# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1498 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1499 --- ## [All those gears on bicycles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-those-gears-on-bicycles/625312)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-those-gears-on-bicycles/625312 "2012-06-22T02:44:12Z")
I have a pretty nice bicycle- Trek’s entry leve road bike. It has like 24 speeds, but I only use about 3 of them. Granted the chain falls of the front derailleur every time I try to switch it, but mainly I just find a fe… --- ## [Which tablet would you buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tablet-would-you-buy/624353)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tablet-would-you-buy/624353 "2012-06-22T01:31:20Z")
My friend decided to buy a tablet but considering the prices of iPads, she wants to know what other products are the most closely comparable to the iPad 3- especially in areas of screen resolution, pixels, camera pixels,… --- ## [Unfortunate incident with a terrible consequence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunate-incident-with-a-terrible-consequence/625804)
**Author:** [@newcomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcomer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunate-incident-with-a-terrible-consequence/625804 "2012-06-22T00:54:59Z")
A very sad accident that has a very outrageous consequence. To avoid my interpretation please read at http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/article/1214586--bail-granted-to-homeowner-charged-in-toddler-s-backyard-pond-drown… --- ## [How many ethnicities do you have? How many do you identify with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ethnicities-do-you-have-how-many-do-you-identify-with/625733)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ethnicities-do-you-have-how-many-do-you-identify-with/625733 "2012-06-22T00:30:59Z")
Two-part question: How many ancestral ethnicities do you have? How many of those, if any, do you have a cultural or emotional connection to? In what ways? Example: say your dad’s family was 100% Irish, your mat… --- ## [Have you set up a Web site with a CMS? Advise me, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-set-up-a-web-site-with-a-cms-advise-me-please/625683)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-set-up-a-web-site-with-a-cms-advise-me-please/625683 "2012-06-21T22:27:46Z")
I’m planning on updating my business Web site to a more sophisticated Content Management System-based platform, but I’m far from an expert on the topic. I publish a small, niche, B2B print newsletter, and although my exp… --- ## [You're starting a new business. What drug use policies do you institute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-starting-a-new-business-what-drug-use-policies-do-you-institute/625759)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-starting-a-new-business-what-drug-use-policies-do-you-institute/625759 "2012-06-21T19:14:51Z")
The usual eccentric billionaire owes you a favor and decides to put you in charge of a start-up in whatever field you choose and are competent in. Y’all can decide what that means for yourselves, but there’s one stipulat… --- ## [My father is mad at me because of the fact that I listen to a song praising A. Hitler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-mad-at-me-because-of-the-fact-that-i-listen-to-a-song-praising-a-hitler/625435)
**Author:** [@gvozd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gvozd)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-father-is-mad-at-me-because-of-the-fact-that-i-listen-to-a-song-praising-a-hitler/625435 "2012-06-21T15:34:10Z")
Greetings, My father nowadays strongly criticize me in a threatening way because I read webpages that are not accepted by the majority of society and share & listen songs that most people will not like. Like: - YouTube … --- ## [\[medical\] When to wrap a bruised and swollen knee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-when-to-wrap-a-bruised-and-swollen-knee/625828)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-when-to-wrap-a-bruised-and-swollen-knee/625828 "2012-06-21T15:25:37Z")
Last Tuesday, I busted up my knee something special. I tripped and fell full length. My upper body hit the grass but my right knee was the first spot to make landfall. Nothing’s broken. In fact, I got up and finished wal… --- ## [What's the least academic thing you've managed to get into a Serious Academic Paper or Presentation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-academic-thing-youve-managed-to-get-into-a-serious-academic-paper-or-presentation/624576)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-academic-thing-youve-managed-to-get-into-a-serious-academic-paper-or-presentation/624576 "2012-06-21T14:49:49Z")
I know there’s a lot of university graduates and staff on the boards here, who in their time will have written a number of Serious Academic Papers or made Serious Academic Presentations as part of their studies. So, wha… --- ## [Not On Urban Dict Thread. Meaning of words and phrases. Explain them to me, and I'l explain sum 2u](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-on-urban-dict-thread-meaning-of-words-and-phrases-explain-them-to-me-and-il-explain-sum-2u/625690)
**Author:** [@Gezmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gezmo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-on-urban-dict-thread-meaning-of-words-and-phrases-explain-them-to-me-and-il-explain-sum-2u/625690 "2012-06-21T14:26:02Z")
I’m not trying to spam these forums, but I got tired of waiting for my old threads to die out. So, this is a thread where I’m going to ask questions on the meaning of words and phrases that I here in slang, and in songs… --- ## [Another men's toilet etiquette thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mens-toilet-etiquette-thread/625502)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-mens-toilet-etiquette-thread/625502 "2012-06-21T13:50:09Z")
Maybe fodder for Totally Mindless… What the fuck is wrong with some people? There are three stalls. One of the end stalls is occupied. The other two are clean. Why the hell would you select the middle one? For cryin… --- ## [What do better hotels in the US call ''bellboys"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-better-hotels-in-the-us-call-bellboys/625684)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-better-hotels-in-the-us-call-bellboys/625684 "2012-06-21T13:23:09Z")
Addressing most persons of employable age as ‘‘boy’’ would seem to be politically incorrect. What do better hotels in the US call ''bellboys"? A couple of specific examples would be appreciated. --- ## [What does it take for a very basic bar to succeed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-take-for-a-very-basic-bar-to-succeed/625550)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-take-for-a-very-basic-bar-to-succeed/625550 "2012-06-21T10:48:48Z")
Picture a long narrow building with a nice wood bar with a brass rail bar on one side. Straightforward set up with hard liquor and a half dozen taps. No flatscreens, no stage, maybe room enough for a few tables and juk… --- ## [Doctor lecturing you about your weight: what's the least overweight you were & still heard it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-lecturing-you-about-your-weight-whats-the-least-overweight-you-were-still-heard-it/624979)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-lecturing-you-about-your-weight-whats-the-least-overweight-you-were-still-heard-it/624979 "2012-06-21T10:47:18Z")
I was thinking earlier today about how I’ll need to have a physical soon, and that I’m glad I didn’t end up seeing a doctor when I was at my heaviest (about 25lbs more than I ought to have been) a few years ago because a… --- ## [help explain: intense racism AND hatred of Nazi's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-intense-racism-and-hatred-of-nazis/625605)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-explain-intense-racism-and-hatred-of-nazis/625605 "2012-06-21T10:38:51Z")
I recognize there was more to Nazism than racism. But I’m confident that it is probably the biggest identifying feature of the philosophy. I had the experience recently of having to converse with an 85 year old man who… --- ## [What Multi-vitamins, dietary supplements do you take and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-multi-vitamins-dietary-supplements-do-you-take-and-why/625219)
**Author:** [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-multi-vitamins-dietary-supplements-do-you-take-and-why/625219 "2012-06-21T02:50:09Z")
Just that. based on your lifestyle, age and history what do you find is helpful to your wellbeing. I am looking to garner opinions as to the relative benefits of supplements specifically where your lifestyle, or condit… --- ## [I've thought of a highly unethical money making scam. But would it be illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-thought-of-a-highly-unethical-money-making-scam-but-would-it-be-illegal/625739)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-thought-of-a-highly-unethical-money-making-scam-but-would-it-be-illegal/625739 "2012-06-21T01:35:19Z")
It goes as follows: I start a website that features two things, the KellyBank and the KellyShop. On the KellyBank website, you can create a KellyBank account for free. The only type of currency that you can hold in a … --- ## [Racism or personal preference in dating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racism-or-personal-preference-in-dating/625576)
**Author:** [@Rhaegar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhaegar)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racism-or-personal-preference-in-dating/625576 "2012-06-20T23:40:18Z")
Ok, so I’ve had this debate with many of my friends, and I was wondering what the people here at SD would think about it. I know many people who have the attitude of “I won’t date black men, or Asian men, or Hispanic wo… --- ## [Which would be easier...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-would-be-easier/625790)
**Author:** [@Cryptic\_C62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cryptic_C62)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-would-be-easier/625790 "2012-06-20T21:25:17Z")
Would it be easier for an experience guitarist to learn piano? Or for an experienced pianist to learn guitar? --- ## [SoCal Dopers: Help me plan a budget for my daughter's social life this week.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopers-help-me-plan-a-budget-for-my-daughters-social-life-this-week/625431)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socal-dopers-help-me-plan-a-budget-for-my-daughters-social-life-this-week/625431 "2012-06-20T21:13:39Z")
So my 16-year old daughter is singing with her high school chamber choir at Disney’s California Adventure on Tuesday (celebrating the opening of CarsLand) and will be spending the remainder of the day in the park. But th… --- ## [Interview Thank You Letter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-thank-you-letter/625600)
**Author:** [@Fritzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fritzy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-thank-you-letter/625600 "2012-06-20T20:41:50Z")
Hello, I wanted to know what to write in a Thank You Letter following an Interview for a job that is still interviewing several other people. What can I said that can make me stand out and be noticed and not be forgotten… --- ## [Should I just ignore this and be kind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-just-ignore-this-and-be-kind/625140)
**Author:** [@TinyInfinity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TinyInfinity)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-just-ignore-this-and-be-kind/625140 "2012-06-20T18:43:48Z")
Let’s say you go over to your new friend’s house for the first time. She lives by herself in an apartment and is glad for some company. You two had planned on watching movies, playing games, etc. But when you arrived, it… --- ## [Is is polite to enter any business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-is-polite-to-enter-any-business/625621)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-is-polite-to-enter-any-business/625621 "2012-06-20T18:31:52Z")
Assuming the door says “open”, and doesn’t say “by appointment only”, presumably they want your business. But the door being closed, it having no windows, or being in a strange neighborhood, may make you hesitant. Have … --- ## [Seen this? Google pissing me off on its homepage simple search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seen-this-google-pissing-me-off-on-its-homepage-simple-search/625321)
**Author:** [@Eleusis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eleusis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seen-this-google-pissing-me-off-on-its-homepage-simple-search/625321 "2012-06-20T17:35:18Z")
This has happened to me at least three times in as many days, and it’s annoying. I do a simple search at google.com, this time it was Penn Jillette. Results come up, at the top of everything is exactly what I was looki… --- ## [Traffic ticket that's not ours: how do I make this stop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-ticket-thats-not-ours-how-do-i-make-this-stop/625614)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traffic-ticket-thats-not-ours-how-do-i-make-this-stop/625614 "2012-06-20T16:57:17Z")
A little background: We had a Pontiac Solstice which started having all sorts of mechanical problems in late 2009, so we traded it in and got ourselves a different car at the end of November of that year. Around three m… --- ## [What countries offer the best bargains for travelers these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-offer-the-best-bargains-for-travelers-these-days/625406)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-offer-the-best-bargains-for-travelers-these-days/625406 "2012-06-20T16:27:03Z")
For someone interested in cities, history, beaches, and culture what countries or areas offer the best bargains these days? 15-20 years ago Eastern Europe and the Balkans were a given, but my understanding is that they’… --- ## [Help with changing my prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-changing-my-prices/625315)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-changing-my-prices/625315 "2012-06-20T15:49:20Z")
I’m a henna artist who works a lot of festivals, and my friends tell me I charge too little. I’ve been doing henna for 19 years. I’m good, I’m fast, and I use very high quality ingredients. I am friendly and funny and… --- ## [Fewer telemarketer calls lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fewer-telemarketer-calls-lately/625418)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fewer-telemarketer-calls-lately/625418 "2012-06-20T15:38:56Z")
I usually get 2-3 telemarketer calls per day, despite listing my numbers on the donotcall.gov website. But recently, there has been a noticeable drop in telemarketer call frequency, maybe only a couple of calls in the la… --- ## [What nationality are you? (multiselection)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-nationality-are-you-multiselection/625392)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-nationality-are-you-multiselection/625392 "2012-06-20T15:00:58Z")
please wait for the pole…poll --- ## [Are you satisfied with the job Obama has done as president of the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-satisfied-with-the-job-obama-has-done-as-president-of-the-us/625586)
**Author:** [@the\_apples\_fell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_apples_fell)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-satisfied-with-the-job-obama-has-done-as-president-of-the-us/625586 "2012-06-20T12:28:51Z")
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