# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1758 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1759 --- ## [Texting: A vehicle for conversation or for delivery of information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texting-a-vehicle-for-conversation-or-for-delivery-of-information/578907)
**Author:** [@MareIt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MareIt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texting-a-vehicle-for-conversation-or-for-delivery-of-information/578907 "2011-04-20T18:54:30Z")
I am not a huge fan of text messaging for the purposes of conversation. For me they are a way to deliver information uni-directionally with the only reply being “ok” or my preference “k”. Recently, I’ve encountered sever… --- ## [How did you save money on your wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-save-money-on-your-wedding/578142)
**Author:** [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-save-money-on-your-wedding/578142 "2011-04-20T18:38:52Z")
No, I’m not engaged or about to be married. I am trying to help a friend plan her nuptials, which will take place in Summer 2012. She’s nervous about money–she doesn’t have a hard-and-fast budget, but her parents have … --- ## [motion to lunch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motion-to-lunch/579115)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motion-to-lunch/579115 "2011-04-20T18:30:27Z")
Here is an interesting article: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2011/03/29/1018033108 Researchers have found that rulings by judges dramatically depend on time of day. It is far more likely for a defendent to get a f… --- ## [I love the LACMTA! Expo line opening soon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-lacmta-expo-line-opening-soon/578809)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-the-lacmta-expo-line-opening-soon/578809 "2011-04-20T18:05:52Z")
So excited! I gotta say, we have the greatest transit authority in the country, if not the world. They just opened the east side Gold Line, and are about to open the Expo Line to the west side. They are finalizing plans… --- ## [I want to start a business in the future. What should I do NOW?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-business-in-the-future-what-should-i-do-now/578773)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-start-a-business-in-the-future-what-should-i-do-now/578773 "2011-04-20T17:38:35Z")
I’ve wanted to work in a flower shop since for as long as I can remember then I realized I can just start my own! I’m still in school right now so I have a long while until I’m ready, so giving, let’s say, a five year ti… --- ## [Do people in your culture "date"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-in-your-culture-date/578539)
**Author:** [@kapri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kapri)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-in-your-culture-date/578539 "2011-04-20T15:33:44Z")
In another thread the OP mentioned that “we don’t date here,” “here” being Australia. I’ve also heard/read people from European countries say this. If this is true, then I’m curious about how people in your country/cultu… --- ## [Please tell me my crystal ball is fogged (Muslims and electoral office in the US)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-my-crystal-ball-is-fogged-muslims-and-electoral-office-in-the-us/579006)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-tell-me-my-crystal-ball-is-fogged-muslims-and-electoral-office-in-the-us/579006 "2011-04-20T14:32:34Z")
Like many around here, I spend a lot of time shaking my head at the actions of some on the political right. From union-busting in Wisconsin to immigration laws in Arizona, from birthers to death panels, from statements-t… --- ## [Selling stuff in Atlanta and Boston (Robotech, Super Bowl, Harry Potter, Tefillin)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-stuff-in-atlanta-and-boston-robotech-super-bowl-harry-potter-tefillin/579075)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-stuff-in-atlanta-and-boston-robotech-super-bowl-harry-potter-tefillin/579075 "2011-04-20T14:07:17Z")
\[Hope this is the right forum for this question\] OK, I want to sell some very different items, not sure where I could sell for good coin. I’d prefer to deal with real-life people as opposed to something like Ebay becaus… --- ## [is laughter really the best medicine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-laughter-really-the-best-medicine/578727)
**Author:** [@csr12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/csr12)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-laughter-really-the-best-medicine/578727 "2011-04-20T13:10:05Z")
and has anyone ever heard of or done laughter-yoga ? --- ## [Recommend a good pocketknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pocketknife/577896)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-pocketknife/577896 "2011-04-20T12:08:33Z")
I have never carried a pocketknife, but recently have found myself needing one. Just something simple, but high quality. I don’t want a mega-multi-tool. I wear a suit to work (which I hate) so it needs to have a slim … --- ## [Handicapped people: Do you find "lame" as a synonym for "not cool" offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-people-do-you-find-lame-as-a-synonym-for-not-cool-offensive/578636)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-people-do-you-find-lame-as-a-synonym-for-not-cool-offensive/578636 "2011-04-20T08:32:35Z")
my friend wants to know --- ## [Is there ever a time to get in a fist fight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-ever-a-time-to-get-in-a-fist-fight/578502)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-ever-a-time-to-get-in-a-fist-fight/578502 "2011-04-20T04:14:33Z")
It’s been years since I even came close to being in a physical confrontation. Last time it happened I was at a bar with a date. Some guys next to us were talking rather loudly about their racist views. Every other word … --- ## [Professionals: What 3 nuggets of advice would you give to a young person starting out in your field?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professionals-what-3-nuggets-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-young-person-starting-out-in-your-field/578322)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/professionals-what-3-nuggets-of-advice-would-you-give-to-a-young-person-starting-out-in-your-field/578322 "2011-04-20T03:17:02Z")
You’ve just met a starry-eyed youngster getting his or her start in whatever your profession/area of specialty happens to be and they’re actively soliciting your advice. If you could distill all your years of toil into j… --- ## [At what age should a parent no longer support their children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-should-a-parent-no-longer-support-their-children/579007)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-should-a-parent-no-longer-support-their-children/579007 "2011-04-20T03:12:27Z")
I have a friend, sort of like an adopted grandmother. We’ve served on a non-profit board together in the past. We have lunch periodically because I like her and all of my actual grandparents passed away years ago. So … --- ## [Can I chip my Kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-chip-my-kid/578973)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-chip-my-kid/578973 "2011-04-20T02:24:45Z")
My wife and I are expecting our first baby in a few months and last night we were chatting about how both our dogs are chipped. But the chip only has medical info on it \[I think\] so we got to wondering how cool it would … --- ## [I'm thinking of buying my first house with cash, dumb idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-of-buying-my-first-house-with-cash-dumb-idea/578833)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-thinking-of-buying-my-first-house-with-cash-dumb-idea/578833 "2011-04-20T01:12:39Z")
I adopted a dog a bit ago and while I’ve been out walking him, I’ve seen a lot of for sale signs on houses and the prices are shockingly low on a lot of 'em. In fact, some are so low that I could just buy one with the ca… --- ## [Facebook Question: What is the point of these "Poke" wars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-question-what-is-the-point-of-these-poke-wars/578621)
**Author:** [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-question-what-is-the-point-of-these-poke-wars/578621 "2011-04-20T01:03:51Z")
What are you supposed to do when somebody “pokes” you on Facebook? Are you supposed to just poke back, so they can poke you back, so you can poke them back, so they can poke you back, so you can poke them back, so they … --- ## [Dancers: What does it mean to interpret a tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancers-what-does-it-mean-to-interpret-a-tune/578866)
**Author:** [@JThunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JThunder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancers-what-does-it-mean-to-interpret-a-tune/578866 "2011-04-19T22:32:28Z")
This question is for people who’ve had some significant amount of dance training. I’m not trying to exclude people whose idea of dancing mostly involves shaking one’s booty. However, I’m working based on the assumption… --- ## [Double edge safety razors: does the razor matter at all or is it all in the blade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-edge-safety-razors-does-the-razor-matter-at-all-or-is-it-all-in-the-blade/578667)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-edge-safety-razors-does-the-razor-matter-at-all-or-is-it-all-in-the-blade/578667 "2011-04-19T20:13:17Z")
If the razor itself matters apart from the blades, how does it matter? Do you have a favorite one? Good or bad experiences? --- ## [Hungarian Mothers May Get Extra Votes For Children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hungarian-mothers-may-get-extra-votes-for-children/578882)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hungarian-mothers-may-get-extra-votes-for-children/578882 "2011-04-19T19:56:17Z")
Hungarian mothers may get extra votes for children. What do you think? I thought the parents were already representing their children’s interests - did I miss something? --- ## [could children be taught to write and draw on writing tablet from the start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-children-be-taught-to-write-and-draw-on-writing-tablet-from-the-start/578769)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-children-be-taught-to-write-and-draw-on-writing-tablet-from-the-start/578769 "2011-04-19T19:44:31Z")
if the answer is separate for writing and sketching/drawing, or let’s say if you think there are 3 answers - for alphabetic writing, Chinese writing and sketching/drawing, please say so. Let’s assume that there is no th… --- ## [Brit Dopers: What does NAF mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dopers-what-does-naf-mean/301281)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brit-dopers-what-does-naf-mean/301281 "2011-04-19T18:23:19Z")
Many of my coworkers are Brits and I have mostly grown accustomed to Brit-speak, but sometimes they still throw me a curve. Tonight our director said that such and such was really naf (NAFF? NAAF?). Can I get a transl… --- ## [Could you pass the Canadian Citizenship test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-pass-the-canadian-citizenship-test/455292)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-pass-the-canadian-citizenship-test/455292 "2011-04-19T18:19:08Z")
As a counter-point to the thread on the American citizenship test, here’s a link to an interactive Canadian citizenship test. I got 100%! Yay! (it would have been embarrassing to do better on the U.S. quiz than on the… --- ## [Children of divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-divorce/578850)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-divorce/578850 "2011-04-19T16:58:59Z")
Please share your experiences. Inspired by the “leaving my wife and children” thread, of course. --- ## [Help me put together a workout schedule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-put-together-a-workout-schedule/578847)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-put-together-a-workout-schedule/578847 "2011-04-19T15:55:38Z")
I’ve been running three days a week pretty regularly now for several months. I really want to incorporate some weight training into my routine. My problem is that my schedule is such that, if I’m going to get in more tha… --- ## [Which strikes you as worse: outliving your spouse, or the reverse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-strikes-you-as-worse-outliving-your-spouse-or-the-reverse/578878)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-strikes-you-as-worse-outliving-your-spouse-or-the-reverse/578878 "2011-04-19T15:38:13Z")
For purposes of this thread, your spouse is the person with whom you share a long-term, committed, cohabiting, and monogamous relationship, regardless of whether you and that person have a sheet of paper from the state a… --- ## [Lab/Terrier Mix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lab-terrier-mix/578365)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lab-terrier-mix/578365 "2011-04-19T12:10:02Z")
I’m thinking of adding a one-year old lab/terrier mix to my dog herd. Has anyone had this type of mix before? I have two labs and a border collie and haven’t had experience with a terrier mix. He’s about 30lbs, neutered… --- ## [Should I be worried about my son?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-my-son/578234)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-my-son/578234 "2011-04-19T03:55:42Z")
Here is the situation. My ex-husband and I are on very friendly terms (for example, I’m going to DC to visit him this weekend) and when I found out that he’d started seeing someone I was overjoyed. He really deserves to … --- ## [How long have you been unemployed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-have-you-been-unemployed/528126)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-have-you-been-unemployed/528126 "2011-04-19T02:38:01Z")
I lost my job March 2, 2007 because the plant I was working at shut down. Using my own money I took some college classes until the Federal Trade Act\* kicked in and paid for two years of college so I could get my Associa… --- ## [April 15th looms: Are your taxes done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-15th-looms-are-your-taxes-done/578389)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/april-15th-looms-are-your-taxes-done/578389 "2011-04-19T02:32:21Z")
Here in the states our taxes are due tomorrow. Are yours done? I got mine done last Saturday - the latest I remember ever doing them. I will get some back from the feds, paid only 21 to the State of PA, and will have … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1757) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1759)