# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1610 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1611 --- ## [Mirrorless vs DSLR Cameras...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrorless-vs-dslr-cameras/606215)
**Author:** [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mirrorless-vs-dslr-cameras/606215 "2011-12-15T20:59:32Z")
Do any of our more experienced photographers have any experience with the Fuji X100, Nikon V1, or similar cameras? I have young children, so I want something that can focus and take pictures relatively quickly. I’m wond… --- ## [Best way to transfer (a lot of) data?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-transfer-a-lot-of-data/606240)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-transfer-a-lot-of-data/606240 "2011-12-15T20:54:57Z")
So, a friend of mine is building me a new computer. Now, on the one I have now, I store a -lot- of media, and emails, and obviously my bookmarks on firefox, etc. I want to transfer as much as humanly possible from one to… --- ## [Looking for an free wiki website?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-free-wiki-website/606334)
**Author:** [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-free-wiki-website/606334 "2011-12-15T20:44:25Z")
So, I’m on this team that is working on major fundraiser for a local non-profit. The project leader and I thought it would be helpful (and cool) to create a website where all volunteers could go to get updates on the pr… --- ## [cash, check, debit card, credit card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cash-check-debit-card-credit-card/606289)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cash-check-debit-card-credit-card/606289 "2011-12-15T20:21:52Z")
When do you usually use cash as a method of payment? Check? Debit Card? Credit Card? --- ## [Should you inform someone that you have a cold sore before kissing them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-inform-someone-that-you-have-a-cold-sore-before-kissing-them/606294)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-inform-someone-that-you-have-a-cold-sore-before-kissing-them/606294 "2011-12-15T20:15:59Z")
It seems like disclosing or even passing STD tests before having unprotected sex is the responsible thing to do. Yet, most people don’t get tested or talk about cold sore status before kissing, even though a great number… --- ## [What Christmas decor items do you remember fondly from your childhood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-christmas-decor-items-do-you-remember-fondly-from-your-childhood/600278)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-christmas-decor-items-do-you-remember-fondly-from-your-childhood/600278 "2011-12-15T18:31:35Z")
I have been thinking about this for the last few days because (a) I am shopping for functional candleholders on eBay, and lots of the candleholders sold there are all Xmas-blinged up, and 2\] I have a toddler and I’m pret… --- ## [Smartphone / app suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphone-app-suggestions/606180)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smartphone-app-suggestions/606180 "2011-12-15T18:23:54Z")
This is more theoretical than anything else, since it’ll be a while before I can afford a smartphone (the new plan I’d need would at least double my monthly phone bill, since sadly they don’t seem to offer plans more sui… --- ## [Annoying caller help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-caller-help/603392)
**Author:** [@Igrapeape](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Igrapeape)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-caller-help/603392 "2011-12-15T16:02:58Z")
Hi, While at the bar a friend (or close to exfriend) decides to use my phone to call one of these free 800 sports places you hear about on the shows for late night sports. When confronted he said he couldn’t use his be… --- ## [Ya see?! Now THAT'S "Mission Accomplished"!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ya-see-now-thats-mission-accomplished/606238)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ya-see-now-thats-mission-accomplished/606238 "2011-12-15T15:56:14Z")
Obama, at Fort Bragg, GA, congratulates troops returning from Iraq. --- ## [Why are squirrels chewing through my Xmas light cords??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-squirrels-chewing-through-my-xmas-light-cords/605981)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-squirrels-chewing-through-my-xmas-light-cords/605981 "2011-12-15T14:24:35Z")
AARGH. I have lights all over my house and hanging from my rain gutter via plastic clips. Right at one corner of my house is where the power line comes from the pole across the street to connect to the house. The squi… --- ## [Chronic Low Grade Fever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronic-low-grade-fever/125376)
**Author:** [@CMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CMC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronic-low-grade-fever/125376 "2011-12-15T14:02:05Z")
Does anyone have chronic low grade fevers? Have you isolated the cause? Medically, are they a cause for concern? --- ## [Neighbor's Dog Skat Dilemma (TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-dog-skat-dilemma-tmi/606023)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-dog-skat-dilemma-tmi/606023 "2011-12-15T11:12:22Z")
I have an adjoining side yard with my neighbor. Their side of the yard is almost always littered with dog feces everywhere from their two dogs. Nice middle ages couple with a high schooler daughter. Dogs have pink bandan… --- ## [A lizard in my back room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lizard-in-my-back-room/605684)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lizard-in-my-back-room/605684 "2011-12-15T10:48:14Z")
A blue-tongued lizard (in this photo) has just decided to come into my back room, and is currently hiding behind some bookshelves. So, what should I do? --- ## [Travel Advice Needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-advice-needed/606258)
**Author:** [@stephen59](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stephen59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-advice-needed/606258 "2011-12-15T05:08:58Z")
So, I’m moving to Europe right after Christmas, and my flightplan is taking me first to Newark Liberty (EWR). However, my connecting flight is out of JFK. Thankfully, I I arrive at EWR at 7:30 AM and have 11 hours before… --- ## [Web developers: How do you test multiple browser engines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-developers-how-do-you-test-multiple-browser-engines/606049)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-developers-how-do-you-test-multiple-browser-engines/606049 "2011-12-15T04:03:45Z")
I’ve been doing more and more web-related programming at work and I’ve been running into the issues of testing javascript code on multiple browsers AND multiple versions of browsers. I can run chrome, safari and firefox… --- ## [What kind of gift card for a budding chef?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-gift-card-for-a-budding-chef/606145)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-gift-card-for-a-budding-chef/606145 "2011-12-15T02:56:04Z")
My brother is currently studying to be a chef at Kendall College in Chicago. I want to get him a gift card ($100) so he can buy the kitchenware he wants once he’s saved up more money. What kind of gift card would be best… --- ## [False alternate SSN on credit report](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-alternate-ssn-on-credit-report/606089)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-alternate-ssn-on-credit-report/606089 "2011-12-15T02:31:01Z")
So I ordered a copy of my credit report through annualcreditreport.com, and it turns out that I have an alternate SSN that is just plain bogus. How serious could this be for me? I don’t see any accounts that aren’t min… --- ## [Telemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemann/606106)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemann/606106 "2011-12-15T01:59:46Z")
From the thread on things you’re surprised others don’t know… How many of you have heard of Georg Philip Telemann? --- ## [Have you ever said a swear word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-said-a-swear-word/605997)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-said-a-swear-word/605997 "2011-12-15T01:52:01Z")
The F word. The P word. The Z word. You name it. Have you ever said a swear word? In what language did you use the swear word, and at whom did you say it? Under what circumstances did you say it, and what happened therea… --- ## [Parent Dopers, your attention please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parent-dopers-your-attention-please/606129)
**Author:** [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parent-dopers-your-attention-please/606129 "2011-12-15T00:42:00Z")
I attend a radio show every Monday, hosted by my local hockey team. It’s generally held in a bar/resturant - but most of the attendees of the show do not drink. A guy has been bringing his daughter-in-law and his grand… --- ## ["Uniform" for teenage & college age girls of Ugg boots & North Face jacket - Why so conformist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniform-for-teenage-college-age-girls-of-ugg-boots-north-face-jacket-why-so-conformist/606128)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniform-for-teenage-college-age-girls-of-ugg-boots-north-face-jacket-why-so-conformist/606128 "2011-12-15T00:03:46Z")
An astounding number of relatively attractive young women have chosen this somewhat mundane and unoriginal uniform combo as their “go to” look. Why? Do they have some terror of wearing an original outfit? Are pretty you… --- ## [I need help choosing a few Christmas gifts, so how about a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-choosing-a-few-christmas-gifts-so-how-about-a-thread/606211)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-help-choosing-a-few-christmas-gifts-so-how-about-a-thread/606211 "2011-12-14T21:58:49Z")
I really, really suck at gift giving. As such, hopefully I can get some ideas here! I have an older couple to buy for (neighbors). Something inexpensive ($20 to $25). This really shouldn’t be so hard, but it is … --- ## [HDTV looks weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdtv-looks-weird/606147)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdtv-looks-weird/606147 "2011-12-14T21:41:11Z")
I recently opened this thread about 3D televisions: Opinions on 3D TVs? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I got a Samsung UE46D6750. In my opinion it had better colors than the other TVs on display an… --- ## [Woman puts sign on her house using the N-word. OK or not OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-puts-sign-on-her-house-using-the-n-word-ok-or-not-ok/606153)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-puts-sign-on-her-house-using-the-n-word-ok-or-not-ok/606153 "2011-12-14T21:32:05Z")
I live a little north of Flint, and FWIW, that neighborhood is close to 100 percent black, \*very \*blighted and very high crime. I’m not sure if this sign is violating any sort of hate crime laws (the article doesn’t s… --- ## [What Would You Do If You Saw An Undeniable Alien Spacecraft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-saw-an-undeniable-alien-spacecraft/605810)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-saw-an-undeniable-alien-spacecraft/605810 "2011-12-14T21:16:13Z")
What would you do if you saw an undeniable alien spacecraft/flying craft far beyond any known human technology… with all the details of the spacecraft seen in perfectly focused view in broad daylight, while you have a so… --- ## [How did we learn what was safe to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-learn-what-was-safe-to-eat/605930)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-learn-what-was-safe-to-eat/605930 "2011-12-14T21:02:11Z")
I’ve always been taught that our ancestors learned what was safe to eat by watching other animals and trial-and-error. The first person who ate the egg was probably did it on a dare. “I dare you to eat the next thing t… --- ## [How seriously is bad to let my 7-month-old kid watch TV for two hours daily?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-seriously-is-bad-to-let-my-7-month-old-kid-watch-tv-for-two-hours-daily/605017)
**Author:** [@Reza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reza)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-seriously-is-bad-to-let-my-7-month-old-kid-watch-tv-for-two-hours-daily/605017 "2011-12-14T20:42:08Z")
Hi, I’ve read a lot about the negative impact on kids’ behavior when they are allowed to watch TV for more than one hour a day. My question is that when I let my kid watch only Educational cartons (Magic English) and B… --- ## [How much of a thread do you read before and after posting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-thread-do-you-read-before-and-after-posting/606118)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-a-thread-do-you-read-before-and-after-posting/606118 "2011-12-14T20:17:02Z")
I’ve been thinking lately about my own behavior with regard to reading message board threads (both here and elsewhere) and it’s made me curious regarding the behavior of others. I think the poll options are pretty self-… --- ## [Boys who react to eye contact with hostility](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-who-react-to-eye-contact-with-hostility/595112)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-who-react-to-eye-contact-with-hostility/595112 "2011-12-14T18:31:17Z")
Does anyone experience this with boys 8-14 years old? I experience this from time to time with people of all ages and both genders, but it seems that young teen boys down to like second grade boys react the most negativ… --- ## [Passwords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passwords/606151)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passwords/606151 "2011-12-14T18:27:31Z")
How many unique passwords do you have and how do you keep track of all of them? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1609) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1611)