# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1633 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1634 --- ## [Quotes as graphics on Facebook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-as-graphics-on-facebook/602374)
**Author:** [@The\_Evil\_Prince\_Zorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Evil_Prince_Zorte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-as-graphics-on-facebook/602374 "2011-11-12T13:57:57Z")
I’m seeing more and more people sharing “photos” which are simply quotes in a bitmap. Some of them have a photo or image which provides context, or a picture of the person it is attributed to, but more of the time it is… --- ## [Did Lindsay murder her boys or did she have an abortion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-lindsay-murder-her-boys-or-did-she-have-an-abortion/602541)
**Author:** [@RogerDalien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RogerDalien)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-lindsay-murder-her-boys-or-did-she-have-an-abortion/602541 "2011-11-12T13:51:33Z")
Here’s the story of Lindsay Lowe: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost Lindsay smothered her twin boys as soon as they were birthed. She will be charged with murder but if she had performed an aborti… --- ## [is there any way to "act" more confident in a particular setting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-act-more-confident-in-a-particular-setting/602466)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-act-more-confident-in-a-particular-setting/602466 "2011-11-12T13:35:50Z")
Somewhat inspired by the “attractive woman makes the first move” thread, is there any way for a guy to “act” more confident than he truly might be in that setting? I guess the obvious example would be sitting around a b… --- ## [Do you wash the pot/pan handles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-the-pot-pan-handles/602388)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-the-pot-pan-handles/602388 "2011-11-12T13:28:47Z")
When you are doing the dishes, do you wash the handles of the pots and pans? And by “wash” I mean with soap and everything, not just letting the water run over them. Poll coming. --- ## [Cranky old fart across the street died. Etiquette?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranky-old-fart-across-the-street-died-etiquette/602555)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranky-old-fart-across-the-street-died-etiquette/602555 "2011-11-12T13:03:00Z")
So the cranky old bastard across the street died. What do we do? Flowers? Card? Our oven is fucked, so a casserole is out of the question. What is the neighborly protical in this situation? --- ## [Have you ever done "hard drugs?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-done-hard-drugs/601633)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-done-hard-drugs/601633 "2011-11-12T08:44:18Z")
By “Hard drugs”, I mean things like cocaine (powder, crack, freebase), heroin, LSD, meth, PCP, and other highly controlled substances with high abusive potentials like that. If you took it pursuant to a prescription, it… --- ## [What percentage of non-black women you know use "n-word"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-non-black-women-you-know-use-n-word/602369)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-non-black-women-you-know-use-n-word/602369 "2011-11-12T07:32:40Z")
As the title say, what percentage of non-black \*\*women \*\*you know use “n-word”? There is a sister poll for the male percentage. --- ## [Things that make you go ohhhewww](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-go-ohhhewww/602674)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-make-you-go-ohhhewww/602674 "2011-11-12T06:38:22Z")
My husband just fixed a late-night snack of leftover spaghetti. While it was nuking he stuck his utensil into the pocket of his T shirt. As he was leaving he said, “Oh. I forgot the…” And just trailed off as old peo… --- ## [Stick shift car transmission doesn't work. Help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stick-shift-car-transmission-doesnt-work-help/602667)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stick-shift-car-transmission-doesnt-work-help/602667 "2011-11-12T06:01:22Z")
I have a dependable 2003 Honda Accord. 110,000 miles. Very dependable. My son borrowed it tonight, called me an hour ago. It starts fine, but it won’t move in any gear—1,2,3,4,5 or reverse. No unusual noise associat… --- ## [You're compelled to tell only lies for an indeterminate period. Can you cope? How?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-compelled-to-tell-only-lies-for-an-indeterminate-period-can-you-cope-how/602624)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-compelled-to-tell-only-lies-for-an-indeterminate-period-can-you-cope-how/602624 "2011-11-12T04:51:42Z")
Vexed because you outgeeked him in a Tolkien thread in Cafe Society, a certain petty, malevolent technomage who shall remain nameless decides to fuck with you. Specifically, he infects you with enchanted nanites that com… --- ## [Am I sick or hungry? or, Will I puke more if I eat something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-sick-or-hungry-or-will-i-puke-more-if-i-eat-something/602546)
**Author:** [@Amblydoper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amblydoper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-sick-or-hungry-or-will-i-puke-more-if-i-eat-something/602546 "2011-11-12T02:50:58Z")
The only food I’ve eaten in the last two days was two bites of fried calamari and a nutri grain bar. I’m pretty sure the calamari made me sick, because I had the same symptoms the last two times I’ve had a bite of it in… --- ## [Why Would The Chinese Want SAAB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-the-chinese-want-saab/602389)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-the-chinese-want-saab/602389 "2011-11-12T00:38:28Z")
The latest news is that two Chinese firms want to purchase SAAB, and are prepared to invest as much as $500 million in the struggling Swedish car maker. Apparently, this is being held up, because GM (ex-owner of SAAB) d… --- ## [At what age did it become OK for you to cuss in the presence of your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-did-it-become-ok-for-you-to-cuss-in-the-presence-of-your-parents/602523)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-did-it-become-ok-for-you-to-cuss-in-the-presence-of-your-parents/602523 "2011-11-11T22:52:06Z")
I guess that there are a few different dynamics to this question: (1) When did it become OK for you, mentally, to cuss in front of your parents? (2) When did it become OK for you to cuss in front of your parents, witho… --- ## [How many times a week for sex is normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-a-week-for-sex-is-normal/602517)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-a-week-for-sex-is-normal/602517 "2011-11-11T22:31:02Z")
Hello Everyone, I am the owner of an incredibly high sex drive. I am in my mid 40’s (male) and I could have sex twice a day 6 or 7 times a week. My sex drive is enhanced by the fact that I am on TRT (Testerone Replaceme… --- ## [Broken Cell Phone: Who Is Liable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-cell-phone-who-is-liable/602428)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-cell-phone-who-is-liable/602428 "2011-11-11T21:52:33Z")
Me and a friend were out last week. During the course of looking at some pictures on my friend’s phone, I accidentally dropped it. The next day he discovered the phone was broken. He took it to the store and it cost $260… --- ## [What is wrong with/what do I do about my cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-what-do-i-do-about-my-cat/602561)
**Author:** [@breaking-reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breaking-reality)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-what-do-i-do-about-my-cat/602561 "2011-11-11T17:09:19Z")
I have a cat who is biting EVERYTHING in my house and is driving me absolutely crazy. I’ve had him for about 3 1/2 years and he’s always been aggressive when he plays, and sometimes he and my older cat fight. But the pas… --- ## [Gloria Allred - why does she show up in every scandal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gloria-allred-why-does-she-show-up-in-every-scandal/585611 "2011-11-11T16:52:48Z")
Gloria Allred seems to show up at every scandal. Usually with some big titted bimbo that was the object of some famous horny guys affection. This time she was at porn star Ginger Lee’s press conference talking about Wei… --- ## [Valve Security Breach--Pros and Cons of Pre-Emptive Card Cancellation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valve-security-breach-pros-and-cons-of-pre-emptive-card-cancellation/602560)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valve-security-breach-pros-and-cons-of-pre-emptive-card-cancellation/602560 "2011-11-11T16:20:56Z")
For the first time that I know of, a company that has my debit card information has had a massive security breach. Hackers now have hold of all of Valve’s customers’ credit card info. (And the info they have for me is a … --- ## [Anyone using Hunter Cams as Security? Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-hunter-cams-as-security-recommendations/602535)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-hunter-cams-as-security-recommendations/602535 "2011-11-11T10:50:35Z")
I saw a local news report about a couple that got photos of two people breaking into their home and carrying off 7,000 worth of stuff. The man had put a hunter cam in a tree facing his back patio door. The camera was mo… --- ## [Any gun recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-gun-recommendations/602336)
**Author:** [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-gun-recommendations/602336 "2011-11-11T08:21:34Z")
So, I’m considering buying a gun. No particular reason, but I have thought about target shooting lately. I looked at crossbows today, but my wife suggested that maybe a gun would be a better option. What kind of gun shou… --- ## [Verizon mobile hotspot internet service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-mobile-hotspot-internet-service/599370)
**Author:** [@bahia\_hombre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bahia_hombre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-mobile-hotspot-internet-service/599370 "2011-11-11T04:05:31Z")
Seeking info/advice on the following: What is the total monthly charge with taxes/fees (49.99 + ?) Can the wifi connection between laptop and mobile hotspot device be secured? Would this be like setting up a convention… --- ## [How are you going to dispose of the body?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-you-going-to-dispose-of-the-body/602120)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-you-going-to-dispose-of-the-body/602120 "2011-11-11T02:10:17Z")
Your own, I mean. You know, when you one day (may it be a long time in the future) cease to be, kick the bucket, snuff it, join the choir invisible. (I guess maybe this could have gone in MPSIMS, but then I couldn’t hav… --- ## [Is the BBC crap at economics and technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-bbc-crap-at-economics-and-technology/602554)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-bbc-crap-at-economics-and-technology/602554 "2011-11-11T01:56:39Z")
I’ve been listening to the BBC Business Daily podcast, and NPR’s Planet Money podcast, and by far Planet Money provides better analysis and understanding of the subject. Planet Money even did a Keynes v. Hayek episode, w… --- ## [What can we make out of junk and tools that will help us survive after the apocalypse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-we-make-out-of-junk-and-tools-that-will-help-us-survive-after-the-apocalypse/602407)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-we-make-out-of-junk-and-tools-that-will-help-us-survive-after-the-apocalypse/602407 "2011-11-11T01:53:38Z")
Suppose everyone in this thread were to survive a cataclysmic event that killed 6.5 billion people on Earth and wiped out civilization. We’re left with rubble and our wits. We all decide that we should hunker down and … --- ## [More annoying? Lenghy paragraphs in lower case or IN ALL CAPS? (with bonus run-on sentences)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-annoying-lenghy-paragraphs-in-lower-case-or-in-all-caps-with-bonus-run-on-sentences/601830)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-annoying-lenghy-paragraphs-in-lower-case-or-in-all-caps-with-bonus-run-on-sentences/601830 "2011-11-11T01:27:58Z")
i was just wondering this afternoon what you the members of the esteemed straight dope message board or dopers if you will would think of a person ie yours truly who was in the common yet in some quarters highly disparag… --- ## [Wrongly addressed email advice - should I be a dickhead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrongly-addressed-email-advice-should-i-be-a-dickhead/602054)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wrongly-addressed-email-advice-should-i-be-a-dickhead/602054 "2011-11-11T01:16:51Z")
Someone has fucked up and used my email address thinking I am a couple that are friends of theirs. While US politics is no more interesting than Aussie politics - two parties that represent the same things - it is obvio… --- ## [Present suggestions for 75th birthday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/present-suggestions-for-75th-birthday/602449)
**Author:** [@Bam\_Boo\_Gut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bam_Boo_Gut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/present-suggestions-for-75th-birthday/602449 "2011-11-10T23:52:22Z")
Goes to the gym, backpacks, sails, cycles, travels internationally, journalist, female, plays saxophone. A few hobbies off the top of my head there. She’s got a Kindle. I’m broke, and shipping is expensive so dopers p… --- ## [Is it wrong for 15-year olds to be sexually active?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-for-15-year-olds-to-be-sexually-active/600553)
**Author:** [@Ian\_D.Bergkamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ian_D.Bergkamp)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-for-15-year-olds-to-be-sexually-active/600553 "2011-11-10T21:47:47Z")
No, this isn’t one of those posts, but it’s a serious question. My wife and I recently caught our 15-year old daughter in the middle of the night sneaking into the bedroom of her girlfriend, who was visiting from out of… --- ## [Would you tell your best friend he is being cheated on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-tell-your-best-friend-he-is-being-cheated-on/602100)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-tell-your-best-friend-he-is-being-cheated-on/602100 "2011-11-10T21:23:46Z")
But, I’m afraid it’s not quite as simple as that… Five years ago, I met this guy and we became really good friends. He’s gay, I’m gay. We had a lot in common, and we both came to the conclusion that we weren’t boyfrie… --- ## [knuckle injury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knuckle-injury/602531)
**Author:** [@curlcoat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curlcoat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knuckle-injury/602531 "2011-11-10T19:58:19Z")
disclaimer - i am not really seeking medical advice per se, just opinions on when i should go to the expensive dr. also i apologize for the typing, reason will be clear soon. ok, so i woke up sat morning with a knuckle… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1632) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1634)