# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1464 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1465 --- ## [What would they be? \[question about presumed transgender individuals\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-they-be-question-about-presumed-transgender-individuals/631397)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-they-be-question-about-presumed-transgender-individuals/631397 "2012-08-14T13:36:03Z")
On a recent Amtrak trip we sat across the table from two stunning and amply endowed women who shared a room in the sleeper car. During the conversation I noted to myself both had relatively deep voices, one especially s… --- ## [Ask the (former) Bouncer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-former-bouncer/625850)
**Author:** [@mufatango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mufatango)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-former-bouncer/625850 "2012-08-14T11:47:35Z")
Perusing the “ask me” thread lists, I did not see any bouncers, so here it is - ask away! I worked door and floor at multiple dance clubs, bars, and “gentleman’s clubs” in several different cities during the course of m… --- ## [How fast can a passenger plane travel 3,000 miles (across the USA)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-can-a-passenger-plane-travel-3-000-miles-across-the-usa/631432)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-can-a-passenger-plane-travel-3-000-miles-across-the-usa/631432 "2012-08-14T03:04:48Z")
I saw a story today about the test of a ‘scramjet’ drone that is projected to fly at somewhere in the neighborhood of Mach 6. There are some other articles around giving even higher speed potential, and some mention it … --- ## [Copying cable recordings to DVD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copying-cable-recordings-to-dvd/631434)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copying-cable-recordings-to-dvd/631434 "2012-08-14T03:01:53Z")
We have All Tell U Verse. With previous satellite TV, I’ve recorded programs on my DVR/DVD recorder, and duped them to DVD. Some of All Tell’s stuff is copy protected from moving it to DVD. ATI TV Wonder Card works wi… --- ## [Does the idea of a thirty year old virgin athelete genuinely play well in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-idea-of-a-thirty-year-old-virgin-athelete-genuinely-play-well-in-america/631170)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-idea-of-a-thirty-year-old-virgin-athelete-genuinely-play-well-in-america/631170 "2012-08-14T01:54:59Z")
I see that Lolo Jones, who I would very much like to have sex with (in the correct circumstances) is an American athelete at these games but she’s also making a big deal out of being a virgin. But she’s THIRTY for goodn… --- ## [Age difference at first straight sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-difference-at-first-straight-sex/631228)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-difference-at-first-straight-sex/631228 "2012-08-14T01:29:11Z")
All right, here’s the question that is suggested by one or two recent threads: What was the age difference between you and your partner when you first had heterosexual sex? --- ## [Question about having cleaning service for your house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-having-cleaning-service-for-your-house/617381)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-having-cleaning-service-for-your-house/617381 "2012-03-31T18:06:16Z")
Well, it looks like my wife got a promotion at work (yay). I told her last night that if she wanted to get a cleaning service for the house, particularly during the warm months when I’m busy working and playing outside … --- ## [adult diapers for the elderly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-diapers-for-the-elderly/631336)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-diapers-for-the-elderly/631336 "2012-08-13T19:23:11Z")
Looking for feedback on adult diaper products. I occasionally look after a gentleman in his 90’s and he needs adult diapers due to bladder control. the brand he uses bother’s him (waistband irritation?) so he wears the… --- ## [Can't get past mom's death....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-past-moms-death/631229)
**Author:** [@highrollinwooded](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/highrollinwooded)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-get-past-moms-death/631229 "2012-08-13T17:24:40Z")
My mom died 2+ years ago…she was my best friend,we drank together, carried on doin stupid shit like teenagers together, danced together, jammed music together… we did EVERYTHING together, had great times…lotsa memories…I… --- ## [Dealing with landlord who wants rent paid in cash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-landlord-who-wants-rent-paid-in-cash/561648)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-landlord-who-wants-rent-paid-in-cash/561648 "2012-08-13T17:09:44Z")
Maureen, whom I have mentioned before, rented a house recently in San Pedro, not the best of communities by my estimation. Anyway, the landlord insists that the rent be paid in cash–no checks or money orders. Maureen is … --- ## [When do you fill your car's fuel tank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fill-your-cars-fuel-tank/631086)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-do-you-fill-your-cars-fuel-tank/631086 "2012-08-13T15:16:07Z")
About when do you usually gas up the auto? I top it off every time I pass a gas station 3/4 tank 1/2 tank 1/4 tank When the needle’s in the red When the warning light comes on As low as possible I… --- ## [If You Oppose SSM, How Will You Feel When It's Allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-oppose-ssm-how-will-you-feel-when-its-allowed/630233)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-oppose-ssm-how-will-you-feel-when-its-allowed/630233 "2012-08-13T14:52:42Z")
Say SSM is deemed legal in all 50 states, and you disagree with it, how will you feel then? I’d add a poll, but am unable to do so from my phone. Questions among participants are fine, but please no direct snarking on i… --- ## [Should we say "Amen" after the pledge of allegiance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-say-amen-after-the-pledge-of-allegiance/631001)
**Author:** [@claramorena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/claramorena)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-say-amen-after-the-pledge-of-allegiance/631001 "2012-08-13T12:31:35Z")
To anyone who is not a U.S citizen feel free to chime in and express your opinion! I was at an event (non religious)and we had to say the pledge of allegiance. I usually don’t have a problem with the Pledge of allegianc… --- ## [My girlfriend thinks I have social anxiety disorder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-girlfriend-thinks-i-have-social-anxiety-disorder/631202)
**Author:** [@Hershele\_Ostropoler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hershele_Ostropoler)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-girlfriend-thinks-i-have-social-anxiety-disorder/631202 "2012-08-13T12:18:10Z")
I’m skeptical, for three reasons: See thread title, particularly the first two words I have never had a panic attack Whenever I go to message boards for it, there are posts like “huge victory, I rode the bus today!” An… --- ## [Buying a house next to a club (noisy neighbours)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-house-next-to-a-club-noisy-neighbours/631299)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-house-next-to-a-club-noisy-neighbours/631299 "2012-08-13T11:30:02Z")
We viewed a house last week that was absolutely spot on, ticked all the boxes and then some. We noticed that it was next to a social club that runs events on the weekend - so not a real city nightclub, more like a place … --- ## [Potty Privacy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potty-privacy/613639)
**Author:** [@Monkey\_Saber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkey_Saber)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potty-privacy/613639 "2012-08-13T09:01:20Z")
My boyfriend (we can call him Jake) and I have been together for about 3 years, we are both 24. We dont live together but I sleep over at his house pretty much every day. Jake and I communicate very candidly, and we are … --- ## [De-friending someone of FB: WTF is the point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-friending-someone-of-fb-wtf-is-the-point/630978)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/de-friending-someone-of-fb-wtf-is-the-point/630978 "2012-08-13T05:20:05Z")
Maybe I just don’t understand FB. I use Facebook as an ersatz email service. That’s basically it. Once in a while I’ll post some comment, but that’s quite rare. I get some guilty pleasure out of reading the comments le… --- ## [Go to the doctor or put it off a bit longer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-the-doctor-or-put-it-off-a-bit-longer/631337)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-the-doctor-or-put-it-off-a-bit-longer/631337 "2012-08-13T05:07:40Z")
First off, excuse any rambling or typos, for I’ve taken some muscle relaxers. A few weeks ago, and I can pin point it to the hour, I noticed a tweak in my neck. Turning my neck to one side or the other kinda hurts, look… --- ## [One for the Guys: Ever Get a Straight Edge Razor Shave from the Barber?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-the-guys-ever-get-a-straight-edge-razor-shave-from-the-barber/630915)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-for-the-guys-ever-get-a-straight-edge-razor-shave-from-the-barber/630915 "2012-08-13T04:20:56Z")
Got to thinking of the scene from \*\*Rounders \*\*where Matt Damon’s character just completed a marathon poker session and Ed Norton says, “I know what you need…” and then cut to a scene in a barber shop and Damon getting a… --- ## [What is your favorite cologne or perfume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-cologne-or-perfume/630869)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-cologne-or-perfume/630869 "2012-08-13T03:05:36Z")
I use Cool Water. Just wondering what others use/like… --- ## [Am I the only one who hates the way Facebook works?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-the-way-facebook-works/631096)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-the-way-facebook-works/631096 "2012-08-13T01:52:05Z")
I have no problem with the concept of Facebook, but the execution baffles me. It just seems that Facebook is set up in a way that runs counter to my every intuition. I’m not a computer geek, but I do use computers ever… --- ## [Untainted Jury in James Holmes case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/untainted-jury-in-james-holmes-case/631249)
**Author:** [@qualityleashdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/qualityleashdog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/untainted-jury-in-james-holmes-case/631249 "2012-08-12T23:51:46Z")
How will the State of Colorado be able to select an untainted jury in the James Holmes case, assuming his case goes to jury trial? Who hasn’t heard of the Aurora shootings in the state, let alone the country? And does … --- ## [Maryland Dopers: best way to get from Baltimore to Frostburg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maryland-dopers-best-way-to-get-from-baltimore-to-frostburg/631243)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maryland-dopers-best-way-to-get-from-baltimore-to-frostburg/631243 "2012-08-12T21:49:13Z")
I recieved word today that a friend of mine has just joined the faculty of Frostburg State University. I haven’t seen him in many years and would like to go visit him after he gets settled, perhaps next year during a sch… --- ## [IT people - a personnel question from an overburdened help desk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-people-a-personnel-question-from-an-overburdened-help-desk/631080)
**Author:** [@retrograde.wandering.stars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/retrograde.wandering.stars)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-people-a-personnel-question-from-an-overburdened-help-desk/631080 "2012-08-12T21:43:06Z")
I work at a relatively small company on the IT Help desk. Our entire IT staff (until recently) was composed of five people: 1 help desk person (me), 2 programmers, the director of the department/systems administrator, an… --- ## [Los Angeles, CA- Tenant/Landlord Issues with Tenant Security](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-ca-tenant-landlord-issues-with-tenant-security/631177)
**Author:** [@mysteriousskin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mysteriousskin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-ca-tenant-landlord-issues-with-tenant-security/631177 "2012-08-12T20:37:12Z")
I moved into my apartment building in November of 2011. New owner bought our building in March 2012. Ever since then, we’ve had several security issues since including multiple vehicle break-ins in our carport, (my car a… --- ## [Vocational/Trade Training Program for Young Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocational-trade-training-program-for-young-man/630444)
**Author:** [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocational-trade-training-program-for-young-man/630444 "2012-08-12T20:04:43Z")
A young man I know, the son of a family friend, is going to graduate from high school shortly. He’s not interested in college (smart kid, but doesn’t think college is for him). We were talking about how a young guy, wi… --- ## [First sexual experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-sexual-experience/631204)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-sexual-experience/631204 "2012-08-12T18:46:36Z")
How many young men had their first experience with an older mature woman? --- ## [Bluetooth Keyboard for Android Tablets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluetooth-keyboard-for-android-tablets/630431)
**Author:** [@Sundrop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sundrop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bluetooth-keyboard-for-android-tablets/630431 "2012-08-12T17:18:56Z")
Can someone suggest a good bluetooth keyboard for use with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet? I won’t be using it often, but on occasion I will need to do enough typing that using the onscreen keyboard will not be optimal f… --- ## [Are there any ways in which the past really was better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-ways-in-which-the-past-really-was-better/629340)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-ways-in-which-the-past-really-was-better/629340 "2012-08-12T17:08:29Z")
Within your lifetime or beyond. Not just personally, as in “yes, back then I had all my teeth,” but at least some large or small aspect in which a typical person transported back in time would say, “why yes, this is bett… --- ## [Things that annoy you as an aspergery personality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-annoy-you-as-an-aspergery-personality/630265)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-annoy-you-as-an-aspergery-personality/630265 "2012-08-12T16:21:47Z")
You go to a place or group that sounds interesting and receive snide remarks and hostility for no perceptible reason, only to later realize or have someone explain it to you it was because you don’t belong there or don’t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1463) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1465)