children.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-happily-married-no-children/650346)
**Author:** [@pchaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pchaos)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-happily-married-no-children/650346 "2013-02-16T01:49:56Z")
I’ve been married over 25 years and during this time I’ve only told my wife once that I wish we had a child or children. I’ve spoken to married people that had children during this span of time. And they’ve often told … --- ## [Calling people by the name on their name tag. Do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-people-by-the-name-on-their-name-tag-do-you-do-it/650193)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-people-by-the-name-on-their-name-tag-do-you-do-it/650193 "2013-02-16T01:42:27Z")
OK. We hijacked another thread regarding whether or not it’s rude to call people by their first name, without introductions, if all you have to go by is the first name printed on their name tag. These can be grocery s… --- ## [Is Cardiff really a dump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cardiff-really-a-dump/650250)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cardiff-really-a-dump/650250 "2013-02-16T01:14:06Z")
This morning I called a customer in Cardiff who is a sometime director of two popular TV series filmed, and one set, in Cardiff, Wales. While listening to his voicemail message (he uses one of the four used by nearly ev… --- ## [Retirement spending estimates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-spending-estimates/650410)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-spending-estimates/650410 "2013-02-16T00:35:36Z")
I repeatedly see magazine articles that recommend planning your finances so that you’ll have enough to be able to spend an amount equal to 75% of your pre-retirement income. The percentage may vary a bit from article to… --- ## [Why do guys expect a women to have limited shoes & clothes & come out looking like a Rockstar!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-guys-expect-a-women-to-have-limited-shoes-clothes-come-out-looking-like-a-rockstar/650394)
**Author:** [@Pooty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pooty)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-guys-expect-a-women-to-have-limited-shoes-clothes-come-out-looking-like-a-rockstar/650394 "2013-02-16T00:35:19Z")
My husband gripes and complains all the time about me having tons of shoes and tons of clothes. I don’t get it. I have workout clothes and shoes, business outfits with matching shoes, all the seasons of clothes and he co… --- ## [Not sure how I feel about my friend committing suicide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-how-i-feel-about-my-friend-committing-suicide/650202)
**Author:** [@Crazy\_Canuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crazy_Canuck)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-how-i-feel-about-my-friend-committing-suicide/650202 "2013-02-15T23:49:43Z")
I almost didn’t post this … but then I saw the zombie thread in IMHO about whether suicide is selfish or cowardly, and ended up bursting into tears. Due to the circumstances, no one I know in real life is going to shed … --- ## [What's your favorite nasal decongestant? (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-nasal-decongestant-need-answer-fast/650319)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-nasal-decongestant-need-answer-fast/650319 "2013-02-15T22:20:33Z")
As a rule, I don’t deal with nasal congestion. I rarely get sick and I fortunately don’t have allergies. Welp, I have a cold now, and I am NOT COPING. :frowning: Barely slept a wink last night despite taking Benadryl (di… --- ## [Which MAJOR Disaster Event Will Happen First](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-major-disaster-event-will-happen-first/650415)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-major-disaster-event-will-happen-first/650415 "2013-02-15T20:57:46Z")
Which Major Earth and Civilization changing event is most likely to happen first (even if you believe it will be thousands of years into the future)? To frame this Poll, let us set the criteria for Major as killing at l… --- ## [Do you hate black people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hate-black-people/650431)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hate-black-people/650431 "2013-02-15T20:43:07Z")
Hey, this sounds like Yahoo Answers leaking therefore I apologize. Anyway, I am curious so please let me ask. Do you hate black people? If so, why? And, what should be done to make you stop hating black people? --- ## [There's a meteor heading toward Pyongyang, North Korea. Should we do anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-meteor-heading-toward-pyongyang-north-korea-should-we-do-anything/649056)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-meteor-heading-toward-pyongyang-north-korea-should-we-do-anything/649056 "2013-02-15T20:15:34Z")
Using top-secret tachyonic hyperspace sensor imaging, US astronomers have discovered a meteor on a collision course with Earth. It’s not nearly big enough to threaten life planetwide, but it’s still dangerous–somewhat la… --- ## [Do you give your cats free rein of the house? (Counter tops and the like)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-give-your-cats-free-rein-of-the-house-counter-tops-and-the-like/650211)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-give-your-cats-free-rein-of-the-house-counter-tops-and-the-like/650211 "2013-02-15T19:50:21Z")
I admit, my cats are spoiled. They pretty much go where ever the hell they want. The only place they aren’t allowed are the pantry and the cabinets. (Linen cabinet is exempt.) Counter tops are pretty much a must for at… --- ## [What's your greatest weakness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-greatest-weakness/650256)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-greatest-weakness/650256 "2013-02-15T19:45:13Z")
You can take the question pretty much any way you want to, but what I’m trying to get at when I say weakness is something that can really destroy you emotionally, and bring you down to your lowest level. For me, my grea… --- ## [Looking at adopting another dog- but there's an issue- penile prolapse.\[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-at-adopting-another-dog-but-theres-an-issue-penile-prolapse-edited-title/649974)
**Author:** [@Jimbabweosu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimbabweosu)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-at-adopting-another-dog-but-theres-an-issue-penile-prolapse-edited-title/649974 "2013-02-15T19:37:25Z")
OK, so my wife and I (40s, DINKS) have after months of reflection have decided to add a third dog to our little pack. We have 2 dogs already, Maguire 12yo Yellow Lab Male, and Maggie, a 5yo Chiweenie female–both rescued… --- ## [ALL MEN who are reading this.... this only takes 40 seconds to read, I am pleading for help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-men-who-are-reading-this-this-only-takes-40-seconds-to-read-i-am-pleading-for-help/650237)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-men-who-are-reading-this-this-only-takes-40-seconds-to-read-i-am-pleading-for-help/650237 "2013-02-15T18:01:12Z")
So, this guy I am NOW in a relationship with and I are very very good. But the other day, I was like thinking about the memories we had…and then BAM! I remembered something, and had like a whole new worry and realization… --- ## [how much should it cost for a dealer to ship a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-for-a-dealer-to-ship-a-car/649883)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-it-cost-for-a-dealer-to-ship-a-car/649883 "2013-02-15T17:32:14Z")
I hate buying a new car; I always feel like I’m playing poker against a card shark. A dealer has located the car I want. It’s at a dealer somewhere on the east coast, and so it would need to be shipped to my local deal… --- ## [Need a good exercise video (or two)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-good-exercise-video-or-two/650300)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-good-exercise-video-or-two/650300 "2013-02-15T15:27:49Z")
Ideally I’d like something: \[ul\] \[li\]low impact\[/li\]\[li\]scalable to different fitness levels\[/li\]\[li\]focusing on strength training\[/li\]\[li\]not requiring much equipment\[/li\]\[/ul\] I’m working out at home now, and I real… --- ## [Clueless Professionals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clueless-professionals/649472)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clueless-professionals/649472 "2013-02-15T14:58:36Z")
Here’s a thread for examples of people in trades who seem to have forgotten something critical about their line of work. To illustrate: I once had a yard customer I’ll call Carol. She knew I was taking law courses. Her … --- ## [Jokes Independentally Created By Two Sources](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-independentally-created-by-two-sources/650158)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-independentally-created-by-two-sources/650158 "2013-02-15T13:50:03Z")
Sorry for the awkward title, but have you ever come up with a joke or other piece of humour that was independentlly created by someone else? For example, to-day with regards to the events in Southern California, I came … --- ## [Your Age When You Joined the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-age-when-you-joined-the-sdmb/650104)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-age-when-you-joined-the-sdmb/650104 "2013-02-15T13:44:43Z")
This poll is based off a recent thread which I cannot find. The OP was asking the question “Why don’t young people come to this board?” which made me think “I came to this board when I was young…I just happen to be old n… --- ## [Women with crystals embedded/stuck to their skin - How are these affixed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-crystals-embedded-stuck-to-their-skin-how-are-these-affixed/650159)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-with-crystals-embedded-stuck-to-their-skin-how-are-these-affixed/650159 "2013-02-15T06:03:33Z")
Last week I visited Miami for a conference and while walking around I saw a few women in tank tops or bathing suits with what looked like small crystals on their mid and lower backs. It did not appear to be a typical pie… --- ## [Is the Westboro church actually doing good for homosexuals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-westboro-church-actually-doing-good-for-homosexuals/650222)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-westboro-church-actually-doing-good-for-homosexuals/650222 "2013-02-15T05:01:10Z")
Wait a minute! Before you pit me, hear me out. :slight\_smile: There is no shortage of stories like this one here from Huffpo: (Link) \[QUOTE=Huffpo\] Responding to a notice from the Westboro Baptist Church that it inten… --- ## [Why Don't Youth Predominate SD Like Other Forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-youth-predominate-sd-like-other-forums/649776)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-youth-predominate-sd-like-other-forums/649776 "2013-02-15T04:10:44Z")
Most all forums I’ve posted on have a predominance of youth, average age less than 25, of the forum members. Why don’t the youth predominate here at the SD? --- ## [Recommend a charity to take my weight machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-charity-to-take-my-weight-machine/650327)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-charity-to-take-my-weight-machine/650327 "2013-02-15T02:57:00Z")
oft wears hats has a weight machine we never use, and we’d like to give it away to a good cause. Can you recommend a charity that will come pick it up from our place? Moving it may be tricky, since it’s still assembled… --- ## [I have the shmutz. Need advice and have some questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-the-shmutz-need-advice-and-have-some-questions/650336)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-the-shmutz-need-advice-and-have-some-questions/650336 "2013-02-15T02:19:56Z")
I don’t think it is the flu, just a real bad cold. I am miserable. I have a few questions: “Starve a fever, feed a cold” Any truth to this? “Force fluids” Is there some reason for this? Are we supposed to be pissing ou… --- ## [What is this\[nail-like thing\]? --edited title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-nail-like-thing-edited-title/650143)
**Author:** [@ddaug4uf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddaug4uf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-nail-like-thing-edited-title/650143 "2013-02-15T00:20:34Z")
Can anyone tell me what this is? http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/556062\_500921869946131\_1700643809\_n.jpg --- ## [About DPRK - Anybody know 38north.org?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-dprk-anybody-know-38north-org/650334)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-dprk-anybody-know-38north-org/650334 "2013-02-14T22:13:45Z")
This is what appears to be an intelligence and analysis group dedicated to watching the machinations of North Korea. Is it reliable? If so, it puts the current sabre-rattling in a whole different light. All politicians… --- ## [dog has long term bladder problems, advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-has-long-term-bladder-problems-advice/649581)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-has-long-term-bladder-problems-advice/649581 "2013-02-14T21:40:49Z")
I have three dogs, all getting old and all with a variety of long term health problems. a year ago I moved to a tiny town and haven’t had good experiences with the local vets, so I’ve been driving 90 minutes each way to … --- ## [Who is the most "Middle Eastern" looking group of Europeans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-middle-eastern-looking-group-of-europeans/650178)
**Author:** [@the\_apples\_fell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_apples_fell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-middle-eastern-looking-group-of-europeans/650178 "2013-02-14T21:04:30Z")
It’s multiple choice. I only put the options that people would have a potential to choose… basically the Mediterranean countries that would have received migration to/from the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Bal… --- ## [Whats a good/best website for asking advice about computer hardware software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-best-website-for-asking-advice-about-computer-hardware-software/650302)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-best-website-for-asking-advice-about-computer-hardware-software/650302 "2013-02-14T19:32:56Z")
I am aware of the stack exchange sites but they seem to frown heavilly on questions that are not ‘factual’ (i.e. any questions asking for opinions/recommendations) So do the dopers know of any reliable sites where I can… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1353) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1355)