# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1417 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1418 --- ## [More Heartbreak-Venting! I'm at a loss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-heartbreak-venting-im-at-a-loss/639812)
**Author:** [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-heartbreak-venting-im-at-a-loss/639812 "2012-11-08T15:11:46Z")
Hey all, just needing to talk to someone and get this all out. If anyone remembers from my last thread I got dumped by my fiance who had a gambling problem. And we still live together. I am working frantically to find a… --- ## [Does anyone else find being a conspiracy theorist fun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-find-being-a-conspiracy-theorist-fun/640282)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-find-being-a-conspiracy-theorist-fun/640282 "2012-11-08T14:35:20Z")
This is only coincidentally relevant to recent threads on conspiracy theories. This thread idea mostly came out of discussions on Facebook about Nate Silver being a witch (Yes, witch. Not warlock. Not wizard. Witch) and/… --- ## [Fantastic Phone Features](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-phone-features/640085)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-phone-features/640085 "2012-11-08T12:08:16Z")
I’m feeling a bit frustrated with smartphones now. Let’s celebrate dumb phones! What features on phones have you seen that you think are brilliant and should be included on every phone? You can also suggest features that… --- ## [Right Wing talking heads secretly root for Obama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-wing-talking-heads-secretly-root-for-obama/640107)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/right-wing-talking-heads-secretly-root-for-obama/640107 "2012-11-08T09:41:30Z")
You gotta figure the Fox news anchors are secretly rooting for Obama so that they can have higher ratings. Because that has to be ratings fuel, right? Pushing the scary idea that a socialist atheist Muslim is killing o… --- ## [I seem to be registered to vote in two states. What should I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-be-registered-to-vote-in-two-states-what-should-i-do/383712)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-seem-to-be-registered-to-vote-in-two-states-what-should-i-do/383712 "2012-11-08T07:38:46Z")
I used to live in California. I was registered to vote there. Then I moved to Illinois, and registered to vote there. I have voted successfully in Illinois several times. I never gave any thought to it, but I guess I… --- ## [Have you moved recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-moved-recently/640275)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-moved-recently/640275 "2012-11-08T04:55:42Z")
How did it go? What did you do wrong? What would you do differently? (Interpret “recently” loosely.) I’m moving in a month from a 2,200 sq ft house I’ve lived in for 20 years to a 1,200 sq ft house. I plan to get rid of… --- ## [Dallas now a days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-now-a-days/639781)
**Author:** [@BackroadsAndBeers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BackroadsAndBeers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dallas-now-a-days/639781 "2012-11-08T04:49:56Z")
For anyone who has lived or lives in the Dallas area, help me out please! I live in a small town where everybody knows everybody. We are very personable and enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day. I spent much of my yo… --- ## [How do you find your primary care physician?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-your-primary-care-physician/639841)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-your-primary-care-physician/639841 "2012-11-07T23:10:10Z")
I’m changing jobs to a new area and I need to find a new primary care physician. My best guess is that I should find someone in my insurance network, old enough to be experienced but young enough to be up-to-date, and … --- ## [Do you keep a routine or go with the flow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-keep-a-routine-or-go-with-the-flow/640194)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-keep-a-routine-or-go-with-the-flow/640194 "2012-11-07T22:51:45Z")
I was at the doctor Monday and as usual he asks me how I sleep? I usually sleep pretty well but it doesn’t matter to me because I don’t have a routine so for the most part if I get tired I take a nap. My work hours are… --- ## [Does This Make Sense (Bathroom Renovation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-sense-bathroom-renovation/639694)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-sense-bathroom-renovation/639694 "2012-11-07T21:38:23Z")
WE have lived in our 90-year old house for 15 years-over that time, we have remodeled the house (new kitchen, finished basement, downstairs laundry room/bath, and a new attic bedroom and bath). Now, the 1st floor bathroo… --- ## [Looking for New Eyeglasses - But Not Much Money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-eyeglasses-but-not-much-money/551170)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-eyeglasses-but-not-much-money/551170 "2012-11-07T20:40:00Z")
For years I spent significant sums on eyeglasses. I wear the darn things 16 hours a day (at least) so I figured I should get what made me happy. It wasn’t just the lenses (mine tend to be pricey due to severe myopia an… --- ## [Any point in reporting Uganda mail scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-point-in-reporting-uganda-mail-scam/640012)
**Author:** [@kbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kbear)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-point-in-reporting-uganda-mail-scam/640012 "2012-11-07T19:48:23Z")
I’ve only ever received one or two of the infamous Nigerian email scam letters and never gave them a second thought. Today however, I received by post, complete with Ugandan stamps, a handwritten letter on a lined sheet … --- ## [Gardasil questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardasil-questions/639948)
**Author:** [@foopyx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foopyx)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardasil-questions/639948 "2012-11-07T18:42:55Z")
Good morning all, thanks for clicking. I think it’s best if I give you my situation, and you all can use super dope powers and steer me in the right direction. March 2012 (8 months ago), my seemingly 100% healthy 26 ye… --- ## [Does a man subject himself to significant legal risk for rescuing a child in distress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-man-subject-himself-to-significant-legal-risk-for-rescuing-a-child-in-distress/620320)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-man-subject-himself-to-significant-legal-risk-for-rescuing-a-child-in-distress/620320 "2012-11-07T16:59:33Z")
This story (short version- a man rescued a drowning kid at the beach, pulls him to shore, but the hysterical mother accuses him of pedophilia and calls the cops \[also- this is a reddit forum post- not a news article… so … --- ## [What is the best cell phone service that isn't Verizon, ATT or Sprint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-cell-phone-service-that-isnt-verizon-att-or-sprint/640102)
**Author:** [@tomcar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomcar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-cell-phone-service-that-isnt-verizon-att-or-sprint/640102 "2012-11-07T16:52:21Z")
I did some searches and couldn’t find a thorough thread about this. I am looking for Boost, Virgin, Revol, Cricket, etc users and their experiences, opinions, etc. Best can be defined in many ways: cost, coverage, reliab… --- ## [Should I call in Sick Tomorrow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-in-sick-tomorrow/639916)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-in-sick-tomorrow/639916 "2012-11-07T15:42:45Z")
I want to stay up late and drink beer tonight. I am at your mercy. I only get 6 sick days a year and have two remaining until April 1st. --- ## [What color hair will the person have who first calls the election tonigh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-hair-will-the-person-have-who-first-calls-the-election-tonigh/640127)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-hair-will-the-person-have-who-first-calls-the-election-tonigh/640127 "2012-11-07T12:00:05Z")
Most people probably haven’t noticed, but there’s an election going on in the US today. I had a thought that I figured everyone would be interested in: What color hair do you think the announcer will have who first cal… --- ## [5K Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5k-advice/639637)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5k-advice/639637 "2012-11-07T06:18:52Z")
I’m running a 5k on Saturday. What should I do to prepare? Any last-minute advice? --- ## [Email Client Programs for Win7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-client-programs-for-win7/640051)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-client-programs-for-win7/640051 "2012-11-07T05:43:48Z")
I’m getting less and less happy with MS Outlook… (I swear to you, honest, I am NOT a plant, sent here to bash Microsoft! I’m not! I’m just one more victim of MS’ sloppy programming…) Is there another desktop host-bas… --- ## [Should we buy this house or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-buy-this-house-or-not/639920)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-buy-this-house-or-not/639920 "2012-11-07T05:29:25Z")
We have been dealing with the most frustrating situation with a house we are/have been/maybe considering buying and we honestly can’t even decide if we are interested any longer. Unsure of what to do I decided that obvio… --- ## [Poll: Americans: Did/will you vote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-americans-did-will-you-vote/640123)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-americans-did-will-you-vote/640123 "2012-11-07T03:34:42Z")
Have you voted in the US election yet? --- ## [Why are some people better with money than others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-people-better-with-money-than-others/616298)
**Author:** [@BangBang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BangBang)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-people-better-with-money-than-others/616298 "2012-11-07T02:29:35Z")
Do you have a “rainy day” fund? Do you ever need to borrow money to get by? Have you gone through phases in your life where you’re skint and then other times when you’re flush? I’m really struggling to understand how my… --- ## [Everyone on Earth loses the capacity for sexual pleasure for one year. Any good results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-on-earth-loses-the-capacity-for-sexual-pleasure-for-one-year-any-good-results/639951)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everyone-on-earth-loses-the-capacity-for-sexual-pleasure-for-one-year-any-good-results/639951 "2012-11-07T01:05:06Z")
Upset over a bad breakup with her boyfriend, a young technomage here at Evil Enterprises recently burned through $759,485,331 in R&D funds developing the Long Range Sexual Dysfunction Ray, intending to use it for revenge… --- ## [Want a black tall-size T-shirt--any recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-black-tall-size-t-shirt-any-recommendations/639932)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-black-tall-size-t-shirt-any-recommendations/639932 "2012-11-07T00:42:22Z")
My daily uniform is a black or gray t-shirt and jeans with a sweatshirt or sweater depending on the weather. I’m looking online at Eddie Baur and Land’s End and am not impressed. I own some Eddie Baur shirts that are go… --- ## [Yet Another Work Place Fairness Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-work-place-fairness-question/639672)
**Author:** [@Foxy40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foxy40)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-work-place-fairness-question/639672 "2012-11-06T23:09:44Z")
Why can’t things just be simple? Every employee performs his or her job to the best of their ability day after day without asking for special shoes, or chairs or weeks off in the Caribbean to mourn their second cousin t… --- ## [Washing baseboard heaters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-baseboard-heaters/639615)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-baseboard-heaters/639615 "2012-11-06T23:06:30Z")
I need to do a serious cleaning of some baseboard heaters, thanks to my darling cat’s decision to pee all over them and the carpet underneath. I can take the thing apart and vacuum it, but is there anything at all I can… --- ## [I'm dreaming I'm eating--tell me about your "Oh, shit!" dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dreaming-im-eating-tell-me-about-your-oh-shit-dreams/639496)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dreaming-im-eating-tell-me-about-your-oh-shit-dreams/639496 "2012-11-06T20:20:16Z")
About two months ago, my intestinal tract demanded that I forgo gluten. After it making it’s case, I agreed and have cut out all gluten from my diet–breads, pastas, pizza, sandwiches, etc. However, at several nights ea… --- ## [Do you prefer brightly lit rooms or dimly lit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-brightly-lit-rooms-or-dimly-lit/639981)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-prefer-brightly-lit-rooms-or-dimly-lit/639981 "2012-11-06T18:40:22Z")
I was amazed at how ridiculously dark my 1955 ranch was when I purchased it. The bedrooms and even the kitchen had this pathetic 9x9 recessed light that held a 60 Watt bulb. No ceiling fixture at all in the living room. … --- ## [Laying vinyl tile over particle board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laying-vinyl-tile-over-particle-board/640094)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laying-vinyl-tile-over-particle-board/640094 "2012-11-06T18:19:24Z")
We are replacing carpet with self stick vinyl tile over particle board. Does the board require any preparation other than the removal or carpet staples and cleaning? --- ## [Those of you with SOs in prison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-of-you-with-sos-in-prison/639831)
**Author:** [@Teaira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teaira)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-of-you-with-sos-in-prison/639831 "2012-11-06T18:09:42Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if some of you with SOs or other close friends (or even family members) who went to prison or are in prison could give me some advice on how to cope. I’d also be interested in hearing from t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1416) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1418)