# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1435 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1436 --- ## [Ask the Veteran Pollworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-veteran-pollworker/636808)
**Author:** [@qualityleashdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qualityleashdog)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-veteran-pollworker/636808 "2012-10-06T14:33:13Z")
I’ve got about nine elections under my belt, the upcoming one will be my tenth. So, ask away Dopers! Some specifics: I’m in Indiana, the great land of voter fraud and ‘pioneering voter ID laws.’ I’ve worked as Inspec… --- ## [Teach Me How Not To Be Stupid, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-not-to-be-stupid-please/636624)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-not-to-be-stupid-please/636624 "2012-10-06T06:40:03Z")
After the intellectual embarrassment that was this thread, I feel like I could use some help from the teeming millions. So I’m hoping we can cover such advanced topics as: \[ul\] \[li\]How To Walk and Chew Gum At The Same… --- ## [Outdoor living and bugs/critters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-living-and-bugs-critters/636832)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-living-and-bugs-critters/636832 "2012-10-06T06:29:45Z")
I love to watch House Hunters and look at decorating magazines and stuff, and it’s very picturesque to see people sitting out on their deck at sundown with their firepit going, holding their frosty glasses, and making ar… --- ## [Are women with feet size 6 and smaller less athletic or outdoorsy than larger women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-with-feet-size-6-and-smaller-less-athletic-or-outdoorsy-than-larger-women/636755)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-with-feet-size-6-and-smaller-less-athletic-or-outdoorsy-than-larger-women/636755 "2012-10-06T05:10:06Z")
I know it’s a weird question, but I have a hobby business selling top name brand athletic and outdoor shoes and boots on the net via eBay. I sell the heck out of women’s size 7-12 but below that size it’s nothing but cri… --- ## [Parents, when did you take your little monsters out trick-or-treating for the first time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-when-did-you-take-your-little-monsters-out-trick-or-treating-for-the-first-time/636718)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-when-did-you-take-your-little-monsters-out-trick-or-treating-for-the-first-time/636718 "2012-10-06T04:28:27Z")
I didn’t see this topic recently, although I imagine it’s bounced around here before. Parents, I’m curious how old your kid(s) were when you took them out trick or treating the first time. How did it go? Any tips or t… --- ## [Do you have a media center or NAS/appliance in your house? Tell me about it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-media-center-or-nas-appliance-in-your-house-tell-me-about-it/636594)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-media-center-or-nas-appliance-in-your-house-tell-me-about-it/636594 "2012-10-06T04:13:55Z")
I’m becoming burried under a mountain of DVDs and have been thinking for a long time of setting up some sort of central file share or media server. The D-Link DNS 320 seems like a good entry-level model and I’m on the v… --- ## [Fingernail help, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fingernail-help-please/636502)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fingernail-help-please/636502 "2012-10-06T03:00:09Z")
I am a male of somewhat advanced years. My diet is healthy and I take vitamin supplements just in case. Lately I have been spending a lot of time working on various projects around the house, and my fingernails are suff… --- ## [How do I handle being headhunted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-handle-being-headhunted/636428)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-handle-being-headhunted/636428 "2012-10-06T01:15:08Z")
No, I am not in danger of physically losing my head and having it shrunk and put on a staff, I am however in a bit of a decision conundrum. I currently work in the merchant services industry, and I really love my job. I … --- ## [Why do truthers espouse such an out-there theory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-truthers-espouse-such-an-out-there-theory/636518)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-truthers-espouse-such-an-out-there-theory/636518 "2012-10-06T00:49:08Z")
Instead of a more plausible theory, like the hijackers were really CIA assets or that somehow the powers that be let the hijackers slip through, most truthers want you to believe that the Twin Towers (and WTC7) were some… --- ## [Why is "Jap" considered a slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jap-considered-a-slur/636537)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-jap-considered-a-slur/636537 "2012-10-05T22:58:28Z")
I think I get why most of them are no-nos, but why is “Jap” bad? AFAICT, it’s just a shortening of “Japanese”. Is “Brit” a slur as well? And while we’re on the subject, am I, as a US citizen, supposed to be offended by … --- ## [Tell me of Seattle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-of-seattle/636339)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-of-seattle/636339 "2012-10-05T22:32:04Z")
There’s a possibility that I’ll be in Seattle for an unknown period measured in months starting who-knows-when. I’ve heard that the PNW is the best part of the U.S., and “best place” lists always have places like Portla… --- ## [Weird little superstitions you have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-little-superstitions-you-have/636665)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-little-superstitions-you-have/636665 "2012-10-05T22:07:02Z")
Here’s one that’s SDMB related… I stop myself from posting congrats and “stay sticky!” when Dopers announce they’re pregnant, because the first couple of times I did the Dopers lost their babies. Even though I know inte… --- ## [Converting LPs to CDs - anyone with experience and/or advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-lps-to-cds-anyone-with-experience-and-or-advice/636056)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-lps-to-cds-anyone-with-experience-and-or-advice/636056 "2012-10-05T19:08:54Z")
I have about 250 record albums and I’d love to get them on an iPod or CDs so I can listen to them in the car. I figure I can find all kinds of stuff with a quick Google search, but I’d really appreciate any advice on wh… --- ## [Tell me about your bumper sticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-bumper-sticker/636525)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-bumper-sticker/636525 "2012-10-05T18:04:40Z")
Just because I’m nosy. I’ve never actually affixed a sticker to my bumper. I’ve put those static decals in my window, proclaiming that I contribute to PBS or whatever, but nothing goes on my bumper. So I’m curious abo… --- ## [Bullying? Or over-reaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullying-or-over-reaction/636635)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullying-or-over-reaction/636635 "2012-10-05T17:47:08Z")
This story came up on npr.org today, concerning a local (young female) newscaster who received a letter from a viewer telling her she was fat and a bad example to local youth, especially girls. The link goes to a story, … --- ## [Challenge my conspiracy theory.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-my-conspiracy-theory/636800)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-my-conspiracy-theory/636800 "2012-10-05T17:19:58Z")
It’s safe to say most corporate heads outside of Silicon Valley are Republicans, correct? Is it fair to say that in the behind-closed-doors private donor meetings, these CEOs and corporate board members were encouraged t… --- ## [Neighbor has Pit Bulls - Does Pepper Spray Work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-has-pit-bulls-does-pepper-spray-work/508355)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbor-has-pit-bulls-does-pepper-spray-work/508355 "2012-10-05T16:10:13Z")
One of her dogs seems to be OK, she’s had her for a year. The new one, Red, though, I’m not so sure. My neighbor walks her two pit bulls at 6:30 a.m. and we’ve crossed paths a couple of times. And there’s no doubt Red… --- ## [How Far Do You Live From an Interstate Highway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-do-you-live-from-an-interstate-highway/636318)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-do-you-live-from-an-interstate-highway/636318 "2012-10-05T14:29:42Z")
Just a fun thread for shits & giggles. I (literally and without hyperbole) can throw a rock from my back yard and hit the southbound lanes of Interstate 55. Of course, to drive on said interstate I’d need to travel abou… --- ## [How long did it take to get used to your partials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-to-get-used-to-your-partials/636711)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-to-get-used-to-your-partials/636711 "2012-10-05T13:21:09Z")
I just got upper and lower partials today. Basically replacing the molars. I know it’s going to take time to get used to them, since I’m used to not having teeth there for so long. How long do you figure it will take … --- ## [Are we more or less humane than we were 50 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-more-or-less-humane-than-we-were-50-years-ago/636776)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-more-or-less-humane-than-we-were-50-years-ago/636776 "2012-10-05T13:06:15Z")
Humane: marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals (Merriam-Webster.com) Are we (human beings in the developed world) more or less humane that we were 50 years ago? Let me clarify a little.… --- ## [Hair tinsel placement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-tinsel-placement/617976)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hair-tinsel-placement/617976 "2012-10-05T08:48:17Z")
So I just bought some hair tinsel with a look toward adding it to my repertoire of party offerings. I want to put some in my hair. The problem is, I don’t have a part in my hair, and all the demos I’ve seen seem focuse… --- ## [The Young Turks is falling off a bit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-young-turks-is-falling-off-a-bit/636736)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-young-turks-is-falling-off-a-bit/636736 "2012-10-05T06:58:28Z")
I’ve been a fan of TYT for a few years now (for those of you unfamiliar with them, check out The Young Turks - YouTube), a progressive online news show. It seems like they got a huge infusion of new equipment and cash, … --- ## [I'm giving up alcohol. What should I expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-giving-up-alcohol-what-should-i-expect/636170)
**Author:** [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-giving-up-alcohol-what-should-i-expect/636170 "2012-10-05T03:50:26Z")
I don’t really know what prompted it but I’ve decided to quit drinking alchohol. Stopped on Monday, the 24th. Now, don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not an alcoholic. I don’t go out and get blotto every weekend or drink unt… --- ## [How do you pronounce "coupon"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-coupon/636557)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-coupon/636557 "2012-10-05T03:46:53Z")
For the last time, how do you pronounce “coupon”?! --- ## [My cursor's gone crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cursors-gone-crazy/636713)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cursors-gone-crazy/636713 "2012-10-05T02:41:35Z")
The IT guys can’t do anything for me. They tell me to type better, but the cursor on THIS SINGLE NETBOOK jumps all over the place, and I need to correct the random typing only on this one netbook, not any other computer… --- ## [Atheists, do you wish there was a god? Why or why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-do-you-wish-there-was-a-god-why-or-why-not/624815)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-do-you-wish-there-was-a-god-why-or-why-not/624815 "2012-10-04T23:51:42Z")
I’m an Atheist. I sometimes wish there was a god. Well, all the people that did me wrong… like kids that use to pick on me in school, would hopefully learn a lesson in some form or another. I wouldn’t want them to spe… --- ## [Advice on apartment telling us to leave for a day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-apartment-telling-us-to-leave-for-a-day/636646)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-apartment-telling-us-to-leave-for-a-day/636646 "2012-10-04T20:56:02Z")
In a week our apartment complex is spraying for insects. They are telling us that we basically have to pack our whole apartment up and put it all on our kitchen table, clean everything, and keep our dog somewhere else. I… --- ## [Anyone had a dental implant ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-a-dental-implant/636622)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-a-dental-implant/636622 "2012-10-04T20:49:10Z")
I might need one. I know they cost a lot and take a while to get done. --- ## [Is it EVER a good idea to suggest someone strip for extra cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ever-a-good-idea-to-suggest-someone-strip-for-extra-cash/636474)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ever-a-good-idea-to-suggest-someone-strip-for-extra-cash/636474 "2012-10-04T20:28:51Z")
I have a very attractive friend who is very down on her luck right now, as many people are. She’s one rent payment away from being homeless, and her family is in no position to help (they don’t even live in the same time… --- ## [Should I pay this bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-this-bill/636710)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-this-bill/636710 "2012-10-04T19:51:24Z")
Back in June I went in for a voluntary medical procedure. Everything went well, and three months later in August I went back in for a follow up. When I was undressed and in my gown for the follow up was when they though… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1434) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1436)