# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1578 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1579 --- ## [To amateur educational video makers: thanks! But please....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-amateur-educational-video-makers-thanks-but-please/611802)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-amateur-educational-video-makers-thanks-but-please/611802 "2012-02-04T23:43:46Z")
learn the meaning of the word “edit”. Then learn how to actually do it. Because \[ul\] \[li\]If you can operate a video camera and a computer, you can edit your video. \[/li\] \[li\]If you really want to be helpful, you will … --- ## [What's it like living in Portland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-living-in-portland/611501)
**Author:** [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-like-living-in-portland/611501 "2012-02-04T22:14:53Z")
I’ve been looking for a way to move up to the Pacific Northwest, and although I’ve lived in Eugene, I’ve never done more than pass through Portland. Any locals care to describe what it’s like to live there? ETA- and by … --- ## [Is homosexual a derogatory term to gays?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-homosexual-a-derogatory-term-to-gays/581610)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-homosexual-a-derogatory-term-to-gays/581610 "2012-02-04T22:10:10Z")
So I’m active duty military and recently went through the DADT repeal training. Nothing very interesting in there except one thing. Early on in the briefing it makes a point of letting us know, explicitly, that homosexu… --- ## [Brass-Catchers for Guns? Yes/No/?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brass-catchers-for-guns-yes-no/611504)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brass-catchers-for-guns-yes-no/611504 "2012-02-04T21:52:21Z")
The only guns I have are revolvers and a couple of old cap-and-ball pieces, but every so often, I think about getting a nice .22 automatic target pistol. What is the prevailing opinion about brass-catchers, little bags … --- ## [What's the very first thing that springs to mind when you think of the concept of 'Hope'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-that-springs-to-mind-when-you-think-of-the-concept-of-hope/611631)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-very-first-thing-that-springs-to-mind-when-you-think-of-the-concept-of-hope/611631 "2012-02-04T17:52:58Z")
Inspired by these tw o threads What’s the very first thing that springs to mind when you think of the concept of ‘Hope’? --- ## [Does the 2013 Fusion Plug-In Cut the Mustard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-2013-fusion-plug-in-cut-the-mustard/611765)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-2013-fusion-plug-in-cut-the-mustard/611765 "2012-02-04T17:00:52Z")
I feel like Ford is more sincere than other companies in their efforts toward plug-in vehicles, but haven’t got there yet. Their hybrids look pretty good to me though, don’t you agree? Well the 2013 Fusion is coming thi… --- ## [Can't lose weight? What don't people understand about that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-lose-weight-what-dont-people-understand-about-that/611612)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-lose-weight-what-dont-people-understand-about-that/611612 "2012-02-04T15:47:57Z")
I’ve noticed a pattern in some of the weight loss threads. Someone will complain that they can’t lose weight, and someone else will take the position, “You just need to do x, y and z. Do that and you’ll lose the weight!”… --- ## [Advice on getting legal advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-legal-advice/611436)
**Author:** [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-legal-advice/611436 "2012-02-04T07:55:15Z")
So, I know it is frowned upon to ask for legal advice on the boards, so what is the best to go about finding a good lawyer to ask? I got a ticket for reckless driving (77 in a 55 zone) in Hampton, VA. This information i… --- ## [Your experiences with hyperthyroidism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-hyperthyroidism/611574)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-hyperthyroidism/611574 "2012-02-04T05:57:09Z")
Disclaimer: I am in consultation with my primary care physician and will be talking to an endocrinologist about my health issues, and I am not seeking medical advice. I recently sat down with a psychiatrist in an attemp… --- ## [Tire shopping advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-shopping-advice/611538)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tire-shopping-advice/611538 "2012-02-04T05:16:19Z")
I’m in the market for new tires. My current tires don’t have many miles but they’re 8 years old, and I gather that’s well past when you should keep them - the milage might be low but the material degrades over time anywa… --- ## [Self-purchased drug plans. Do you use one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-purchased-drug-plans-do-you-use-one/611733)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Incognito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Incognito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-purchased-drug-plans-do-you-use-one/611733 "2012-02-04T05:00:39Z")
We’re barely into our second month of the new year and I’ve watched my $2000 HRA spending account evaporate due to prescription bills. Granted, these are 90-day prescriptions through the insurance company’s preferred mai… --- ## [A punch to the back of the neck is named after what animal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-punch-to-the-back-of-the-neck-is-named-after-what-animal/611463)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-punch-to-the-back-of-the-neck-is-named-after-what-animal/611463 "2012-02-04T02:41:37Z")
I was watching the Soup today – it was a tivo holdover from a couple of weeks ago, I think – and they showed a clip from an episode of Jeopardy! wherein the answer went something like this: A punch to the back of the ne… --- ## [Possibly looking at new laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-looking-at-new-laptop/611713)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-looking-at-new-laptop/611713 "2012-02-04T01:54:07Z")
My present laptop the firmware controlling the backlight it starting to fail, so I’ve been looking at my options. I’d like something under $600 and I plan to do no gaming of any kind on it. I get the idea that my idea of… --- ## [Please share your experiences with System Restore using a Windows restore point.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-experiences-with-system-restore-using-a-windows-restore-point/611695)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-experiences-with-system-restore-using-a-windows-restore-point/611695 "2012-02-04T01:32:46Z")
Restore to an earlier Time. I love the sound of those words. Especially after opening the wrong web site and my computer is suddenly showing twenty porn site pop ups every time IE is started. (a typical example from wo… --- ## [Kind of a pointless question about renting, but here goes...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kind-of-a-pointless-question-about-renting-but-here-goes/611476)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kind-of-a-pointless-question-about-renting-but-here-goes/611476 "2012-02-04T00:24:35Z")
Why do landlords care how many people live in a place that’s for rent? Its been a loooong time since my family rented, so my knowledge may be out of date here, but my idea about landlords caring is reinforced by a few t… --- ## [What are your most extreme, honestly held views?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-most-extreme-honestly-held-views/609649)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 467\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-most-extreme-honestly-held-views/609649 "2012-02-03T21:59:21Z")
This thread is in IMHO for a reason. It a poll of sorts. There are no right or wrong answers but there are rules. You have to honestly believe what you are saying. In other words, trolling isn’t allowed. The goal is to p… --- ## [What Are Your News Sources?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-news-sources/611603)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-news-sources/611603 "2012-02-03T21:50:38Z")
From where do you get your news sources: New York Times Los Angeles Times Washington Post RealClearPOlitics National Review Telegraph PBS NewsHour ABC News --- ## [Darwin Award for Ryan Dunn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darwin-award-for-ryan-dunn/607179)
**Author:** [@Theophane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theophane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darwin-award-for-ryan-dunn/607179 "2012-02-03T19:18:17Z")
I think he’s a great candidate. I hereby (unoffically) nominate the late Mr. Dunn for a Darwin Award. Link to Darwin Awards website --- ## [So, why does Greg Kelly's accuser get to remain anonymous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-does-greg-kellys-accuser-get-to-remain-anonymous/611012)
**Author:** [@RogerDalien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogerDalien)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-does-greg-kellys-accuser-get-to-remain-anonymous/611012 "2012-02-03T17:53:49Z")
This person: Cheated on her current Boyfriend Got pregnant Had an abortion Falsely accuses Greg Kelly of rape. His name is being dragged through the dirt, she gets to remain anonymous. She is apparently the … --- ## [The color PINK equal oppertunity for all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-color-pink-equal-oppertunity-for-all/611655)
**Author:** [@The\_Lady\_Within](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Lady_Within)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-color-pink-equal-oppertunity-for-all/611655 "2012-02-03T17:19:41Z")
Is Pink only for women? And what is your favorite color:D --- ## [Tell me about Corning/Elmira, NY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-corning-elmira-ny/610735)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-corning-elmira-ny/610735 "2012-02-03T15:14:36Z")
My GF applied for a job in the Corning/Elmira area of New York and there’s a decent probability she’ll get it. I’ve been roughly in that area a few times, specifically just passing through on my way to/from Syracuse, an… --- ## [Do you think "rape by deception" is something to take serious?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-rape-by-deception-is-something-to-take-serious/611522)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-rape-by-deception-is-something-to-take-serious/611522 "2012-02-03T13:08:51Z")
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38430181/ns/us\_news-crime\_and\_courts/t/could-pick-up-artist-be-charged-rape-deception/ Ok just to clear the air I’m not talking about something like intentionally disguising yourself to have … --- ## [No pantyhose or stockings....white legs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-pantyhose-or-stockings-white-legs/412862)
**Author:** [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-pantyhose-or-stockings-white-legs/412862 "2012-02-03T07:37:42Z")
In a thread here on the Dope, there was discussion that pantyhose/stockings with everyday dresses or even suits was completely passé, and that hardly anyone wears them anymore. But what about us chicks with flourescentl… --- ## [Going to Venice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-venice/609021)
**Author:** [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-venice/609021 "2012-02-03T06:00:31Z")
Of course, I’m checking guidebooks and websites, but does anyone else have suggestions of things to do, places to go, sites that absolutely should not be missed? --- ## [Educators, how do you deal with lazy students?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educators-how-do-you-deal-with-lazy-students/611165)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educators-how-do-you-deal-with-lazy-students/611165 "2012-02-03T04:21:07Z")
My wife is a professor at a local University, I could go into detail about her issues but it won’t be a shock that she deals with sloth and ineptitude on a daily basis. The powers that be are intransigent and the studen… --- ## [No kids, no honey, what's next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-kids-no-honey-whats-next/611370)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-kids-no-honey-whats-next/611370 "2012-02-03T02:37:18Z")
In a few months, hallboy will turn 18 and graduate from high school. Afterwards, he’s planning on joining the Air Force which means for the first time in nearly 30 years, I will be by myself. I’ve been a parent since I… --- ## [The Christian Republic of Dixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-christian-republic-of-dixie/611016)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-christian-republic-of-dixie/611016 "2012-02-03T02:12:05Z")
Let’s see, unlikely future hypothetical… Let’s try IMHO. I’m postulating a near-future breakaway of Dixie from the USA, under a name like The Christian Republic of Dixie. (Yes, I know some people would insist on using t… --- ## [In the Begining](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-begining/606527)
**Author:** [@Bonematter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonematter)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-begining/606527 "2012-02-03T01:40:20Z")
You time machine is up and running and your ready to travel back in time. The way the machine works is it can only make two trips through time. Two scientist working on the project with you have some suggestions. The f… --- ## [California Divorce Hypo: Upside Down House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-divorce-hypo-upside-down-house/611516)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-divorce-hypo-upside-down-house/611516 "2012-02-03T01:21:28Z")
Assuming equal paychecks, no savings, H & W both on title and mortgage acquired during marriage, 2 kids, equal obligation to cc debts, no obvious custody problems on either side, H & W each unable to make the full mortga… --- ## [Have you ever witnessed an "action movie moment" in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-witnessed-an-action-movie-moment-in-real-life/609906)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-witnessed-an-action-movie-moment-in-real-life/609906 "2012-02-02T23:46:17Z")
Were one to get their impressions of life from action/adventure/suspense movies, one would witness all sorts of exciting things. But in real life those sorts of things never seem to really happen. So I ask you: Have yo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1577) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1579)