# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1546 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1547 --- ## [Lesbian/gender roles question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbian-gender-roles-question/616471)
**Author:** [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbian-gender-roles-question/616471 "2012-03-29T11:45:22Z")
Ok so bear with me. I’m not sure how to word this. First, some background. One of my old college roommates met a guy in the same chat room I met MrPanda in waaaaaaay back in the 90s. They got married … then divorced … --- ## [Could I realistically learn CAD on my own?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-realistically-learn-cad-on-my-own/616882)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-realistically-learn-cad-on-my-own/616882 "2012-03-29T09:20:53Z")
TL;DR version: Given a tiny bit of prior experience, could I expect to learn enough CAD in my spare time to be able to make usable simple designs for rapid prototyping/3D printing? How should I start? Background: I’m … --- ## [Does anyone have any useful information about being a Foreign Service Officer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-any-useful-information-about-being-a-foreign-service-officer/616976)
**Author:** [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-any-useful-information-about-being-a-foreign-service-officer/616976 "2012-03-29T04:35:20Z")
I’m currently a 44 year old USAF nurse. For various reasons, I’m getting an itch to do something else. I’ll be free to do that next year, at which point I’ll be 45. One of the things I have liked about the military is t… --- ## [What's the longest you've ever gone without taking a shit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-ever-gone-without-taking-a-shit/616650)
**Author:** [@Stelios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stelios)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-ever-gone-without-taking-a-shit/616650 "2012-03-29T03:29:28Z")
I’m suffering a mild bout of constipation and…well, enquiring minds want to know. I’m currently five days without. How about you? --- ## [Minor Car Accident: What to tell insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-car-accident-what-to-tell-insurance/616821)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-car-accident-what-to-tell-insurance/616821 "2012-03-29T01:04:51Z")
Yesterday I had a minor car accident. It was noon, sunny, I was turning right onto the highway from a shopping center. Traffic on the highway was medium. I was looking for oncoming traffic and it was clearing up so that … --- ## [Do you like to lift or carry heavy things?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-lift-or-carry-heavy-things/596355)
**Author:** [@Sal\_Ammoniac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sal_Ammoniac)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-lift-or-carry-heavy-things/596355 "2012-03-29T00:04:42Z")
Because I don’t. Maybe it’s because I’m a 97-pound weakling, or maybe I just hate exertion, but I always shrink from heavy lifting. Oh…and not so incidentally, I bought some 600 pounds’ worth of concrete block today, un… --- ## [Social Media and impartial Juries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-media-and-impartial-juries/616971)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-media-and-impartial-juries/616971 "2012-03-28T22:34:12Z")
The recent events in Florida with the Trayvon Martin case had me pondering the justice system in America. I have heard it said, and I concur with this assessment, that without the social media intervention the case woul… --- ## [Obama Puts Foot In Mouth (Again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-puts-foot-in-mouth-again/616717)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-puts-foot-in-mouth-again/616717 "2012-03-28T20:38:04Z")
Obama’s public statements regarding the death in Florida remind me of his outburst during the H.L. Gates incident (Cambridge, MA). Before even knowing the facts, Obama opined “The Cambridge police acted stupidly”. Late… --- ## [Boobies and visual awareness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boobies-and-visual-awareness/617035)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boobies-and-visual-awareness/617035 "2012-03-28T20:26:44Z")
In normal walking, looking basically straight ahead as one does when walking there is very little of yourself that you see, really just part of your nose, swinging hands pop in and out of view, perhaps shoulders and feet… --- ## [Imagine that you live in the Victorian era...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imagine-that-you-live-in-the-victorian-era/616897)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imagine-that-you-live-in-the-victorian-era/616897 "2012-03-28T19:38:41Z")
You are female. You are single. You are pregnant. You are an adolescent. What do you do? (1) ask for child support from the baby’s father (2) sue the baby’s father for making you pregnant (3) run away from home and de… --- ## [We're going to Oahu in ten days. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-going-to-oahu-in-ten-days-what-to-do/616691)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-going-to-oahu-in-ten-days-what-to-do/616691 "2012-03-28T19:06:35Z")
DH and I are heading to Oahu for two weeks at the beginning of April. We’re meeting my parents and one of my sisters there so have planned to do things more suitable for them, including going to the Polynesian Center, a … --- ## [Guys - Do you cut the threads on suit jacket pockets that are sewn shut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-cut-the-threads-on-suit-jacket-pockets-that-are-sewn-shut/494550)
**Author:** [@phreesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreesh)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-cut-the-threads-on-suit-jacket-pockets-that-are-sewn-shut/494550 "2012-03-28T17:26:41Z")
I just started this thread: And people generally seem to think I’m a bit of an idiot for not knowing that those sewn-up pockets in my jacket are made to be used. In my defence, how many items of clothing to you own t… --- ## [How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-cigarettes-do-you-smoke-a-day/616918)
**Author:** [@Three\_Packs\_a\_Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Three_Packs_a_Day)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-cigarettes-do-you-smoke-a-day/616918 "2012-03-28T16:53:46Z")
If you wonder what my answer is, you must smoke something other than cigarettes. --- ## [Know anything about ecinbox.com or how to check? (HK retailer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-ecinbox-com-or-how-to-check-hk-retailer/611856)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-ecinbox-com-or-how-to-check-hk-retailer/611856 "2012-03-28T07:25:53Z")
I was looking for a specific product on Ebay and not finding it at the price I wanted, although I saw a fair number of ended auctions near the price I wanted. So I decided to check the web and I found a website I’d neve… --- ## [Which Conspiracy Theory do you wish was true? \[i\](and not true!)\[/i\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-conspiracy-theory-do-you-wish-was-true-i-and-not-true-i/616433)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-conspiracy-theory-do-you-wish-was-true-i-and-not-true-i/616433 "2012-03-28T04:04:11Z")
Some time ago while having lunch at work the topic turned to conspiracy theories and peoples opinions on them, I find the subject kind of interesting but don’t really believe any (most?) of them are true. Somehow despit… --- ## [Do you wear a wristwatch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-wristwatch/616503)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wear-a-wristwatch/616503 "2012-03-28T02:14:22Z")
I’ve broken this poll down into gender, age and frequency. I’ve narrowed the frequency to “always”, “sometimes” and “never”. If your answer is “almost always” or “almost never”, please use the “always” and “never” opti… --- ## [Is this the most interesting world possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-interesting-world-possible/616930)
**Author:** [@Three\_Packs\_a\_Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Three_Packs_a_Day)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-interesting-world-possible/616930 "2012-03-28T01:30:26Z")
See, I’m not sure if it is or isn’t. On the one hand, you could argue that the world would be more interesting if there were ghosts and goblins and UFOs and the like flying around all the time; but then again, would that… --- ## [Weird nerve behavior in my mouth and face](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-nerve-behavior-in-my-mouth-and-face/616950)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-nerve-behavior-in-my-mouth-and-face/616950 "2012-03-28T01:02:37Z")
This is so odd I have to share and find out if anyone else has ever experienced something similar: When I “scratch” the left side of the roof of my mouth with my tongue, I feel a tickle on the OUTSIDE of my face, just a… --- ## [Is medical marijuan legal where you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-medical-marijuan-legal-where-you-live/616917)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-medical-marijuan-legal-where-you-live/616917 "2012-03-28T00:04:20Z")
I don’t think I can ask how you imbibe. It is legal in many places and not sure why the last thread was closed. I can not be the only doper doing real dope. --- ## [Take a gander! What's good for this goose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-gander-whats-good-for-this-goose/616554)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-gander-whats-good-for-this-goose/616554 "2012-03-27T18:22:48Z")
Let’s say, hypothetically, that you’re taking a walk outside. You’re wearing pants, a shirt, and shoes. You’re holding a half-full bottle of water. An angry goose comes out of nowhere, hissing and squawking and flapping,… --- ## [Guys - do you feel an 'ick' factor if you see a gay couple kiss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-feel-an-ick-factor-if-you-see-a-gay-couple-kiss/616787)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-feel-an-ick-factor-if-you-see-a-gay-couple-kiss/616787 "2012-03-27T17:47:39Z")
I’m sure I’ve seen this discussed on the Dope before, but I’ll be damned if I can find the thread. Put simply, if while out and about you see two normal looking chaps plant one on each others lips, do you feel any sort … --- ## [I need some eBay/USPS advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-ebay-usps-advice/616948)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-ebay-usps-advice/616948 "2012-03-27T16:24:06Z")
TL: DR version: USPS might have opened the media mail boxes I shipped and switched their contents around. Full story: Almost a month ago I sold a lot of my sheet music collection on eBay. There were several folks that… --- ## [Things you are dying to say, but just can't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-are-dying-to-say-but-just-cant/615630)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-are-dying-to-say-but-just-cant/615630 "2012-03-27T14:52:15Z")
We all have those moments when we really want to give the other a piece of our mind, with no punches pull, no understatement and no regard for political correctness, but just can’t. You can do it in this thread instead! … --- ## [POLL: When you get a new computer, do you just move on or bring stuff over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-you-get-a-new-computer-do-you-just-move-on-or-bring-stuff-over/616820)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-when-you-get-a-new-computer-do-you-just-move-on-or-bring-stuff-over/616820 "2012-03-27T09:29:47Z")
I’m in the midst of configuring a new computer. The subproject du jour is setting up working emulation environments to replicate older computers I once had. I’ve gotten into a few discussions with people that have led … --- ## [What to make for a church craft fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-make-for-a-church-craft-fair/616797)
**Author:** [@Postariti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Postariti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-make-for-a-church-craft-fair/616797 "2012-03-27T04:34:49Z")
My mom’s church is having a craft fair. My mom has no idea what to make. She loves making things and is a great sewer. She has a serger, and piles of fabric. What she doesn’t have is ideas. Does anyone know what mig… --- ## [What to do in Modesto, CA this weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-modesto-ca-this-weekend/616870)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-modesto-ca-this-weekend/616870 "2012-03-27T03:35:44Z")
I’m going to be visiting Modesto this weekend. What’s interesting to do there? Yes, I can hear the snarky comments already, but I’m not interested in those. I’m looking for real suggestions of things to do there. For… --- ## [Client breaks off working relationship w/designer. Should she pay for unpaid (and unused) work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/client-breaks-off-working-relationship-w-designer-should-she-pay-for-unpaid-and-unused-work/616895)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/client-breaks-off-working-relationship-w-designer-should-she-pay-for-unpaid-and-unused-work/616895 "2012-03-27T03:06:15Z")
Okay, I’m so livid now I could spit venom, but I’ll try to keep this as reasonable as possible. I have, or had, a long-time client for my services – copywriting, editorial services, web design work, general dogsbody for… --- ## [Family secret - is it ok to tell your partner even if you promised not to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-secret-is-it-ok-to-tell-your-partner-even-if-you-promised-not-to/616809)
**Author:** [@BangBang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BangBang)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-secret-is-it-ok-to-tell-your-partner-even-if-you-promised-not-to/616809 "2012-03-27T03:02:45Z")
A family member just told me they’re having an affair and asked me not to tell anyone, even my partner… I promised not to, but I tell my partner EVERYTHING and I can’t imagine not telling him about this. It’s my family, … --- ## [HTC smartphone problem - air bubble under screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/htc-smartphone-problem-air-bubble-under-screen/616757)
**Author:** [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/htc-smartphone-problem-air-bubble-under-screen/616757 "2012-03-27T02:09:07Z")
I seem to be having a slight problem with my fairly new HTC Sensation. I bought it on eBay, so even though the phone was new I doubt HTC will fix it. I have a T Mobile plan which is cheaper if you provide your own phone … --- ## [Lesbians and breasts....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbians-and-breasts/616349)
**Author:** [@Diamonddrago](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonddrago)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbians-and-breasts/616349 "2012-03-27T02:04:43Z")
I have always wondered if lesbians like breasts (on a person they fancy) at all…or if it turns them on or is a point of attraction to them… My lesbian friends always seem to comment on a woman’s bum…legs…or personality…… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1545) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1547)