# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1630 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1631 --- ## [Tell me about tanning for a vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tanning-for-a-vacation/602513)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-tanning-for-a-vacation/602513 "2011-11-17T16:43:02Z")
Getting this out of the way: I am not going to tan on a regular basis. I am going on a vacation to Mexico, once. I just want to tan so I don’t sizzle like a choice cut of pork when I get there. Please keep the ‘omg tan… --- ## [Names from Plutarch, Homer and Other Sources](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-from-plutarch-homer-and-other-sources/602960)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-from-plutarch-homer-and-other-sources/602960 "2011-11-17T15:13:20Z")
in the latin and anglo-saxon world today, you have a lot of boys christened hector, aquiles, diomedes, alexander, mark, anthony, mark anthony, julius, caesar, julius caesar. different languages have different versions of… --- ## [Linux Admins: How Long Should This Take?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linux-admins-how-long-should-this-take/603181)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linux-admins-how-long-should-this-take/603181 "2011-11-17T14:48:53Z")
I have a company that wants me to migrate them from one webserver to another. They have an aging Redhat system with 9 domains on it. The sites are served by Apache, and one of them hooks into a MySQL instance also hous… --- ## [Ask a Roller Coaster Operator Anything!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-roller-coaster-operator-anything/603097)
**Author:** [@rcfreak339](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rcfreak339)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-roller-coaster-operator-anything/603097 "2011-11-17T14:27:20Z")
I posted earlier about my summer experience working at an amusement park and operating a roller coaster which can be found here: What exactly do ride operators at theme parks do? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Messa… --- ## [18 yr old daughter changing for the worse? (Long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-yr-old-daughter-changing-for-the-worse-long/603033)
**Author:** [@Frans\_L3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frans_L3)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/18-yr-old-daughter-changing-for-the-worse-long/603033 "2011-11-17T14:24:51Z")
Let me start by saying my daughter and I have a wonderful relationship as well as the relationship with her father. She has always been open with us when it comes to school, friends, how she’s feeling, if she has questio… --- ## [Changing address question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-address-question/603182)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-address-question/603182 "2011-11-17T05:44:22Z")
I’m wondering something. I live and work in state X. My car is registered there and my driver’s license has that address. On most of the weekends for the next 5-7 months I’m going to be staying with friends in another st… --- ## [Please recommend an inexpensive digital camera for a 6 year old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-inexpensive-digital-camera-for-a-6-year-old/603148)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-an-inexpensive-digital-camera-for-a-6-year-old/603148 "2011-11-17T04:17:14Z")
My 6 year old twin girls have recently become very interested in photography. I’d like to get them cameras for Christmas. Being 6 year olds immediate gratification is a priority for them so I’d like to go digital so they… --- ## [When to check post-fraud credit reports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-check-post-fraud-credit-reports/603204)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-check-post-fraud-credit-reports/603204 "2011-11-17T03:40:52Z")
Wife received credit card statement today, and after investigating a suspicious transaction, we determined it was fraudulent. The vendor (ironically, an outfit that provides credit report monitoring services) refunded t… --- ## [White Americans: Are you a "hyphenated American"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-americans-are-you-a-hyphenated-american/602221)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-americans-are-you-a-hyphenated-american/602221 "2011-11-17T02:54:30Z")
This question is for White US Citizens. Do you consider yourself to primarily be a \-American, such as a German-American, Greek-American, Irish-American, Jewish-American, or Turkish-American, or do you consider y… --- ## [Intimacy after an affair.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intimacy-after-an-affair/602710)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intimacy-after-an-affair/602710 "2011-11-16T23:03:18Z")
I have never to my knowledge been cheated upon. I was wondering For those in marriages or other stable relationships where other party strayed how did you recover your ability to be intimate with the adulterer/adulteress… --- ## [Environmentally Friendly Insect Repellent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmentally-friendly-insect-repellent/603095)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmentally-friendly-insect-repellent/603095 "2011-11-16T22:40:09Z")
What’s good for a bloke who likes to go on long walks in the piny woods…and who always seems to attract every doggone gnat, nose-fly, and skeeter from miles around? (Not exhaling carbon dioxide might work, but I’m too s… --- ## [Why has the Penn State Scandal exploded in comparison with the Pedo Priests?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-penn-state-scandal-exploded-in-comparison-with-the-pedo-priests/603122)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-the-penn-state-scandal-exploded-in-comparison-with-the-pedo-priests/603122 "2011-11-16T22:33:39Z")
For the past ten years or more various pedo priests have emerged in the news. Seems like at least one or two pop up every year. The facts are pretty much similar. Usually a stream of young boys and the abuse went on for… --- ## [Was music invented or discovered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-music-invented-or-discovered/602804)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-music-invented-or-discovered/602804 "2011-11-16T21:30:31Z")
I am not a musician…music is a wonderful mystery to me. I’ve heard it said that music is actually a kind of math or is mathematically determined or something along those lines. Which leads me to wonder…is music somethi… --- ## [How quickly could you lose 150 pounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-could-you-lose-150-pounds/602839)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-quickly-could-you-lose-150-pounds/602839 "2011-11-16T21:17:04Z")
Inspired by this thread. Lets say you magically become 150 pounds heavier over night. When you awake, you see Q hovering at the end of your bed. He says he’s fattened you and one other unknown person for a little game… --- ## [Wills & Inheritances - what are you doing for your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wills-inheritances-what-are-you-doing-for-your-kids/603130)
**Author:** [@Sam\_I\_Am](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_I_Am)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wills-inheritances-what-are-you-doing-for-your-kids/603130 "2011-11-16T21:07:22Z")
We are belatedly redoing our wills, now that we have 2 kids. We are having trouble deciding what to do with the $$, if something happens to both of us. We have a trustee chosen, so that part is taken care of. The diff… --- ## [Anybody here ever successfully repair a relationship with an estranged parent? Tell me about it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-ever-successfully-repair-a-relationship-with-an-estranged-parent-tell-me-about-it/602941)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-ever-successfully-repair-a-relationship-with-an-estranged-parent-tell-me-about-it/602941 "2011-11-16T21:01:54Z")
No, this is not a hypothetical thread. And stop waiting for the poll. I’m in my early forties, and my dad is in his late seventies. It’s been about 30 years since we got along. There’s a lot of reasons; I won’t get into… --- ## [Mic Check....Yea or Nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mic-check-yea-or-nay/603166)
**Author:** [@Hi\_Medlo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Medlo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mic-check-yea-or-nay/603166 "2011-11-16T20:35:35Z")
Is ‘mic check’ a good tactic for a group insisting on freedom of speech? --- ## [Male runners and walkers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-runners-and-walkers/602970)
**Author:** [@Igrapeape](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Igrapeape)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-runners-and-walkers/602970 "2011-11-16T20:27:35Z")
I have a weird question for all the male probably walkers, but runners can also answer. Was walking the other day, and had to “adjust myself” it happens, it’s just a fact of life and I’m not sure of the female equivale… --- ## [Log Cabin owners....a moment of your time please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-cabin-owners-a-moment-of-your-time-please/603155)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/log-cabin-owners-a-moment-of-your-time-please/603155 "2011-11-16T20:22:46Z")
Who the hell do you use for your homeowner’s insurance? We detest ours but had to go with them because they were the only ones we could find that would cover a log cabin. I realize that your company may not be available … --- ## [Would you be on board with the new Overlord?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-on-board-with-the-new-overlord/602718)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-on-board-with-the-new-overlord/602718 "2011-11-16T19:43:23Z")
The “Entity” is an enigmatic life form. Having existed for thousands of years it is a nomad traveler of space. Made of pure energy, it doesn’t need a space ship for it’s travels. It is able to travel from planet to plane… --- ## [How is the "Favor Bank" perceived to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-favor-bank-perceived-to-you/602851)
**Author:** [@Igrapeape](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Igrapeape)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-favor-bank-perceived-to-you/602851 "2011-11-16T19:21:17Z")
I read posts about connections, or someone got this “taken care of” etc. What are your thoughts on how the favor bank works, and have you ever used it to your advantage? If you’ve never heard of it, it’s called many th… --- ## [Paterno's responsibility?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternos-responsibility/602905)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paternos-responsibility/602905 "2011-11-16T18:43:53Z")
If I witness a crime, I suspect I do have a responsibility to report it. Especially if it is progress and maybe the cops can stop it. I don’t think I have any responsibility to try to stop it myself (some years ago a m… --- ## [Do Victims of Sexual Abuse bear resposibility ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-victims-of-sexual-abuse-bear-resposibility/602734)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-victims-of-sexual-abuse-bear-resposibility/602734 "2011-11-16T18:20:41Z")
In the wake of the Penn State scandal, its become increasingly clear that even if you hear of an allegation of sexual abuse you should report it. You could spare many future children from harm. Well about those who kno… --- ## [Should I buy this Groupon for LASIK surgery at the Laser Eye Center?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-this-groupon-for-lasik-surgery-at-the-laser-eye-center/603146)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-this-groupon-for-lasik-surgery-at-the-laser-eye-center/603146 "2011-11-16T18:00:41Z")
I’ve been considering getting LASIK for a while, and although I have already read a number of reports/advice threads about it, I was surprised to see this come up on Groupon recently: $1,950 for complete surgery (“up to … --- ## [Is this the most unflattering product photo or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-unflattering-product-photo-or-what/602820)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-most-unflattering-product-photo-or-what/602820 "2011-11-16T16:37:12Z")
So I run a shop on CafePress and they’ve recently, as in the last 2 weeks, added like 8 new products, which I’ve been adding to my shop. Among them is a women’s nightshirt. By way of example, here is the product image f… --- ## [Any experiences/successes in training oneself not be stressed out by task + concurrent conversation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-successes-in-training-oneself-not-be-stressed-out-by-task-concurrent-conversation/603008)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-successes-in-training-oneself-not-be-stressed-out-by-task-concurrent-conversation/603008 "2011-11-16T16:04:48Z")
One thing that I get silently freaked out by (and that shows itself to others by me getting snappish) is when I am doing some task and someone wants to have a conversation with me. Not the demanding ‘we need to talk’ kin… --- ## [What would you do? Unlikable neighborhood kid killed himself over a year ago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-unlikable-neighborhood-kid-killed-himself-over-a-year-ago/602927)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-unlikable-neighborhood-kid-killed-himself-over-a-year-ago/602927 "2011-11-16T14:51:19Z")
There were a crapload of kids in my lower-middle class neighborhood while growing up. One of them (Mac) lived around the corner from us, and he was a right little shit. He was 2 years younger than me and always tagged al… --- ## [Do you think the store needed to apologise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-store-needed-to-apologise/602979)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-store-needed-to-apologise/602979 "2011-11-16T08:26:43Z")
Do you think the store needed to apologize? the GD thread is closed and done, all nine pages of it. i know my position on the matter; but that thread appeared to be surprisingly split, or maybe it’s just a few vocal pos… --- ## [What is Omega-3 and why am I seeing it advertised in more and more foods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-omega-3-and-why-am-i-seeing-it-advertised-in-more-and-more-foods/602754)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-omega-3-and-why-am-i-seeing-it-advertised-in-more-and-more-foods/602754 "2011-11-16T05:21:40Z")
My wife seems to be going through a thing - her peanut butter has Omega-3, her new eggs have Omega-3, and more. What is it? What are the purported health benefits? Am I correct in thinking that this may be a little… sca… --- ## [People who don't wear glasses even though they need them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-dont-wear-glasses-even-though-they-need-them/602510)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-dont-wear-glasses-even-though-they-need-them/602510 "2011-11-16T04:15:00Z")
What’s wrong with you? Why do you do this? You are always squinting at things and asking other people to read them for you, and laughingly stating how you need glasses. Sometimes it’s reading glasses but sometimes it’s … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1629) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1631)