# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1843 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1844 --- ## [Do you use your exercise bike as a clothes horse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-your-exercise-bike-as-a-clothes-horse/561416)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-your-exercise-bike-as-a-clothes-horse/561416 "2010-11-21T23:29:14Z")
Admit it, you lazy slobs! :smiley: --- ## [Stopping the Chase Bank assholes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-the-chase-bank-assholes/561375)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-the-chase-bank-assholes/561375 "2010-11-21T22:52:33Z")
I’ve sent a half-dozen emails to these fuckers to have them stop with the bulk mailings for credit cards. If I ever would have considered getting a Chase credit card, someone would now have to put a blowtorch to my test… --- ## [Recommend a decent, inexpensive hotel/motel near Miami Beach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-decent-inexpensive-hotel-motel-near-miami-beach/533425)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Luongo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chris_Luongo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-decent-inexpensive-hotel-motel-near-miami-beach/533425 "2010-11-21T22:03:42Z")
I’ve been chosen as the hotel-procurer for a three night trip to Miami. Visiting Miami Beach seems to be a big part of the plan, so I’ve been asked to find a place near there. We’ll most likely have a rental car, so I … --- ## [Cutting fat and gaining muscle. How do I do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-fat-and-gaining-muscle-how-do-i-do-it/560235)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-fat-and-gaining-muscle-how-do-i-do-it/560235 "2010-11-21T20:16:26Z")
Is there any research in to proportions of carb/fat/protien intake that is ideal for reducing fat while gaining muscle (getting lean)? I’m a 30 year old female in good shape. I eat relatively healthy and exercise daily.… --- ## [What Was Up With This Drug Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-up-with-this-drug-test/561246)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-up-with-this-drug-test/561246 "2010-11-21T18:17:25Z")
As most of you know I’ve been looking for work, so I have taken a lot of drug tests. I counted 23 slips in my little pile so far this year. I worked a lot of temp jobs. Anyway I took a drug test (urinalysis) this morni… --- ## [How useful is the keyboard on an e-book reader?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-useful-is-the-keyboard-on-an-e-book-reader/561446)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-useful-is-the-keyboard-on-an-e-book-reader/561446 "2010-11-21T18:01:55Z")
Do you use the keyboard on yours? What for? On a device that is trying to be small but have a big display, for consuming rather than creating content, keyboards seem like they would be a bad thing. Some references say th… --- ## [Worst Nazi and Soviet Communist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-nazi-and-soviet-communist/561047)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-nazi-and-soviet-communist/561047 "2010-11-21T17:52:06Z")
Of the high-ranking Nazis and Soviet Communists (not just a random concentration camp director or gulag guard) who were the most insane. sadistic, psychopathic, cruel etc.? --- ## [Ok, I give up: Why do clothes manufacturers make so many XS, XXXL, sizes if nobody wants them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-give-up-why-do-clothes-manufacturers-make-so-many-xs-xxxl-sizes-if-nobody-wants-them/561146)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-give-up-why-do-clothes-manufacturers-make-so-many-xs-xxxl-sizes-if-nobody-wants-them/561146 "2010-11-21T16:35:31Z")
I heard of something called “Filenes basement” which is like an upscale TJ maxx, and looking at the online reviews, a few criticized the place for rarely having medium sizes, but lots of extra small, or extra extra large… --- ## [Who has better body control; a Prima Ballerina or an Olympic Gymnast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-better-body-control-a-prima-ballerina-or-an-olympic-gymnast/561430)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-better-body-control-a-prima-ballerina-or-an-olympic-gymnast/561430 "2010-11-21T14:45:22Z")
Many dancers exhibit incredible flexibility, strength and control; the same can be said of gymnasts. Now, gymnasts in general are going to be stronger with all the tumbling and so forth, but generally speaking does a Pri… --- ## [Have you ever drawn/painted/sculpted a nude model?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-drawn-painted-sculpted-a-nude-model/560936)
**Author:** [@Amblydoper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amblydoper)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-drawn-painted-sculpted-a-nude-model/560936 "2010-11-21T14:20:12Z")
I took a drawing course in college that included 4 classes of figure drawing. Two men, and two women, all nude. I liked drawing all 4 of them, but I especially enjoyed one of the females. I’d be lying if I said I wasn… --- ## [What computer "thing" should I learn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-computer-thing-should-i-learn/561191)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-computer-thing-should-i-learn/561191 "2010-11-21T13:41:51Z")
I’d like to learn something new about computers, only I don’t know what. I’m not even completely sure what my options are. Basically, I know my way around the internet, am good with all the Microsoft Word applications,… --- ## [Why do some people not bathe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-not-bathe/561224)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-not-bathe/561224 "2010-11-21T12:16:07Z")
I put this in GQ because I’m wondering if there isn’t some psychology to this. I have a business acquaintance that I do some consulting for once, and at the most twice a year. He’s a very pleasant person and would other… --- ## [Why is Mark Zukerberg a billionaire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-mark-zukerberg-a-billionaire/561327)
**Author:** [@vertizontal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vertizontal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-mark-zukerberg-a-billionaire/561327 "2010-11-21T04:59:37Z")
Mark Zukerberg, co-founder of Facebook, is the world’s youngest billionaire. I don’t understand how facebook can be so profitable. Is it entirely from advertising, or is there something else going on? I’d call mysel… --- ## [Adoption laws in Florida and elsewhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-laws-in-florida-and-elsewhere/560836)
**Author:** [@Jihi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jihi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adoption-laws-in-florida-and-elsewhere/560836 "2010-11-21T04:26:57Z")
Not sure where this goes, there’s probably a GQ answer but I’ll start it here since there will most likely be dissent and discussion… I’ve been ‘arguing’ with my mother this evening concerning adoption laws here in Flor… --- ## [Blood Donors: Do You Get Anything For It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-donors-do-you-get-anything-for-it/561151)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blood-donors-do-you-get-anything-for-it/561151 "2010-11-21T03:36:19Z")
A few weeks ago I mentioned on facebook how our bloodmobile now has an ALYX machine, allowing me to do a double-donation of a pint of blood plus a pint of red blood cells as well, and how a side benefit was that I was ge… --- ## [Do you read the thread before voting in a poll?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-the-thread-before-voting-in-a-poll/561211)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-the-thread-before-voting-in-a-poll/561211 "2010-11-21T03:22:21Z")
I sometimes wonder about the results of polls in which there’s substantial disagreement and discussion. I almost always vote first and then read, but it’s not unusual for me, in so reading, to be convinced that I was wr… --- ## [Doggy respite care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-respite-care/561387)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-respite-care/561387 "2010-11-21T01:51:46Z")
A friend of mine has a dog with medical issues. The dog needs meds twice a day on a pretty exact timetable. Even with the meds, the dog has symptoms that require a lot of cleanup. Good dog otherwise, but can’t skip his m… --- ## [Annoying neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-neighbor/561237)
**Author:** [@ExcitedIdiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExcitedIdiot)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-neighbor/561237 "2010-11-20T22:48:59Z")
My neighbor has a big rottweiler that barks constantly, and now they have a new puppy. They leave them outside all day in two separate tiny cages(the big ones kennel is 3x3, and the puppy’s is 1.5x2). The puppy is alr… --- ## [Asus Netbook: Can you top this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asus-netbook-can-you-top-this/558557)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asus-netbook-can-you-top-this/558557 "2010-11-20T21:57:22Z")
I’m thinking of picking up the Asus 1215n netbook, and I wonder if there is a better net or notebook out there for $500 or less. I don’t need a large screen, but it should have decent graphics, a fast processor and 250 … --- ## [Straight Dope related chat rooms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-related-chat-rooms/290677)
**Author:** [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-related-chat-rooms/290677 "2010-11-20T21:32:08Z")
I know there are several Straight Dope related member sites (member as in part of a group - you dirty birdy) Are there any active Straight Dope related chat rooms? --- ## [Is this a blackmail threat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-blackmail-threat/561306)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-blackmail-threat/561306 "2010-11-20T21:26:21Z")
I’ve talked about my ongoing divorce in this thread if anyone is interested in some background. Before I go any further I want to point out that I am not looking for legal advice (I have a damn good lawyer), I am just l… --- ## [Best file sharing software you have used in the past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-file-sharing-software-you-have-used-in-the-past/561363)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-file-sharing-software-you-have-used-in-the-past/561363 "2010-11-20T20:29:11Z")
Speaking stricly in the past, what file sharing software did you prefer, especially when it come sto slowing down your ocmputer and connection or leaving viruses/spyware/trojans/etc on your computer? --- ## [What's there to do in Atlanta?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-there-to-do-in-atlanta/561360)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-there-to-do-in-atlanta/561360 "2010-11-20T19:53:40Z")
My last trip was over ten years ago. I went to the World of Coca Cola, the Georgia state capitol, the CNN studio tour, Lennox Mall, some art museum that I can’t remember the name of, ate at the Varsity, wandering around … --- ## [I'm wondering if atheists have a lower rate of suicide than religious people.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-wondering-if-atheists-have-a-lower-rate-of-suicide-than-religious-people/561199)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-wondering-if-atheists-have-a-lower-rate-of-suicide-than-religious-people/561199 "2010-11-20T19:07:30Z")
I wonder if those who believe in an afterlife would choose to commit suicide more often than those who assume death to be final? I’m thinking that people who commit suicide do so in anticipation of glorious things to co… --- ## [Married couples living apart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-couples-living-apart/561145)
**Author:** [@dmatsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dmatsch)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-couples-living-apart/561145 "2010-11-20T17:50:16Z")
I have a co-worker who just recently revealed that he doesn’t actually live with his wife and stepson full time. Edit: He’s worked for this company for about 3 years, and has no intention of leaving. His house is actu… --- ## [How do you draw the line between what's good for now and what's good for later?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-draw-the-line-between-whats-good-for-now-and-whats-good-for-later/561341)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-draw-the-line-between-whats-good-for-now-and-whats-good-for-later/561341 "2010-11-20T16:58:00Z")
I think for me one of the biggest daily battles I face is between what I know is beneficial for me in the long run and what I want right now and will feel good immediately. Some examples: I know that later I will regret… --- ## [What to do with old comics/toys/video games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-old-comics-toys-video-games/560631)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-old-comics-toys-video-games/560631 "2010-11-20T16:31:08Z")
So I’ve got some old comics (mostly from when my mom and aunt were young, dating from, IIRC, the '60’s and '70’s or so… Not much older, not much newer), old toys (my old Transformers, He-Man figures, etc. - obviously op… --- ## [I'm rude and love it; what job can I get that best lets me 'be myself' (be rude?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rude-and-love-it-what-job-can-i-get-that-best-lets-me-be-myself-be-rude/561136)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-rude-and-love-it-what-job-can-i-get-that-best-lets-me-be-myself-be-rude/561136 "2010-11-20T15:49:11Z")
Let’s say I am RUDE I love it! What job can I get? Waiter at expensive French restaurant? Discount store clerk? That restaurant in Boston where they are rude to you on purpose? Where can I get a job that allows me … --- ## [Is Jimmy "Wikipedia" Wales Handsome?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jimmy-wikipedia-wales-handsome/561096)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jimmy-wikipedia-wales-handsome/561096 "2010-11-20T15:40:23Z")
Those of you who visit the Wikipedia will note when you go there, you get hit with a personal appeal from Jimmy Wales founder (or co-founder, depending on whom you believe). He seems to be quite the handsome man to me. … --- ## [Prince Edward Island](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-edward-island/560524)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-edward-island/560524 "2010-11-20T07:47:01Z")
I was reading about the wee little province of Canada called PEI (for short) I’ll probably never get to go there, but it sounds like a nice picturesque place So I thought I’d ask people that have been there What are y… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1842) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1844)