# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1476 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1477 --- ## [If you committed a crime - you prefer prison or an insane asylum?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-committed-a-crime-you-prefer-prison-or-an-insane-asylum/629362)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-committed-a-crime-you-prefer-prison-or-an-insane-asylum/629362 "2012-07-26T12:52:54Z")
There’s lots of speculation that the Batman murderer James Holmes is trying for an insanity plea. I’ve always thought a mental hospital would be worse than prison. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest made a lasting impressi… --- ## [Will cell phone data rates ever go down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cell-phone-data-rates-ever-go-down/628877)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-cell-phone-data-rates-ever-go-down/628877 "2012-07-26T12:09:34Z")
I can’t even think about getting a smart phone from Verizon without agreeing to paying $30/mo for data (maybe different now with their new weirdo plans). To me, data’s always been stupid expensive, and it hasn’t come dow… --- ## [Anyone have a non-traditional wedding registry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-non-traditional-wedding-registry/629196)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-non-traditional-wedding-registry/629196 "2012-07-26T11:28:03Z")
I bought a wedding present for a cousin off her registry, and started wondering if wedding registries are outdated. Not only are many of the standard items (think silverware) not used much anymore, but most couples eith… --- ## [Why are many white people sensitive to noises?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-many-white-people-sensitive-to-noises/366915)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-many-white-people-sensitive-to-noises/366915 "2012-07-26T08:45:22Z")
And many blacks less sensitive? I don’t know any other way to ask this. I hope I don’t offend any white people nor any black people. When I hear noise complaints, it’s usually from whites and sometimes Asians. But, I ca… --- ## [Jobs that don't require good attention to detail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-that-dont-require-good-attention-to-detail/629367)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-that-dont-require-good-attention-to-detail/629367 "2012-07-26T08:02:03Z")
From what I have been told, one of the biggest requirements in healthcare jobs is a strong attention to detail. If you make one dosing error every 100 times (e.g. you were supposed to give the patient an antibiotic but … --- ## [Why I maximize everything in Windows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-maximize-everything-in-windows/629328)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-maximize-everything-in-windows/629328 "2012-07-26T07:26:43Z")
I know I have a lot of screen space, and I can have several windows open side by side. But usually I find myself just focusing on one thing at a time, so I might as well use the whole screen for that window. Whenever I d… --- ## [Indo Board vs. Bongo Board vs. other options.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indo-board-vs-bongo-board-vs-other-options/629370)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indo-board-vs-bongo-board-vs-other-options/629370 "2012-07-26T03:57:38Z")
I’m looking at buying a balance board/ skateboard / surfboard simulator widget. I’ve used the Indo Board in surf shops before, it seems reasonable. I note the Bongo Board has a slightly different design and a somewhat hi… --- ## [Anti-inflammatory meds before or after exercise? (knee pain)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-inflammatory-meds-before-or-after-exercise-knee-pain/629371)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-inflammatory-meds-before-or-after-exercise-knee-pain/629371 "2012-07-26T03:54:32Z")
I am getting back into the gym after months of inactivity. My biggest enemy is bad knees - slow jogs, fast walks, and too much resistance on the elliptical machine - all will at some point cause pain along the side of my… --- ## [Paying extra for a written eyeglass prescription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-extra-for-a-written-eyeglass-prescription/629385)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-extra-for-a-written-eyeglass-prescription/629385 "2012-07-26T01:30:22Z")
This is the situation: A friend of mine has insurance that covers one eye examination per year. Today he went to the ophthalmologist and did need a new eyeglass prescription. This ophthalmologist does not make glasses. … --- ## [Please help me buy a geiger counter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-buy-a-geiger-counter/629160)
**Author:** [@FrigidLizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrigidLizard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-buy-a-geiger-counter/629160 "2012-07-26T01:21:50Z")
Okay, the hubby has wanted a geiger counter for years now. Tried to get one last year, but the market at the time was all backorders and scams due to the demand following the Fukushima disaster. Time to try again, but I… --- ## [Cell phones in dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-dreams/629405)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-dreams/629405 "2012-07-26T01:18:31Z")
I have recurring dreams about getting lost and all kinds of frustrating things that go wrong trying to get unlost. In the past, if I tried to make a phone call in the dream, I wouldn’t be able to find the phone number, … --- ## [Are you afraid of/for the Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-afraid-of-for-the-olympics/629254)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-afraid-of-for-the-olympics/629254 "2012-07-25T23:54:26Z")
With all the talk recently about how bad security is at the London Olympics, I’ve been thinking. If I actually had the time & money to go to the Olympics, I’d have serious reservations about doing so, since it seems tha… --- ## [Bumps and lumps on your head](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumps-and-lumps-on-your-head/629325)
**Author:** [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bumps-and-lumps-on-your-head/629325 "2012-07-25T23:15:24Z")
I put this in IMHO because although I don’t hold with phrenology am such a caring guy that I don’t mind anyones honestly held opinions suitably opined. But what am asking is what is it with these odd skull bumps and bon… --- ## [Residents of previous Olympic host cities: was there as much bitching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/residents-of-previous-olympic-host-cities-was-there-as-much-bitching/629222)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/residents-of-previous-olympic-host-cities-was-there-as-much-bitching/629222 "2012-07-25T22:53:26Z")
So London 2012 is almost upon us, and pretty much since the announcement seven years ago that the Games were coming to England, the British public and (especially) media have been bitching more or less nonstop. Among the… --- ## [Do you have to remind yourself to eat? Or make yourelf eat when you don't feel like it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-remind-yourself-to-eat-or-make-yourelf-eat-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/628934)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-remind-yourself-to-eat-or-make-yourelf-eat-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/628934 "2012-07-25T22:48:33Z")
I’ve heard a number of older relatives mention that if they’re not careful, they might weaken their constitutions by forgetting to eat anything during the day, or just disregarding meal time 'cause they don’t feel like i… --- ## [Are there any (useful) things I can learn by podcast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-useful-things-i-can-learn-by-podcast/629276)
**Author:** [@typoink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typoink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-useful-things-i-can-learn-by-podcast/629276 "2012-07-25T22:10:32Z")
I have two hours of commuting five days a week. I currently spend that time listening to news and history podcasts. Not exactly a waste because it keeps me entertained and informed, but also not very useful. Does anybod… --- ## [What To Do With a Slightly Used Joe Paterno Statue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-slightly-used-joe-paterno-statue/629064)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-slightly-used-joe-paterno-statue/629064 "2012-07-25T21:58:00Z")
So they took him away…what now? Will they melt it down? Or will some fanatic alumnus buy it for his backyard? All in all, embarrassing to all involved. What did they do with all the Lenin statues in Russia? --- ## [Scuba Enthusiasts: Where to Dive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scuba-enthusiasts-where-to-dive/628755)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scuba-enthusiasts-where-to-dive/628755 "2012-07-25T19:58:45Z")
I used to go scuba diving back in the day, and I would like to get back into it. What I would like to do is plan a trip to someplace good for diving, and then maybe take a refresher PADI course. Any suggestions for a go… --- ## [The Bestest SDMB Newbies of Summer 2012 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bestest-sdmb-newbies-of-summer-2012-thread/628709)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bestest-sdmb-newbies-of-summer-2012-thread/628709 "2012-07-25T18:40:15Z")
Inspired by some of the comments over in this thread, I thought it was time to shovel through the avalanche of horseshit that flows over us every summer to see if we can find a pony in there somewhere. Yea, surely amongs… --- ## [Is there room to negotiate starting salary on a union job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-room-to-negotiate-starting-salary-on-a-union-job/629315)
**Author:** [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-room-to-negotiate-starting-salary-on-a-union-job/629315 "2012-07-25T17:16:50Z")
I had a great interview today for a university position. It’s a classified staff position with a stepped pay scale, but the starting salary is really low. I’m not sure if there’s any wiggle room in this situation as ther… --- ## [Busted my arm. Need resources on how to cope.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/busted-my-arm-need-resources-on-how-to-cope/629157)
**Author:** [@Toucanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toucanna)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/busted-my-arm-need-resources-on-how-to-cope/629157 "2012-07-25T16:44:58Z")
I have re-aggravated a tendon/ligament injury in my (non-dominant) arm. On previous occasions, I got help with performing daily activities. This time, I’m on my own. I’ve been Googling like mad but cannot find informati… --- ## [So how easy is it to get locked away for talking about suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-easy-is-it-to-get-locked-away-for-talking-about-suicide/629147)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-easy-is-it-to-get-locked-away-for-talking-about-suicide/629147 "2012-07-25T16:29:44Z")
So someone who wishes me grief overhears one of those deeply profound party conversations where everyone is debating which would be the most painless method to commit suicide, you of course argue vigorously for your choi… --- ## [IMHO If you can't hold the pooh, then stay outta the pool!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-if-you-cant-hold-the-pooh-then-stay-outta-the-pool/628928)
**Author:** [@Rhaegar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhaegar)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imho-if-you-cant-hold-the-pooh-then-stay-outta-the-pool/628928 "2012-07-25T15:52:04Z")
So, for the third time in a month, my son’s swimming class had to be cancelled because one of the toddlers in an early class pooped in the pooh. This is in addition to an episode when we were in Maui last year, and we h… --- ## [Who else has skin tags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-has-skin-tags/628948)
**Author:** [@Batfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batfish)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-has-skin-tags/628948 "2012-07-25T14:33:40Z")
Who has skin tags and what do you do about them? --- ## [Diagnose my husband (severe stomach cramping)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-my-husband-severe-stomach-cramping/616542)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-my-husband-severe-stomach-cramping/616542 "2012-07-25T14:04:06Z")
You are not his doctor, we will not take this as serious medical advice, and yes, he is currently seeing a doctor and is in the middle of a bunch of tests. About six or seven weeks ago, my husband got the stomach flu. H… --- ## [How can a piece of software change its behavior like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-a-piece-of-software-change-its-behavior-like-this/629304)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-a-piece-of-software-change-its-behavior-like-this/629304 "2012-07-25T13:43:13Z")
About 6 months ago I bought a new Dell laptop that runs something called IDT High Definition Audio CODEC as the sound driver/controller. One feature that I liked about it was that the mixer (that you open at the bottom … --- ## [Have you ever had a dream that broke for a commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-dream-that-broke-for-a-commercial/629205)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-dream-that-broke-for-a-commercial/629205 "2012-07-25T12:35:21Z")
I can only remember it happening once. It was a commercial for a book that I had read recently. It was this one. The Falling Woman. Has it ever happened to you. What was your dream trying to sell? --- ## [Bank adds $500 to reported balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-adds-500-to-reported-balance/628837)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-adds-500-to-reported-balance/628837 "2012-07-25T11:02:52Z")
Can you think of a reason to do this, besides the obvious? The $500 comes from overdrawn protection, but you still get charged a fee if the total gets below that. I can’t think of any reason for a bank to do that other t… --- ## [Is there an IP lawyer in the house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-ip-lawyer-in-the-house/628592)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-ip-lawyer-in-the-house/628592 "2012-07-25T03:59:46Z")
Just a quick question - if I take the “Jaws theme”, redo it in MIDI, take a 14-second snippet of it and play it in a computer game I am writing as the shark swims by, am I violating copyright or does it fall under “fair … --- ## [The Captcha From Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-captcha-from-hell/629197)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-captcha-from-hell/629197 "2012-07-25T02:47:34Z")
I have tried over a two-day period to register on a website, LITERALLY 20-25 attempts each time, and I have never once been able to get the captcha right. And they don’t have an audio option!!! Some people NEED that. I C… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1475) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1477)