# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1391 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1392 --- ## [Your thoughts on this legal issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-this-legal-issue/644346)
**Author:** [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-thoughts-on-this-legal-issue/644346 "2012-12-19T00:28:33Z")
OK, you’re not my lawyer, but I’m hoping someone will be able to let me know if this situation is suspicious or business-as-usual. My daughter’s grandparents died several years ago, leaving their property (a trailer on … --- ## [Purchasing expired airline miles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purchasing-expired-airline-miles/644458)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/purchasing-expired-airline-miles/644458 "2012-12-19T00:12:35Z")
I had 27,000 miles on United that expired a short while ago, and they offer a deal to reinstate them for a price. I can spend $50 to get 25,000 miles back, and I’ve just took a recent trip to DC and have a Feb trip to S… --- ## [Dealing with querulous, anxious old people. Need tips.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-querulous-anxious-old-people-need-tips/644342)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-querulous-anxious-old-people-need-tips/644342 "2012-12-19T00:03:46Z")
I’ve been a hospice volunteer for about ten months. So far, all of my time is spent with very elderly people. Who are all in some way or another in the process of dying, which can clearly make people querulous and anxiou… --- ## [Is target shooting not a popular sport in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-target-shooting-not-a-popular-sport-in-the-us/644284)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-target-shooting-not-a-popular-sport-in-the-us/644284 "2012-12-18T23:33:00Z")
I ask because in the multitude of gun threads that have popped up here both in light of the recent Newtown tragedy and generally, discussion about gun ownership is nearly 90% focused on self-defnce, with maybe another 10… --- ## [Your favorite taglines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-taglines/644402)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-taglines/644402 "2012-12-18T23:15:44Z")
My all-time favorite is an old Bekins ad. (Bekins is a moving company.) The last part of their jingle went, (extraneous apostrophes added for clarity): "…Bekins men are pro’s And pro’s means poetry In moving." See … --- ## [Do you wear socks when you sleep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-socks-when-you-sleep/644248)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-socks-when-you-sleep/644248 "2012-12-18T23:06:43Z")
I used to when I was a kid (for some reason, my parents made me), but after age 12, or so, I never did again. My father slept with them on every night all of his life, though…and I’ve heard of others doing this regularl… --- ## [Is three hours enough for the Bronx Zoo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-three-hours-enough-for-the-bronx-zoo/644225)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-three-hours-enough-for-the-bronx-zoo/644225 "2012-12-18T22:35:00Z")
I’m going to see my brother in Boston. I might have three or four hours to kill in finishing the drive tomorrow. (I’m in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. tonight.) I’ve wanted to visit the Bronx Zoo forever. If I budget three or fou… --- ## [Who's on top?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-on-top/644238)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-on-top/644238 "2012-12-18T22:34:49Z")
During sex, natch. :smiley: Assuming hetero pair. --- ## [Pick the assult weapon to ban](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-assult-weapon-to-ban/644404)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-assult-weapon-to-ban/644404 "2012-12-18T21:54:58Z")
OK, everybody wants to ban assault weapons. Fine, look at the pictures and pick the weapons that should be banned because they are assault weapons. Remember we don’t want to ban legitimate sporting weapons, only assaul… --- ## [Renweb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renweb/644442)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renweb/644442 "2012-12-18T21:08:38Z")
For those of you who don’t know what this is, to quote Wiki “RenWeb is a school management system that provides a web interface for many common tasks done by schools.” Over 2,000 schools use it (according to their own we… --- ## [The most defensible medieval castle design?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-defensible-medieval-castle-design/641658)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-defensible-medieval-castle-design/641658 "2012-12-18T20:37:35Z")
After centuries of warfare, I imagine the art of castle design and defense got pretty advanced. Is there a general consensus on “this particular castle” or “this particular style of castle” being the most defensible – b… --- ## [Recommend a netbook or tablet for web browsing and email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-netbook-or-tablet-for-web-browsing-and-email/644260)
**Author:** [@oft\_wears\_hats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oft_wears_hats)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-netbook-or-tablet-for-web-browsing-and-email/644260 "2012-12-18T18:59:46Z")
My father wants a portable machine with which he can view web pages and email and such. Nothing more intensive than that. I figured I could get him a laptop, a netbook, or a tablet. I’m leaning towards a netbook, as I… --- ## [Looking for Windows 7/8 Explorer advice please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-windows-7-8-explorer-advice-please/644412)
**Author:** [@Mavic\_Chen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mavic_Chen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-windows-7-8-explorer-advice-please/644412 "2012-12-18T18:52:30Z")
Hello, I recently had the task of sorting out a very large number of files and folders on my Windows 7 system. I found the Explorer interface to be a huge pain to work with and wondered if anyone can suggest improvements… --- ## [Foods and Food Supplements Which Are Clearly Healthy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-and-food-supplements-which-are-clearly-healthy/643529)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-and-food-supplements-which-are-clearly-healthy/643529 "2012-12-18T18:27:58Z")
It seems like most health and fitness buffs have their own pet theories about particular foods and food supplements. They take things like Omega-3 Fish Oil; Resveratrol; and so on. Are any of these special foods and fo… --- ## [Arkansas or other Spring Break destinations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-or-other-spring-break-destinations/644181)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-or-other-spring-break-destinations/644181 "2012-12-18T18:26:52Z")
My teacher friend and I are thinking of taking a spring break vacation. Last year we went to Utah (St George and Zion National Park) but we had a third person so we could drive continuously. We thought we could drive ~ … --- ## [How Do You Hand Write the (US) Dollar Sign? One or Two Lines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-hand-write-the-us-dollar-sign-one-or-two-lines/605117)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-hand-write-the-us-dollar-sign-one-or-two-lines/605117 "2012-12-18T17:53:40Z")
I put this here as I wanted to do a poll with it. When I hand write the US Dollar sign I always cross the “S” shape with two lines. I know computers use the one line such as this $ I also know some other currencies al… --- ## [Remote starter for a 2012 Hyundai Elantra](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-starter-for-a-2012-hyundai-elantra/643837)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-starter-for-a-2012-hyundai-elantra/643837 "2012-12-18T17:09:39Z")
I’ve purchased two units over the last 10 years… IIRC both were in the $200-250 range including installation. The Hyundai dealership wants $450 for theirs. Any suggestions for a cheaper model? How well do you think a … --- ## [What's your income?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-income/644305)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-income/644305 "2012-12-18T15:58:08Z")
What’s your income? --- ## [Is it okay for a guest to clean his host's house? (need answer fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-for-a-guest-to-clean-his-hosts-house-need-answer-fast/644109)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-for-a-guest-to-clean-his-hosts-house-need-answer-fast/644109 "2012-12-18T15:26:44Z")
I’m staying for a few days with a friend who’s apartment is pretty messy. I’ve been cleaning up after myself, of course, but haven’t touched the bigger mess. My friend will leave this weekend and I’ll stay on in her pl… --- ## [Arthritis! Yowch! How do you treat yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arthritis-yowch-how-do-you-treat-yours/616713)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arthritis-yowch-how-do-you-treat-yours/616713 "2012-12-18T15:24:02Z")
Aside from lopping off my thumb, what measures can I take to deal with the arthritis in it? I had a cortisone shot last October; the doc just gave me topical Pennsaid and some Vimovo (free office samples) a few days ag… --- ## [What kind of planet could a dragon evolve on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-planet-could-a-dragon-evolve-on/644164)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-planet-could-a-dragon-evolve-on/644164 "2012-12-18T06:10:36Z")
By “dragon”, I am referring to winged monster creatures, at least superficially lizard-like, but more likely warm-blooded like dinosaurs are now believed to have been. Breathing fire is optional. I am trying to figure o… --- ## [So, I'm being sued for $165,000. That's cool.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-being-sued-for-165-000-thats-cool/638705)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-im-being-sued-for-165-000-thats-cool/638705 "2012-12-18T05:35:33Z")
Forgive me if this is long, but I figured this would be a good place to vent. A few years ago, my grandmother died from a long term illness. Grandma was not a nice lady-- she was physically and mentally abusive, an alco… --- ## [What's your favorite thing about farts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-thing-about-farts/644108)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-thing-about-farts/644108 "2012-12-18T05:34:10Z")
In light of the fact that my “I just farted” thread was too mundane and pointless even for MPSIMS (an utter shame, really), I figured I’d create a more structured thread conducive to worthy discussion. In my humble opin… --- ## [Sane people have abortions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sane-people-have-abortions/644400)
**Author:** [@Pyradax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pyradax)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sane-people-have-abortions/644400 "2012-12-18T05:27:27Z")
I just finished watching the newest Family Guy. At the end, Bryan remarks to Meg that she has a chance at one day finding love… that “it only takes one drunken mistake and refusal to do something that any sane woman woul… --- ## [guns removed during spousal protective order, but what if she goes back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-removed-during-spousal-protective-order-but-what-if-she-goes-back/644339)
**Author:** [@cougar58](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cougar58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-removed-during-spousal-protective-order-but-what-if-she-goes-back/644339 "2012-12-18T05:14:01Z")
Someone I knew had restraining orders on her ex, with verified evidence of physical and sexual abuse. protective restraining orders approved…I seem to recall they had a fixed duration, maybe a year? During this time, he… --- ## [Love Notes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-notes/644387)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-notes/644387 "2012-12-18T02:34:16Z")
Is it customary to behave as if one has never received a love note? Because I’ve sent plenty, and not once has any one of them been explicitly brought up in conversation. :dubious:!!! --- ## [Opinions on historic/haunted building details for a mystery novel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-historic-haunted-building-details-for-a-mystery-novel/644382)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-historic-haunted-building-details-for-a-mystery-novel/644382 "2012-12-18T01:04:12Z")
This started as the “creepy old convention center” thread. However… My characters informed me that… um, I mean that I decided that an old house makes much more sense than anything that would have been used as a conventi… --- ## [effects on new marijuana law on employer screening](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-on-new-marijuana-law-on-employer-screening/644336)
**Author:** [@cougar58](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cougar58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/effects-on-new-marijuana-law-on-employer-screening/644336 "2012-12-18T00:50:18Z")
OK so now several states are making marijuana legal. Has anyone given consideration to the many employers who require urine and/or hair testing for marijuana use? What if a state like Indiana, which still has Marijuana… --- ## [Microloan / crowd source loans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microloan-crowd-source-loans/644375)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microloan-crowd-source-loans/644375 "2012-12-18T00:13:48Z")
Any one had any luck with / recommendations regarding microloan / crowd sourced loan websites or those “it’s my money and I want it now” sort of places? --- ## [ATGATT, first times, and rear window for a facebook age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atgatt-first-times-and-rear-window-for-a-facebook-age/644211)
**Author:** [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atgatt-first-times-and-rear-window-for-a-facebook-age/644211 "2012-12-18T00:01:39Z")
I’m mostly posting to remind the other riders here that ATGATT isn’t MTGSTT (most of the gear some of the time). It’s impossible to say I would have walked away if I’d been wearing my armored pants, but they at least… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1390) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1392)