# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1851 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1852 --- ## [What should prisons do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-prisons-do/559743)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-prisons-do/559743 "2010-11-09T22:57:45Z")
In the U.S., prisons were once widely called ‘penitentiaries’. (Some still are, but I mostly hear ‘prisons’.) I think the idea was to make the prisoner penitent – to see the error of his ways and become a better person… --- ## [Norin's quote "I may have been less eloquent, but I don't think I was less clear"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norins-quote-i-may-have-been-less-eloquent-but-i-dont-think-i-was-less-clear/559940)
**Author:** [@lexi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lexi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norins-quote-i-may-have-been-less-eloquent-but-i-dont-think-i-was-less-clear/559940 "2010-11-09T21:35:01Z")
From this thread, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=13116318#post13116318 Snowboarder Bo interprets that statement as meaning, Norin is NOT clear. My interpretation is - she was VERY clear and most … --- ## [How do I deal with a bratty child who's not mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-deal-with-a-bratty-child-whos-not-mine/560046)
**Author:** [@blackeyesiouxz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blackeyesiouxz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-deal-with-a-bratty-child-whos-not-mine/560046 "2010-11-09T21:31:54Z")
A couple of months ago I moved to another state and in with my boyfriend, his friend, his friend’s girlfriend, and her child. Over the weeks, I find myself to be bullied by this child. First, my things are rearranged w… --- ## [Regrets that are/were entirely out of your control to prevent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regrets-that-are-were-entirely-out-of-your-control-to-prevent/559780)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regrets-that-are-were-entirely-out-of-your-control-to-prevent/559780 "2010-11-09T20:09:15Z")
I could have grown up “naturally” bilingual. However, my toddler self covered his ears whenever he heard non-English words (I suppose they were frightening?). By the time I was older, of course, foreign language was ju… --- ## [e-cigs: Blu vs Volcano vs Liberty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigs-blu-vs-volcano-vs-liberty/560064)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-cigs-blu-vs-volcano-vs-liberty/560064 "2010-11-09T19:46:25Z")
My parents, smokers for 50 years, are tentatively curious about the new e-cigs that are on the market. I’m over the moon about this. They’ve never had any real interest in other nicotine type products. I think their gran… --- ## [Why do we treat infertility as if it's cancer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-treat-infertility-as-if-its-cancer/559226)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-treat-infertility-as-if-its-cancer/559226 "2010-11-09T19:33:00Z")
So somebody can’t make a baby. So what? Why is that a tragedy? Why are we supposed to act like those people are some kind of unimaginable martyrs? what’s so terrible about not being able to make a baby? I honestly thin… --- ## [Has anyone here had experience with Interferon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-experience-with-interferon/139065)
**Author:** [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-had-experience-with-interferon/139065 "2010-11-09T17:33:44Z")
I have an employee that will start a six-month course of Interferon shortly. She has been diagnosed with Hep-C. I did some Googling on the subject, and frankly; I’m horrified by the side effects reported by patients on … --- ## [Is it inappropriate to ask a work colleague what their religion is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-inappropriate-to-ask-a-work-colleague-what-their-religion-is/556180)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-inappropriate-to-ask-a-work-colleague-what-their-religion-is/556180 "2010-11-09T16:50:53Z")
A work colleague of mine was wondering (for various reasons unrelated to my question) what the religion of her new neighour is. I said, why don’t you just ask her? She thought it might be an intrusive question. I said th… --- ## ["A vicious \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-vicious-________/549937)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-vicious-________/549937 "2010-11-09T16:25:55Z")
Vote. Discuss. --- ## [How dangerous is day-old, unrefrigerated pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-day-old-unrefrigerated-pizza/559927)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-dangerous-is-day-old-unrefrigerated-pizza/559927 "2010-11-09T16:15:03Z")
In separate cartons, there are slices left of plain, pepperoni, sausage, onion, and chicken pizza. There is also a carton with two slices–one slice with pepperoni and one plain, but they were from a 1/2 & 1/2, so they ar… --- ## [So I was checking the TX sex offenders website...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-was-checking-the-tx-sex-offenders-website/559998)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-was-checking-the-tx-sex-offenders-website/559998 "2010-11-09T16:11:28Z")
…And MY ADDRESS is listed. I DON’T LOOK LIKE THIS. My son doesn’t either, or my beautiful wife. What the fuck? --- ## [Recommend me a good affordable pair of hiking boots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-affordable-pair-of-hiking-boots/558862)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-good-affordable-pair-of-hiking-boots/558862 "2010-11-09T14:47:01Z")
So, I need me some hiking boots, it seems. Problem is, I’m stationed in Korea, and the selection on base sucks. Also, I am not sure how to get a proper sized boot if I’m ordering online. If I have one of those shoe-si… --- ## [What do you think of this J Peterman Men's Inverness Overcoat? Spend or Forfend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-j-peterman-mens-inverness-overcoat-spend-or-forfend/559957)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-this-j-peterman-mens-inverness-overcoat-spend-or-forfend/559957 "2010-11-09T07:53:33Z")
http://www.jpeterman.com/c/images/jpeterman/2808-HERR.jpg Tweed coat that J Peterman saw in Ireland. Now for sale at a steep price. “Herringbone Caped Coat”. What do the style experts here think of it? Could men wear t… --- ## [More roommate issues: Overnight guests the morning after](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-roommate-issues-overnight-guests-the-morning-after/559737)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-roommate-issues-overnight-guests-the-morning-after/559737 "2010-11-09T04:53:09Z")
Yes, it’s another roommate question. Once again, I’m just looking to see if I’ve got a point, or if I am completely off base. Roommate and I share a small one-bedroom apartment that is functionally more like a large stu… --- ## [If one puts a kitty litter box outside will feral cast use it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-puts-a-kitty-litter-box-outside-will-feral-cast-use-it/559832)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-puts-a-kitty-litter-box-outside-will-feral-cast-use-it/559832 "2010-11-09T04:46:47Z")
If one puts a kitty litter box outside will feral cast use it instead of my rose beds? --- ## [Who would you kill, Tim Geithner or a newborn baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-tim-geithner-or-a-newborn-baby/559767)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-tim-geithner-or-a-newborn-baby/559767 "2010-11-09T04:46:09Z")
After reading one too many of Skald’s threads, Athena, Goddess of a wide variety of things, decides to mess with with a random mortal. She settles upon you and offers you a choice. You must decide to kill one person out… --- ## [Why am I reluctant to learn/use jquery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-reluctant-to-learn-use-jquery/559834)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-reluctant-to-learn-use-jquery/559834 "2010-11-09T03:36:23Z")
One for the web programming dopers. For reasons I can’t quite fathom I shun jquery in favour of pure javascript. I think it’s because I don’t want to have to download a library to include in whatever I happen to be do… --- ## [What does it mean to be "emotionally unavailable?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-emotionally-unavailable/559821)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-emotionally-unavailable/559821 "2010-11-09T03:01:45Z")
I guess I am emotionally unavailable, since that’s what people keep saying about me. I just got called that again, buy the billionth guy. But I don’t really understand what this means. I spent plenty of time with my SO … --- ## [What do you tell the new Internal Auditor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-tell-the-new-internal-auditor/559614)
**Author:** [@GreenHell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenHell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-tell-the-new-internal-auditor/559614 "2010-11-09T02:53:42Z")
I’ve been approved to transfer to the Internal Audit department in the casino I work in. This is a great move as I will now be full-time, getting benefits, 401k, tuition reimbursement, etc. So, what should I know? I hav… --- ## [Who Would You Kill, Brad Pitt or Bill O'Reilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-brad-pitt-or-bill-oreilly/559881)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-brad-pitt-or-bill-oreilly/559881 "2010-11-09T01:52:10Z")
Third time’s the charm. --- ## [You're falling-down tired but have to stay awake - how do you get more energy fast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-falling-down-tired-but-have-to-stay-awake-how-do-you-get-more-energy-fast/559923)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-falling-down-tired-but-have-to-stay-awake-how-do-you-get-more-energy-fast/559923 "2010-11-08T21:28:48Z")
I’m exhausted. The baby, who has a cold and the accompanying snootful of snot, kept me up all night. She wanted me and only me until about the time my alarm went off, at which time she was more than happy to go to daddy.… --- ## [How long to wait for an eBay buyer to pay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-wait-for-an-ebay-buyer-to-pay/559900)
**Author:** [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-wait-for-an-ebay-buyer-to-pay/559900 "2010-11-08T20:59:59Z")
I’m a relative neophyte when it comes to selling items on eBay. I’ve bought a couple of things, and I’ve sold one item. In the instances in which I’ve bought something, I’ve always paid right away. For the item I sold… --- ## [At what age do children learn to control THE VOLUME OF THEIR VOICE?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-children-learn-to-control-the-volume-of-their-voice/559788)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-age-do-children-learn-to-control-the-volume-of-their-voice/559788 "2010-11-08T20:52:26Z")
How old were your kids when you could reliably get them to intentionally keep the volume of their voices down? --- ## [Activist Judiciary in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/activist-judiciary-in-america/559659)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/activist-judiciary-in-america/559659 "2010-11-08T19:56:01Z")
I heard a recent conservative complaint about judicial activism, and I decided to do some research into the makeup of the Federal Courts. My primary source is Wiki. I summed of the total judicial appointments of every … --- ## [Grate Wall of Fire - Alternatives to Fireplace Insert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grate-wall-of-fire-alternatives-to-fireplace-insert/559414)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grate-wall-of-fire-alternatives-to-fireplace-insert/559414 "2010-11-08T19:02:18Z")
We want to maximize the potential of our fireplace but we really can’t afford an insert right now. My boyfriend’s dad recommended we try a reflective fireback. While searching for them, I came across the Grate Wall of Fi… --- ## [Anybody making money at the new writing "jobs"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-making-money-at-the-new-writing-jobs/559107)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-making-money-at-the-new-writing-jobs/559107 "2010-11-08T18:14:46Z")
I’ve seen a huge explosion of jobs for writers in the online job sites like Craigslist, Monster and CareerBuilder. The employers are Examiner.com, Patch, BlogSynergy and one other, forgot the name. Thing is, the pay for … --- ## [Guys, would you take this deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-would-you-take-this-deal/559360)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-would-you-take-this-deal/559360 "2010-11-08T16:45:22Z")
Inspired from a conversation overheard in my office. I’m sure sure on the details, so I’ll make them up just for the sake of conversation. You divorce your wife, who gets most of the custody of your child. (Maybe you ge… --- ## [Who Would You Kill, Chris Matthews or Tom Cruise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-chris-matthews-or-tom-cruise/559882)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-chris-matthews-or-tom-cruise/559882 "2010-11-08T15:28:29Z")
Simple experiment --- ## [Should I buy a Rhoduim ring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-rhoduim-ring/559833)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-buy-a-rhoduim-ring/559833 "2010-11-08T14:26:07Z")
I came across a beautiful ring with the U S Navy insignia on Amazon for only $39.95. Here’s the descriptin: 18K HEAVY GOLD ELECTROPLATE CARVED LOGO Show your support for the U. S. Military! In commemoration of those who … --- ## [I close on my first house in two weeks; what am I missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-close-on-my-first-house-in-two-weeks-what-am-i-missing/559380)
**Author:** [@Super\_Kapowzler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Kapowzler)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-close-on-my-first-house-in-two-weeks-what-am-i-missing/559380 "2010-11-08T12:23:45Z")
Dear Bitches: How are you. I am fine. Wow, what a summer it has been…largest workload in my 10 years; we just hit “the Duldrums” and none too soon and shit. Anyway, I close on MY FIRST HOUSE, in two weeks and shit, a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1850) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1852)