# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1815 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1816 --- ## [How valueable is your independence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-valueable-is-your-independence/567308)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-valueable-is-your-independence/567308 "2011-01-12T14:35:05Z")
Talked to a friend of mine recently, and was catching up as I had not heard from him in some time. He told me a long sob story. TLDR version, hes been married to his wife for a little over a year, and they’ve been sucked… --- ## [Please direct me to an inexpensive but good webcam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-direct-me-to-an-inexpensive-but-good-webcam/567293)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-direct-me-to-an-inexpensive-but-good-webcam/567293 "2011-01-12T13:25:13Z")
By inexpensive, I mean less than $100 if possible. This is for an online Speech class. The syllabus says webcam and microphone, headset recommended. My main concern is clarity of picture and sound. It has to be reliabl… --- ## [Educate me on HD/Flat Panel TV's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-on-hd-flat-panel-tvs/567267)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-me-on-hd-flat-panel-tvs/567267 "2011-01-12T05:51:06Z")
So, I’m hoping to pick up a decently priced Flat Panel TV in the next few months. Educte me, if you would, teeming masses. I have heard that anything lower than, say, 120 refresh rate on an LCD is not worth looking at,… --- ## [Two questions for Christian parents(or grandparents)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-for-christian-parents-or-grandparents/567131)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-for-christian-parents-or-grandparents/567131 "2011-01-12T01:48:00Z")
What does your denomination teach about where people go when they die-straight to Heaven, stay put in the ground until called, or something else? If your child or grandchild asks (concerning a recently deceased loved on… --- ## [How Flexible Are You? (physically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-flexible-are-you-physically/566208)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-flexible-are-you-physically/566208 "2011-01-12T00:43:01Z")
I just put up a GQ thread about pain in my joints and thought of this because I am unusually flexible myself, and I’ve learned that it’s actually not a good thing past a certain point. In my own case it’s led to some iss… --- ## [Dating and that first phone call.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-and-that-first-phone-call/566751)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-and-that-first-phone-call/566751 "2011-01-12T00:34:32Z")
This is going to be one of those “Just be glad you dodged a bullet Shakes” stories. About a month ago, I met a woman up at my local bar. We chatted, we flirted, we exchanged phone numbers. You know the drill. At the t… --- ## [Do you ask people their age? Do you not like to answer that question yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-people-their-age-do-you-not-like-to-answer-that-question-yourself/356759)
**Author:** [@a\_10\_u\_us](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a_10_u_us)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-people-their-age-do-you-not-like-to-answer-that-question-yourself/356759 "2011-01-11T23:52:37Z")
I’ve discovered that, although I have no problem with my age, whenever people ask it they are always trying to argue soemething at my expense. Like they have more experience than me or I’m too old to be flirting with the… --- ## [Can anyone defend this as true love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-defend-this-as-true-love/567108)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-defend-this-as-true-love/567108 "2011-01-11T22:56:22Z")
Hugh Hefner And Playmate Crystal Harris GetEngaged. 60 years difference. Hugh looks like he’s way past the December of his life, she’s in the Spring of hers. Can anyone defend this as love, or is it something else? --- ## [Please Critique A Computer Build](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-critique-a-computer-build/566756)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-critique-a-computer-build/566756 "2011-01-11T22:38:34Z")
I have really, finally, and for no-fooling this time decided to build a new computer. After the motherboard went last year I looked at what I had and decided it was worth spending a decent amount of money to buy all-new … --- ## [How do I request a letter of recommendation....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-request-a-letter-of-recommendation/567255)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-request-a-letter-of-recommendation/567255 "2011-01-11T21:57:35Z")
from someone I have never met? I have been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa. Well, they say I’ve been invited to join. What they really mean is that I’ve been invited to fill out an application and submit an application … --- ## [Did I answer this interview question correctly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-answer-this-interview-question-correctly/566950)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-answer-this-interview-question-correctly/566950 "2011-01-11T21:51:20Z")
Yesterday I had an interview for a clerical position. One of the questions asked of me (which is asked of everybody) was, and this is the short version of a somewhat long question, Employees are expected to complete al… --- ## [Getting rid of smoke odours/smoke breath](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-smoke-odours-smoke-breath/283051)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-smoke-odours-smoke-breath/283051 "2011-01-11T20:50:02Z")
I’m desperately trying to stop smoking for good, but can’t help sneaking one every now and then right now. Trouble is, I absolutely detest the odour and horrible breath it gives you. Does anyone have some good tips on … --- ## [Good place to buy a wheel for a Ford Fusion online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-place-to-buy-a-wheel-for-a-ford-fusion-online/567149)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-place-to-buy-a-wheel-for-a-ford-fusion-online/567149 "2011-01-11T20:25:45Z")
My wife’s cousin has a 2006 Ford Fusion SEL, and apparently she somehow bent one of the wheels, leading to a flat tire. Firestone wants $270 for a refurbished wheel, and the local Ford dealer wants nearly $400 for a new … --- ## [Goals. In corporate-speak.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goals-in-corporate-speak/566677)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goals-in-corporate-speak/566677 "2011-01-11T20:16:24Z")
I got a performance review coming up. One of the things I think they’re going to ask me is to name three goals I have for myself concerning my job. I’m very bad with corporate jargon, and I can’t think of a good way to s… --- ## [What should she do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-she-do/567072)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-she-do/567072 "2011-01-11T19:57:22Z")
I have a friend (female) who suspected her boyfriend was willing to cheat on her. She had a friend come on to him online and he said yes. She proceeded to kick him to the curb. She told me she found out he as a plenty… --- ## [Which is the new tablet you crave?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-new-tablet-you-crave/567141)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-new-tablet-you-crave/567141 "2011-01-11T19:51:55Z")
So, the iPad is king, with the iPad 2 rumored to be announced shortly. The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show just ended, and a multitude of new tablets were announced. The Motorola Xoom seems to have gotten universal praise… --- ## [If You Could Afford It, Would You Get A Maid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-afford-it-would-you-get-a-maid/566697)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-afford-it-would-you-get-a-maid/566697 "2011-01-11T17:56:41Z")
I’ve been watching reruns of Hazel on Antenna TV. While Hazel is a pain in the neck (Mr B’s sister has a lower opinion of her), I don’t think I’d want a full time maid. So here’s the question. If you had the money woul… --- ## [Kids and "It's Not Fair" Concept](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-and-its-not-fair-concept/566585)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-and-its-not-fair-concept/566585 "2011-01-11T15:38:35Z")
OK I was in the store today and behind a mother with two kids. Both girls and they looked about 5 and 6. And the one girls says “It’s not fair,she get’s candy and I don’t” The mother says, “I told you, if you clean you… --- ## [In Person Shopping - Pleasure or Chore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-person-shopping-pleasure-or-chore/567064)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-person-shopping-pleasure-or-chore/567064 "2011-01-11T15:34:11Z")
I’ll discuss why I’m interested in this when I’ve seen some stats. Assuming that the price is about the same (including delivery if relevant) and assuming that there is no particular reason why a given item has to be bo… --- ## [A very hypothetical question regarding New Year's resolutions and sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-hypothetical-question-regarding-new-years-resolutions-and-sex/566565)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-hypothetical-question-regarding-new-years-resolutions-and-sex/566565 "2011-01-11T13:36:17Z")
If the proverbial “I” resolved that the next relationship the proverbial “I” has is going to be a much less sexually inhibited one than the last long-term relationship the proverbial “I” had, how should the proverbial “I… --- ## [Unexpected labeling of you by others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-labeling-of-you-by-others/566215)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexpected-labeling-of-you-by-others/566215 "2011-01-11T09:16:20Z")
I guess this is IMHO since it’s sort of a poll. This might be an experience unique to me, but it’s happened twice (that I can think of offhand) to me so I expect that it’s happened to others at least once. My computer… --- ## [Does every pawn shop have a Pedro?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-every-pawn-shop-have-a-pedro/567199)
**Author:** [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-every-pawn-shop-have-a-pedro/567199 "2011-01-11T05:41:51Z")
This afternoon I was helping my friend shop for a used gold necklace, to replace the one which was either lost or stolen last month. At the first pawn shop, we must have seemed suspicious (maybe it was the black shirts … --- ## [Leasing vs. Buying a car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-vs-buying-a-car/566888)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-vs-buying-a-car/566888 "2011-01-11T04:32:21Z")
This could be GQ, but maybe here is best… I am soon going to need a new car. I have traditionally bought new and then run the car until it is dead. My car now has 204K on it and may go at any time. (but who knows, eh… --- ## [Convince me to pay for Ancestry.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-pay-for-ancestry-com/566895)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-pay-for-ancestry-com/566895 "2011-01-11T03:39:42Z")
At Christmas, my mother distributed to all my siblings & I copies of a family tree that our great aunt (now deceased) put together many years ago. The records of course get spottier the farther back it goes (relatives w… --- ## [Which Of These Points of Divergences Would Have Produced The Best World](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-points-of-divergences-would-have-produced-the-best-world/567186)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-points-of-divergences-would-have-produced-the-best-world/567186 "2011-01-11T03:15:23Z")
Which of these points of divergence would have produced the best possible world of the available choices in your opinion. --- ## [The mysteries of Ebay - why would anyone pay...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysteries-of-ebay-why-would-anyone-pay/566843)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysteries-of-ebay-why-would-anyone-pay/566843 "2011-01-11T01:18:16Z")
This is not an isolated case, just today’s. I always look at completed listings, whether buying or selling, to see what the market is doing - how cheaply can I buy, how high can I sell? DUH. But I am continuously stum… --- ## [You're on a criminal jury. WOuld you want to know if there's a mandatory prison sentence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-on-a-criminal-jury-would-you-want-to-know-if-theres-a-mandatory-prison-sentence/566423)
**Author:** [@katie1341](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/katie1341)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-on-a-criminal-jury-would-you-want-to-know-if-theres-a-mandatory-prison-sentence/566423 "2011-01-10T23:08:05Z")
I’ve been a public defender in Georgia for 23 years. Over the past few years, there have been an increasing number of changes in the law that require mandatory prison sentences for certain crimes- some with parole, most… --- ## [Sigh...about how much of the housework and stuff should I be expecting my husband to do right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigh-about-how-much-of-the-housework-and-stuff-should-i-be-expecting-my-husband-to-do-right-now/564812)
**Author:** [@tesseract](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tesseract)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sigh-about-how-much-of-the-housework-and-stuff-should-i-be-expecting-my-husband-to-do-right-now/564812 "2011-01-10T21:30:37Z")
OK. Here’s the deal. I’m the sole breadwinner right now. Which is fine. I wish I could be home with my 2-year-old, but I am the one with the earning power and he is finishing undergrad. However, for various reason… --- ## [job negotiations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-negotiations/567129)
**Author:** [@ultraman100](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultraman100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/job-negotiations/567129 "2011-01-10T19:59:05Z")
Say you have passed a first interview with company A, but have been offered a contract position by company B before company A’s second interview. You take the contract position, but want to still leave things open with … --- ## [What to do with plastic hangers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-plastic-hangers/567101)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-plastic-hangers/567101 "2011-01-10T17:36:49Z")
I just changed from plastic clothes hangers to the velvetty ones and now I don’t know what to do with them. I probably have three hunderd or so in various colors. It feels like a waste to just throw them away and they do… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1814) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1816)