# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1673 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1674 --- ## [Do you still buy physical media? Do you feel good about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-buy-physical-media-do-you-feel-good-about-it/594950)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-buy-physical-media-do-you-feel-good-about-it/594950 "2011-09-03T16:32:07Z")
Back in the late 90s, at the dawn of the digital music era, I sold off my entire CD collection after ripping everything to mp3. This probably wasn’t entirely legal under US copyright law, but I saw the writing on the wa… --- ## [Anyone vacationed in Vietnam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-vacationed-in-vietnam/589261)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-vacationed-in-vietnam/589261 "2011-09-03T14:07:47Z")
As if I have time to take a vacation! :stuck\_out\_tongue: But assuming I did, how are the accommodations? I need: a bed, a shower, a Western-style toilet. I’m not one for five-star establishments. From what I’ve seen… --- ## [Have you ever chose masturbation over actual sex? (possible TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-chose-masturbation-over-actual-sex-possible-tmi/594883)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-chose-masturbation-over-actual-sex-possible-tmi/594883 "2011-09-03T13:25:20Z")
This happened several years ago, it just got me to thinking: My at the time wife, caught me masturbating in the shower. Judging by her laughter it must have been the funniest thing she ever did see. She wasn’t mad but s… --- ## [What do you do when your parents start fighting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-your-parents-start-fighting/594802)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-your-parents-start-fighting/594802 "2011-09-03T12:24:42Z")
Does anyone else have to go through this nonsense? How do you handle it? --- ## [Do you do anything differently on an Ozone Action Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-do-anything-differently-on-an-ozone-action-day/594968)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-do-anything-differently-on-an-ozone-action-day/594968 "2011-09-03T08:01:56Z")
Local news/weather media typically announce Ozone Action Days when weather conditions are conducive to the creation of high ozone levels near the ground. This is a public health concern, and on OAD’s, people are asked … --- ## [Offbeat places to visit in DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-dc/594386)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-places-to-visit-in-dc/594386 "2011-09-03T04:43:52Z")
I have been to all the major sites more than a few times. Any offbeat places to visit such as museums , galleries or historic sites? --- ## [Term for the technologically capable.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-the-technologically-capable/594970)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/term-for-the-technologically-capable/594970 "2011-09-03T03:40:09Z")
We have the adjective Literate to describe those who can read. We have the adjective numerate to describe those who can do math. With the increasing use of computers and devices in our society, it seems we need a simil… --- ## [Child over-reaction to getting hurt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-over-reaction-to-getting-hurt/594699)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-over-reaction-to-getting-hurt/594699 "2011-09-03T02:08:41Z")
Hello Everyone, Thought I would turn to the SD boards again for a bit of advice. My 8 year old step-son is a good kid, however he has one trait that I am trying to get under control and thought I would get some opinions… --- ## [Anyone with experience to share in EDIN surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-experience-to-share-in-edin-surgery/594994)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-with-experience-to-share-in-edin-surgery/594994 "2011-09-03T01:44:40Z")
(Really boring post if you don’t. Sorry.) So I apparently have a Morton’s Neuroma in one foot and it causes me some discomfort to walk. I’ve tried over the counter orthotic inserts and when that didn’t work, paid big b… --- ## [Well the kid did it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-kid-did-it/595005)
**Author:** [@Hakuna\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hakuna_Matata)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-the-kid-did-it/595005 "2011-09-02T23:30:00Z")
Thanks to all the dopers who gave me advice on how to teach a teen to drive a stick. She took the Miata and used it to pass her drivers test today! Woo-hoo!! Very proud of her, she did a great job. I figured she woul… --- ## [Advice on Becoming a Landlord (Renting a Condo)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-becoming-a-landlord-renting-a-condo/591081)
**Author:** [@FrustratedIdiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrustratedIdiot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-becoming-a-landlord-renting-a-condo/591081 "2011-09-02T23:13:16Z")
Backstory: I own a condo in a mid-sized city. I am trying to sell the place, but I haven’t had any luck yet. The development is not on the HUD-approved list, so a buyer would have to (1) pay cash or (2) obtain a conven… --- ## [Has anyone ever worked a 100% commission job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-worked-a-100-commission-job/163308)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-worked-a-100-commission-job/163308 "2011-09-02T23:11:07Z")
Ok…for whatever reason, the only type of job that seems to be available in NYC are these jobs that pay no or little base salary and 100% commission (100% of total salary is comission). Most of these are stockbroker, “f… --- ## [New and scary job duty: hopefully a hypothetical scenario](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-and-scary-job-duty-hopefully-a-hypothetical-scenario/594733)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-and-scary-job-duty-hopefully-a-hypothetical-scenario/594733 "2011-09-02T21:43:04Z")
Let’s say your boss announces this week that he’s resigning. You like this boss, as do most of your co-workers, so he will be missed. But that’s not the first thing that comes to mind when he announces he’s leaving. N… --- ## [Benefits of urushiol oil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/benefits-of-urushiol-oil/594986)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/benefits-of-urushiol-oil/594986 "2011-09-02T21:27:01Z")
Any one notice any positive side effects from poison ivy? I ask because poison ivy appeared to eradicate a skin tag on my arm. I contracted PI on my arm. it spread a little bit and surrounded a skin tag. Within days it … --- ## [Gallbladderless people of the Dope!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladderless-people-of-the-dope/558850)
**Author:** [@Mighty\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Girl)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallbladderless-people-of-the-dope/558850 "2011-09-02T21:11:06Z")
Please welcome your newest member. After five (asymptomatic) years of procrastinating I finally did it. I gave my gallbladder a Viking funeral. OK, I asked the doctor, but he thought it was the anesthesia talking. Tell… --- ## [Why do people on Straightdope find it hard to believe there are white Hispanics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-on-straightdope-find-it-hard-to-believe-there-are-white-hispanics/594564)
**Author:** [@GovernmentMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GovernmentMan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-on-straightdope-find-it-hard-to-believe-there-are-white-hispanics/594564 "2011-09-02T20:31:31Z")
Hispanic isn’t a race. Mixed Native and white (not necessarily Spanish) people are called mestizos. Mestizos happen to be the majority of Hispanics, but they are not every Hispanic. Hispanics are not a race. As in, one… --- ## [Do you know your blood pressure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-blood-pressure/594809)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-your-blood-pressure/594809 "2011-09-02T19:23:52Z")
Nurse Roomie just took mine. 112/70, which she says is within the normal range. --- ## [What Day Of The Week Do You Get Paid On](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-day-of-the-week-do-you-get-paid-on/594890)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-day-of-the-week-do-you-get-paid-on/594890 "2011-09-02T18:47:37Z")
I have a new part time job and to my surprise, my boss told me we will get paid on Sunday. And you can pick your check up after 12 noon on Sunday. I never have been paid on a Sunday. I’ve always been paid on Fridays and… --- ## [Acer vs Lenovo for a desktop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acer-vs-lenovo-for-a-desktop/594734)
**Author:** [@SecondJudith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SecondJudith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acer-vs-lenovo-for-a-desktop/594734 "2011-09-02T15:50:49Z")
I’m looking to buy a new desktop PC for £500-£700 in the next year or so. My previous two computers have been Dell, and while I’ve been happy with their products I’ve had consistently horrible experiences with their UK c… --- ## [Is it possible to intervene and control your dreams while sleeping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-intervene-and-control-your-dreams-while-sleeping/594562)
**Author:** [@Reza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reza)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-intervene-and-control-your-dreams-while-sleeping/594562 "2011-09-02T04:48:17Z")
I’m saying this regardless of any article, discovery, news, Sci-Fi movie or anything else. I’ve just experience it myself but I want to learn more about it by asking others to share their knowledge and experience. Some … --- ## [Could I have handled this customer complaint better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-have-handled-this-customer-complaint-better/594821)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-have-handled-this-customer-complaint-better/594821 "2011-09-02T04:31:17Z")
I got to work this morning to find this email…(very paraphrased since I don’t have it in front of me) “I called last night at 6:58 and asked what time you closed, the person who answered told me that your closing time w… --- ## [What do you do with the eggshells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-the-eggshells/594700)
**Author:** [@Brown\_Eyed\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brown_Eyed_Girl)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-the-eggshells/594700 "2011-09-02T04:31:05Z")
When you’ve cracked an egg, what do you do with the leftover eggshell? Do you toss it in the garbage immediately or do you leave it in the egg carton and toss the eggshells out with the empty carton? My husband tells me… --- ## [Any Cheap Internet Services?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cheap-internet-services/594869)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-cheap-internet-services/594869 "2011-09-02T03:59:48Z")
I googled around and see there are some. Right now, I got laid off and found a part time job, but it won’t cover much more than the rent, which I guess is good. So I am definately trimming budgets. I decided to get rid… --- ## [Do I need a G wireless router?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-a-g-wireless-router/594920)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-a-g-wireless-router/594920 "2011-09-02T03:38:12Z")
My friend is giving me an N wireless router. I’m going to use it with my Apple TV to steam Netflix and baseball with my Apple tv. My download speed is up to Mbps. I don’t do any gaming. Is the N router good enough? --- ## [Bang Bang, You're Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bang-bang-youre-dead/594659)
**Author:** [@Foxy40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foxy40)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bang-bang-youre-dead/594659 "2011-09-02T02:09:00Z")
I’ll be the first to admit that toy guns have always made me uncomfortable. My son who is now 23 was not permitted to have or play toy guns. My daughter at 12 was never interested so the issue never came up. There is … --- ## [Experiences with Washington DC Metro Rail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-washington-dc-metro-rail/594527)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-washington-dc-metro-rail/594527 "2011-09-02T01:20:11Z")
I start a new job (woo hoo!) this week, and will be taking the Metro for the first time. My only mass transit experience involves the Boston system, over 20 years ago, so I don’t think I have much of a frame of reference… --- ## [What are some impractical, overpriced impulse buys your peers have purchased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-impractical-overpriced-impulse-buys-your-peers-have-purchased/594555)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-impractical-overpriced-impulse-buys-your-peers-have-purchased/594555 "2011-09-02T01:05:39Z")
In another thread I mentioned my friend purchased a Geek Chic table that cost $10,000. I know I can’t be the only one with spendthrift peers, so share your other stories of friends/family buying very extravigant, over-th… --- ## [Armed Martial Arts Dopers: What are Your Weapons of Choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armed-martial-arts-dopers-what-are-your-weapons-of-choice/594903)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armed-martial-arts-dopers-what-are-your-weapons-of-choice/594903 "2011-09-02T00:28:14Z")
I know there’s a lot of unarmed martial arts Dopers on these boards, but how many of you guys practice melée weapon fighting? What are your favorite weapons and why? Personally, my top three weapons are as follows: Qu… --- ## [Restricting your kid's screen time, how do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricting-your-kids-screen-time-how-do-you-do-it/593239)
**Author:** [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restricting-your-kids-screen-time-how-do-you-do-it/593239 "2011-09-02T00:03:23Z")
So, I believe kids shouldn’t have totally unrestricted access to TV, games and Internet, and tdc and I have been endeavoring to come up with a good solution for monitoring/moderating our teen’s “screen time.” But we’re b… --- ## [How many seals can a lone chimpanzee take on, unarmed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-seals-can-a-lone-chimpanzee-take-on-unarmed/594822)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-seals-can-a-lone-chimpanzee-take-on-unarmed/594822 "2011-09-02T00:01:31Z")
or Gurkhas or clones of your favourite martial artist? can the MMA fight against the chimpanzee’s ancient art of face-tearing and eye-gouging? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1672) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1674)