# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1552 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1553 --- ## [Another Reason to Despise Religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-reason-to-despise-religion/615983)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-reason-to-despise-religion/615983 "2012-03-19T01:02:25Z")
Normally I don’t mind the religious. Like smokers, it lets me know who around me is an idiot and I can avoid them. Occasionally though, religious types the world over decide to force their belief system and rules on ot… --- ## [Can I do my taxes myself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-my-taxes-myself/612648)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-my-taxes-myself/612648 "2012-03-19T00:38:59Z")
I have two main sources of income from the past year, different kinds of contract work. One is nine to five, go in, report hours, get paycheck every couple of weeks. The other is “work from home, turn in work by deadli… --- ## [What to expect in a rental car these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-expect-in-a-rental-car-these-days/616058)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-expect-in-a-rental-car-these-days/616058 "2012-03-19T00:38:26Z")
I haven’t rented a car in almost ten years. I was quite surprised and happy to get satellite radio in the car, which was new at that time. What amenities should I expect in a typical full size car from a major rental ca… --- ## [I want to live in a log cabin. What do I need to know/where do I start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-live-in-a-log-cabin-what-do-i-need-to-know-where-do-i-start/615775)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-live-in-a-log-cabin-what-do-i-need-to-know-where-do-i-start/615775 "2012-03-18T23:40:18Z")
I’ve never owned a home or property before, but my dream has always been to live in a modest log cabin on some tree-covered land in a hilly (i.e. rolling hills) rural area. I figured I out to start thinking about it/plan… --- ## [Are US Embassies armed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-us-embassies-armed/615082)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-us-embassies-armed/615082 "2012-03-18T23:33:14Z")
I was watching one of the Bourne movies, and I was struck by the amount of arms that they conjured up to track Bourne down. I also vaguely recall the Iranian Hostage crisis, and somewhere I have it in my head that they … --- ## [Smart Phone "Jitters"...Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-phone-jitters-why/616166)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-phone-jitters-why/616166 "2012-03-18T22:34:46Z")
First of all, not relevant to my question, but I happened to see my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 that I bought brand spanking new in February of 2011 for $184 is currently on sale at Wallmart for 97 cents! Sigh. At any ra… --- ## [Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign vs. PagePlus X5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desktop-publishing-adobe-indesign-vs-pageplus-x5/560854)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desktop-publishing-adobe-indesign-vs-pageplus-x5/560854 "2012-03-18T21:56:00Z")
Folks who work with desktop publishing, page layout and printing: I am contemplating starting a small business that will require the use of one of the desktop publishing programs for layout and construction of printed m… --- ## [Should "poor" towns subsidize "rich" town in a school district?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-poor-towns-subsidize-rich-town-in-a-school-district/616107)
**Author:** [@Crab\_Rangoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crab_Rangoon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-poor-towns-subsidize-rich-town-in-a-school-district/616107 "2012-03-18T21:39:49Z")
Here is the hypothetical scenario: A group of towns are members of a school district. Each town receives a certain amount of state money according to a formula that takes into account the property valuation of the town … --- ## [How easy is it to get music/podcasts on an Android phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-get-music-podcasts-on-an-android-phone/616161)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-get-music-podcasts-on-an-android-phone/616161 "2012-03-18T20:51:11Z")
Sorry, it’s yet another iPhone/Droid thread. I’m about due for an upgrade or a switch from AT&T to Verizon (AT&T isn’t great in Phoenix). I have an iPhone 3GS now, and I like it. I like how easy it is for me to get musi… --- ## [So...blastoma. A question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-blastoma-a-question/616037)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-blastoma-a-question/616037 "2012-03-18T20:43:46Z")
I know the rules: There are no doctors on this board, I’m not asking for medical opinion, just asking for laymen’s opinions on how to approach this. About 15 months ago, during a dentist appt., the dentist looked at my … --- ## [Dopers: How would you feel about Human 2.0?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-how-would-you-feel-about-human-2-0/616117)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-how-would-you-feel-about-human-2-0/616117 "2012-03-18T20:39:02Z")
Within a few generations, we’ll likely have to start evaluating whether and when we want to allow artificial improvements to the human species. It may be genetic engineering, cybernetic enhancements, some combination of … --- ## [You took a dump in a public toilet. Why didn't you flush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-took-a-dump-in-a-public-toilet-why-didnt-you-flush/615640)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-took-a-dump-in-a-public-toilet-why-didnt-you-flush/615640 "2012-03-18T17:19:27Z")
All too often I enter a public restroom and discover that a previous user has neglected to flush after he/she used it. Are you that person? What’s the big deal? Why are you refusing to flush after using the toilet? D… --- ## [Clotheslines - whaddaya think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clotheslines-whaddaya-think/571849)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clotheslines-whaddaya-think/571849 "2012-03-18T15:04:28Z")
A rather convoluted conversation at work led to a disagreement about clotheslines. As expected, the stick-in-the-butt-I’m-right-you’re-wrong priss hates them. Apparently she is offended by the sight of other people’s s… --- ## [Stuff my mom falls for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-my-mom-falls-for/615910)
**Author:** [@Jasper\_Kent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasper_Kent)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-my-mom-falls-for/615910 "2012-03-18T13:54:13Z")
Inspired by the “shocked by what people don’t know thread”… I am constantly amazed by scams, hoaxes, gags, etc. that reasonably intelligent people are suckered into believing. My mom is generally pretty clever, but she … --- ## [Elephant grass - is it only my family that believes this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-grass-is-it-only-my-family-that-believes-this/615338)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elephant-grass-is-it-only-my-family-that-believes-this/615338 "2012-03-18T13:26:19Z")
As I was growing up, my parents made occasional reference to the stupidity of planting elephant grass. They were completely convinced that once it “became established” it could never be completely removed. They also tho… --- ## [Which holiday has the best candy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-holiday-has-the-best-candy/615902)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-holiday-has-the-best-candy/615902 "2012-03-18T04:33:56Z")
Well, what do you think? Be careful because what ever wins, will be the ONLY CANDY for ALL HOLIDAYS. --- ## [Would Such An Engine Work? (Pulse Combustion Engine)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-such-an-engine-work-pulse-combustion-engine/615944)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-such-an-engine-work-pulse-combustion-engine/615944 "2012-03-18T03:12:50Z")
I was wondering why a gasoline engine couldn’t work this way: instead of having 4-12 cylinders, each firing in sequence, have the following: -a big pressure vessel, in to which a fuel/air misture is injected. the valv… --- ## [Do you have government issued I.D.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-government-issued-i-d/615644)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-government-issued-i-d/615644 "2012-03-18T02:40:11Z")
So do you? Poll to follow… --- ## [Strange Therapy Methods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-therapy-methods/615682)
**Author:** [@What\_The\_Frick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_The_Frick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-therapy-methods/615682 "2012-03-18T01:21:49Z")
Have you ever gone to a therapist and left thinking they were stranger or messed up than you? I recently went to see a new therapist, and while we were talking, he asked for specifics memories from my childhood. I menti… --- ## [Ask the... Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-prolonged-exposure-therapy-for-ptsd/616009)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-prolonged-exposure-therapy-for-ptsd/616009 "2012-03-18T01:13:08Z")
I’m in the mood to focus on something positive, so I thought I’d share my experience with prolonged exposure therapy here. The gist: In Fall of 2009 I underwent three months of prolonged exposure therapy to treat my se… --- ## [What would you consider published?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-consider-published/615847)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-consider-published/615847 "2012-03-17T22:02:14Z")
Poll: What would the barest minimum be to consider yourself or others published? edit excluding scientific journals --- ## [What DID you think was fake but turned out to work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-think-was-fake-but-turned-out-to-work/616050)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-think-was-fake-but-turned-out-to-work/616050 "2012-03-17T20:34:59Z")
There’s a spam thread that I’m sure is already deleted with some scam site where you get free gift cards or what have you. It made me wonder - what have you guys done that you were sure was either a load of hooey or an … --- ## [Depressing news from ophthalmologist - now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressing-news-from-ophthalmologist-now-what/615134)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depressing-news-from-ophthalmologist-now-what/615134 "2012-03-17T19:18:59Z")
Sorry for the long OP; it boils down to this: if you had lousy eyesight and could (barely) afford it, would you get lens implants? Now for the detailed version: I’m a 53-year-old female in good health who has always had… --- ## [5htp for depression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5htp-for-depression/616036)
**Author:** [@drdrizzy13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drdrizzy13)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5htp-for-depression/616036 "2012-03-17T12:26:34Z")
Has anyone here tried 5htp for depression? I’m very interested in this. I would like to hear if anyone has any personal anecdotes. (not sure if this is the correct forum?) --- ## [Do you define Novice and Beginner differently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-define-novice-and-beginner-differently/616038)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-define-novice-and-beginner-differently/616038 "2012-03-17T11:28:46Z")
Please settle an argument at work. I use Novice for someone that’s already begun training. They’re still not very good at whatever they are learning. But, they have started training and know some of the basics. Beginn… --- ## [Unnatural hair color in the workplace? (work culture)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unnatural-hair-color-in-the-workplace-work-culture/615777)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unnatural-hair-color-in-the-workplace-work-culture/615777 "2012-03-17T09:20:50Z")
I work for a large company that lists all the HR policies online. There is no HR policy about natural hair color. I’ve been thinking about going for some wacky highlights for a while now (pink or blue), but I’ve yet to m… --- ## [What is your strategy to score a new iPad on Friday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-to-score-a-new-ipad-on-friday/615765)
**Author:** [@WPA-Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WPA-Guy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-to-score-a-new-ipad-on-friday/615765 "2012-03-17T06:50:08Z")
This Friday at 8am the new iPad goes on sales in retail stores. Since I live in the boonies, the closest Apple store is 60+ miles away; I can either go to Pittsburgh or Cleveland. I’ve hit two dead ends–the guy at the … --- ## [Am I likely to have trouble getting a car loan? Newish credit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-likely-to-have-trouble-getting-a-car-loan-newish-credit/615316)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-likely-to-have-trouble-getting-a-car-loan-newish-credit/615316 "2012-03-17T04:25:37Z")
I should say, will I be able to get a loan at a decent interest rate? I had a credit card in my early 20’s but cancelled it. For the past 15 years or so, I managed to not do anything on credit. Last year, I pulled my c… --- ## [Say I wanted to treat a burn that has started to peel...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-wanted-to-treat-a-burn-that-has-started-to-peel/615921)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-wanted-to-treat-a-burn-that-has-started-to-peel/615921 "2012-03-16T23:27:13Z")
Let’s just say there is a burn on a piece of skin about the size of a 3x5 card. Say from scalding water, such that the skin did not break or blister, but just turned a purple color. Alright, let’s say after a few days th… --- ## [Help with search terms for a bendy toy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-search-terms-for-a-bendy-toy/615966)
**Author:** [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-search-terms-for-a-bendy-toy/615966 "2012-03-16T22:30:53Z")
Imagine a figure - a horse, a clown, a Pinocchio type puppet - on a small pedestal (the whole thing is 3" to 5") All of the joints have elastic threaded through them. When the holder of the toy pushes up the bottom of t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1551) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1553)