# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1800 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1801 --- ## [To have loved and lost...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-have-loved-and-lost/570380)
**Author:** [@Trubie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trubie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-have-loved-and-lost/570380 "2011-02-06T15:13:24Z")
While I’ve never lost at “love”, I had a few relationships I lost. I’ve been stood up and dumped more than I have dumped. I have too much decency to stand someone up. Of these failed relationships, I can say now I’ve nev… --- ## [Rate your feelings towards dogs and cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-feelings-towards-dogs-and-cats/569965)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-your-feelings-towards-dogs-and-cats/569965 "2011-02-06T12:33:53Z")
I am interesting in determining what correlation exists between people’s feelings towards dogs and cats. I don’t dislike cats, but I don’t care much about them. Based on the many cats I’ve met, I’m sure the feeling is … --- ## [Is My Propane Company Ripping Me Off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-propane-company-ripping-me-off/570168)
**Author:** [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-propane-company-ripping-me-off/570168 "2011-02-06T08:39:47Z")
I recently moved from a home that used two 100 gallon propane tanks for all of its heating, hot water and cooking. The gauge on the tanks ran from 0 to 80, and I was assured that 80 = 100%–that the tanks were actually s… --- ## [Girls, what was the last thing a guy did that turned you on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-what-was-the-last-thing-a-guy-did-that-turned-you-on/569606)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girls-what-was-the-last-thing-a-guy-did-that-turned-you-on/569606 "2011-02-06T06:59:23Z")
Here, “turned you on” means made you want to have sex with him. This was inspired by the Husband thread. Only I though it would be more informative if we had specific examples instead of generalities like in that other … --- ## [Pros and cons of "Living forever".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-living-forever/570294)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-living-forever/570294 "2011-02-06T04:58:38Z")
Inspired by the “Pick a superpower” thread. I’d like to hash out the pros and cons of living forever. For the sake of this thread, we’ll say the “live forever” means you are impervious to sickness, physical harm like b… --- ## [Do You Pick Your Nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose/570126)
**Author:** [@Gus\_Handsome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gus_Handsome)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose/570126 "2011-02-06T04:57:22Z")
Is nose picking one of those things that everyone does but nobody admits to? Do you pick your nose? If so, how often? Ever been caught picking your nose? If you do pick your nose is there a chance you would be too e… --- ## [Responsibilities of a Low Level Employee Re Integrity of Orders Received](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responsibilities-of-a-low-level-employee-re-integrity-of-orders-received/570152)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/responsibilities-of-a-low-level-employee-re-integrity-of-orders-received/570152 "2011-02-06T02:03:20Z")
Suppose you’re a secretary or some other low level employee in a company. One of your responsibilities is filling out forms (paper or online) based on information provided to you by higher ups. You have a strong suspicio… --- ## [Tell me about your OOMA.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-ooma/570258)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-ooma/570258 "2011-02-06T00:48:34Z")
Do you have an Ooma home phone system device? In case anyone doesn’t know what it is, it’s a $200 box that somehow connects to your router that gives you phone service to all your home phones, kind of like Magicjack, but… --- ## [Ireland and Scotland in May--a few questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ireland-and-scotland-in-may-a-few-questions/569975)
**Author:** [@Tanaqui](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tanaqui)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ireland-and-scotland-in-may-a-few-questions/569975 "2011-02-06T00:18:37Z")
Time for yet another trip! For this one, I’m thinking about going to Europe by myself for the first time. (Although I’ve been to Europe with family a few times, and traveled alone in Asia.) I’ve only got about 16 days o… --- ## [Ben Wa balls - urban legend or are they really used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-wa-balls-urban-legend-or-are-they-really-used/570172)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ben-wa-balls-urban-legend-or-are-they-really-used/570172 "2011-02-06T00:12:47Z")
I’ve heard stories of Ben Wa balls since I was a teen. I can easily imagine them used a few times for sexual experimentation. But, every day? 24/7? Hard to imagine trying to work while these things are rolling around i… --- ## [What's the worst job you ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-job-you-ever-had/568179)
**Author:** [@ImNotPaulAvery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ImNotPaulAvery)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-job-you-ever-had/568179 "2011-02-05T23:36:30Z")
For me it was filling dirt into little plastic pots by hand. It was for a local plant nursery. We scooped the dirt off a conveyor belt and packed it into trays that held the plastic pots. We had to level the dirt off … --- ## [Anyone ever try to renegotiate a standard form contract? What was the result?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-to-renegotiate-a-standard-form-contract-what-was-the-result/570289)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-to-renegotiate-a-standard-form-contract-what-was-the-result/570289 "2011-02-05T22:59:07Z")
Anyone ever try to renegotiate a standard form contract/contract of adhesion? E.g. walking into an electronics store, talking with the clerk about cell phone plans, then deciding on one, then being handed the standard c… --- ## [Is it OK to put a PO box for an address on a resume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-put-a-po-box-for-an-address-on-a-resume/569921)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-put-a-po-box-for-an-address-on-a-resume/569921 "2011-02-05T22:42:10Z")
Also what is the standard format for a general resume? It’s finally happened, the economy has ground my work leads to almost nothing so it looks like I’m going to have to get a job. I doubt I can get a job in my field (… --- ## [Well adjusted dopers of the Straight Dope, do you have negative thoughts? What are they like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-adjusted-dopers-of-the-straight-dope-do-you-have-negative-thoughts-what-are-they-like/570009)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-adjusted-dopers-of-the-straight-dope-do-you-have-negative-thoughts-what-are-they-like/570009 "2011-02-05T15:03:32Z")
I always have a problem with negative or slightly paranoid thinking and feelings; I guess that comes with being depressed. Often a time I look at my friends and colleagues who are ‘normal’ and wonder if they have to deal… --- ## [When you're angry at your partner, are you in the in the mood to have sex with them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-angry-at-your-partner-are-you-in-the-in-the-mood-to-have-sex-with-them/570142)
**Author:** [@SecondJudith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SecondJudith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-angry-at-your-partner-are-you-in-the-in-the-mood-to-have-sex-with-them/570142 "2011-02-05T13:53:15Z")
Based on the responses to this thread: Have you ever withheld sex from your lover because you were pissed off? I thought this would be a more accurate poll and basis for discussion. When you and your spouse are fightin… --- ## [Would you buy this book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-this-book/570143)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-buy-this-book/570143 "2011-02-05T10:34:03Z")
Would you buy a self-help book to help married women (or those in long term hetero relationships- sorry, they’re the only kind I personally have experience with) rev up their sex drive with their partner? Say it wasn’t … --- ## [Another Grim Observation About Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-grim-observation-about-life/570271)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-grim-observation-about-life/570271 "2011-02-05T07:37:36Z")
If it’s true that nothing good in life is easy, then the following also obtains: \*\*\*Nothing is truly worth doing unless - at some point - it isn’t. \*\*\* One more of life’s endless karmic jokes, I suppose. --- ## [Poll: What would you like to see happening with Social Security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-would-you-like-to-see-happening-with-social-security/569170)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-would-you-like-to-see-happening-with-social-security/569170 "2011-02-05T05:06:56Z")
And how likely is it that what you want will happen? --- ## [Help! What to do about my fighting cats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-what-to-do-about-my-fighting-cats/569940)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-what-to-do-about-my-fighting-cats/569940 "2011-02-05T04:43:03Z")
About 6 months ago I adopted a 2 year old neutered male cat from a shelter. I already had 2 dogs and a 2 year old neutered female cat at home. While we originally attempted slow integration as recommended, a few misha… --- ## [Is there any chance at all my multi-vitamin is causing spotting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-chance-at-all-my-multi-vitamin-is-causing-spotting/560678)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-chance-at-all-my-multi-vitamin-is-causing-spotting/560678 "2011-02-05T03:56:32Z")
I recently switched birth control pill brands, which is almost certainly the reason why I’ve been spotting… But it seems oddly correlated with me taking my new multi-vitamins (a women’s “active” vitamin that includes ca… --- ## [Have you ever withheld sex from your lover because you were pissed off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-withheld-sex-from-your-lover-because-you-were-pissed-off/570083)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-withheld-sex-from-your-lover-because-you-were-pissed-off/570083 "2011-02-05T02:22:17Z")
Poll coming. It has happened to me and admitted to having happened to other men. Women withholding sex from their lovers/significant others. I don’t believe men do that. I don’t believe gays do that. Maybe lesbians. I d… --- ## [Office chair suggestions please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chair-suggestions-please/569942)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-chair-suggestions-please/569942 "2011-02-05T01:52:55Z")
I finally have some money and before I give it all to the government, I want to buy myself something nice. I decided that what I want is the perfect office chair. I sit at my desk between 12 and 20 hours a day between pl… --- ## [Drugs for (maybe) ADHD/ADD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drugs-for-maybe-adhd-add/570116)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drugs-for-maybe-adhd-add/570116 "2011-02-05T00:53:39Z")
I am looking for resources on medication for ADD. I am searching on Concerta and Aderall, two drug names that my daughter’s pediatrician has named, but the sources do not answer the question I am wondering about: What p… --- ## [Unusual job hunting situation, would really welcome constructive advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-job-hunting-situation-would-really-welcome-constructive-advice/570171)
**Author:** [@enigmatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enigmatic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-job-hunting-situation-would-really-welcome-constructive-advice/570171 "2011-02-05T00:44:00Z")
Was wondering if anyone here could offer any input on possible career directions, as my situation is a little unusual and I’m getting more and more frustrated by the lack of progress. I’ve been out of work for coming up … --- ## [I still don't get it: Why do different people have different personalities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-dont-get-it-why-do-different-people-have-different-personalities/570169)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-still-dont-get-it-why-do-different-people-have-different-personalities/570169 "2011-02-04T23:48:19Z")
Ok, this is basic perhaps, but I was reading about personality tests and personality types (conscientious, dramatic) disorders (borderline), but then i thought: Why do (different) people each have different personalities… --- ## [Is going bald difficult emotionally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-going-bald-difficult-emotionally/561843)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-going-bald-difficult-emotionally/561843 "2011-02-04T23:47:27Z")
I was going to say “traumatic”, but I’m not sure if that is the right word. I just saw a picture of one of my friends from high school who I have not seen in some years. High-school stud, most popular kid in school, lot… --- ## [Women who plan their wedding before there is a groom.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-plan-their-wedding-before-there-is-a-groom/569991)
**Author:** [@automagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/automagic)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-plan-their-wedding-before-there-is-a-groom/569991 "2011-02-04T23:00:45Z")
Is it common? Do you think its wrong or weird? Does too much focus on the wedding take away from deciding on the right person to marry? --- ## [Theists: Do any of you believe God is NOT omnipotent, omniscient, or omnibenovelent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theists-do-any-of-you-believe-god-is-not-omnipotent-omniscient-or-omnibenovelent/570078)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theists-do-any-of-you-believe-god-is-not-omnipotent-omniscient-or-omnibenovelent/570078 "2011-02-04T22:34:39Z")
The question is specifically aimed at persons who believe a personal God exists, so there’s no poll option appropriate for atheists or agnostics. Those who object are invited to kiss my shiny metal ass. Or, more constr… --- ## [Women who have had D+Cs -- your recovery experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-have-had-d-cs-your-recovery-experiences/569408)
**Author:** [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-have-had-d-cs-your-recovery-experiences/569408 "2011-02-04T21:46:02Z")
This past Wednesday, I had a hysteroscopy and a D+C to figure out what was going on in my uterus that made me spot so much. (My mother has metastatic uterine cancer, so my gyno and I wanted to rule out cancer for me rig… --- ## [The US going 100% metric - do we all have to die? Plus: weird measurements around the world!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-going-100-metric-do-we-all-have-to-die-plus-weird-measurements-around-the-world/569666)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-going-100-metric-do-we-all-have-to-die-plus-weird-measurements-around-the-world/569666 "2011-02-04T19:53:36Z")
The Metric System: Are young Americans more comfortable with metric measures than earlier generations? While metric is common in food products, we’re still imperial in most of the ways that actual matter in our day to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1799) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1801)