# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1709 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1710 --- ## [Update on Meds/Depression Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-meds-depression-thread/588686)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-on-meds-depression-thread/588686 "2011-07-12T12:47:15Z")
Howdy: I started a thread last week(?) about depression and meds. I wanted to provide an update. Today I went to my new psychiatrist about my SSRI-resistant depression and anxiety. She asked me 12 trillion questions, in… --- ## [Why would advertisers boycott “disgraced” media?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-advertisers-boycott-disgraced-media/588636)
**Author:** [@ToughLife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToughLife)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-advertisers-boycott-disgraced-media/588636 "2011-07-12T11:50:09Z")
The News of the World newspaper has been closed down after the scandals with phone hacking and bribery allegations. The decision to close down was the result of boycott by the major advertisers who pulled out their supp… --- ## [What should I do? Allotment neighbour issues.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-allotment-neighbour-issues/588648)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-allotment-neighbour-issues/588648 "2011-07-12T11:46:44Z")
First off, some background: I got an allotment last year, in Autumn, just before the ground froze solid for several months. It used to be part of a larger plot, which had been split into two parts as the previous owner, … --- ## [Which U.S. States Have You Been To? (includes 'None' option)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-states-have-you-been-to-includes-none-option/587810)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-states-have-you-been-to-includes-none-option/587810 "2011-07-12T07:49:34Z")
Flying over does not count; setting foot on solid ground (so to speak) does. Note the ‘ALL’ option, and please also check each state individually when selecting ALL (it’s a pain, I know, but what else do you have to do … --- ## [It it illegal to hire a prostitute for something other than sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-it-illegal-to-hire-a-prostitute-for-something-other-than-sex/588494)
**Author:** [@Watchmaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Watchmaker)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-it-illegal-to-hire-a-prostitute-for-something-other-than-sex/588494 "2011-07-12T06:27:07Z")
Hi. I live in iowa and go to college in minnesota. As you may know, these are two of the 49 states where prostitution is illegal. As I am in a dry patch right now and am feeling extremely lonely, I was wondering if it wo… --- ## [What are some products that make a huge chunk of their sales due to peer pressure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-products-that-make-a-huge-chunk-of-their-sales-due-to-peer-pressure/587818)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-products-that-make-a-huge-chunk-of-their-sales-due-to-peer-pressure/587818 "2011-07-12T06:16:04Z")
What are some (non-clothing) products that can attribute much of their success to peer pressure - meaning, they have been established as the product used by winners/the “cool” people, while people who use a competitor’s … --- ## [A Poll: Will the US go into default in August?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-will-the-us-go-into-default-in-august/588220)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-will-the-us-go-into-default-in-august/588220 "2011-07-12T06:09:59Z")
I think it will. I think the Republicans will hold fast and expect Obama to cave. I think he WILL cave (from a Democratic perspetcive), and make a deal of huge spending cuts and almost no new revenue. But, he won’t be… --- ## [What's the best way to get knots out of a cat's fur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-get-knots-out-of-a-cats-fur/588654)
**Author:** [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-get-knots-out-of-a-cats-fur/588654 "2011-07-12T05:35:16Z")
My long haired Maine Coon tends to get all full of knots in the summer heat. What’s the best way to get them out of her fur? Thank you. --- ## [Do you think "road rage" will be cured in our lifetime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-road-rage-will-be-cured-in-our-lifetime/588550)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-road-rage-will-be-cured-in-our-lifetime/588550 "2011-07-12T02:40:29Z")
I’m probably as bad about it as the normal person… “oh, you want to cut me off, well I’ll show you”, but then I run into situations like earlier this afternoon. Easing my shopping cart up to the local Walmart checkout l… --- ## [Project management software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-management-software/556137)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-management-software/556137 "2010-10-05T19:44:04Z")
Anyone have any recommendations for (preferably free or cheap) project management software, the kind that helps you figure out scheduling with interdependency (i.e., he can’t finish X 'til five business days after I fini… --- ## [Tell someone about long nose hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-someone-about-long-nose-hair/588364)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-someone-about-long-nose-hair/588364 "2011-07-12T00:15:12Z")
I know someone whom I see regularly in a social context whose nose hair has been getting pretty long. Two complicating factors: he has light colored hair, so it’s hard to see unless you’re sitting right next to him, and… --- ## [Emigrate to Chile, or Argentina: Which one and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emigrate-to-chile-or-argentina-which-one-and-why/588625)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Pocket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_Pocket)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emigrate-to-chile-or-argentina-which-one-and-why/588625 "2011-07-11T22:44:11Z")
I’ve always been fascinated by these two places - both modern-ish countries, large european cultural influence, good growth potential, a language that isn’t completely foreign to a monolingual such as myself, and decent … --- ## [New (to me) vehicle needed- smaller than minivan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-to-me-vehicle-needed-smaller-than-minivan/588523)
**Author:** [@CastleAnthrax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastleAnthrax)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-to-me-vehicle-needed-smaller-than-minivan/588523 "2011-07-11T22:19:50Z")
The current vehicle is rapidly reaching the point where fixing it is more expensive than it’s worth, so I’m considering buying a new one. For the past several years, we have had a minivan. We have two kids and we frequ… --- ## [Instantaneous blister on my lip. What could it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instantaneous-blister-on-my-lip-what-could-it-be/588645)
**Author:** [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instantaneous-blister-on-my-lip-what-could-it-be/588645 "2011-07-11T21:26:54Z")
In the last two minutes, I’ve developed a blister inside my lip. I’ve never had cold sores and I’m not allergic to any food that I know of. I also didn’t bite my lip. It doesn’t hurt but feels a bit numb. I just ate s… --- ## [I own two suits! Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-two-suits-now-what/588408)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-two-suits-now-what/588408 "2011-07-11T21:15:48Z")
So, last year, I decided to use my Clothing Allowance the way Uncle Sam surely intended me to and buy a suit at Men’s Wearhouse (as opposed to, say, buying new PT gear or uniforms. Also, it took me far longer than I am… --- ## [I got a new job! (Ettiquette advice, please!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-job-ettiquette-advice-please/588027)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-new-job-ettiquette-advice-please/588027 "2011-07-11T20:10:42Z")
I’ve been working for the same hospital system for just over 2½ years. Yesterday, the powers of HR blessed my transfer to a new department where my skills will be much more taken advantage of. I want to make the best i… --- ## [Recommend a white noise machine for work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-white-noise-machine-for-work/588655)
**Author:** [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-white-noise-machine-for-work/588655 "2011-07-11T19:12:11Z")
I just moved to a new “office” at work - it’s a pretty nice cubicle, with a window. However, a high level director sits on the other side of the cubicle wall and she likes to listen to music. I’ve gotten really good at c… --- ## [Suggestions for accounts software for local charity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-accounts-software-for-local-charity/588620)
**Author:** [@silverfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silverfish)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-accounts-software-for-local-charity/588620 "2011-07-11T17:59:46Z")
I became the treasurer for a local charity at the end of last year. We currently use Quicken for accounts, but I’m not finding it entirely satisfactory, we can’t find the installation disc, and I understand it isn’t supp… --- ## [Talk to me about minimalist shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-minimalist-shoes/587808)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-minimalist-shoes/587808 "2011-07-11T17:40:34Z")
I go barefoot or in flip flops pretty much constantly, but recently i’m seeing all sorts of flexible thin soled shoes about. My initial research has been filled with convoluted blog-posts, unhelpful reviews and a huge st… --- ## [Married Dopers: if your spouse asked you to give up porn indefinitely/forever, would you agree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-if-your-spouse-asked-you-to-give-up-porn-indefinitely-forever-would-you-agree/587837)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-dopers-if-your-spouse-asked-you-to-give-up-porn-indefinitely-forever-would-you-agree/587837 "2011-07-11T17:31:19Z")
Suggested by a zombie thread I’m too lazy to link to. Poll in a moment; the results will be private. Before voting, note that I am using married as shorthand for involved in a committed, cohabiting, monogamous relations… --- ## [What just happened to my cat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-just-happened-to-my-cat/588482)
**Author:** [@Willcross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Willcross)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-just-happened-to-my-cat/588482 "2011-07-11T17:07:26Z")
Quick question about my cat’s health. All his behavior has been perfectly normal lately. Just looked over at him, and he had a very thick rope of white spit(?) hanging from his face stuck to the ground. It was about 6 i… --- ## [Is this unhealthy thinking? Almost dated a girl.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-unhealthy-thinking-almost-dated-a-girl/588437)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-unhealthy-thinking-almost-dated-a-girl/588437 "2011-07-11T17:02:52Z")
Short version: I liked girl. Girl likes me. Chatting up said girl I find out she dated Douchey McDouche for like six months. I no longer want to date girl. We hang out in a group setting once a week. No harm, no fou… --- ## [Could you give up reading?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-give-up-reading/588354)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-give-up-reading/588354 "2011-07-11T16:15:20Z")
What if the evil powers at work in the universe arranged it so that should you ever read for pleasure again your children will drop dead. If you have no children then whoever it would pain you most to cause the death of… --- ## [Another Dating Analysis Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dating-analysis-thread/588574)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dating-analysis-thread/588574 "2011-07-11T16:14:45Z")
Important Note: This is all over. My question at the end is NOT what do I do?, but Do you think I did the right thing? I started dating a guy last month. He had been single for years and wasn’t too big on committing t… --- ## [How much to pay a housesitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-pay-a-housesitter/588536)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-pay-a-housesitter/588536 "2011-07-11T15:49:17Z")
So a family friend has asked me to house-sit for a week, and she specifically asked me to tell her how much I should be paid. I’m lost; I don’t really know how much a person charges for this sort of thing. There’s plan… --- ## [Please share your favorite tips for painting (house interiors)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-favorite-tips-for-painting-house-interiors/587936)
**Author:** [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-share-your-favorite-tips-for-painting-house-interiors/587936 "2011-07-11T15:18:19Z")
My mom wears a big squishy foam neck brace when she paints ceilings. That’s really all I’ve got. I’m asking because I’ve decided to embrace the apartment I live in as my home and want to make it more my own (lease okay… --- ## [Any Mexican border towns currently relatively safe to visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-mexican-border-towns-currently-relatively-safe-to-visit/588342)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-mexican-border-towns-currently-relatively-safe-to-visit/588342 "2011-07-11T14:50:34Z")
The Mrs. and I will be in Tucson soon, and while we don’t plan to go south of the border, we did wonder if there were any relatively safe, interesting places nearby to visit in Mexico, if we were so inclined. We’ll have … --- ## [Praxis II General Science](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/praxis-ii-general-science/568489)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/praxis-ii-general-science/568489 "2011-07-11T14:23:30Z")
I spent last weekend at an interview event for an alternative teacher certification program. If I get in, I’ll have to pass a Praxis II exam before June. Up until a week ago, it was a no-brainer that I’d take the Praxi… --- ## [Yet to be answered trivia questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-to-be-answered-trivia-questions/588030)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-to-be-answered-trivia-questions/588030 "2011-07-11T13:24:33Z")
If you could snap your fingers and have the answers appear immediately with no effort on your part, what are some bits of trivia that you would want solved or answered? The sky’s the limit. --- ## [Is this a bad idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-bad-idea/588609)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-bad-idea/588609 "2011-07-11T13:06:26Z")
I’m a senior manager at a major firm. The last few years I’ve been involved in the company’s mentor program: Senior executives work with more junior people on various aspects of their career. Sometimes it’s help with par… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1708) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1710)