# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1364 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1365 --- ## [This is censorship.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-censorship/648905)
**Author:** [@TopTom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TopTom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-censorship/648905 "2013-01-31T12:51:35Z")
This is censorship. There is nothing wrong with my post as follows: Topfreedom refers to a movement that seeks to change laws and social perceptions so that women would be able to publicly expose their areolas and nipp… --- ## [FOAF threatening suicide in the UK, what can I do from the US? Need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foaf-threatening-suicide-in-the-uk-what-can-i-do-from-the-us-need-answer-fast/648776)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foaf-threatening-suicide-in-the-uk-what-can-i-do-from-the-us-need-answer-fast/648776 "2013-01-31T07:05:58Z")
An online friend (call him Mike) of an online friend (call her June) today notified June over webcam via Skype that he intends to kill himself on Thursday. He showed June the pills he intends to take and seems pretty ser… --- ## [What are the magic words that would make you sleep with someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-magic-words-that-would-make-you-sleep-with-someone/648764)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-magic-words-that-would-make-you-sleep-with-someone/648764 "2013-01-31T03:17:01Z")
So, I’m following…what’s her name…thread about PUAs. The general consensus is that the techniques don’t work. Same thing, in the thousand of other threads about the subject. Sooooo, that begs the question. If those tech… --- ## [Which app would you recommend for faxing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-app-would-you-recommend-for-faxing/648836)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-app-would-you-recommend-for-faxing/648836 "2013-01-31T02:43:07Z")
I am interested in getting an app that will allow me to receive faxes. Sending is not as important, so if the app can receive for free but charges to send, that would be fine. Please let me know of any experiences you ha… --- ## [Chrome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome/648602)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrome/648602 "2013-01-31T01:57:14Z")
I’m thinking about downloading Chrome and I would greatly appreciate any and all opinions regarding Chrome, either pro or con. As always, thanks in advance. --- ## [Ever been made to feel like a "creep"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-made-to-feel-like-a-creep/648780)
**Author:** [@dexter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dexter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-made-to-feel-like-a-creep/648780 "2013-01-30T23:00:10Z")
Somewhat inspired by this thread: Showing Cleavage Then Covering It- Why? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board Have you ever been made to feel as if your mere presence was an affront to a particular fem… --- ## [People who butt in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-butt-in/648823)
**Author:** [@Tollhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tollhouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-butt-in/648823 "2013-01-30T22:46:29Z")
I wasnt quite sure how to title this thread…anyways, what do you think of people who feel like they have to butt in to a discussion or disagreement, either online or in person, because they are the persons friend or rela… --- ## [EMTs -- DNR outside hospital/hospice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emts-dnr-outside-hospital-hospice/648813)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emts-dnr-outside-hospital-hospice/648813 "2013-01-30T22:33:08Z")
I am looking for information on how a DNR bracelet or necklace would be treated in the field. I am considering a DNR order which as I understand it means in cases where attempts would normally be made to restart\* a hear… --- ## [New battery, or new phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-battery-or-new-phone/648717)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-battery-or-new-phone/648717 "2013-01-30T20:47:48Z")
My phone is a Motorola DroidX. I am happy with it. Recently I’ve noticed shorter battery life and longer recharging time (original battery). I’ve worked around this by keeping it plugged into my car charger while drivin… --- ## [Whatever happened to hood ornaments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-hood-ornaments/648787)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-hood-ornaments/648787 "2013-01-30T20:41:39Z")
My Grandfather’s old Mercedes-Benz cars all had them. Spring loaded, so’s they wouldn’t break when hit. As late as 1980 or so, my dad’s Oldsmobile had one. Monte Carlos, Cutlass Salons - cars of the 80’s had them, but… --- ## [American Lawyers: are the TV lawyers as sleazy as I think they are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-lawyers-are-the-tv-lawyers-as-sleazy-as-i-think-they-are/648726)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-lawyers-are-the-tv-lawyers-as-sleazy-as-i-think-they-are/648726 "2013-01-30T19:02:51Z")
So, as a few of you on here know, I’m in Canadian law school. There’s the odd personal injury lawyer who advertises on the TV up there, but nothing like what I see when I come down to Florida. In the hour since my mom s… --- ## [Interesting Moves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-moves/648788)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-moves/648788 "2013-01-30T18:49:59Z")
These new house threads made me wonder about interesting moves people may have made. They could be good or awful. My most interesting one was when we moved from one side of a rental house to the other. My thousands of … --- ## [People with 'Support the Troops' bumper stickers: why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-support-the-troops-bumper-stickers-why/641864)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-support-the-troops-bumper-stickers-why/641864 "2013-01-30T18:42:20Z")
What does that phrase mean to you and why do you have it on your car? --- ## [Why are "Thicknessers" called "Planers" in the US ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-thicknessers-called-planers-in-the-us/648657)
**Author:** [@Bones\_Daley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bones_Daley)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-thicknessers-called-planers-in-the-us/648657 "2013-01-30T18:25:04Z")
Normally, I am totally on the side of our colonial brethren when it comes to matters of spelling, and nomenclature. I relish the simplicity of "honor " rather than than “honour” , and I much prefer "aluminum " to “alum… --- ## [After naked male yoga would a hetero man be within his rights to be PO'd if approached sexually?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-naked-male-yoga-would-a-hetero-man-be-within-his-rights-to-be-pod-if-approached-sexually/648627)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-naked-male-yoga-would-a-hetero-man-be-within-his-rights-to-be-pod-if-approached-sexually/648627 "2013-01-30T18:16:26Z")
Re this video http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/life-video/video-behind-the-scenes-at-a-naked-yoga-class-in-edmonton/article7619159/ and this wiki Should a hetero man wishing to do try this go into it expecting that… --- ## [Windshield registration sticker removal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windshield-registration-sticker-removal/544819)
**Author:** [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windshield-registration-sticker-removal/544819 "2013-01-24T14:41:31Z")
Many moons ago, a thread on this subject limited itself to the issue of the DMV wanting to be sure the windshield reg/inspection sticker could mot be removed intact. Given that, it so happens my local agency requires me… --- ## [Buses and the handicapped: obligations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buses-and-the-handicapped-obligations/648728)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buses-and-the-handicapped-obligations/648728 "2013-01-30T15:44:45Z")
I overheard a brief conversation between two local bus drivers recently. One of them has a regular on a certain route on a certain time who is handicapped (in what way, I don’t know, but whatever it is, it limits this pe… --- ## [Does Anyone Else Think More Clearly When They've Had a Couple Drinks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-think-more-clearly-when-theyve-had-a-couple-drinks/646275)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-think-more-clearly-when-theyve-had-a-couple-drinks/646275 "2013-01-30T15:26:46Z")
I find that I can think better if I’ve had a couple drinks. Not to the point of being drunk, just a small buzz. When I’m totally sober, I often find myself worrying about things that are pretty much inconsequential. I… --- ## [New product flavors you like more than the original](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-product-flavors-you-like-more-than-the-original/648749)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-product-flavors-you-like-more-than-the-original/648749 "2013-01-30T15:18:17Z")
Feeling whimsical at the market, I bought a box of Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar/Parmesan. Now, I love Cheez-Its. They are to Nibs like Pilsner Urquell is to Milwaukee’s Best. To this point I had been a traditionalist. Did… --- ## [What do you think about “Topfreedom?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-topfreedom/648805)
**Author:** [@TopTom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TopTom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-topfreedom/648805 "2013-01-30T14:51:33Z")
Topfreedom refers to a movement that seeks to change laws and social perceptions so that women would be able to publicly expose their areolas and nipples in any place that a man can. There is an organization, the “Topfr… --- ## [Germans on 4CHAN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-on-4chan/648608)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-on-4chan/648608 "2013-01-30T14:48:54Z")
Bullying, offensive comments and other forms of abuse become less widespread when people are no longer able to hide behind a mask. This or this (the same screenshots) Should we just say “Oh, it’s just 4CHAN” or… Or… wh… --- ## [Using evolutionary psychology to explain mass shooters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-evolutionary-psychology-to-explain-mass-shooters/648688)
**Author:** [@cultivar07](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cultivar07)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-evolutionary-psychology-to-explain-mass-shooters/648688 "2013-01-30T11:07:43Z")
How do you explain mass shooters in terms of evolutionary psychology? What is its stone-age equivalent? Why are most mass-shooters described as “quiet”, “depressed”, “socially withdrawn” etc. ? There must be an explanat… --- ## [Help me develop a better taste for cuisine.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-develop-a-better-taste-for-cuisine/648667)
**Author:** [@Altivu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Altivu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-develop-a-better-taste-for-cuisine/648667 "2013-01-30T08:59:57Z")
How do I put this…Well, let’s just say my sister has described me as one to “inhale my food.” She means this in two ways: I eat my food really fast, and I am unable to distinguish different types of tastes very well. T… --- ## [Explain (Flu) Epidemics To Me, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-flu-epidemics-to-me-please/648796)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-flu-epidemics-to-me-please/648796 "2013-01-30T07:46:21Z")
For months, we have been bombarded with news about how awful the recent flu epidemic has been…thousands in hospital, people sick at work, yadda yadda, etc. What I understand (about epidemics) is basically this: -a new … --- ## [Is going to the same Baker's shop every day weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-going-to-the-same-bakers-shop-every-day-weird/648583)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-going-to-the-same-bakers-shop-every-day-weird/648583 "2013-01-30T07:12:47Z")
In this Baker’s shop, there are tables. And, after you’ve purchased your sandwich, cake or donuts, you can eat at this shop. Well, as a lazy man, instead of preparing my own sandwiches, every morning I go to this shop an… --- ## [Electric Wheelchair question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-wheelchair-question/648421)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-wheelchair-question/648421 "2013-01-30T06:25:48Z")
My Mother is moving into an Assisted Living Facility soon, and will be needing an electric wheelchair. She’s 85, doesn’t learn new things very well, so I’m assuming simpler the better would be good for her. We’ll be as… --- ## [Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-oral-squamous-cell-carcinoma/648399)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feline-oral-squamous-cell-carcinoma/648399 "2013-01-30T03:30:44Z")
Pending a biopsy, one of my cats is looking at an oral SCC. She’s basically ten, asyptomatic at present, beloved, damn it. What I’ve read so far suggests that the surgical, radiologic and chemotherapeutic options are b… --- ## [Tell us about your online job!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-online-job/648753)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-online-job/648753 "2013-01-30T03:16:18Z")
Hey! You! You work online, do ya? What is it you do? Tell the Straight Dope all about it? Oi! Why are you reading this far. You wuz told to TELL US! (with apologies to Dale Carnegie) --- ## [Lee Harvey Oswald motivation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lee-harvey-oswald-motivation/648529)
**Author:** [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lee-harvey-oswald-motivation/648529 "2013-01-30T02:14:16Z")
The thing that always struck me about his actions was that I could never determine if he had any motive for killing Kennedy. I am thinking that if I can’t find a motive, he must have been a pawn, and there must have b… --- ## ["There is no such thing as a stupid question."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-stupid-question/648641)
**Author:** [@Altivu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Altivu)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-stupid-question/648641 "2013-01-30T00:04:55Z")
If you’ve ever partaken in any sort of educational institution, it’s not unlikely that you’ve heard something along these lines from an educator. While it’s likely that this statement is thrown out in order to make the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1363) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1365)