# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1859 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1860 --- ## [Recommend a men's watch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-mens-watch/557901)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-mens-watch/557901 "2010-10-27T03:12:33Z")
Inspired by this thread: Not wearing a watch because it is supposedly replaced by phone/other device - I do not get it. - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board Could anyone recommend a decent-looking men’s … --- ## [If polygamy were completely legal and above-board, would you consider it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-polygamy-were-completely-legal-and-above-board-would-you-consider-it/558009)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-polygamy-were-completely-legal-and-above-board-would-you-consider-it/558009 "2010-10-27T02:26:28Z")
Let’s say the laws change and polygamy becomes completely legal. The various problems with inheritance and child support and divorce get hammered out at least as well as they are for monogamists, and it can include any … --- ## [Does an official religion make a country more or less secular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-official-religion-make-a-country-more-or-less-secular/558093)
**Author:** [@falcotron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/falcotron)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-an-official-religion-make-a-country-more-or-less-secular/558093 "2010-10-27T01:50:05Z")
A German friend recently suggested to me that having an official religion is actually a good way to make a country more secular. He pointed to the UK (Anglican) vs. US and Germany (Lutheran) vs. Austria as examples, but… --- ## [Need Help with Financial Dilemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-financial-dilemma/558353)
**Author:** [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-financial-dilemma/558353 "2010-10-27T01:42:16Z")
So, I really can’t decide what to do: My husband and I have been looking at buying and managing rental real estate. It is something we’d like to do to move out of a standard middle class life and move up. We’ve gone t… --- ## [Would you out him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-out-him/557868)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-out-him/557868 "2010-10-27T01:23:22Z")
You come to know that a politician posts here, but under a screen name just like the rest of us. From his postings you learn some politically damaging but in reality innocuous piece of information (nothing illegal, invo… --- ## [Did you have a pretend marriage/baby assignment in high school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-a-pretend-marriage-baby-assignment-in-high-school/558306)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-a-pretend-marriage-baby-assignment-in-high-school/558306 "2010-10-27T01:03:41Z")
It’s a staple of sitcoms & dramas involving teenagers. As part of a class (usualy health or home ec) students are given a doll, egg, or bag of flour and have to pretend it’s a baby & care for it for a week. Sometime… --- ## [How neat is your house/apartment/living space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-neat-is-your-house-apartment-living-space/554122)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-neat-is-your-house-apartment-living-space/554122 "2010-10-26T21:38:13Z")
This thread got me to thinking about house messiness, and what levels of clutter/mess/dirt people will tolerate. So, a poll! What level of neatness is your house on a typical day? Choose all that apply. --- ## [Afghanistan War/Recession/BP Oil Spill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-war-recession-bp-oil-spill/558351)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/afghanistan-war-recession-bp-oil-spill/558351 "2010-10-26T21:09:44Z")
If you had a say in the occurance of one of these episodes in the history of the US, which one would you elect to cancel. The purpose of this poll is to ascertain SDMB priorities and the sense of magnitude of these dis… --- ## [Anyone here run/own a mobile food service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-run-own-a-mobile-food-service/558283)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-run-own-a-mobile-food-service/558283 "2010-10-26T20:57:54Z")
A thought has crossed my mind to possibly start a mobile ( specific type) of food/beverage service at local sporting events. This would entail a booth and then the equipment. I know I would need a mobile food liscense, … --- ## [Has a posting on the SDMB ever gotten you into trouble in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-posting-on-the-sdmb-ever-gotten-you-into-trouble-in-real-life/558430)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-posting-on-the-sdmb-ever-gotten-you-into-trouble-in-real-life/558430 "2010-10-26T20:25:00Z")
I’ve never posted anything especially compromising on the SDMB. I wouldn’t really care if my friends or family ever realized that Absolute was me and read all my past posts, but they might find a few things that were em… --- ## [I'd rather take turns than do 69...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-rather-take-turns-than-do-69/558070)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-rather-take-turns-than-do-69/558070 "2010-10-26T19:46:46Z")
Am I alone? It seems like “69” is really highly prized but I find it to be almost annoying. I can either pay attention to what he’s doing and enjoy it, which causes what I’m doing to slack off greatly, or I can concentra… --- ## [People working in an office: Does cleaning staff tidy your desk, and what is your preference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-working-in-an-office-does-cleaning-staff-tidy-your-desk-and-what-is-your-preference/557652)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-working-in-an-office-does-cleaning-staff-tidy-your-desk-and-what-is-your-preference/557652 "2010-10-26T18:58:10Z")
Prompted by an early-morning shock: a new cleaning lady had tidied up the paper and objects on my desk (They normally know better than that). My personal opinion is that (a) things are arranged on my desk where they are … --- ## [To Stand Or Not To Stand…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-stand-or-not-to-stand/557865)
**Author:** [@J.D.G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J.D.G)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-stand-or-not-to-stand/557865 "2010-10-26T18:56:42Z")
Inspired by the recent article on bathroom etiquette. My personal (male) feelings on this are very strong and the responses I’ve gotten to such proposals with other males have ranged from agreement to indifference to af… --- ## [How did you find SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-find-sdmb/556941)
**Author:** [@dzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dzero)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-find-sdmb/556941 "2010-10-26T17:48:17Z")
I know a lot of people have been here since this was, what I guess was something similar to a Yahoo group at AOL. But what I’m really interested in is how you found this place - whether at AOL or later (however I have i… --- ## [Public Pooping Protocol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-pooping-protocol/557808)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-pooping-protocol/557808 "2010-10-26T17:40:15Z")
I have a long standing professional relationship with a manager of a local business. I was in his establishment yesterday and had to use the restroom. While I was at the urinal he was in a stall ripping farts, splatter… --- ## [Really, HOW miserable is the flu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-how-miserable-is-the-flu/557678)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-how-miserable-is-the-flu/557678 "2010-10-26T17:36:04Z")
Cold and flu season is upon us. This winter I’m pregnant and being advised to get a flu shot. I will probably get it, but the recommendation makes me grumble a bit because as far as I know, I’ve never had the flu in my l… --- ## [Good books/programs/resources for a complete internet and computer beginner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-books-programs-resources-for-a-complete-internet-and-computer-beginner/558377)
**Author:** [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-books-programs-resources-for-a-complete-internet-and-computer-beginner/558377 "2010-10-26T17:19:02Z")
My uncle, at the ripe age of 60, has done a total makeover on his life. His life-in girlfriend (who I was brought up to believe was my aunt for all these years) moved out last year and he’s since lost 60 pounds and semi-… --- ## [Favourite Cheezburger website.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-cheezburger-website/558124)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-cheezburger-website/558124 "2010-10-26T16:17:24Z")
The poll part may take a while to compile so bear with me! I’ll make it multiple choice for those who have a hard time picking their absolute favourite from several, but please - if you have one clear winner, pick only … --- ## [Tipping - how do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-how-do-you-do-it/558160)
**Author:** [@Terra1041](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terra1041)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-how-do-you-do-it/558160 "2010-10-26T15:47:51Z")
I don’t do stuff that needs tipping very often and I’m young, so I’m asking the Dope here. I tend to hand over the cash amount of the combined total with the tip at places like my hair salon and restaurants where you get… --- ## [Have you ever heard of the harmonic mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-the-harmonic-mean/557809)
**Author:** [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-the-harmonic-mean/557809 "2010-10-26T02:43:28Z")
As the title says. This seems to be a little obscure, and I’m curious how many people have run into it. For the curious, here’s the Wiki entry. --- ## [What if the majority religion in our country was Muslim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-majority-religion-in-our-country-was-muslim/558042)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-the-majority-religion-in-our-country-was-muslim/558042 "2010-10-26T02:05:09Z")
Instead of presumably Christian Would we be better off today? Would our secular values be respected ? --- ## [Sending out unsolicited advertisements via email, what would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sending-out-unsolicited-advertisements-via-email-what-would-you-do/558194)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2010, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sending-out-unsolicited-advertisements-via-email-what-would-you-do/558194 "2010-10-26T00:44:07Z")
I make jewelry and sell it at many different art and craft shows. I apply to most of these shows via snail mail and receive confirmations via email. Recently I got an email confirmation along with all of the other craf… --- ## [Guy's girlfriend agrees to marry but claims not to be in love. Should he rescind proposal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-girlfriend-agrees-to-marry-but-claims-not-to-be-in-love-should-he-rescind-proposal/558187)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-girlfriend-agrees-to-marry-but-claims-not-to-be-in-love-should-he-rescind-proposal/558187 "2010-10-25T23:41:28Z")
Sunday morning = a Rhymer hypotethical. Except of course when it doesn’t. Today’s story stars Don, a character from a previous hypthetical of mine. He was the nerdy guy afraid to ask out his cute classmate, Jenny, only… --- ## [Trick-or-treating on Sunday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trick-or-treating-on-sunday/558165)
**Author:** [@Peremensoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peremensoe)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trick-or-treating-on-sunday/558165 "2010-10-25T22:04:06Z")
October 31, Halloween, falls on Sunday this year. Are you taking kids door to door, or giving out candy, on that day? Or another? Does your community have a policy about this? --- ## [Getting rid of old computer equipment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-old-computer-equipment/558281)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-rid-of-old-computer-equipment/558281 "2010-10-25T21:21:59Z")
We have an old desktop computer (bought used in 2002). We have an old scanner (bought new in 1998). Have tried to freecycle the scanner and had no luck. The computer, we’d obviously need to wipe the hard drive (if it e… --- ## [Critique My Small Business Idea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-small-business-idea/558320)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-small-business-idea/558320 "2010-10-25T20:57:12Z")
So I do, as a little part-time job in addition to my regular job, sweepstakes online. I know, go ahead and snicker, I’ll wait. But hey, I’ve won almost a thousand dollars worth of cash, gift cards, and products just in… --- ## [Is Reform of Our Financial System Really A Partisan Issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-reform-of-our-financial-system-really-a-partisan-issue/558317)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-reform-of-our-financial-system-really-a-partisan-issue/558317 "2010-10-25T19:48:30Z")
I find it hard to believe that anyone not on the very extremes of politics would oppose financial reform, specifically, forbidding banks to get involved in the casino-like elements of our financial system, specifiically,… --- ## [Sauna, Steamroom, Hottub? Or steam room, hottub, sauna? What's the best order for these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sauna-steamroom-hottub-or-steam-room-hottub-sauna-whats-the-best-order-for-these/558298)
**Author:** [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sauna-steamroom-hottub-or-steam-room-hottub-sauna-whats-the-best-order-for-these/558298 "2010-10-25T18:09:08Z")
My gym has a hot tub, sauna, and a steamroom. They’re all quite lovely. I guess I’m a bit confused as to the benefits and the order a sauna, steamroom, and hot tub should be used in. Usually twice a week I have time to s… --- ## [Heathrow Terminal 5 and connecting flights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathrow-terminal-5-and-connecting-flights/558265)
**Author:** [@flodnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flodnak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathrow-terminal-5-and-connecting-flights/558265 "2010-10-25T17:44:04Z")
I’ve been fighting with Google search terms for a while now and seem to have stumbled upon the answer to almost every other Terminal 5 related question except this one: What is the minimum recommended transfer time for … --- ## [Can anyone help me not be so tired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-not-be-so-tired/553183)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-not-be-so-tired/553183 "2010-10-25T16:20:05Z")
So, from maybe 15 till now (26), my general routine has involved long (long!) daytime naps (like 2-3 hours or more). This has led to me not being able to sleep and night and generally lots of frustration and such, and my… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1858) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1860)