# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1783 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1784 --- ## [Tapping The Strategic Petroleum Reserve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapping-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve/573829)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tapping-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve/573829 "2011-03-08T00:28:12Z")
(Bolding mine.) http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/reserves/index.html Should the SPR be tapped in light of the current run up of gasoline prices in the US? FWIW, I say no. Two reasons: \[ul\] \[li\]America needs to get it… --- ## [credit card theft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-card-theft/573730)
**Author:** [@mommyoftwo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mommyoftwo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/credit-card-theft/573730 "2011-03-07T23:23:14Z")
I didn’t realize till now my credit card was used unauthorized by my now ex boyfriend to make purchases. Is it too late to file charges? It happened two weeks ago but I just recently found out now. Can anyone help me wit… --- ## [Buying a road/mountain hybrid bicycle. Do I need/want disc brakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-road-mountain-hybrid-bicycle-do-i-need-want-disc-brakes/572643)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-road-mountain-hybrid-bicycle-do-i-need-want-disc-brakes/572643 "2011-03-07T22:49:35Z")
Looking at bikes similar to theSpecialized Cross Trail. The disc brakes look bad-ass but there is quite a price jump with them. I used to ride a road bike a lot but haven’t ridden or paid much attention to bikes in abou… --- ## [Getting Clean Without Soap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-clean-without-soap/573678)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-clean-without-soap/573678 "2011-03-07T21:36:41Z")
Soap is irritating to many people’s skins-it also washes away oils and leaves your skin dry. Can you get clean without using it? According to what I read, the ancient romans didn’t have or use soap. They bathed in a th… --- ## [Magic Jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-jack/573741)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-jack/573741 "2011-03-07T20:39:56Z")
I was tired of paying $50 a month for a home land line we never use, but still wanted to have phones in various rooms of my house rather than carrying my cell phone around all the time. I bought a Dock n Talk device tha… --- ## [Ask a home-schooled doper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-home-schooled-doper/573743)
**Author:** [@iNF\_MASCOT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iNF_MASCOT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-home-schooled-doper/573743 "2011-03-07T19:33:35Z")
I’ve been browsing the forums for a pretty good amount of time, so I figured I’d make an account so I can attempt to contribute. I’ve been home-schooled all of my life, and I am now in the 10th grade. I get quite a few… --- ## [Female dopers - would you want to watch your partner do it with another guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-would-you-want-to-watch-your-partner-do-it-with-another-guy/573674)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-would-you-want-to-watch-your-partner-do-it-with-another-guy/573674 "2011-03-07T18:39:07Z")
Disclaimer: There’s no agenda behind this question - I’m not expecting the outcome to be one or the other, I’m generally curious. Sometimes when the issue of bisexuality comes up and men mention having sex with other gu… --- ## [It's time to rethink fines for moving violations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-rethink-fines-for-moving-violations/573720)
**Author:** [@Heyoka13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heyoka13)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-rethink-fines-for-moving-violations/573720 "2011-03-07T18:38:05Z")
In my humble opinion, it is time, in fact, it is long since time, for a thorough review of the fines local governments and municipalities assess for driving infractions. What I am proposing for consideration, is to tail… --- ## [Fortune Cookie Interpretation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortune-cookie-interpretation/573777)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortune-cookie-interpretation/573777 "2011-03-07T18:13:30Z")
After a wonderful sushi meal last night, I read my fortune. Totally WTF. My gf’s interpretation is: “Don’t shit where you eat”. I know nothing about tiger biology, nor mountain living. I also wonder about "live in th… --- ## [Why would anyone get a 30 year loan on a house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-anyone-get-a-30-year-loan-on-a-house/573227)
**Author:** [@snailboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snailboy)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-anyone-get-a-30-year-loan-on-a-house/573227 "2011-03-07T17:33:56Z")
I’m not sure how factual of an answer I can get to this. I’m not thinking of getting a house in the near future, but I was just playing around with the numbers. I assumed a 5% interest rate as I believe that’s pretty clo… --- ## [Ottawa-Area Dopers: Getting from train station to hotel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ottawa-area-dopers-getting-from-train-station-to-hotel/573588)
**Author:** [@abderian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abderian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ottawa-area-dopers-getting-from-train-station-to-hotel/573588 "2011-03-07T17:16:12Z")
I am looking at taking a trip to Ottawa this year, but I want to travel by train and can’t figure out how to reasonably get from the Via Rail station (200 Tremblay Road) to my hotel (considering one at 180 Maclaren Stree… --- ## [Poll: Comb-over or rug?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-comb-over-or-rug/531452)
**Author:** [@Crotalus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crotalus)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-comb-over-or-rug/531452 "2011-03-07T14:48:02Z")
Does the mayor of my city have an unusually thick comb-over, or is he sporting a rug? My fellow citizens are about evenly split on the subject. --- ## [Why do the nicest guys end up with roaring bitches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-nicest-guys-end-up-with-roaring-bitches/572848)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-nicest-guys-end-up-with-roaring-bitches/572848 "2011-03-07T13:19:47Z")
I don’t want to give any details, but holy shit, one of the mildest-mannered and good-natured people I know is with a roaring bitch. And the funny thing is that she said to us, on more than one occasion, “you know every… --- ## [Do all gay males enjoy anal sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-gay-males-enjoy-anal-sex/573656)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-gay-males-enjoy-anal-sex/573656 "2011-03-07T04:24:15Z")
As a conjunct to this thread about whether or not lesbians enjoy penetration, let me ask the following please: Is anal sex a cornerstone for gay sex amongst males? I have no issues with homosexuality; I’ve always wonde… --- ## [Ask the Zoo Educator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-zoo-educator/573507)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-zoo-educator/573507 "2011-03-07T02:20:10Z")
I know, I know – I’m not a rockstar like an actual zookeeper is… But personally, I think I have the best job in the zoo. I know what zookeepers know, and do much of what they do… but no exhibit cleaning! Keepers have … --- ## [How does one 'seem' more enthusiastic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-seem-more-enthusiastic/573543)
**Author:** [@Meyer6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meyer6)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-seem-more-enthusiastic/573543 "2011-03-06T23:12:00Z")
So, for the past year and a half I’ve been teaching a university class to second year students. Every semester the students have a chance to submit feedback about the course instructor, and that feedback is passed on to… --- ## [The stereotypical doper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stereotypical-doper/573186)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stereotypical-doper/573186 "2011-03-06T19:34:22Z")
What is the stereotypical doper? We are a varied group, but we are not that varied, when you think about it. Most have us have college degrees, or at least read a few books in our time. But what I want is a one senten… --- ## [Computer dealer website that accepts PayPal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-dealer-website-that-accepts-paypal/573659)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-dealer-website-that-accepts-paypal/573659 "2011-03-06T18:50:38Z")
I’ve sold a lot of stuff via E-Bay and have a small pile in PayPal and wish to purchase a new desktop computer. What ones accept PayPal? What ones does the Dope recommend? I’m not looking for a gamer computer, just a de… --- ## [Planning a trip to Radio City Music Hall--advice and tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-radio-city-music-hall-advice-and-tips/573630)
**Author:** [@With\_Rye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/With_Rye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-radio-city-music-hall-advice-and-tips/573630 "2011-03-06T05:19:36Z")
So I’m going to New York (first time!) in April to see a favorite band. I haven’t been on a trip by myself before and wonder if you have any travel tips or ways to save money. I’ve been looking at prices on travel sites… --- ## [Advice on copy-editing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-copy-editing/573647)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-copy-editing/573647 "2011-03-06T04:13:39Z")
So, I thought I was done my thesis. I even did a celebration lap around the house and poured myself a beer yesterday. However, my thesis supervisor had nothing but bad things to say about my citation format. He had told… --- ## [When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-know-what-you-wanted-to-be-when-you-grew-up/573149)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-know-what-you-wanted-to-be-when-you-grew-up/573149 "2011-03-06T04:11:51Z")
I.e. the career you are in now (if you are (yet)). For me, it was rather late in life-I originally wanted to be a biologist, but frankly I have very little patience for the minutae of the field, but noticed during 1-1 c… --- ## [What is your area's nickname?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-areas-nickname/572387)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-areas-nickname/572387 "2011-03-06T03:53:21Z")
Inspired by this thread, what is the nickname of your local region? Here in Tacoma you can refer to this region as “west side” (anything west of the Cascades), “the Sound” (Everett to Olympia), or “the South Sound” (jus… --- ## [New main cables for a suspension bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-main-cables-for-a-suspension-bridge/573642)
**Author:** [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-main-cables-for-a-suspension-bridge/573642 "2011-03-06T01:17:05Z")
This thread discusses the sheer difficulty of replacing the main cables of a suspension bridge, that is the cables that go over the towers and that ultimately support the bridge: The general consensus in the thread is… --- ## [Things to do/see in Savannah, GA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-see-in-savannah-ga/571878)
**Author:** [@fubbleskag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fubbleskag)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-see-in-savannah-ga/571878 "2011-03-06T00:05:15Z")
The wife and I have decided to spend our upcoming spring break in Savannah, GA. Neither of us has been before, so I’m hoping to gather some anecdotal recommendations from the dope of things to do, see, avoid, etc. while … --- ## [Turing test tactics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turing-test-tactics/573475)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turing-test-tactics/573475 "2011-03-05T23:22:07Z")
What line of questions would you use to determine if an opponent was an AI or a meat bag? --- ## [Poll: Puppy Breath](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-puppy-breath/573359)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-puppy-breath/573359 "2011-03-05T21:04:16Z")
I find puppy breath insanely sweet and delicious. If they could bottle or otherwise capture it, I would just sniff it every time I was feeling down. I also adore dogs, they are my favorite species of life, and that inc… --- ## [" Ask The --- Doper " Threads- what would we like to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-doper-threads-what-would-we-like-to-see/573277)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-doper-threads-what-would-we-like-to-see/573277 "2011-03-05T21:01:58Z")
Title says it all. Now and then we have some terrific threads that work on this premise. What would you like to see? I’d be happy to read through As The… Farmer Fisherman HAZMAT worker Architect Stagehand X Ray Te… --- ## [My new-ish laptop has stopped playing videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-ish-laptop-has-stopped-playing-videos/573325)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-ish-laptop-has-stopped-playing-videos/573325 "2011-03-05T17:37:30Z")
My new-ish laptop no longer plays .wmv files. First, some specifics: HP Pavilion DM4-1165DX Windows 7 64-bit Longer version: My laptop used to play videos, but one day just stopped. I can still play embedded or stre… --- ## [Threatened by on-line seller over my bad review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threatened-by-on-line-seller-over-my-bad-review/573572)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threatened-by-on-line-seller-over-my-bad-review/573572 "2011-03-05T16:31:27Z")
I reported my negative experience with a Spanish on-line seller of computer goods on a Spanish on-line reseller ratings site, only telling the exact details of what occurred and giving them a low rating. The other day, … --- ## [Have you mistaken a bill for junkmail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-mistaken-a-bill-for-junkmail/573086)
**Author:** [@Heyoka13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heyoka13)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-mistaken-a-bill-for-junkmail/573086 "2011-03-05T16:21:03Z")
Apparently I have. My internet just went off. For non payment. I called the provider, and charge carded it back to life. I also mentioned to the phone rep that amongst the weekly junkmail from them, there must have b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1782) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1784)