# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1477 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1478 --- ## [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… --- ## [Looking for a new highway GPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-new-highway-gps/629042)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-new-highway-gps/629042 "2012-07-25T01:37:00Z")
Since I can’t find my 4 year old Garmin. Garmin does have some new models, but reading the Amazon reviews is rather daunting (typically over 20% of the reviews are one stars). There’s also Magellan and something called… --- ## [Prolotherapy - Do you have any experience with it? Know someone who has?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prolotherapy-do-you-have-any-experience-with-it-know-someone-who-has/628491)
**Author:** [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curiosity_Kills_Her)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prolotherapy-do-you-have-any-experience-with-it-know-someone-who-has/628491 "2012-07-25T00:35:20Z")
I’m heading off to bed here but am hopeful that tomorrow morning may bring me a wealth of Doper knowledge to peruse at my leisure. My dog (Bodhi, he’s awesome!) blew his right ACL a couple of weeks ago and my vet recomm… --- ## [The wife's pregnant (YAY!). What are some things we should talk about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wifes-pregnant-yay-what-are-some-things-we-should-talk-about/628632)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wifes-pregnant-yay-what-are-some-things-we-should-talk-about/628632 "2012-07-24T23:10:18Z")
So my wife of two years and I are with child. It’s still early in the pregnancy but we’re both really excited. I created this thread to ask for things we should be talking about, but my not think. One thing, which I’m h… --- ## [Taking your small kids to non age appropriate movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-your-small-kids-to-non-age-appropriate-movies/628847)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-your-small-kids-to-non-age-appropriate-movies/628847 "2012-07-24T22:26:27Z")
The articles about the overnight shooting spree at the midnight showing of the Dark Knight Rises included reports that there was a 3 month old and 6 year old kid in the crowd. Sure it’s a PG-13 rated movie but it was al… --- ## [Tapatalk automatic signature - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-automatic-signature-why/629202)
**Author:** [@YourAdHere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YourAdHere)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapatalk-automatic-signature-why/629202 "2012-07-24T22:23:48Z")
I got the forum reading app known as “tapatalk” for my phone and I’ve been reading forums using that for a while now. I recently went in and looked at some of the settings for the first time. I noticed that it automatica… --- ## [Black/White Race Wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-white-race-wars/629062)
**Author:** [@clythgoec](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clythgoec)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-white-race-wars/629062 "2012-07-24T21:22:29Z")
I like to think optimistically when it comes to race–you know, that eventually we will all get along as one culture. The more I study the history of race as a black and white issue throughout the world, however, the less… --- ## [Washington, DC-area transportation (specifically to/from Wolf Trap)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-dc-area-transportation-specifically-to-from-wolf-trap/629158)
**Author:** [@Serronaulta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serronaulta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-dc-area-transportation-specifically-to-from-wolf-trap/629158 "2012-07-24T21:16:06Z")
Hey folks, I’m traveling to Washington, DC on Wednesday for a vacation. Most of what I want to do is in the city proper, so I’ll be staying near Dupont Circle. However, I’m going to a concert at Wolf Trap National Park … --- ## [eBay problem, please advise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-problem-please-advise/628447)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-problem-please-advise/628447 "2012-07-24T17:13:43Z")
I have been suspended indefinitely from selling on eBay. ‘Indefinite’ appears to mean the same as ‘forever’ I think the suspension was wrong. I did not break any rules. I should never have been suspended in the first … --- ## [Reasons why I should NOT give my ex-husband my SS number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-why-i-should-not-give-my-ex-husband-my-ss-number/629073)
**Author:** [@Shankins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shankins)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reasons-why-i-should-not-give-my-ex-husband-my-ss-number/629073 "2012-07-24T16:17:31Z")
I have been divorced for 6 yrs. My two daughters are grown, so they don’t really enter into this picture. My ex- and I have had very loose contact over the years. Yesterday he texted me to ask for my SS number. When … --- ## [Looking for a little help: (Women and jewelry hounds) My Engagement Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-little-help-women-and-jewelry-hounds-my-engagement-questions/628897)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-little-help-women-and-jewelry-hounds-my-engagement-questions/628897 "2012-07-24T16:12:02Z")
This of multipart so I’m going to break it up for clarity. I’d appreciate opinions on any or all parts: My SO and I are practically engaged and open about it to family and friends. We are in the initial stages of planni… --- ## [A poll for parents: if you could go back, would you still choose to have kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-parents-if-you-could-go-back-would-you-still-choose-to-have-kids/628756)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-parents-if-you-could-go-back-would-you-still-choose-to-have-kids/628756 "2012-07-24T16:03:39Z")
Inspired by this thread. If you, a parent, could go back and decide not to have kids, would you? I am sure it’s a decision that almost nobody regrets, but surely there is someone out there who wishes he/she didn’t have t… --- ## [Our Bodies own Pharmacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-bodies-own-pharmacy/628972)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-bodies-own-pharmacy/628972 "2012-07-24T15:28:55Z")
As a creative person I find myself sometimes at the mercy of the highs and lows that most of us experience from time to time. I like to think of creativity as simply thinking outside the box and accept that we can creati… --- ## [oopsie daisies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oopsie-daisies/629233)
**Author:** [@bosco88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bosco88)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oopsie-daisies/629233 "2012-07-24T14:55:26Z")
Let me begin by starting at the end. Of that thread. In no way was that a ‘someone save me with your magical words from suicide’ type situation, I realize that is likely the reason it was shut down and I apologize for g… --- ## [i am drunk do not read this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-drunk-do-not-read-this/629217)
**Author:** [@bosco88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bosco88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-drunk-do-not-read-this/629217 "2012-07-24T10:47:03Z")
i walkecd home from a bar with awesome music the dj was playing some of the things i liked and reqyestedd, his girlfriend was too skinny but still hot and prolly his ideal. he took his hobby and tur4end it into a situati… --- ## [Battery Powered Heated Jacket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-heated-jacket/612657)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-heated-jacket/612657 "2012-07-24T08:49:54Z")
I ordered one of the subject jackets from Amazon.com yesterday. It’s on marketed by Milwaukee. Thisis the one I ordered. Has anyone had experience with these types of jackets? I plan to use it when shooting clays and ot… --- ## [Critique my workout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-workout/616755)
**Author:** [@Stelios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stelios)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-workout/616755 "2012-03-30T18:19:31Z")
Hey guys, am thinking of joining a gym soon and I’ve come up with a training program. I would be most appreciative if any of our SDMB gymrats could take a look and maybe give me a little feedback. My goals are to lose … --- ## [Trying to learn a new language, what's the best way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-learn-a-new-language-whats-the-best-way/629115)
**Author:** [@Emphant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emphant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-learn-a-new-language-whats-the-best-way/629115 "2012-07-24T07:05:28Z")
So long story short, I’ve always loved foreign languages but never really sat down with the intent of becoming fluent in any of them. I know the best way to learn is immersion and short of that, being able to talk with a… --- ## [New weight loss craze](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-weight-loss-craze/629123)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-weight-loss-craze/629123 "2012-07-24T05:22:11Z")
This weight loss story is pretty inspiring. I think it’s something that all women should seriously consider, even if they are not as large as the woman in this story. Female dopers, the challenge is upon you. Will yo… --- ## [Poll: do you like to drive with the windows down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-like-to-drive-with-the-windows-down/628622)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-like-to-drive-with-the-windows-down/628622 "2012-07-24T03:18:02Z")
I like driving with the windows down - so much so that I will drive with the windows down when the outdoor temp is anywhere between 50 and 100F, even when it’s starting to rain, even at full speed on the interstate highw… --- ## [Camping with a fire ban in place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-with-a-fire-ban-in-place/628781)
**Author:** [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-with-a-fire-ban-in-place/628781 "2012-07-24T03:13:11Z")
I’ve never prayed for rain so hard in my life. I’m headed off to Algonquin park mid next week for a one week back country canoe camping trip. A 24/7 full fire ban is currently in effect. I check the weather forecast for … --- ## [Odd opinions from Chaz Bono - You'd think he'd be more sensitive and not so dismissive of women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-opinions-from-chaz-bono-youd-think-hed-be-more-sensitive-and-not-so-dismissive-of-women/628871)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-opinions-from-chaz-bono-youd-think-hed-be-more-sensitive-and-not-so-dismissive-of-women/628871 "2012-07-24T02:08:11Z")
I was reading about Annette Benning’s trans son and hisset to last year with with Chaz Bono. Bono’s opinions kind of surprised me. You’d think given what he’s been through that he would be more open and less dismissive … --- ## [So who's Presidential Candidate #3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-presidential-candidate-3/628995)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whos-presidential-candidate-3/628995 "2012-07-24T01:27:37Z")
Because I’m just hearing the same stuff from the same two people. --- ## [Please recommend a Bluetooth earpiece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-bluetooth-earpiece/628989)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-bluetooth-earpiece/628989 "2012-07-24T01:17:49Z")
I’ve never had one of those Bluetooth earpieces before, but I’m thinking about getting one. The impetus was being at Comic Con and missing texts because I couldn’t hear the alert tone in a huge noisy crowd of people, and… --- ## [What do ADULT siblings fight over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-adult-siblings-fight-over/549172)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-adult-siblings-fight-over/549172 "2012-07-24T01:08:14Z")
I understand how sibling rivalry can be rampant in childhood. They live in the same house, and sometimes in the same bedroom. There are limited resources, so siblings get territorial. But when siblings become adults, th… --- ## [Unsolved murders/cold case "deck of cards" in prison-how helpful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-murders-cold-case-deck-of-cards-in-prison-how-helpful/629144)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unsolved-murders-cold-case-deck-of-cards-in-prison-how-helpful/629144 "2012-07-24T00:34:37Z")
I know some states have distributed playing cards to inmates with cold cases on them, looking for leads in return for reward money or reduced sentences. Has this worked? If this practice were more widespread would it li… --- ## [\[Catching\] my cat \[to take him to the vet\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-my-cat-to-take-him-to-the-vet/629179)
**Author:** [@ssims918](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssims918)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-my-cat-to-take-him-to-the-vet/629179 "2012-07-24T00:27:07Z")
I have a 9 year old cat I have had him since he was born. He will come to me when he wants to I can never go up to him and pick him up. He runs when you go towards him. We have never been mean or yell or anything to him.… --- ## [An Enigma wrapped in a mystery (or: that cat's name keeps getting more and more apt)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-enigma-wrapped-in-a-mystery-or-that-cats-name-keeps-getting-more-and-more-apt/628708)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-enigma-wrapped-in-a-mystery-or-that-cats-name-keeps-getting-more-and-more-apt/628708 "2012-07-23T22:17:42Z")
Update on Enigma the cat, with a big wtf. I haven’t written about Enigma for a while. Since you ask, he’s doing fine. In fact, he had a near-total change of personality within days, maybe a week, and now he thinks human… --- ## [For guys...recharge after sex.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-guys-recharge-after-sex/628915)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-guys-recharge-after-sex/628915 "2012-07-23T20:23:41Z")
So, this is a basic question. After intercourse, oral sex, etc. and an ejaculation, how long until you are able, ready, and/or willing to perform again. I will admit that it takes me some time. A full meal and eight h… --- ## [Eccentric billionaire offers you a huge sum of money to never consider another hypothetical again...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eccentric-billionaire-offers-you-a-huge-sum-of-money-to-never-consider-another-hypothetical-again/628996)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eccentric-billionaire-offers-you-a-huge-sum-of-money-to-never-consider-another-hypothetical-again/628996 "2012-07-23T18:18:16Z")
Suppose an eccentric billionaire meets up with you one day, and offers you a huge sum of money under the following condition: You may never pose another hypothetical situation again in your life, nor may you ever respon… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1476) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1478)