# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1821 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1822 --- ## [Boarding schools](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boarding-schools/565766)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boarding-schools/565766 "2011-01-02T02:43:13Z")
Reading the thread about American-isms vs. British-isms, one reason for education related differences is the fact that American secondary education is almost entirely day-school, boarding schools are relatively rare. (th… --- ## [Intellectual arrogance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectual-arrogance/565907)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectual-arrogance/565907 "2011-01-02T01:07:49Z")
This is my first entry ever, so excuse any mistakes please. As a bright person, I am sometimes amazed at the things people ask me. Today it was how to make a \ sign in Word or other programs. And all too often my… --- ## [Recommendations for a San Antonio trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-san-antonio-trip/565466)
**Author:** [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-a-san-antonio-trip/565466 "2011-01-02T00:06:14Z")
I’m looking at a work trip to San Antonio for the first two weeks of January, staying in a hotel along the River Walk. I have a permanent transplant coworker down there who is sure to give me recommendations, but I alwa… --- ## [Eliminating the common cold.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eliminating-the-common-cold/565958)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eliminating-the-common-cold/565958 "2011-01-01T22:45:49Z")
I am presently ill with a cold, and this got me to thinking how best to rid the world of this menace. My plan is for everybody on the planet to stay home for two weeks straight. Obviously this isn’t practical, but I th… --- ## [What is your favorite facial moisturizer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-facial-moisturizer/565565)
**Author:** [@thegirlwholived](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thegirlwholived)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-facial-moisturizer/565565 "2011-01-01T22:11:13Z")
Looking for suggestions for facial moisturizers. I’ve never really used one before and don’t want to spend an arm and leg. Any suggestions? --- ## [Post your predictions for 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-predictions-for-2011/566082)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-predictions-for-2011/566082 "2011-01-01T22:08:36Z")
In 2011: Incest and cocaine will be decriminalized, but only when indulged in simultaneously and in public. The incidence of suicide by blunt instrument in the industrialized countries will decline by 23%. By mid-year… --- ## [Upon what do you slumber? (alt title: Whaddaya sleep on?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upon-what-do-you-slumber-alt-title-whaddaya-sleep-on/565796)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upon-what-do-you-slumber-alt-title-whaddaya-sleep-on/565796 "2011-01-01T06:51:15Z")
I am upgrading my sleeping experience from a smaller-than-twin rollout bed to a queen-sized double-high air mattress with a pillowtop tonight. And I’m all excited about it! So I thought I would ask what you sleep on and … --- ## [A Poll: How will the human society end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-how-will-the-human-society-end/560828)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-how-will-the-human-society-end/560828 "2011-01-01T04:17:20Z")
The title pretty much says it, though if we evolve into another species (and another after that and on and on if necessary), for the purposes of this poll let’s continue to call our descendant species “human”. Also, if … --- ## [Christians: Do you dislike Atheists? why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-do-you-dislike-atheists-why/565784)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-do-you-dislike-atheists-why/565784 "2011-01-01T03:05:11Z")
Let’s keep this to the Christians in the crowd. What are your feelings toward Atheists? Do you find yourself disliking them as a group? If so can you tell me why? Have your feelings changed over the years as you get … --- ## [Tassimo Coffee Bot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tassimo-coffee-bot/565981)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tassimo-coffee-bot/565981 "2011-01-01T02:30:07Z")
This guy, here: http://www.tassimodirect.com/tassimo/brewbot/?keycode=852597 Does it piss y’all off that this thing doesn’t do what the commercial shows? Does me.:mad: Thanks Q --- ## [Retail - How Do You Cash Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-how-do-you-cash-out/566004)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-how-do-you-cash-out/566004 "2011-01-01T02:00:19Z")
I recently had a Christmas job in a computer store. It was not my first time in retail but it was my first time as a retail cashier. I worked in hotels and other small businesses (part time) where we cashed out but it w… --- ## [Defining Morality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defining-morality/564859)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defining-morality/564859 "2011-01-01T01:35:52Z")
In some threads (capital punishment for example), I keep flip-flopping because I can understand some of both sides of the argument. What I am taking from this is that I don’t have a firm moral ground of my own to stan… --- ## [Married/LTR dopers, how often do you fantasize about somebody besides your SO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-ltr-dopers-how-often-do-you-fantasize-about-somebody-besides-your-so/565857)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-ltr-dopers-how-often-do-you-fantasize-about-somebody-besides-your-so/565857 "2011-01-01T01:24:50Z")
Just wondering. This “fantasizing” could be about anything from mild flirting to a romantic dinner to unprotected sex in public places. Anything that has a non-platonic nature. I would also be interested in knowing how … --- ## [Tattling on an old sex offender. What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattling-on-an-old-sex-offender-what-to-do/565652)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattling-on-an-old-sex-offender-what-to-do/565652 "2011-01-01T00:49:45Z")
It was very recently brought to my attention that my father, who molested me several times when I was 11 (15 years ago), also molested another young female in our family. One of my cousins. I didn’t tell anyone about it … --- ## [Question for the married women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-married-women/565865)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-married-women/565865 "2011-01-01T00:35:35Z")
I hope I’m posting this in the right forum. How would you feel if you found your husband looking at pics of naked women on line and he was trying to hide it from you? --- ## [CPAP and nasal congestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-and-nasal-congestion/565719)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-and-nasal-congestion/565719 "2010-12-31T23:30:15Z")
I have reluctantly joined the community of hosenosers. I have a mask with nasal pillows, and am having trouble with nasal congestion. For as long as I can remember, I have had mild chronic congestion. Basically, what hap… --- ## [Do lawyers try harder when they believe their client is innocent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lawyers-try-harder-when-they-believe-their-client-is-innocent/565773)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-lawyers-try-harder-when-they-believe-their-client-is-innocent/565773 "2010-12-31T23:22:16Z")
I’ve never had to get a lawyer for anything and I don’t know any lawyers to ask. But pretty simple, really. If a client believably told a lawyer that he “didn’t do it,” would the lawyer try harder to defend the client? O… --- ## [Favorite or Best Cities in U.S. "Flyover Country"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-or-best-cities-in-u-s-flyover-country/565803)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-or-best-cities-in-u-s-flyover-country/565803 "2010-12-31T19:02:39Z")
Wikipedia has a solid definition, but feel free to expand it states that you feel qualify. I’ll go right ahead and nominate Chicago - the classic 2nd city. Culture, music, art, architecture, food, attractions, tons of … --- ## [Will other sentients be more moral than us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-other-sentients-be-more-moral-than-us/565812)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-other-sentients-be-more-moral-than-us/565812 "2010-12-31T18:27:00Z")
So say we look at a “typical”, or representative, sentient species. How will their behaviour compare to ours, at a comparative level of technological development? (obviously this is a completely speculative thread, WAG… --- ## [How long until DVDs become obsolete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-dvds-become-obsolete/565733)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-dvds-become-obsolete/565733 "2010-12-31T18:22:58Z")
For purposes of this thread, “obsolete” means that large number of new Hollywood releases have abandoned the standard DVD format and will never be released that way. The studios have completely moved on to just blue-ray … --- ## [Long lost love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/565755)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/565755 "2010-12-31T16:36:00Z")
Recently I have reconnected with an old love. From 37 years ago. On facebook. She’s forgiven me for having sex with her best friend and one other person in a threesome that her best friend decided to tell her about. We … --- ## [Developing for the iPhone. What to learn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developing-for-the-iphone-what-to-learn/459471)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developing-for-the-iphone-what-to-learn/459471 "2010-12-31T16:08:40Z")
Let’s say I have an idea for a useful little program for the iPhone. I have a good idea of what goes on in computers, but I don’t have a lot of programming experience beyond, say, noodling around with C years ago. I kno… --- ## [Insane Cost of Replacement Parts!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insane-cost-of-replacement-parts/565872)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insane-cost-of-replacement-parts/565872 "2010-12-31T08:04:56Z")
I am continually amazed how much replacement parts for consumer items are. Cases noted lately: -last summer I faced a dilemma-scrap a 19 year old washing machine or fix it (it needed a water level control switch). The l… --- ## [Showerhead: Trickle/Shutoff Feature Plus High Pressure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/showerhead-trickle-shutoff-feature-plus-high-pressure/565614)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/showerhead-trickle-shutoff-feature-plus-high-pressure/565614 "2010-12-31T06:51:33Z")
Help me find a new showerhead! I’m trying to find a new one and the descriptions online are generally abyssmal. Do you have one that you love that would seem to fit what I need? I have three immovable criteria for the n… --- ## [good quality .22 semi automatic pistol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-quality-22-semi-automatic-pistol/565331)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-quality-22-semi-automatic-pistol/565331 "2010-12-31T05:17:18Z")
The wife expressed an interest in picking up some shooting, so I’m in the market for a decent .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol. What are some good choices I should look for. This is strickly for non-competitive target… --- ## [Do you wash new clothes before wearing them for the first time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-new-clothes-before-wearing-them-for-the-first-time/565609)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-new-clothes-before-wearing-them-for-the-first-time/565609 "2010-12-31T04:44:01Z")
Mods: please close; posted in wrong forum. Sorry 'bout that. I got a stack of new clothes sitting on my bed in a pile. I’m debating whether to wash them or simply put them away unwashed. In the past I’ve just removed ta… --- ## [Do You Vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote/565472)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-vote/565472 "2010-12-30T22:29:06Z")
Basically are you franchised to be able to vote for elections (not necessarily where you reside). Poll to follow. Read the options carefully. --- ## [What's there to do in Bloomington IN, in February?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-there-to-do-in-bloomington-in-in-february/565740)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-there-to-do-in-bloomington-in-in-february/565740 "2010-12-30T22:24:25Z")
I and a colleague will be in Bloomington IN the second week of February for a conference. Usually I am gung ho to research a new city and find things to do, but somehow the prospect of Indiana in February is not excitin… --- ## [Have you ever been treated for depression?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-treated-for-depression/563975)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-treated-for-depression/563975 "2010-12-30T21:54:24Z")
Poll To Follow Just trying get an idea how depressed we are. Choose the answer that best describes your experience with treatment for depression. Psychotherapy/talk therapy is treatment by a licensed mental health prof… --- ## [What comes after the Biblical line "Peace on earth.."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-the-biblical-line-peace-on-earth/565698)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-the-biblical-line-peace-on-earth/565698 "2010-12-30T21:23:29Z")
I’ve heard it translated both ways, but which do you use? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1820) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1822)