# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1786 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1787 --- ## [What is the highest number of posts in a row you're willing to make in one thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-highest-number-of-posts-in-a-row-youre-willing-to-make-in-one-thread/572883)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-highest-number-of-posts-in-a-row-youre-willing-to-make-in-one-thread/572883 "2011-03-02T05:35:44Z")
I have this thread in GD on a topic that concerns me greatly (this one, in case you were wondering), and I ended up making two posts in a row at the end of it, mostly because I remembered something that I wanted to say a… --- ## [What's in your raised beds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-raised-beds/573002)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-raised-beds/573002 "2011-03-02T01:16:28Z")
I’m building new raised beds, now I just have to decide what to put in them! Buying from a local soil and compost company, not bags of plastic and manmade chemicals from Home Depot. I don’t have enough finished compost t… --- ## ["Lifestyle Lift" -what exactly is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifestyle-lift-what-exactly-is-it/573110)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifestyle-lift-what-exactly-is-it/573110 "2011-03-02T00:44:39Z")
Has anyone done this process or do you know anyone who has? It says “non-surgical,” so what the heck is it? Is it like a facelift, where you just pull the skin back and pin it somehow? First-hand accounts requested, … --- ## [Applying for jobs - do you customize your resume for each application?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/applying-for-jobs-do-you-customize-your-resume-for-each-application/573020)
**Author:** [@wheresmymind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheresmymind)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/applying-for-jobs-do-you-customize-your-resume-for-each-application/573020 "2011-03-01T22:42:21Z")
Long, sorry… So I recently finished grad school and have been doing the job application thing. I usually create a completely customized resume for each job I apply for. However, from talking with other people and read… --- ## [Care and feeding of a pet rat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-and-feeding-of-a-pet-rat/572693)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/care-and-feeding-of-a-pet-rat/572693 "2011-03-01T21:52:50Z")
I’m thinking on getting a rat as a pet. I have two kids, 5 and 3, that stay with me on the weekends and thought it might be a good pet for them to learn how to take care of. I was in the pet shop, an independent one tha… --- ## [Alamo car rental](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alamo-car-rental/572942)
**Author:** [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alamo-car-rental/572942 "2011-03-01T20:33:10Z")
I’m taking my kids on a trip to Denver in April. I used priceline to book the flight, hotel and rental car (and got a great deal!). Now I’m wondering if I need to purchase extra insurance from Alamo, the car rental com… --- ## [Windows 7 SP 1: Good? Bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-sp-1-good-bad/572699)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-7-sp-1-good-bad/572699 "2011-03-01T18:49:39Z")
I see that Windows 7 SP 1 is now queued up for download. Anyone install it? Is there any reason to be concerned or is it just another update but bigger? Also does it include those Windows Live Essentials that I have be… --- ## [Come up to my room. I want you ( to fuck me/ get fucked by me)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-up-to-my-room-i-want-you-to-fuck-me-get-fucked-by-me/572536)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-up-to-my-room-i-want-you-to-fuck-me-get-fucked-by-me/572536 "2011-03-01T18:35:07Z")
Poll coming. Its Friday after work and you are in the local hotel bar and all your married co-workers have just left. You are recently single/available and have no idea how to begin the weekend. Suddenly an old attracti… --- ## [Why is human milk ick, but no cows' milk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-human-milk-ick-but-no-cows-milk/572855)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-human-milk-ick-but-no-cows-milk/572855 "2011-03-01T17:16:06Z")
…or milk from goats or sheep or whatever. Most animals are way more disgusting than most humans. Human breast milk ice cream on sale in London --- ## [How tough is it to replace a car radio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tough-is-it-to-replace-a-car-radio/572084)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tough-is-it-to-replace-a-car-radio/572084 "2011-03-01T16:55:29Z")
and would we be utterly mad to attempt it ourselves? Around here (DC metro) pretty much the only place to go is Best Buy. Their website is completely inaccurate regarding which radios even fit. Only 3 out of hundreds ad… --- ## [Your male lover is too tired.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-male-lover-is-too-tired/572859)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-male-lover-is-too-tired/572859 "2011-03-01T16:44:12Z")
For sex of course. Poll coming --- ## [Guys who find it hard to compliment their spouse: how do you manage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-who-find-it-hard-to-compliment-their-spouse-how-do-you-manage/572830)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-who-find-it-hard-to-compliment-their-spouse-how-do-you-manage/572830 "2011-03-01T13:46:59Z")
I like (no, make that need) to get compliments. My husband hates giving them. That must be a common situation. So guys, how do you deal with it? There’s a popular relationship book called “The Five Love Languages” by Ga… --- ## [Spending tons of money on a diagnostic test when you don't know want to know the answer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-tons-of-money-on-a-diagnostic-test-when-you-dont-know-want-to-know-the-answer/572645)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spending-tons-of-money-on-a-diagnostic-test-when-you-dont-know-want-to-know-the-answer/572645 "2011-03-01T13:28:02Z")
…and also don’t think your risk of having the disease is high enough to warrant the expense. I’m talking about Huntington’s Disease. On the surface, I can see why the doctor might consider this as a possibility because… --- ## [Roth 401k, or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roth-401k-or-not/572901)
**Author:** [@startingover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/startingover)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roth-401k-or-not/572901 "2011-03-01T13:06:53Z")
I am a 33 year old single male with no dependents that currently makes about $100k a year. I have full benefits, including a matching 401k up to 6%. Recently, my employer introduced a 401k that included a ROTH 401K optio… --- ## [Porn or Porno?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-or-porno/572961)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-or-porno/572961 "2011-03-01T12:56:32Z")
Which term do you use to describe pornography? To me, “Porno” sounds quaintly anachronistic, like a flashback to the 70’s. “Let’s watch a porno!” just makes me giggle. PTF --- ## [Questions about traveling to Brazil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-traveling-to-brazil/573054)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-traveling-to-brazil/573054 "2011-03-01T12:48:05Z")
So I’m supposed to be going to Brazil in a few months for a weding (Sao Paulo area). My girlfriend, however, is driving me nuts because thanks to the stupid travel guides and government travel web site warnings, she thi… --- ## [How to explain goals vs strategy vs tactics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-explain-goals-vs-strategy-vs-tactics/572640)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-explain-goals-vs-strategy-vs-tactics/572640 "2011-03-01T11:03:55Z")
For someone who really doesn’t get it? Any ideas or analogies that can make it really clear? I’ve tried things like: Your goal is to Visit the Grand Canyon in 2011 Your strategy is to drive there in a minivan Your ta… --- ## [Netbook Recommendation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netbook-recommendation/573012)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netbook-recommendation/573012 "2011-03-01T09:57:11Z")
Looking into netbooks. All I need it for is web surfing and email. I do want a built-in camera for use with Skype. Have any particular brands surfaced to the top? --- ## [My headlight was working fine. Then I got an oil change (continued)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-headlight-was-working-fine-then-i-got-an-oil-change-continued/572398)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-headlight-was-working-fine-then-i-got-an-oil-change-continued/572398 "2011-03-01T03:38:44Z")
My headlights were fine. I got a full service oil change on Friday (5 days ago) that the invoice says covered a light check (and the lights were marked OK). I just realized today that my front right headlight is not work… --- ## [Hot News Tip. Do you Share?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-news-tip-do-you-share/572990)
**Author:** [@longPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longPath)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-news-tip-do-you-share/572990 "2011-03-01T02:49:14Z")
\[Hypothetically speaking\] You, in the course of a casual conversation with someone you know is in a position to know, learn that your nation’s navy has been placed on alert, waiting the possible order to deploy to some… --- ## [Recommend some emailing software for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-emailing-software-for-me/572938)
**Author:** [@essell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/essell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-emailing-software-for-me/572938 "2011-02-28T22:43:52Z")
I need some advice. I’m after some software to send out a mass email to customers who subscribe to a service I provide. No need for repeat emails, no spam involved, they’re not subscribing to an email list. I want to … --- ## [Recommend a toaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-toaster/572782)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-toaster/572782 "2011-02-28T22:07:48Z")
I’m sorry to say that my toaster is dying. I bought it, used, from a coworker back in 2000. It cost me $14. It’s a standard 4 slicer, white, ugly, but dammit it toasted the bread. Well, my boyfriend has informed me that… --- ## [Jewelry terminology: "pendant" versus "charm-style"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-terminology-pendant-versus-charm-style/572273)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewelry-terminology-pendant-versus-charm-style/572273 "2011-02-28T20:22:05Z")
I am looking at a site that sells jewelry, and the different styles are named and priced differently, and there are pictures. But the pictures are not explicitly tied to the names of the styles – they’re not captioned o… --- ## [Tattling on the new girlfriend's kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattling-on-the-new-girlfriends-kid/572720)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattling-on-the-new-girlfriends-kid/572720 "2011-02-28T20:17:10Z")
I have a new girlfriend, who has a ten-year-old daughter. Last night was the second time I’ve hung out at their place while Daughter was still awake, so I’m just starting to get to know her. I’ve never had any kids. W… --- ## [Help a newbie with photo/file sharing sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-newbie-with-photo-file-sharing-sites/572940)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-newbie-with-photo-file-sharing-sites/572940 "2011-02-28T18:53:37Z")
I have a bunch of vacation photos I want to send to someone (like 400 of them). I’d rather do it online than burn a CD. I know there are photo and file sharing sites out there, but I’m a total newbie and can’t figure o… --- ## [Suggestions for a new weekend hobby with the wife (NEED ANSWER FAST!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-a-new-weekend-hobby-with-the-wife-need-answer-fast/572210)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-a-new-weekend-hobby-with-the-wife-need-answer-fast/572210 "2011-02-28T18:41:53Z")
Usually, my wife and I watch Korean dramas on TV Friday through Sunday. The latest drama we were watching ended this past Sunday. I enjoy spending time with her but I’m getting sick of sitting in front of the TV, plus we… --- ## [What is the correct way to respond when your dad calls you a slut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-correct-way-to-respond-when-your-dad-calls-you-a-slut/571977)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-correct-way-to-respond-when-your-dad-calls-you-a-slut/571977 "2011-02-28T18:20:41Z")
Last night my dad came in drunk (I’m visiting my parents for the weekend) and more or less called me a woman of loose morals for sleeping with a white man I’m not even formally engaged to. I cried, I was so mad and hurt… --- ## [Experience with WEN by Chaz Dean cleansing conditioner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-wen-by-chaz-dean-cleansing-conditioner/570703)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experience-with-wen-by-chaz-dean-cleansing-conditioner/570703 "2011-02-28T17:54:33Z")
Sometimes when I’m doing other things around the house, I have one of the shopping channels on, just for background noise. Yesterday, I saw a presentation for this product: http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx?view=2&app=… --- ## [How to best sell an 8gig iTouch 3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-sell-an-8gig-itouch-3/572899)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-sell-an-8gig-itouch-3/572899 "2011-02-28T17:02:43Z")
I’m not entirely sure which model my wife has, but since we got iPhones, that makes her iTouch redundant. She wants to sell it (all original parts, case, etc.) Her iTouch is the newest one without a camera. How much sh… --- ## [Simple things that are a turn on for reasons you don't understand.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-things-that-are-a-turn-on-for-reasons-you-dont-understand/572334)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-things-that-are-a-turn-on-for-reasons-you-dont-understand/572334 "2011-02-28T15:12:11Z")
Women standing on tip-toes. At the supermarket tonight a woman was standing like this reaching for a bottle of sauce. I always jump in to help short people but, I must admit, because she was standing on tip-toes I took … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1785) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1787)