# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1695 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1696 --- ## [Ever buy glasses online? Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-buy-glasses-online-any-advice/589629)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-buy-glasses-online-any-advice/589629 "2011-08-01T23:35:33Z")
I wear bifocals, and I don’t know if that can be done with an online store. However, I would also like to order a pair of single-vision readers, which would be a good place to start as they don’t have to be everyday wear… --- ## [Has anyone had success importing a large music library on a droid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-success-importing-a-large-music-library-on-a-droid/590760)
**Author:** [@fervour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fervour)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-success-importing-a-large-music-library-on-a-droid/590760 "2011-08-01T22:43:09Z")
How large of a collection? What process or program did you use? I’ve been trying to put 22gig of music (about 4000 files) onto my droid x which has a 32gig sdcard. I’ve successfully transferrred the files by drag-and-d… --- ## [Adhesive tape: Why is It All or Nothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adhesive-tape-why-is-it-all-or-nothing/591080)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adhesive-tape-why-is-it-all-or-nothing/591080 "2011-08-01T21:59:22Z")
My experience with adhesive tape (all types) is that on ageing, the adhesive either: -falls off completely,or: -welds itself and will not come off. Why is this? I just did battle with a stick-on pricetag, on a lamp I … --- ## [Where to live in the DC metro area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-live-in-the-dc-metro-area/591003)
**Author:** [@Saganist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saganist)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-live-in-the-dc-metro-area/591003 "2011-08-01T21:42:34Z")
Looks like I’ll moving soon as I just accepted a job based out of College Park, MD. Consider my lack of familiarity with the East Coast in general, I figured I could poll you guys for tips on the cool spots and places t… --- ## [Cat puts stuff in the water dish: Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-puts-stuff-in-the-water-dish-why/590579)
**Author:** [@Sudden\_Kestrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sudden_Kestrel)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-puts-stuff-in-the-water-dish-why/590579 "2011-08-01T21:13:14Z")
Since nobody really knows why cats do stuff like this, I’m putting it in IMHO rather than GQ, but mods, feel free to move it if you see fit. I’ve had cats all my life, so I’m pretty familiar with their cool/annoying, hi… --- ## [Earliest memories: how old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-memories-how-old/590720)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-memories-how-old/590720 "2011-08-01T21:01:39Z")
I’m curious as to how young people can remember. When their first memories come from. Some people can allegedly remember being in the womb, but I’m dubious about that. Not that I can see why they’d want to. I think I wa… --- ## [No Contract Cell Phones -Advice/Experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-contract-cell-phones-advice-experiences/591082)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-contract-cell-phones-advice-experiences/591082 "2011-08-01T20:57:27Z")
I am looking to get a no contract cell phone and I am thoroughly confused. All I need is a simple phone with (ideally) unlimited voice service for X number of months, voice mail and good reception. I don’t want or need a… --- ## [Driving from Vegas to Phoenix, Phoenix to Bakersfield- what to see along the way?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-vegas-to-phoenix-phoenix-to-bakersfield-what-to-see-along-the-way/590007)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-vegas-to-phoenix-phoenix-to-bakersfield-what-to-see-along-the-way/590007 "2011-08-01T20:06:37Z")
“Desert. Lots of desert.” Yes, I know, but in addition to that! :smiley: So, come the end of August, I’ll be driving from Las Vegas to Phoenix, then - after a week- from Phoenix back home to Bakersfield. I’ve never been… --- ## [What is a reasonable price for a chimney sweep(basic cleaning)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-a-chimney-sweep-basic-cleaning/591029)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-reasonable-price-for-a-chimney-sweep-basic-cleaning/591029 "2011-08-01T18:48:00Z")
My chimney could use a cleaning. We don’t use it often, but I’m quite sure it needs a basic cleaning by a chimney sweep. Problem is, I have zero idea how much that kind of service costs. Anyone ever have one clean their… --- ## [Decoding more datespeak: What do women mean when they say they want intellectual stimulation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decoding-more-datespeak-what-do-women-mean-when-they-say-they-want-intellectual-stimulation/590423)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decoding-more-datespeak-what-do-women-mean-when-they-say-they-want-intellectual-stimulation/590423 "2011-08-01T18:26:25Z")
I hear a lot of women and some men complain that they cannot find anyone who intellectually stimulates them. I love to be intellectually stimulated. I enjoy visiting museums, reading non-fiction, watching TED videos, et… --- ## [How do you deal with a slacker kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-a-slacker-kid/590663)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-a-slacker-kid/590663 "2011-08-01T17:50:41Z")
The history thread here, made me think about my son. He is going into his junior year in high school. He is in an IB (International Baccalaureate) program. He is very intelligent, but is a B/C student. He took AP US … --- ## [Question for 'Crafty' Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-crafty-dopers/590947)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-crafty-dopers/590947 "2011-08-01T17:19:33Z")
Do you find yourself producing more Whatevers than you have any use for? If so, what do you do with your excess? Nearly every other female in my extended family (including in-laws) is really into one or more crafts. A… --- ## [Did you find everything ok?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-find-everything-ok/590883)
**Author:** [@gallan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-find-everything-ok/590883 "2011-08-01T17:16:59Z")
Why do check-out clerks always ask this question? If you’re the type to ask for help, wouldn’t you have already found an employee on the sales floor to help you find something? And if you’re the type to complain about … --- ## [What was your wedding dress like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-wedding-dress-like/451803)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-wedding-dress-like/451803 "2011-08-01T16:31:50Z")
Or if you’re not married, what would you like your dress to be like? Or, you men, well, either your tux or her dress. Whatever you like. Inspired by the ‘trash your dress’ thread. If I ever get married, I’ll probably e… --- ## [Long distance Relationship help, pls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-distance-relationship-help-pls/590973)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-distance-relationship-help-pls/590973 "2011-08-01T15:37:49Z")
bg: I’m in a relationship with a man who lost his wife of 33 years in November. I was friends with him before she died, I was supportive and caring. He sends me plane tickets for long weekends. Wild cowboy sex hasn’t… --- ## [Are dogs a good judge of character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-dogs-a-good-judge-of-character/590991)
**Author:** [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-dogs-a-good-judge-of-character/590991 "2011-08-01T14:45:51Z")
We have 4 adults and 5 dogs in our house, 2 Yorkies, 2 ShihTzu’s, and a French Bulldog. The Frenchie is owned by my housemate who has a new boyfriend. The Frenchie looooooves everyone…and is scared to death of the boyf… --- ## [Home HVAC experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-hvac-experiences/591031)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-hvac-experiences/591031 "2011-08-01T14:41:19Z")
We have a crap Lennox A/C unit. In the 8 years we’ve owned it, it’s been fixed three times and is awaiting a compressor repair…we’re short on funding, really REALLY hot, and really REALLY cranky. I found a website onlin… --- ## [Garage Sale advice needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-sale-advice-needed/590874)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garage-sale-advice-needed/590874 "2011-08-01T14:12:40Z")
Ok, garage sale veterans, I need your help. I have a bunch of junk to get rid of, and a vacation to finance, so that means only one thing: headaches. No, no, a garage sale. Any advice for a newbie? I know to price low t… --- ## [I'm doing it for charity.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-doing-it-for-charity/590162)
**Author:** [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-doing-it-for-charity/590162 "2011-08-01T11:08:36Z")
At a previous; job during a staff briefing we were asked to congratulate two staff members for losing so many pounds weight on a sponsored diet for Children in Need. My immediate response was that they were trying to sl… --- ## [headphones vs speakers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphones-vs-speakers/590968)
**Author:** [@chaosshifter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaosshifter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headphones-vs-speakers/590968 "2011-08-01T03:50:42Z")
Hello there dopers, so i was wondering which one the community preferred Headphones or speakers while on the computer? me personally I tend to use headphones when I need to focus on work or a project but use my speakers … --- ## [Man forcing a person to perform oral sex ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-forcing-a-person-to-perform-oral-sex/590942)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-forcing-a-person-to-perform-oral-sex/590942 "2011-08-01T01:07:56Z")
News stories from time to time report that some pervert forced someone to perform oral sex. Isn’t this rather hazardous as teeth could do considerable damage? I don’t recall ever seeing a news story where the victim did … --- ## [Are you proficient in American history? Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-proficient-in-american-history-test/590625)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-proficient-in-american-history-test/590625 "2011-08-01T01:00:48Z")
Our kids continue their downward spiral in American History. 25% are proficient. 75% aren’t :smack: History was always my easiest subject in school. Read the textbook, outline the major topics, and update with any extra… --- ## [Digital SLR (camera recommendations)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-slr-camera-recommendations/583898)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-slr-camera-recommendations/583898 "2011-08-01T00:27:16Z")
For Christmas, I’d like to get Imp of the Perverse a new camera. She’s not a fan of pocket sized digital type cameras or iPhone and a camera. She used to be a moderately good photographer with her single-lens-reflex film… --- ## [Ever done exercise boot camp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-done-exercise-boot-camp/590890)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-done-exercise-boot-camp/590890 "2011-08-01T00:08:59Z")
I quit smoking three years ago. Yay, me! I’ve since blimped up. Boo, me! There’s a place here in town called Better Bodies, that is offering 30 days of boot camp for $30. Plus, you can avail yourself of their yoga, … --- ## [Personal Internet Usage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-internet-usage/590575)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-internet-usage/590575 "2011-07-31T23:57:53Z")
How many hours a day do you use the internet for personal use? It counts if you’re using a phone, too. Poll coming. --- ## [Do you know anything about cataract surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anything-about-cataract-surgery/590884)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anything-about-cataract-surgery/590884 "2011-07-31T22:19:03Z")
Have you had it recently? My late husband had it about 15 years ago, and it was very fast-- only about 15 minutes. But I think it’s improved even more in recent years. I have a small cataract in my right eye that is in … --- ## [Aluminum foil on the windows during the summer - anyone tried this? Did you save any money on power?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aluminum-foil-on-the-windows-during-the-summer-anyone-tried-this-did-you-save-any-money-on-power/590931)
**Author:** [@Mithridates](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mithridates)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aluminum-foil-on-the-windows-during-the-summer-anyone-tried-this-did-you-save-any-money-on-power/590931 "2011-07-31T21:56:59Z")
What percentage reduction did you get in your power bill, compared to what you paid before installing the foil? --- ## [Homosexual subculture in the Catholic Church - Anything changed in the last few years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-subculture-in-the-catholic-church-anything-changed-in-the-last-few-years/590923)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-subculture-in-the-catholic-church-anything-changed-in-the-last-few-years/590923 "2011-07-31T21:40:30Z")
The existence of a fairly pervasive homosexual subculture in the seminaries and ranks of the Catholic Church has been in the news for almost a decade now, and the various Catholic Dioceses have paid many millions of doll… --- ## [Has anyone actually cracked a windshield from Summer Heat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-actually-cracked-a-windshield-from-summer-heat/590810)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-actually-cracked-a-windshield-from-summer-heat/590810 "2011-07-31T20:42:52Z")
Growing up, I often heard people warn that windows should be cracked in the summer. Otherwise the windshield might crack. :eek: I stopped doing this when thieves with coat hangers were a nuisance. Figured a cracked wi… --- ## [Critique my email to corporate HR about my boss's boss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-email-to-corporate-hr-about-my-bosss-boss/589911)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-email-to-corporate-hr-about-my-bosss-boss/589911 "2011-07-31T15:41:32Z")
I’m going to reach out again for advice from random internet strangers. :wink: Background for those who stay out of the Pit, with its naughty naughty words: My boss’s boss has brought into our office a plug-in scent wa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1694) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1696)