# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1848 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1849 --- ## [Favorite remote desktop software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-remote-desktop-software/558289)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-remote-desktop-software/558289 "2010-10-26T17:00:47Z")
I need some remote desktop software (so I can access a PC from another PC and see the remote PC screen on my computer) and was wondering if anyone here had any opinions on what was good. Mostly I care about performance … --- ## [If You Could Live in Any Existing House in the World as a Prize, Which One Would Be and Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-live-in-any-existing-house-in-the-world-as-a-prize-which-one-would-be-and-why/560389)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-live-in-any-existing-house-in-the-world-as-a-prize-which-one-would-be-and-why/560389 "2010-11-15T15:43:16Z")
A famous company gives you an unusual prize as part of a contest. You can have any existing house in the world to live in full-time and it is leased for you and your immediate family for the rest of your life. The lease … --- ## [Proficient photographers: Any tips on some problems of motive choice and framing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proficient-photographers-any-tips-on-some-problems-of-motive-choice-and-framing/560726)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proficient-photographers-any-tips-on-some-problems-of-motive-choice-and-framing/560726 "2010-11-15T14:40:36Z")
I like to take photographs of familiy and group leisure activities, and the following shortcomings of my practice bother me. These are issues of motive choice/perspective/framing technique. I wonder if any of you can sh… --- ## [Is it time for me to look for a new job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-me-to-look-for-a-new-job/560615)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-for-me-to-look-for-a-new-job/560615 "2010-11-15T14:15:05Z")
This is long, so I will try to make it as concise as possible. I have been interning for a women’s outerwear company comprised of two women since May- I graduated from college in July. Right after I graduated I took a j… --- ## [Would it be wrong to send socks to a child in Bangladesh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-wrong-to-send-socks-to-a-child-in-bangladesh/558830)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-wrong-to-send-socks-to-a-child-in-bangladesh/558830 "2010-11-15T13:37:48Z")
In July I signed up to sponser a child in Bangladesh through World Vision. I finally heard back from her, and I was delighted to hear that Fall in India is known as Queen season. Well, winter is almost here (and there)… --- ## [Lunch with a co-worker, how would you handle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lunch-with-a-co-worker-how-would-you-handle/560416)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lunch-with-a-co-worker-how-would-you-handle/560416 "2010-11-15T13:07:18Z")
Tom and Jerry are co-workers. They do not socialize away from work, but have known each other for the past 5 years and will occasionally eat lunch together at a nearby restaurant. So one day, Jerry invites Tom to go to… --- ## [Shampoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shampoo/560487)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shampoo/560487 "2010-11-15T12:51:17Z")
Instead of trying every shampoo out there (I’m talking store brands) tell me what you prefer, and its a majority, then thats the one I will go with. My hair is long and thin. --- ## [Do you enter all charges and balance your Checking Account?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enter-all-charges-and-balance-your-checking-account/560601)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-enter-all-charges-and-balance-your-checking-account/560601 "2010-11-15T04:44:04Z")
Up until about 8 or 10 years ago I entered everything in the checking stubs. I even used Quicken to keep up with it. It seems now with all the electronic purchases, ATM’s, plus automatic payments. My check is auto depos… --- ## [Children's Dictionary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-dictionary/560337)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childrens-dictionary/560337 "2010-11-14T19:53:34Z")
I was hoping someone out there can help me. I need a simple dictionary for my 7 year. I can find lots of dictionaries that seem reasonable for American spellings but we are Canadian (and colour is spelled with a ‘u’ her… --- ## [Democrat vs Democratic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrat-vs-democratic/560535)
**Author:** [@Lubricious\_Integument](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lubricious_Integument)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrat-vs-democratic/560535 "2010-11-14T18:54:02Z")
A recent pit thread addresses the use of “Democratic party” vs “Democrat party”. The former is what the Democratic party calls itself, but for reasons unbeknownst to me the latter is regarded by many democrats as offens… --- ## [Do you think you could kill someone in self-defense, or defense of another?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-you-could-kill-someone-in-self-defense-or-defense-of-another/560190)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-you-could-kill-someone-in-self-defense-or-defense-of-another/560190 "2010-11-14T18:03:53Z")
Suggested by the current “Kill X or Y” threads, but hopefully less pointless. Assume that the person you would have to choose whether or not to kill is NOT innocent – that is, that she or he has been actively trying to … --- ## [What do you use as bookmarks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-use-as-bookmarks/560167)
**Author:** [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-use-as-bookmarks/560167 "2010-11-14T18:02:24Z")
We don’t shop for new books very often but when we do my son is enthralled by the display of bookmarks. By now he’s learned that I’m not going to buy him one, but when he was little he’d study the display longingly. He… --- ## [Women: Attractiveness in relation to the dismissveness (if any) of your accomplishments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-attractiveness-in-relation-to-the-dismissveness-if-any-of-your-accomplishments/560646)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-attractiveness-in-relation-to-the-dismissveness-if-any-of-your-accomplishments/560646 "2010-11-14T16:59:54Z")
deleted. new thread forthcoming. --- ## [Woodworking Q: Do I need a router or will a Dremel routing bit work as well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woodworking-q-do-i-need-a-router-or-will-a-dremel-routing-bit-work-as-well/560318)
**Author:** [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woodworking-q-do-i-need-a-router-or-will-a-dremel-routing-bit-work-as-well/560318 "2010-11-14T16:10:22Z")
I found plans for making wood boxes for shelves for storage that I liked at Family Handyman. Basically it’s a double box so it’s sturdier and I like that idea. In the plans they tell you to cut your wood about 1/8th inch… --- ## [US nationals with dual citizenship - was it difficult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-nationals-with-dual-citizenship-was-it-difficult/559901)
**Author:** [@SecondJudith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SecondJudith)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-nationals-with-dual-citizenship-was-it-difficult/559901 "2010-11-14T14:17:14Z")
I’m curious about the comments about it in the Ever wish you had another nationality? thread, especially this one: What are the practical effects of “not too hot on the idea”? How does the US government stop or discour… --- ## [Your experiences with anti-virus software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-anti-virus-software/560495)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-anti-virus-software/560495 "2010-11-14T11:29:16Z")
After my last anti-virus failed to protect me from a very nasty virus, I’ve been on the search for another one. Do you have any suggestions? --- ## [Yet another "What do I wear ?" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-what-do-i-wear-thread/560592)
**Author:** [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-what-do-i-wear-thread/560592 "2010-11-14T04:01:53Z")
So, I’m going to old College friend’s house for an all-night party 23rd December. People I haven’t seen in person for nearly 5 years (but keep in touch with via Facebook etc). I want to look nice- you know, haven’t-let… --- ## [If you don't keep a diary, do you wish you had? And how old are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-dont-keep-a-diary-do-you-wish-you-had-and-how-old-are-you/560328)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-dont-keep-a-diary-do-you-wish-you-had-and-how-old-are-you/560328 "2010-11-14T03:29:15Z")
Whenever people find out I’ve kept a diary every day of my life since my eighth birthday, they are amazed. My standard reply in these situations is “I’ve never met anyone under 30 who wants to keep a diary, and anyone ov… --- ## [Learning a language well enough to consume its pop culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-well-enough-to-consume-its-pop-culture/560288)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-well-enough-to-consume-its-pop-culture/560288 "2010-11-14T00:42:35Z")
So in my oft-mentioned Japan trip,, I’ve often become frustrated at how much of its pop culture I like (or at least various parts of it that the Japanese like that Americans generally don’t, like fair play mysteries) tha… --- ## [Would you pay this bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-this-bill/560227)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-this-bill/560227 "2010-11-14T00:35:40Z")
For the record, I will almost certainly pay it. My husband died in January of 09. Today, I received a bill from his primary care physician for services rendered in April-October of 2008 for $276.56. It’s itemized and … --- ## [I have the weirdest sensation... has this ever happened to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-the-weirdest-sensation-has-this-ever-happened-to-you/560538)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-the-weirdest-sensation-has-this-ever-happened-to-you/560538 "2010-11-13T22:49:51Z")
(I KNOW YANAD, I just want to know if anyone has ever experienced anything like this.) I have had pulled muscles and cramps and bruises and miscellaneous injuries of a minor nature. The disconfort that I felt in those c… --- ## [Junior High P.E. Class - How did the Coach Punish students?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-high-p-e-class-how-did-the-coach-punish-students/560366)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-high-p-e-class-how-did-the-coach-punish-students/560366 "2010-11-13T22:38:11Z")
The Wonder Years did a good job portraying the fear 11-14 year old kids had of their junior high/middle school P.E. coaches. At least in the 60’s and 70’s these people were the ones that often dealt out punishment with a… --- ## [North Americans are eating out more - why do you think that is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-americans-are-eating-out-more-why-do-you-think-that-is/560331)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-americans-are-eating-out-more-why-do-you-think-that-is/560331 "2010-11-13T21:15:26Z")
Also, how often does your family eat out? Who does your family consist of? Based on the way our family lives, sometimes things get really hectic. It is quicker and easier to just stop at the local fast food eatery than … --- ## [Has a Pit thread ever been started about you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pit-thread-ever-been-started-about-you/560364)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-pit-thread-ever-been-started-about-you/560364 "2010-11-13T17:16:01Z")
So are there any Pit threads where you are the subject of the rant? If so how many? --- ## [How often do you use profane or vulgar speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-use-profane-or-vulgar-speech/559951)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-use-profane-or-vulgar-speech/559951 "2010-11-13T16:46:14Z")
Poll coming in a minute, but don’t let that stop you. --- ## [When did you change the baby's room into a toddlers play room?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-change-the-babys-room-into-a-toddlers-play-room/560297)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-change-the-babys-room-into-a-toddlers-play-room/560297 "2010-11-13T16:11:05Z")
My son is two-and a half, and I wonder when to change his room. All he does now is sleep in it, and his clothes are stored there. He gets changed in our bed, and he plays in the living room. At what age can I change his… --- ## [Any experiences to share about dining in the dark?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-to-share-about-dining-in-the-dark/559894)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experiences-to-share-about-dining-in-the-dark/559894 "2010-11-13T14:48:47Z")
As I have a dinner in the dark coming up on 10 November I wonder if any of you have experiences to share. The only thread I found was this thread, but the only poster with personal experience to report seems to have bee… --- ## [Is this legal - work place related?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-legal-work-place-related/559440)
**Author:** [@maryland20711](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maryland20711)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-legal-work-place-related/559440 "2010-11-13T05:18:08Z")
I’ve been at my current job for 17 months and they’ve done some things that just doesn’t seem kosher to me. For example, I started in July 2009 and in September, October and November I was hospitalized on 3 separate occ… --- ## [Please help me!!!! \[What's this rash?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-whats-this-rash/560174)
**Author:** [@KFCC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KFCC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-whats-this-rash/560174 "2010-11-13T04:26:24Z")
\[FONT=“Comic Sans MS”\]okay so i got this rash after getting a new bed from someone my family loves, i dont know what it isand i cant afford to go to the doctors or anything right now, but if you could please help me, in … --- ## [Nose piercing- advice? Pics? Good stories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nose-piercing-advice-pics-good-stories/560237)
**Author:** [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nose-piercing-advice-pics-good-stories/560237 "2010-11-12T23:53:02Z")
Please- this is NOT a debate thread- take that stuff outside. :wink: I have decided to pierce my nose on one side, and have found what I think is a reputable place (Freak Chic on Melrose Ave in LA- going to go with Meg… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1847) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1849)