# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1522 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1523 --- ## [Do you follow what he says or his actions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-what-he-says-or-his-actions/621282)
**Author:** [@TXGirl33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TXGirl33)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-follow-what-he-says-or-his-actions/621282 "2012-05-10T20:42:03Z")
I never ask but sometimes you need advise from strangers who are not close to the situation. I have been dating a guy for over a year that I am madly in love with. He is perfect; fun, good looking, sexy, high energy, g… --- ## [How much do you tip the Car Wash Guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-tip-the-car-wash-guy/621325)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-tip-the-car-wash-guy/621325 "2012-05-10T19:50:53Z")
Trying to figure what an average tip is. A buck? Two? Do you make it a larger tip if you drive an SUV? --- ## [Gun owners of the Straight Dope: What is "a lot" of ammo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-of-the-straight-dope-what-is-a-lot-of-ammo/620938)
**Author:** [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-owners-of-the-straight-dope-what-is-a-lot-of-ammo/620938 "2012-05-10T17:43:19Z")
I saw a story about recent violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, and it mentioned that +/- 5,000 rounds were confiscated. That doesn’t sound like much for an armed group (actually several cartels seem to have been involved), but … --- ## [Do fast food workers hate "special orders?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fast-food-workers-hate-special-orders/621022)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fast-food-workers-hate-special-orders/621022 "2012-05-10T16:50:58Z")
I like to order Quarter Pounders with cheese with Mac sauce instead of ketchup and mustard. Does ordering off the menu like this tick off fast food workers or don’t they care. Would it make a difference if they’re busy o… --- ## [What to see in Alaska](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-see-in-alaska/621340)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-see-in-alaska/621340 "2012-05-10T15:44:36Z")
It looks like my current contract will end at the beginning of August, and my wife has always wanted to visit Alaska, so … \[ul\] \[li\]Is August a good time to go there?\[/li\]\[li\]Should we drive ourselves, or do a tour?\[/l… --- ## [Need Clutter Prevention Help: Organizing Bank Stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-clutter-prevention-help-organizing-bank-stuff/620983)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-clutter-prevention-help-organizing-bank-stuff/620983 "2012-05-10T15:32:44Z")
Because we now have multiple accounts at two banks (personal checking, business checking, savings, and an account required for a credit card with very low interest) and stuff to keep track of for a small business I need … --- ## [Why limit sexual conversion therapy for adults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-limit-sexual-conversion-therapy-for-adults/621369)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-limit-sexual-conversion-therapy-for-adults/621369 "2012-05-10T11:35:47Z")
I’m all for banning this garbage for minors totally, but why make adults sign a release by law? If an adult wants to try and change their orientation why should anyone stand in the way of that? That really rubs me wron… --- ## [Die-Hard Geeks, Let's Talk Linux!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-hard-geeks-lets-talk-linux/606587)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/die-hard-geeks-lets-talk-linux/606587 "2012-05-10T11:07:27Z")
Hello all. As a medium hardness geek I know of Linux as being an alternative operating system, but not much else. What are some of its advantages? Disadvantages? And no I do not by any means require an alternative ope… --- ## [How will the plastic explosives threat change airport security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-plastic-explosives-threat-change-airport-security/621284)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-the-plastic-explosives-threat-change-airport-security/621284 "2012-05-10T04:54:44Z")
Ok, let’s assume at some point an average terrorist brings down a plane with plastic/other explosives undetected by airport security. What does this mean for the TSA? For other countries with flights to US? We have body… --- ## [Buying the floor model](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-floor-model/621364)
**Author:** [@Bad\_News\_Baboon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_News_Baboon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-floor-model/621364 "2012-05-10T02:31:57Z")
I went to go buy a pair of sunglasses in the “fashion” section of Target. They all seemed so flimsy but at $12.00, one can’t expect much. I go to the mall and look at Sunglass Hut. They typically run at $100 and up. I sa… --- ## [Where do you get your online news? (pre-poll query)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-online-news-pre-poll-query/620985)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-online-news-pre-poll-query/620985 "2012-05-10T01:55:28Z")
I’d like to put up a poll on which website(s) you visit for up-to-date and “real” news, but I don’t have a good feel for which sites to list. I have Yahoo! as my “home page” and thus get a large percentage of my news th… --- ## [Sensory Defensiveness - NO! I Can't Just 'Get Over It'!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensory-defensiveness-no-i-cant-just-get-over-it/584061)
**Author:** [@surrounded\_by\_literalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/surrounded_by_literalists)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensory-defensiveness-no-i-cant-just-get-over-it/584061 "2012-05-10T01:53:53Z")
My whole life, certain ‘things’ have bothered me to a degree that drives me to the point of being irrational. The tast and smell of mint, prolonged loud noises, bright white fluorescent lights, people standing behind me… --- ## [Babysitters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babysitters/621366)
**Author:** [@Patience\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patience_Jones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babysitters/621366 "2012-05-10T01:43:43Z")
Since I’m thinking of getting into babysitting myself, I’m curious to know what kinds of things parents most look for in a potential sitter. Do you expect First Aid training? Housework? How do you feel about using someo… --- ## [Most open, extensible GSM phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-open-extensible-gsm-phone/621413)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-open-extensible-gsm-phone/621413 "2012-05-09T21:18:10Z")
So I was looking at smartphones and am possibly interested in getting a new Android device. I am interested in spending some money now to buy a factory-unlocked phone, not tie myself into another 2 year contract with AT&… --- ## [Formulaic bonuses or subjective bonuses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formulaic-bonuses-or-subjective-bonuses/621329)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formulaic-bonuses-or-subjective-bonuses/621329 "2012-05-09T20:06:00Z")
I started another thread about bonuses here: If you get a bonus, what % of your base pay is it normally? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board Which of the following companies would you prefer to work for… --- ## [Only children: Are you happy about/okay with having no siblings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-children-are-you-happy-about-okay-with-having-no-siblings/604564)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-children-are-you-happy-about-okay-with-having-no-siblings/604564 "2012-05-09T20:00:59Z")
After we had our son, my husband and I agreed, for a variety of reasons, that he will be our only one. He’s now 14 months, and a totally awesome little kid, and I want to do everything I can to provide him with the best … --- ## [How dangerous would it be for an American to drive to Panama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-would-it-be-for-an-american-to-drive-to-panama/621360)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-would-it-be-for-an-american-to-drive-to-panama/621360 "2012-05-09T19:59:52Z")
If someone wanted to drive from the Texas or Arizona border all the way to Panama. You hear that the Police are corrupt and also there’s the drug war in Mexico. Regarding the drug war, I’ve read 2 conflicting points of … --- ## [Let's play "Spot the Sociopath"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-spot-the-sociopath/620892)
**Author:** [@Sacrilegium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sacrilegium)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-spot-the-sociopath/620892 "2012-05-09T19:48:12Z")
Simply put: Are there any people who are currently alive and have some degree of fame who you think are sociopaths or psychopaths? I’m not talking so much about convicted murderers or the like. More about people who b… --- ## [Cable modem questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-modem-questions/621289)
**Author:** [@bauble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bauble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-modem-questions/621289 "2012-05-09T19:16:41Z")
I’m thinking of getting my own cable modem (because I’m tired of getting crappy ones from Comcast). This isn’t something I’ve looked into before, so I don’t know what I should look for or stay away from. Will getting on… --- ## [If you get a bonus, what % of your base pay is it normally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-a-bonus-what-of-your-base-pay-is-it-normally/621307)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-get-a-bonus-what-of-your-base-pay-is-it-normally/621307 "2012-05-09T18:20:35Z")
Bonus or incentive compensation is part of your total compensation along with base salary, benefits, etc. So, if you receive a bonus as a part of your total compensation, what % of your base pay is your bonus normally? … --- ## [\[TMI\] Had that colonoscopy 2 weeks ago, and now my ejaculate volume is way down. Normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-had-that-colonoscopy-2-weeks-ago-and-now-my-ejaculate-volume-is-way-down-normal/621367)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tmi-had-that-colonoscopy-2-weeks-ago-and-now-my-ejaculate-volume-is-way-down-normal/621367 "2012-05-09T18:20:13Z")
\[TMI tag\] Typically I am rather thick and copious, but since my colonoscopy procedure I’ve noticed the volume is way down. I don’t think I am having any retrograde ejaculations since my urine looks normal. Is this a c… --- ## [Ever go back an read your earliest SDMB threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-go-back-an-read-your-earliest-sdmb-threads/620560)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-go-back-an-read-your-earliest-sdmb-threads/620560 "2012-05-09T17:31:12Z")
Have you ever gone back and read some of your earliest threads? There were some in there I had no memory of starting. I’m looking at them and thinking, “Hey, that’s a darn good question! I wonder what the answer is…” I… --- ## [How would you deal with this management situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-deal-with-this-management-situation/620737)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-deal-with-this-management-situation/620737 "2012-05-09T16:47:34Z")
I work for a small startupy sort of tech company. Our particular branch office has a very loose and almost juvenille culture. Most of the employees are in their early to mid 20s. The dress code is ultra-casual, even b… --- ## [Atheists: Ever wish that God existed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-ever-wish-that-god-existed/620813)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-ever-wish-that-god-existed/620813 "2012-05-09T16:42:58Z")
Yeah, I know. “Define ‘God’”! Well, any sort of benevolent omnipresent type figure fits. Christians believe it of God, Muslims believe it of Allah, Jews believe it of YHWH. For whatever reason, atheists don’t believe it. … --- ## [How to deal with being weak & loser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-being-weak-loser/620656)
**Author:** [@gvozd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gvozd)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-being-weak-loser/620656 "2012-05-09T14:51:20Z")
I have always sought a way to empower myself, emotionally, mentally, physically. I have tried to get knowledge, with the fear of being ignorant. But I have realized they all require THE ABILITY to get them. I lack of it,… --- ## [Why treat mental illnesses that you don't suffer from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-treat-mental-illnesses-that-you-dont-suffer-from/609347)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-treat-mental-illnesses-that-you-dont-suffer-from/609347 "2012-05-09T14:35:14Z")
There are mental illnesses and neurological disorders that cause people a lot of suffering…like depression. Then there are others that doesn’t always cause a lot of suffering. Yet there seems to be family, friends, and … --- ## [Earthlings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthlings/621372)
**Author:** [@Sheriru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sheriru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthlings/621372 "2012-05-09T13:31:49Z")
Ever seen the documentary Earthlings? You can easily watch it online (earthlings.com, I believe). Viewer discretion is advised, however, because of the graphic images. Images of what? you wonder. It is a documentary abo… --- ## [How does a party work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-party-work/621040)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-party-work/621040 "2012-05-09T06:46:22Z")
Like many here on the Straight Dope, I am a socially maladjusted misfit. I’m 51, and have gained the maturity to acknowledge this. And because I have been like this since I was a child, I never learned how to deal with m… --- ## [My OCD is driving me mad.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ocd-is-driving-me-mad/615974)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-ocd-is-driving-me-mad/615974 "2012-05-09T04:34:28Z")
I’ve always had some form of OCD, but the compulsions have been just minorly annoying parts of my life. Lately they’ve been disrupting my life a lot more and it’s really getting to me. I think the biggest problem is th… --- ## [How to help someone with a low self esteem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-help-someone-with-a-low-self-esteem/621294)
**Author:** [@MildlyObsessed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MildlyObsessed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-help-someone-with-a-low-self-esteem/621294 "2012-05-09T04:04:25Z")
I hope this is the right place to post, if not please move for better placement. I have a newly acquired friend who sees nothing good in himself and is really struggling with the issue. I think he’s trying to find ways … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1521) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1523)