# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1791 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1792 --- ## [Communal laundry: Do you move someone else's clothes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communal-laundry-do-you-move-someone-elses-clothes/572044)
**Author:** [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communal-laundry-do-you-move-someone-elses-clothes/572044 "2011-02-21T14:35:50Z")
Here’s the scenario: you use a communal laundry area such as in an apartment or condo building. Washers & dryers are at a premium on the weekends, and you manage to snag a washer while someone else’s clothes are in the d… --- ## [If I Say "It Goes Up to 11," Do You Know What I'm Talking About?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-say-it-goes-up-to-11-do-you-know-what-im-talking-about/571616)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-say-it-goes-up-to-11-do-you-know-what-im-talking-about/571616 "2011-02-21T14:01:43Z")
A cow-orker pointed out that someone had thrown a speaker into our dumpster. I put on a thick British accent and said “And it goes up to 11!” He looked at me like I had grown a pair of horns. I was rather surprised. “It… --- ## [Home thoughts: Can it be a "home" if only one person lives there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-thoughts-can-it-be-a-home-if-only-one-person-lives-there/572020)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-thoughts-can-it-be-a-home-if-only-one-person-lives-there/572020 "2011-02-21T13:37:57Z")
\*Please note: the question is \*\*NOT \*\*whether a single, childless person who has no family and lives alone can invite friends, etc., over to make the place more festive, homey, cozy, and generally a more fun place to be.… --- ## [Upgrading HVAC/minor remodeling do you pull a permit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-hvac-minor-remodeling-do-you-pull-a-permit/571309)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrading-hvac-minor-remodeling-do-you-pull-a-permit/571309 "2011-02-21T13:26:09Z")
It never occured to me that we should have filled out permits and paid fees to our local government, just changing out a furnace and water heater recently. We hired a licensed contractor to do the work. It seems like it… --- ## [How to organize digital photos and information about them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-organize-digital-photos-and-information-about-them/572052)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-organize-digital-photos-and-information-about-them/572052 "2011-02-21T08:18:03Z")
I have a lot of digital photos that I want to organize, but I can’t think of the best way to do it. Does anyone have any advice? To be more specific, I have done a lot of paintings, and I want to start selling them. You… --- ## [Defective iPod dock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defective-ipod-dock/572097)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defective-ipod-dock/572097 "2011-02-21T06:28:30Z")
I boughtthis iPod dock today. However, it’s not working very well. When I use it with my iPhone (that it’s not optimized for) and Jango Top 100, it has this annoying static sound between songs (that static is not there w… --- ## [Opinions on asking coworkers to be references for a discreet job search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-asking-coworkers-to-be-references-for-a-discreet-job-search/572080)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-asking-coworkers-to-be-references-for-a-discreet-job-search/572080 "2011-02-21T04:26:02Z")
OK, I’m far from being in “look for a new job” mode, but I’m at a point where I’m considering updating my resume and starting to keep an eye on what’s out there and possibly apply for a job or two if something looks like… --- ## [Dubious terror software and orange alerts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubious-terror-software-and-orange-alerts/572082)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubious-terror-software-and-orange-alerts/572082 "2011-02-21T03:41:11Z")
Remember those exciting days? Didn’t you feel you were an important player in the War on Terror when the alert went up a notch, and you accordingly took action to …uh…to do…something? Dennis Montgomery’s software (at $2… --- ## [Have you ever tried to make amends for a mistake made years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-tried-to-make-amends-for-a-mistake-made-years-ago/526886)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-tried-to-make-amends-for-a-mistake-made-years-ago/526886 "2011-02-21T03:04:25Z")
This thread is about realizing you feel bad about something you did to someone after a long time has passed. I’m sure everyone has had this experience, but what did you do about it? Go to the person and apologize? Let… --- ## [Running advice needed (3 weeks to 5K)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-advice-needed-3-weeks-to-5k/572071)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-advice-needed-3-weeks-to-5k/572071 "2011-02-21T01:23:16Z")
I have recently started jogging again and was doing the couch to 5K program. Of course, I got the perfect storm of illness, knee pain, and really busy schedule that resulted in missing out on about 2 weeks of workouts. P… --- ## [Guy edits a video in a way so it looks like he's singing a song about sex to little kids, Arrested f](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-edits-a-video-in-a-way-so-it-looks-like-hes-singing-a-song-about-sex-to-little-kids-arrested-f/572067)
**Author:** [@Wandering\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wandering_Hero)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-edits-a-video-in-a-way-so-it-looks-like-hes-singing-a-song-about-sex-to-little-kids-arrested-f/572067 "2011-02-21T00:54:35Z")
I hope this isn’t the wrong forum… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gweZ5GBmB jk A guy sings a harmless song in front of kids, edits the video so that hes singing an offensive song, uplloads its, and is now facing the po… --- ## [Tell Me About/Recommend Air Rifles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-recommend-air-rifles/571756)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-recommend-air-rifles/571756 "2011-02-20T23:49:11Z")
I have a fairly large (3 acres), partially wooded property. I’ve recently gotten interested in the idea of target shooting. I’m in a residential/rural suburb, bordering the athletic fields of a high school complex (separ… --- ## [Detroit area dopers, what did you make of the Chrysler Superbowl advert?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-area-dopers-what-did-you-make-of-the-chrysler-superbowl-advert/571916)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-area-dopers-what-did-you-make-of-the-chrysler-superbowl-advert/571916 "2011-02-20T23:06:30Z")
It’shere if you didn’t see it. I have to say I think it’s one of the best ads I’ve ever seen in my life but hey I’m neither from Detroit nor even American so what do you Detroitians(?) and other Americans think? --- ## [Anyone else having this problem on youtube (with Chrome)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-this-problem-on-youtube-with-chrome/572029)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-this-problem-on-youtube-with-chrome/572029 "2011-02-20T19:06:42Z")
I go to a video, and the video doesn’t load. It is stuck on the black screen with the white circle of dots. But the audio loads and works fine. The timer at the bottom doesn’t move. I can hear it but not see it. And… --- ## [What's the hot shit in PC hardware these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-hot-shit-in-pc-hardware-these-days/559649)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-hot-shit-in-pc-hardware-these-days/559649 "2011-02-20T18:28:49Z")
It doesn’t seem like clock speeds have made too many gains since 5 years ago when I shopped for a PC. Is stuff getting faster? Better? How should I be evaluating systems differently than I was 5 years ago? I’m run… --- ## [Speculate: world where refined metals are rare.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculate-world-where-refined-metals-are-rare/571735)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculate-world-where-refined-metals-are-rare/571735 "2011-02-20T16:37:59Z")
Suppose we’d arrived at the bronze age and (for some reason that need not have an explanation, but cannot be overcome) found it generally very hard to scale up the refinement of metals. Let’s say that it turns out to be… --- ## [What should my business card say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-my-business-card-say/571598)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-my-business-card-say/571598 "2011-02-20T13:30:10Z")
I’m 21, graduated in July, and while there’s been a common thread to what I’ve done work wise- I’ve also somewhat bounced around in different industries. Be forewarned that the following is a bit long and possibly borin… --- ## [Question for older posters regarding feelings of mortality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-older-posters-regarding-feelings-of-mortality/571553)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-older-posters-regarding-feelings-of-mortality/571553 "2011-02-20T04:18:47Z")
I’ll be 38 in 3 months. I’m in great health and still feel relatively youthful. But in the past couple of years, the fact that I will get old (hopefully) has begun to feel much more real. I knew it when I was 25 of cou… --- ## [Prelate & Non-Juror dopers: What should I expect at my first Episcopalian worship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prelate-non-juror-dopers-what-should-i-expect-at-my-first-episcopalian-worship/571822)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prelate-non-juror-dopers-what-should-i-expect-at-my-first-episcopalian-worship/571822 "2011-02-19T21:15:13Z")
Ok I’ve only been to nondenomination congregational puritanical type churches I’ve decided to broaded my spiritual horizons and visit an Episcopalian church service. I’ve seen Catholic stuff in the movies where they ha… --- ## [Tell Me About Madame Tussauds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-madame-tussauds/571123)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-madame-tussauds/571123 "2011-02-19T20:50:08Z")
A branch of Madame Tussauds opened in Bangkok recently, in the center of the city. They’ve pushed it fairly heavily, but the wife and I cannot understand what the fuss is about. The tickets are 800 baht (US$26) apiece, a… --- ## [Does it bother you when companies use "skinny" to describe products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-bother-you-when-companies-use-skinny-to-describe-products/571608)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-bother-you-when-companies-use-skinny-to-describe-products/571608 "2011-02-19T19:52:43Z")
Based on this news story: I know that some pretzel company was criticized for the use of the word skinny as well. Does using “skinny” or “thin” as a desirable or good thing bother you? Me, I don’t really care. I prob… --- ## [U.S. Expatriates! I want to join your ranks! Where do I start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-expatriates-i-want-to-join-your-ranks-where-do-i-start/571817)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-expatriates-i-want-to-join-your-ranks-where-do-i-start/571817 "2011-02-19T18:56:34Z")
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve made it a goal to move overseas. I want to speak a different language, eat different food, and take in a different culture. The U.S. is also falling apart and I want out. I promised m… --- ## [How can I make the most of my Droid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-most-of-my-droid/571805)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-make-the-most-of-my-droid/571805 "2011-02-19T18:21:19Z")
I got my Droid about a year ago and I have a lot of stuff installed on it, but for some reason, I feel like I’m wasting its true potential. It has quite a powerful little operating system which is much more customizable… --- ## [How did she get away with this credit card number theft?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-she-get-away-with-this-credit-card-number-theft/571642)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-she-get-away-with-this-credit-card-number-theft/571642 "2011-02-19T07:44:33Z")
Here’s a story that came out today about an American Airlines employee who managed to steal at least 350 credit card numbers and to use them to get over $480,000 in merchandise, without being caught. She was only caught … --- ## [What English words and rules of grammar are most confusing for people learning ESL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-english-words-and-rules-of-grammar-are-most-confusing-for-people-learning-esl/570835)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-english-words-and-rules-of-grammar-are-most-confusing-for-people-learning-esl/570835 "2011-02-19T05:56:14Z")
As mentioned in a couple of other threads I have a Mexican cleaning lady who is trying to learn English. She’s plenty bright but just cannot get a grasp on the language. A few things I’ve noticed: I’d always assumed t… --- ## [Mortgage Escrow Waiver Pros and Cons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-escrow-waiver-pros-and-cons/571856)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mortgage-escrow-waiver-pros-and-cons/571856 "2011-02-19T04:56:24Z")
My wife and I are about to buy a house. We were thinking of getting a mortgage escrow waiver so that we do not need to put away taxes on a monthly basis. Obviously, the taxes will be paid, but we figured it might be be… --- ## [Questions on covering up gray hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-covering-up-gray-hair/571699)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-covering-up-gray-hair/571699 "2011-02-19T03:43:15Z")
People here really helped me with my shoe issue - I found a couple of shoes at Amazon to start with, and I liked some of the shoes at the other places, too, so here’s my next question - gray hair. My problem is, which I… --- ## [What's the least painless way to commit suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-painless-way-to-commit-suicide/571869)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-least-painless-way-to-commit-suicide/571869 "2011-02-19T02:21:16Z")
…I’m not really contemplating it, I just wanted to see what folks think… --- ## [Is it worth contesting this speeding ticket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-contesting-this-speeding-ticket/571596)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-worth-contesting-this-speeding-ticket/571596 "2011-02-19T02:16:59Z")
Situation: 4 lane road (not quite limited access but close) in Virginia. Clocked at 68 in a 50 MPH zone. Policeman was quite nice about it, pointed out that the location was a prime one for them to clock speeders, “a bit… --- ## [eBay cell phones with "bad ESN". Ever anything but stolen/lost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-cell-phones-with-bad-esn-ever-anything-but-stolen-lost/571835)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-cell-phones-with-bad-esn-ever-anything-but-stolen-lost/571835 "2011-02-19T00:57:52Z")
I’ve been thinking about changing out for and HTC EVO but don’t really want to extend my contract. Therefore my only real option is to just buy a phone and activate it. Looking on eBay there are a significant number of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1790) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1792)