# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1898 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1899 --- ## [How do you keep track of threads that you are participating in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-threads-that-you-are-participating-in/550574)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-threads-that-you-are-participating-in/550574 "2010-08-19T23:29:27Z")
Maybe this should go in “about this message board”, but IMHO, seems to be a more broadly viewed forum, and this question is more about dopers use of the board than about the board itself. So, how do you normally keep tr… --- ## [Potential Starvation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-starvation/550685)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potential-starvation/550685 "2010-08-19T23:04:16Z")
I’m very hungry and I don’t know what I want but I do know I don’t want to cook. I can’t decide what sort of junk food I need to keep the engine running. Within easy driving range I’ve got hamburgers, steak burgers, taco… --- ## [Help pick my new floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pick-my-new-floor/550479)
**Author:** [@sharding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sharding)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-pick-my-new-floor/550479 "2010-08-19T22:37:11Z")
As I posted yesterday, we’re looking at putting in a wood floor in much of our house to replace the current carpet. We’re basically down to two color choices (we’re considering some alternate brands/materials, but the co… --- ## [Guys who give courtesy at the elevator... to other guys: please provide your reasoning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-who-give-courtesy-at-the-elevator-to-other-guys-please-provide-your-reasoning/550478)
**Author:** [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-who-give-courtesy-at-the-elevator-to-other-guys-please-provide-your-reasoning/550478 "2010-08-19T20:42:26Z")
I must work at the most polite buildings in the world – and you wouldn’t expect it, based on the sometimes reputation of the entertainment company that employs everyone here. We hold he door, we say please, we say thank … --- ## [European Cruise Experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cruise-experiences/550681)
**Author:** [@RainGrowsBrite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RainGrowsBrite)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-cruise-experiences/550681 "2010-08-19T20:38:16Z")
My husband and I are going on a 12 day Euro Cruise at the end of September. There are some ports where its a kinda no-brainer take a tour type of place (i have the long list of Shore Excursions in front of me), but then … --- ## [Question about ideal web site width, and other stuff. (continued from GQ)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ideal-web-site-width-and-other-stuff-continued-from-gq/550411)
**Author:** [@raindog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raindog)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ideal-web-site-width-and-other-stuff-continued-from-gq/550411 "2010-08-19T20:11:03Z")
I opened a GQ thread about a web site I’m putting together. The website is for an HVAC/Plumbing outfit. (I asked Dex if I could post the URL link and got an ok) At some point I will have more questions about content, na… --- ## [Foot Agony: RX Suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-agony-rx-suggestions/550535)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foot-agony-rx-suggestions/550535 "2010-08-19T17:47:07Z")
Finally got an MRI and my poor little foot has four torn ligaments, a partially-torn tendon, fluid in the joint and osteochondritis dessicans (dead area of bone on top of the foot). It aches constantly, often escalating … --- ## [Thunderbird vs. Outlook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thunderbird-vs-outlook/550720)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thunderbird-vs-outlook/550720 "2010-08-19T17:40:03Z")
I was wondering if it’s a good idea to dump Outlook for Thunderbird and perhaps related software for calendar & contacts. Outlook features I need: Lots of email sorted into lots of handy folders based upon who the se… --- ## [What is your thermostat set at?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-thermostat-set-at/549891)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-thermostat-set-at/549891 "2010-08-19T16:41:09Z")
What is your thermostat setting and where do you live? --- ## [Allergy shots, rush immunotherapy, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergy-shots-rush-immunotherapy-etc/550703)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergy-shots-rush-immunotherapy-etc/550703 "2010-08-19T16:27:46Z")
I’m already taking 3 medications for seasonal allergies, and still experiencing symptoms. I have an appointment tomorrow with my allergist to discuss the possibility of allergy shots. Anyone here gone through either the … --- ## [Cheeky or what? Gay bar next to Ground Zero mosque](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheeky-or-what-gay-bar-next-to-ground-zero-mosque/550516)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheeky-or-what-gay-bar-next-to-ground-zero-mosque/550516 "2010-08-19T16:27:11Z")
Story here. Gave me a chuckle. --- ## [Even MORE perpetrators of really horrific crimes (now with 20% fewer cavities)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-more-perpetrators-of-really-horrific-crimes-now-with-20-fewer-cavities/549987)
**Author:** [@SoulFrost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoulFrost)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-more-perpetrators-of-really-horrific-crimes-now-with-20-fewer-cavities/549987 "2010-08-19T16:26:27Z")
Ten years ago, we talked about being all BFF \[sub\](and shit)\[/sub\] with the perpetrators of horrific crimes. One of the events I added to the discussion–the shooting, freezing, and storage of a rich old lady–is being ma… --- ## [What should we do in South Carolina next week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-in-south-carolina-next-week/550661)
**Author:** [@BetsQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BetsQ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-we-do-in-south-carolina-next-week/550661 "2010-08-19T16:14:33Z")
We’ll be visiting relatives in Charleston, as we do every summer. We’ve done lots of touristing in the general Charleston area, but I would like to venture a bit further afield. Anyone have a day trip to recommend? We’re… --- ## [Do you need to enter an address in Google Maps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-to-enter-an-address-in-google-maps/550566)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-to-enter-an-address-in-google-maps/550566 "2010-08-19T15:59:55Z")
I’m not talking about finding an address you’ve never been to, but somewhere familiar, like your house, parents’ house, place of business, favorite vacation spot, etc. Can you start with a map of the entire continent (or… --- ## [Strange Opinion in History Channel, Battle of Fredericksburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-opinion-in-history-channel-battle-of-fredericksburg/550202)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-opinion-in-history-channel-battle-of-fredericksburg/550202 "2010-08-19T15:57:21Z")
Just watched another vaguely educational History Channel piece from their (US) Civil War series. This one was on the Battle of Fredericksburg. For those unfamiliar, a thumbnail synopsis of Fredericksburg: Union Genera… --- ## [How much money do I need to be safe/comfortable in London for 5 days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-do-i-need-to-be-safe-comfortable-in-london-for-5-days/550607)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-money-do-i-need-to-be-safe-comfortable-in-london-for-5-days/550607 "2010-08-19T15:51:55Z")
I’m bad about underestimating travel expenses. If flight and hotel are covered, what should I plan on for 5 days? The place i’m considering is near Hyde Park and they say has a metro station near by. If you were going… --- ## [On a year round basis where do people spend more time outdoors: very cold places or very hot places?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-year-round-basis-where-do-people-spend-more-time-outdoors-very-cold-places-or-very-hot-places/550597)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-year-round-basis-where-do-people-spend-more-time-outdoors-very-cold-places-or-very-hot-places/550597 "2010-08-19T14:26:20Z")
I spent part of the summer in San Antonio, a very hot part of the country. I’ve also spent some winters in very cold places like Minneapolis. It seems that one thing that cold northern winters and hot southern summers … --- ## [If you were going to panhandle for money at highway offramp or intersection, what would you wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-panhandle-for-money-at-highway-offramp-or-intersection-what-would-you-wear/550642)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-going-to-panhandle-for-money-at-highway-offramp-or-intersection-what-would-you-wear/550642 "2010-08-19T08:45:41Z")
As most people, know you must “dress for success”, so what choice of outfit would you make to be the most successful in your begging efforts? For myself, I think I would wear cut-off wranglers; worn-out redwing work boo… --- ## [Let's say I wanted to modify my Sentra's performance...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-i-wanted-to-modify-my-sentras-performance/550530)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-i-wanted-to-modify-my-sentras-performance/550530 "2010-08-19T07:39:00Z")
…I’m not absolutely sure that I do, but let’s say that I did. Here’s the thing. I’m not much of a car guy. Partially because I don’t have the time or inclination, but also because I am not even remotely mechanically inc… --- ## [Roadside memorials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-memorials/550249)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roadside-memorials/550249 "2010-08-19T06:57:10Z")
Anyone find them creepy? In the '80s and '90s I hardly ever saw them. When I did I thought it was a Mexican thing, since the crosses were surrounded by Catholic paraphernalia and Mexican/Central American/South American… --- ## [Advice for a possible first time smart phone buyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-possible-first-time-smart-phone-buyer/550318)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-a-possible-first-time-smart-phone-buyer/550318 "2010-08-19T03:59:11Z")
I’m currently on a grandfathered plan through Tmobile. My phone is a 1st gen Razr. I’m considering upgrading to one of the 3G Android phones with an unlimited data plan. Is it possible to connect one of these to my lap… --- ## [Is Windows Malicious Sofware Removal Tool kosher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-malicious-sofware-removal-tool-kosher/550678)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-malicious-sofware-removal-tool-kosher/550678 "2010-08-19T03:16:16Z")
It’s running now, but I wonder if it’s as good as a commercial product. --- ## [Salaried employees - How much unpaid overtime a week do you work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salaried-employees-how-much-unpaid-overtime-a-week-do-you-work/549998)
**Author:** [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salaried-employees-how-much-unpaid-overtime-a-week-do-you-work/549998 "2010-08-19T02:50:46Z")
…and what is your profession? For me, it’s about 10-12 hours a week, and I’m a licensed professional Engineer. --- ## [Do Kids Still Learn Roman Numerals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-kids-still-learn-roman-numerals/550523)
**Author:** [@kidneyfailure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kidneyfailure)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-kids-still-learn-roman-numerals/550523 "2010-08-19T00:37:18Z")
And, if they do, then why? Seriously, I learned basic RNs back in elementary school and they are one of the few things that I have literally never used for any serious purpose. All I do with them these days is use them … --- ## [Is there a catchall term for non-MDs who go by Dr. \?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-catchall-term-for-non-mds-who-go-by-dr-firstname/550305)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-catchall-term-for-non-mds-who-go-by-dr-firstname/550305 "2010-08-18T23:01:52Z")
There are certain people, non medical doctors, mostly in academia and pschycholigia, who want people to call them “Dr. John” or “Dr. Phil” or “Dr. Sadie” or “Dr. Ruth” or whatever. I’ll admit my bias up front: I loathe… --- ## [Who dies first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-dies-first/550507)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-dies-first/550507 "2010-08-18T21:07:21Z")
For those of you in long-term relationships (or can imagine being in one): Would you rather die first, or would you rather your partner dies first, or both at the same time? Theoretically, I’d want us to both go at the… --- ## [When you see something nasty in the fridge, do you smell it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-see-something-nasty-in-the-fridge-do-you-smell-it/550399)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-see-something-nasty-in-the-fridge-do-you-smell-it/550399 "2010-08-18T19:07:45Z")
I see this on TV and in movies all the time. I have mold allergy, so anything that looks fuzzy or green I keep at arms’ length or use a napkin. How often do you smell something to see if it went bad? Or, if it visually … --- ## [Cookies (I think)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookies-i-think/550639)
**Author:** [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cookies-i-think/550639 "2010-08-18T18:30:30Z")
As a housewarming present my beloved sister gave me a new computer; A Dell Inspiron 570, running Windows 7, home version. I’m using the latest version of Firefox with AdBlock and NoScript. My problem is that sites that r… --- ## [Parents, do me a favor, quit raising your kids so damn picky!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-do-me-a-favor-quit-raising-your-kids-so-damn-picky/550347)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-do-me-a-favor-quit-raising-your-kids-so-damn-picky/550347 "2010-08-18T16:38:26Z")
Sure, my kids have one or two foods they don’t like…lettuce, raw carrots. But the kids my kids bring over are full-on nuts! Don’t like Mac n cheese, don’t like mayo, don’t like PB&J, don’t like string cheese. My kids g… --- ## [George Sudarshan ..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-sudarshan/550624)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-sudarshan/550624 "2010-08-18T15:38:45Z")
The eminent scientist . Does he really deserve to win the nobel price ? Why all the controversy ? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1897) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1899)