# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1745 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1746 --- ## [Personal Information on Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-information-on-message-boards/581772)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-information-on-message-boards/581772 "2011-05-13T18:27:03Z")
This is mainly about the chit-chat kind of message boards, where you make friends with a smallish group on a thread and talk back and forth about “whatever” for months and years… And all of your old posts can be accesse… --- ## [How often do you and your partner clack teeth when making out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-and-your-partner-clack-teeth-when-making-out/581177)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-and-your-partner-clack-teeth-when-making-out/581177 "2011-05-13T18:24:47Z")
It’s happening far less often now for me. But when I was a teen, it happened all the time. Now it mostly happens when I’m drunk, or whatever. But it happened the other day out of nowhere. It was cause to look into the re… --- ## [Prospective employer asking your current salary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-employer-asking-your-current-salary/580704)
**Author:** [@Spoonbender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoonbender)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prospective-employer-asking-your-current-salary/580704 "2011-05-13T18:10:59Z")
I would appreciate anyone’s opinion on this common problem. I’m employed but in the market for a new job. It’s white-collar and there is a lot of variation in salary for this type of position. I’ve found that a large pe… --- ## [Do You Know Any ... uh ... \*Unusual\* Children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-any-uh-unusual-children/581807)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-any-uh-unusual-children/581807 "2011-05-13T17:59:01Z")
Three of my favorite TV characters are children (well one’s a teenager, but you get the idea) who are, well, different. Luke Dunphy (Modern Family) is, well, dumb. One of my favorite scenes involves him talking to an ol… --- ## [Sex - eyes open or closed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-eyes-open-or-closed/581298)
**Author:** [@baileygrrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/baileygrrrl)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-eyes-open-or-closed/581298 "2011-05-13T17:32:59Z")
I always have my eyes closed during foreplay and intercourse. I guess it just helps me to focus and it seems to make sex much more enjoyable for me. Sometime my husband will say “look at me” while we are in the act, and … --- ## [Know any good iPad software development shops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-ipad-software-development-shops/581708)
**Author:** [@Kyrie\_Eleison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyrie_Eleison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-good-ipad-software-development-shops/581708 "2011-05-13T15:54:49Z")
Title pretty much says it all. I need to farm out some iPad development work. I have need of a customized media player, and the only guy who here who knows anything about iOS left last week. I’m googling up plenty of… --- ## [Ever experienced a temporal discontinuity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-experienced-a-temporal-discontinuity/581292)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-experienced-a-temporal-discontinuity/581292 "2011-05-13T15:22:44Z")
Okay, I know I’m going to get a lot of trolling with this one, but I figure this is still the best place to ask because Dopers as a whole seem to be paying attention more than others. Have you ever noticed some small fa… --- ## [Need help with dog peeing again in the house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-dog-peeing-again-in-the-house/580670)
**Author:** [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-dog-peeing-again-in-the-house/580670 "2011-05-13T15:10:03Z")
I have a female dog, almost a year old. (I also have another dog, a 3 years old male). At night they sleep in the kitchen. She has always done this “peeing a little bit if excited/scared” thing, but otherwise, once hous… --- ## [What are your biggest peeves on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-biggest-peeves-on-facebook/581321)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-biggest-peeves-on-facebook/581321 "2011-05-13T14:16:42Z")
Other than spam and hackers and the like, what do you hate when people do on Facebook? For me of course Farmville requests Frontierville requests Anythingville requests My biggest peeves though are Buzzkill Posts. … --- ## [If today is Monday the 9th, then...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-today-is-monday-the-9th-then/581344)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-today-is-monday-the-9th-then/581344 "2011-05-13T13:57:54Z")
…what do you call the 14th and 15th collectively? A “this weekend” (I never say “next weekend” for these days) B “next weekend” (at least sometimes) C I never say “next weekend” (that always means the 21st and 22nd) D… --- ## [Best resources for a crash-course in Comp Sci?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-resources-for-a-crash-course-in-comp-sci/581632)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-resources-for-a-crash-course-in-comp-sci/581632 "2011-05-13T13:25:12Z")
I have been getting into programming lately as I’ve found I rather enjoy it. Even though I am more tech-savvy than your average Joe, it makes me aware that there are large gaps in my knowledge of computer science. I’d li… --- ## [Any self-help book recommendations on silencing an "inner critic"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-self-help-book-recommendations-on-silencing-an-inner-critic/581766)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-self-help-book-recommendations-on-silencing-an-inner-critic/581766 "2011-05-13T13:15:05Z")
Here’s my problem. Anyone know a book (or term) to go with it? Whenever I get something done, I have this reflex: “It wasn’t that hard, I should have done it better, and sooner”. Or: “Anyone could have done that, so I s… --- ## [Ladies, virginity question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-virginity-question/581465)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-virginity-question/581465 "2011-05-13T11:13:10Z")
When you were a virgin, did you think penises were scary? In other words, did you fear intercourse? --- ## [Would you rather be president of the USA or spend a week in jail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-president-of-the-usa-or-spend-a-week-in-jail/581711)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-president-of-the-usa-or-spend-a-week-in-jail/581711 "2011-05-13T10:16:42Z")
A book I’m reading right now (A Bathroom Reader) has one of the little trivia things (at the bottom of every page) that reads: “Fifty-two percent of Americans would rather ‘spend a week in jail’ than be president”. :eek… --- ## [Why is it such a disaster if China passes the US to become the leading industrial nation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-such-a-disaster-if-china-passes-the-us-to-become-the-leading-industrial-nation/581579)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-such-a-disaster-if-china-passes-the-us-to-become-the-leading-industrial-nation/581579 "2011-05-13T03:58:24Z")
The media are full of stories about the likelihood that China will surpass the US and become the number one economy in the world. Supposedly this will happen in 5 to 10 years. Most of the US commentators act like this … --- ## [What does "a two-lane road" imply to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-two-lane-road-imply-to-you/581619)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-two-lane-road-imply-to-you/581619 "2011-05-13T02:08:06Z")
“I was driving down a two-lane road, when suddenly \” What kind of road does the term “two-lane road” suggest to you? Is it a road with two lanes in each direction, or a road with two lan… --- ## [What's the highest elevation you've ever been?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-elevation-youve-ever-been/580606)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-highest-elevation-youve-ever-been/580606 "2011-05-13T01:56:32Z")
What’s the highest elevation you’ve ever been (on land, as in not in a plane)? Stories please! Especially if you checked off 29,029 ft.! --- ## [Tell me where I should live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-where-i-should-live/581441)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-where-i-should-live/581441 "2011-05-13T01:47:31Z")
I live in CA, in the Bay Area. Cost of living is crazy high here and I’m thinking of relocating. I was born in this area and lived here all my life, so moving would be pretty difficult. Costs in CA and my area are cra… --- ## [The word "crudités"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-crudites/581287)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-crudites/581287 "2011-05-13T01:22:25Z")
Do you know it? Do you think it’s a common word? Question arose fromthis thread. It would be helpful if voters could post their location or rather, where in the world the term is commonly used. Poll to follow. --- ## [Teachers with clickers, any thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-with-clickers-any-thoughts/581737)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teachers-with-clickers-any-thoughts/581737 "2011-05-13T01:21:43Z")
I am trying to do some research on Classroom response systems (aka clickers) and its a pain in the ass, most of the sites want you to fill out some crazy ass form and then get back to you later. I am looking for a price… --- ## [Need advice - Responding to a manager in a different department](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-responding-to-a-manager-in-a-different-department/581635)
**Author:** [@Maradona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maradona)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-responding-to-a-manager-in-a-different-department/581635 "2011-05-13T00:28:24Z")
I have been recently given responsibility to manage a fairly large team in a software company. I have an excellent relationship with my functional head and the top management. However a functional head in another departm… --- ## [Ex-smokers: When do the cravings stop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-smokers-when-do-the-cravings-stop/581660)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-smokers-when-do-the-cravings-stop/581660 "2011-05-13T00:19:24Z")
I started Chantix on April 4 and have had a fairly good experience with it. I’ve had no wicked dreams, but the mood swings were strong enough to make me taper off the medication after the first 4 weeks. As of now, I on… --- ## [What's wrong with Home Schooling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-home-schooling/569128)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-home-schooling/569128 "2011-05-12T23:50:07Z")
So as not to hijack this thread. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=594198&page=2 At least two people stated this as something they’d outlaw if they ran their own country. I have very little experien… --- ## [Have you ever been involved in a threesome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-involved-in-a-threesome/514408)
**Author:** [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-involved-in-a-threesome/514408 "2011-05-12T23:40:01Z")
Inspired by a post in MPSIMS, I thought this would be a fun poll. It’s private, although you can expound in a reply if you wish. --- ## [Parenting Failure or Parenting Win?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenting-failure-or-parenting-win/581498)
**Author:** [@longPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longPath)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenting-failure-or-parenting-win/581498 "2011-05-12T20:28:36Z")
I’m not sure how I feel about this. (the hygiene part, I mean) Cute little girl and her dead squirrel links to Youtube vid. Anyone care to comment? --- ## [In Which I Buy Three Lawn Mowers . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-buy-three-lawn-mowers/580537)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-buy-three-lawn-mowers/580537 "2011-05-12T19:51:37Z")
. . . and still don’t have a working one. Some of you may recall my earlier thread \_ Rechargeable Lawn Mowers? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board \_ So, I did the research, examined my priorities, and … --- ## [Man suspects that his married one-night-stand had his child. Should he try to find out for sure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-suspects-that-his-married-one-night-stand-had-his-child-should-he-try-to-find-out-for-sure/581190)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-suspects-that-his-married-one-night-stand-had-his-child-should-he-try-to-find-out-for-sure/581190 "2011-05-12T17:58:03Z")
Yeah, it’s a hypothetical thread. I was going to apologize for the seven burly orcs who broke into your house and forced you to read it, but then I remembered I am not in fact a super-villain and thus have no orcs to dis… --- ## [Object that defies traditional destruction, What would you try?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/object-that-defies-traditional-destruction-what-would-you-try/581308)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/object-that-defies-traditional-destruction-what-would-you-try/581308 "2011-05-12T15:42:53Z")
Let’s say you had found a solid object of unknown origin (about the size of a breadbox), and its material properties are unknown to you, and confounding, because you’ve tried to demolish it with everything a typical civi… --- ## [Sex poll: quantity or quality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-poll-quantity-or-quality/581268)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-poll-quantity-or-quality/581268 "2011-05-12T15:36:11Z")
Heh…sex…poll… Poll coming (snerk) You have the choice of consistently getting to make the beast with two backs once each and every month, or two weeks of marathon rogereing, twice a year…no other choices, assume either… --- ## [Verbal Shorthand for September 11, 2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-shorthand-for-september-11-2001/581505)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-shorthand-for-september-11-2001/581505 "2011-05-12T11:34:13Z")
How do you refer to the events of September 11, 2001? Poll to follow [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1744) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1746)