# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1746 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1747 --- ## [HS track coach fired for allowing runners to train topless.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-track-coach-fired-for-allowing-runners-to-train-topless/581289)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hs-track-coach-fired-for-allowing-runners-to-train-topless/581289 "2011-05-12T10:42:40Z")
It was a male student who took his top off. :dubious: The coach was fired on the spot (in front of his team) by the athletic director. What the hell? I’m only 25 and male athletes frequently practiced without shi… --- ## [Do you want the rest of this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-the-rest-of-this/581392)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-want-the-rest-of-this/581392 "2011-05-12T10:37:05Z")
Would you accept an offer of food if it’s half eaten? Why or why not? I’m not germaphobic but I’ve always thought that eating after someone is kinda gross. I usually play it off as I’m not hungry so as not to offend. --- ## [Goddammit Google am not in Tunisia!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-google-am-not-in-tunisia/581397)
**Author:** [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-google-am-not-in-tunisia/581397 "2011-05-12T02:13:28Z")
I left Sfax about a week ago because the company evacuated us due to the ongoing situation. Am now back in Manila but every time I try a Google search I end up on www.google.tn! Its not a huge problem because I get the … --- ## [Punishment for Plagerism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-plagerism/581365)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-plagerism/581365 "2011-05-12T00:49:24Z")
What would be a fair punishment for a first offense at plagerism for a 6th grader who directly copied one sample sentence from her Grammar text to complete a homework assignment? I don’t think she knows what plagerism i… --- ## [Share your Marathon dream stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-marathon-dream-stories/581473)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-marathon-dream-stories/581473 "2011-05-11T23:23:31Z")
Split off from this thread, where several Dopers shared their experiences of these hugely long dreams, where endless hours if not days or weeks seemed to take place in a certain dream world. I know I’ve had a few, which… --- ## [Can/Should Children be Taught Philosophy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-should-children-be-taught-philosophy/581241)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-should-children-be-taught-philosophy/581241 "2011-05-11T18:57:00Z")
I have a group of kids who perform poetry. I write the ‘poetry’\* and the children perform it. The whole point of the poetry group is to teach the kids things that will give them a positive outlook on life and maybe pla… --- ## [I do not think humans are going to send people to Mars for a very long time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-think-humans-are-going-to-send-people-to-mars-for-a-very-long-time/580937)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-think-humans-are-going-to-send-people-to-mars-for-a-very-long-time/580937 "2011-05-11T17:39:09Z")
In thinking about the thread re who is going to Mars, given that we already know quite a bit about Mars the prospect of sending people there holds little compelling scientific purpose, and would be a hugely expensive, an… --- ## [Office workers, how do you ensure fresh breath](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-workers-how-do-you-ensure-fresh-breath/581381)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-workers-how-do-you-ensure-fresh-breath/581381 "2011-05-11T17:28:45Z")
…after eating snacks/lunch? --- ## [Questions for those of you who ever married](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-those-of-you-who-ever-married/581272)
**Author:** [@TexasDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TexasDriver)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-those-of-you-who-ever-married/581272 "2011-05-11T16:45:28Z")
I noticed an interesting pattern at my ten year high school reunion (some years ago.) It seemed like those who married in or just after high school married someone who was very close alphabetically, as in Judy Jones marr… --- ## [What's your favorite open source office suite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-open-source-office-suite/581242)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-open-source-office-suite/581242 "2011-05-11T15:36:25Z")
I’ve been using OpenOffice.org for a while now and am fairly happy with it. Some of my friends, though, have had some problems with it, so we’re looking for a new rival to MS Office. Out of all the open source or free of… --- ## [help me find \<$200 digital microscope for a 16 year old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-200-digital-microscope-for-a-16-year-old/581046)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-200-digital-microscope-for-a-16-year-old/581046 "2011-05-11T14:59:38Z")
I have young friend who wishes to study medicine and i wan to get her a usb microscope of some sort. I am quite limited in my finances so my budget is $200 or less ( than includes postage to Australia). I have been look… --- ## [can one be a good parent while playing favourites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-be-a-good-parent-while-playing-favourites/581393)
**Author:** [@shijinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shijinn)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-be-a-good-parent-while-playing-favourites/581393 "2011-05-11T10:33:36Z")
we’re only human right? i think it’s entirely not unusual to love both and still have a favourite. --- ## [name for abnoxious adventure seekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-for-abnoxious-adventure-seekers/580566)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-for-abnoxious-adventure-seekers/580566 "2011-05-11T04:54:03Z")
For years I’ve been annoyed by rock climbing, white water kayaking type adventurers that seem total arrogant jerks. Hey, I like to enjoy the outdoors more than most, but I don’t brag, fist pump,and high five my friends … --- ## [The conspiracy to prevent people from travelling to Derry/Londonderry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conspiracy-to-prevent-people-from-travelling-to-derry-londonderry/581214)
**Author:** [@A.Gwilliam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A.Gwilliam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conspiracy-to-prevent-people-from-travelling-to-derry-londonderry/581214 "2011-05-10T21:06:17Z")
(Not quite sure this is in the right part of the forum…? :)) I’m not posting this to start a tedious discussion about the merits or otherwise of Northern Ireland’s major western city being called either “Londonderry” or… --- ## [Taxes on selling used goods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-on-selling-used-goods/580898)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxes-on-selling-used-goods/580898 "2011-05-10T20:46:47Z")
My sister in law lives in West LA and buys clothing at estate sales in nearby Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Hollywood, etc. She sells them on her online boutique. Two points: One, these clothes were purchased retail by some o… --- ## [Office Suites for IPad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-suites-for-ipad/581335)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-suites-for-ipad/581335 "2011-05-10T20:28:30Z")
I have a keyboard for my iPad. Now I want to use it to write essays, with footnotes and junk. Apple is really trying my patience by not having something readily available that can completely handle and edit MS Office or … --- ## [Who was the better parent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-better-parent/581134)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-better-parent/581134 "2011-05-10T20:13:04Z")
Sorry if you have two moms or two dads. This poll isn’t for you. If one parent ran away, then the other is the clear winner. If one parent died really early and no one replaced them, then try not to vote, because that … --- ## [Refinancing a car? You can do that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refinancing-a-car-you-can-do-that/581405)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refinancing-a-car-you-can-do-that/581405 "2011-05-10T19:18:42Z")
When I got my car a couple years back, my credit was atrocious. I had to buy something, though, because my old car would have required 1k to get running. It was a shitty 16-year-old beater and the brakes went out on me, … --- ## ["Stated Income Loans" - legal to lie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stated-income-loans-legal-to-lie/581414)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stated-income-loans-legal-to-lie/581414 "2011-05-10T18:40:37Z")
A stated income loan, nicknamed a “liar loan”, basically, is a loan where the bank does not require evidence of your income, but simply asks you “What is your income?” and uses that. Is it, or was it ever, really and … --- ## [Restaurant discounts with church flyers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-discounts-with-church-flyers/580439)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-discounts-with-church-flyers/580439 "2011-05-10T17:53:15Z")
At my local IHOP today (love those harvest grain pancakes), I noticed this on the notice board: “On Wednesdays and Fridays, bring in your church bulletin and get a 20% discount on your entire meal” Huh? Really? Is that… --- ## [Anbody here ever have experiences with Good Ol Boy networks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anbody-here-ever-have-experiences-with-good-ol-boy-networks/581271)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anbody-here-ever-have-experiences-with-good-ol-boy-networks/581271 "2011-05-10T17:36:52Z")
A good Ol’ Boy network is a southern US term for the circle of powerful men who “run things.” Usually on a local scale. The term is usually associated with Cronyism or other exclusionary practices. One can hear quite … --- ## [Does this make any sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-any-sense/581411)
**Author:** [@Heckity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heckity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-make-any-sense/581411 "2011-05-10T17:21:07Z")
I have high (exceedingly high) blood pressure. My cardiologist keeps adding medications and testing me a month later with a 24-hr blood pressure monitor. The past six 24-hr records show that my blood pressure drops well… --- ## [Why do people stay in non-perfect relationships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-stay-in-non-perfect-relationships/580754)
**Author:** [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-stay-in-non-perfect-relationships/580754 "2011-05-10T15:34:48Z")
Inspired by various threads here and elsewhere… It seems to me that the only way a relationship is worth the necessary sacrifices is if it brings you happiness, all the time. If the relationship is not actively making y… --- ## [Can you walk when your leg is asleep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-walk-when-your-leg-is-asleep/581228)
**Author:** [@Strinka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strinka)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-walk-when-your-leg-is-asleep/581228 "2011-05-10T14:24:26Z")
I can just fine. I understand some people can’t. Can you? --- ## [Cat box in dishwasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-box-in-dishwasher/581137)
**Author:** [@Vashbul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vashbul)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-box-in-dishwasher/581137 "2011-05-10T14:19:37Z")
I have been asked to collect opinions on the idea of using your dishwasher to wash a cat litter box. Let’s assume the dishwasher is a good model that uses very hot water and is effective at removing dried food from dish… --- ## [Well, crap. I burned a pan. Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-crap-i-burned-a-pan-advice/581230)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-crap-i-burned-a-pan-advice/581230 "2011-05-10T13:51:55Z")
Cooking broccoli in a little bit of water in a covered sauté pan. Turned the heat on high to get it going. Got distracted by a cuppa coffee and a Doctor Who documentary. Water boiled off. My nice stainless steel Calp… --- ## [Republican talking points if "Get ObL" had failed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-talking-points-if-get-obl-had-failed/581260)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-talking-points-if-get-obl-had-failed/581260 "2011-05-10T13:19:40Z")
Let’s take for granted that the Republicans would be putting as much distance themselves and any failed military effort on Obama’s part, but can you write out some of their specific talking points criticizing his adminis… --- ## [Lake George, NY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-george-ny/580639)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-george-ny/580639 "2011-05-10T13:14:50Z")
What should I expect should I visit Lake George over Memorial Day weekend? Is it insane? I shouldn’t touch it with a ten-foot pole…or, is it the best kept secret in NY? …or, something in between? On a scale of 1-10 (… --- ## [Ask me about my abortion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-me-about-my-abortion/580993)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-me-about-my-abortion/580993 "2011-05-10T13:08:21Z")
I have started a thread like this once before, long ago. I was reading the thread in the pit about anti-abortion picketers, and the usual arguments have been raised - that an abortion is a baby, not a group of cells, tha… --- ## [Using commas as ellipses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-commas-as-ellipses/580583)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-commas-as-ellipses/580583 "2011-05-10T13:02:08Z")
Not sure whether this goes in Cafe Society or here, so please feel free to move it as you see fit. I’m curious about something I’ve been noticing occasionally lately: is there some obscure rule (or maybe it’s a rule in … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1745) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1747)