# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1909 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1910 --- ## [Used car buying advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-buying-advice/548745)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/used-car-buying-advice/548745 "2010-08-02T16:12:00Z")
So I am in the market for a used car. I am wanting something that gets good gas mileage (35+ on the highway), has a good record for reliability, is affordable, and has decent safety ratings. So far I figure the toyota E… --- ## [Do you squash bugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-squash-bugs/548706)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-squash-bugs/548706 "2010-08-02T16:03:06Z")
Inspired by this thread wherein people tell inspiring stories of how if they found a spider crawling on their knee they would gently scoop it up and free it into the wild. :rolleyes: Me, I squash bugs\* if they are in my… --- ## [Any idea what this means? (shoul?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-this-means-shoul/548820)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-this-means-shoul/548820 "2010-08-02T16:00:23Z")
I was in a chat room and this person was saying these weird things. Eventually I started copy/pasting them into word pad so I could look at them more. I’ve no idea what they mean. so is what i may have going to be with … --- ## [Why does my Neighbor have an orange sign with 8.15.10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-neighbor-have-an-orange-sign-with-8-15-10/548384)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-neighbor-have-an-orange-sign-with-8-15-10/548384 "2010-08-02T13:52:25Z")
Inspired by my own suggestion (and seconded by Zeldar) in this threadover in GQ, I am polling the teeming millions on why my neighbor has a 3’ x 2’ orange sign in her front yard with 8.15.10 on it. I happened to see my … --- ## [The next time you smell MJ - Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-time-you-smell-mj-part-ii/548663)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-time-you-smell-mj-part-ii/548663 "2010-08-02T12:54:36Z")
Based on this poll and the fact that it’s two in the morning. You’ve just smelled some MJ. What MJ would you prefer to have smelled? --- ## [Use a password vault? love it? hate it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-a-password-vault-love-it-hate-it/548619)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-a-password-vault-love-it-hate-it/548619 "2010-08-02T12:26:38Z")
The sheer number of passwords I have to input on any given workday - not to mention the dozens I need for other sites - is of course insane. I suspect most Dopers are in a similar boat. Been managing things sort of usin… --- ## [Have you ever met, worked with or associated with a Scientologist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-worked-with-or-associated-with-a-scientologist/548444)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-worked-with-or-associated-with-a-scientologist/548444 "2010-08-02T12:12:13Z")
Yes, and thank you for the long title. I asked this question on another board. Have you ever met a member of the Church of Scientology? A co-worker, friend, family member, enemy, boss, anyone who is a member of that gro… --- ## [Aaagh! I just clicked on a spam link!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaagh-i-just-clicked-on-a-spam-link/548265)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaagh-i-just-clicked-on-a-spam-link/548265 "2010-08-02T11:10:13Z")
I got an e-mail from my little sister today. No subject line and just a URL in the body. Like an idiot, I automatically click on it (“it” in this case being veduzix.t35.com). It goes there, then goes to tabletmedicati… --- ## [Is there a better FTP app for website administration than filezilla?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-better-ftp-app-for-website-administration-than-filezilla/548622)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-better-ftp-app-for-website-administration-than-filezilla/548622 "2010-08-02T10:49:24Z")
If so, I would like recommendations. My biggest want is something that allows me to edit files as close to as if they were local as possible. In other words I want to be able to click the save button in my editor (in … --- ## [Can you resist clicking it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-resist-clicking-it/548831)
**Author:** [@Rex\_Goliath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Goliath)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-resist-clicking-it/548831 "2010-08-02T10:28:47Z")
--- ## [Question for international ESL teachers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-international-esl-teachers/548600)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-international-esl-teachers/548600 "2010-08-02T08:22:37Z")
Hi guys. I’m nearly done with my masters degree and blah blah blah, finding a job has been difficult. I really, REALLY don’t want to be homeless or live with my parents, so I’m thinking of teaching internationally. (M… --- ## [How buff a computer would you need to so antivirus software is unnoticable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-buff-a-computer-would-you-need-to-so-antivirus-software-is-unnoticable/548738)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-buff-a-computer-would-you-need-to-so-antivirus-software-is-unnoticable/548738 "2010-08-02T07:43:37Z")
One reason I never use AV is that it slows down the computer to a point where it’s nearly unusable. On the old single core processors, I would guess that the AV took like 50% of the processing power of the chip (if it ra… --- ## [Game Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-theory/548677)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-theory/548677 "2010-08-02T06:10:57Z")
INspired by this thread and an Adam Curtis documentary I once saw, I think it was The Trap. According to the documentary a paranoid schizophrenic maths genius at RAND who believed everyone in a red tie was part of a comm… --- ## [Short-term, volunteer teaching opportunities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-term-volunteer-teaching-opportunities/548856)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-term-volunteer-teaching-opportunities/548856 "2010-08-02T03:38:34Z")
I have some time off coming up and I was thinking about taking a month or two trip to another country to teach English. My considerations: Paid travel in lieu of other costs: I would be willing to pay some of the asso… --- ## [Should I tell my boss we're trying to conceive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-boss-were-trying-to-conceive/546659)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-tell-my-boss-were-trying-to-conceive/546659 "2010-08-02T02:14:40Z")
I have been with this new company for a year now, and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 2.5 years with no success. I’m doing a few rounds of fertility medication for now, but also found out last wee… --- ## [Recommend a sewing machine for a young kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-sewing-machine-for-a-young-kid/548799)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-sewing-machine-for-a-young-kid/548799 "2010-08-02T01:01:24Z")
A friend of mine is looking to get a sewing machine for her 9 year old daughter. I think she’s overwhelmed with all the information that’s out there. I would scour the internet, but frankly, I have a cold and I don’t f… --- ## [Territorial surfers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/territorial-surfers/548534)
**Author:** [@LC\_Strawhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LC_Strawhouse)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/territorial-surfers/548534 "2010-08-02T00:39:57Z")
I’ve often heard that surfers can be very territorial and violent about keeping strangers off their favorite piece of beach. But I’ve never seen or heard anything first-hand so I was wondering if this is just an urban l… --- ## [You know what you can't do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-you-cant-do/548645)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-you-cant-do/548645 "2010-08-01T20:38:02Z")
ANYTHING, even if you put your mind to it. Nobody can do “Anything.” Nobody can fly by flapping their arms, jump across the Atlantic Ocean, or dribble a waffle. In fact, nobody can do “anything” that other people can do.… --- ## [Any doper hang gliders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-hang-gliders/548678)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-hang-gliders/548678 "2010-08-01T19:23:51Z")
I have wanted to hang glide for years. I’m wondering if I’ve waited too long. What kind of shape do you need to be in? How often have you seen injuries? The closest place I’ve found (so far) to learn is almost a 2 ho… --- ## [salary negotiation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-negotiation/548510)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salary-negotiation/548510 "2010-08-01T18:58:35Z")
How much will a potential employer lowball with an offer? I have an offer on the table which is at least 10% less than I was expecting. I have fairly recent salary information from my peers (same school, same program), … --- ## [Reinstalling Windows XP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reinstalling-windows-xp/548735)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reinstalling-windows-xp/548735 "2010-08-01T14:09:32Z")
I had to bite the bullet and reinstall XP today. Right now it’s reformatting the HD. My question: What advantages would Service Pack 3 give me over SP 2? Should I just stick to SP 2? After setting up all my programs an… --- ## [How do tourists annoy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-tourists-annoy-you/548320)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-tourists-annoy-you/548320 "2010-08-01T13:50:17Z")
Inspired by this thread, though it did turn into a trainwreck with appalling swiftness. :slight\_smile: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=12736551&posted=1#post12736551 Do you live in a major tourist d… --- ## [Tell me about your experience with sleep aids.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-sleep-aids/547977)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-sleep-aids/547977 "2010-08-01T09:45:42Z")
I’ve taken mild sleep aids before (like Sominex and Simply Sleep), but now I’ve been prescribed Temazepam/Restoril, which isn’t an over the counter drug, so I’ve heard it’s a lot stronger and more potent. It kind of make… --- ## [Do you like the actual sound of your voice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-actual-sound-of-your-voice/548530)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-the-actual-sound-of-your-voice/548530 "2010-08-01T06:46:00Z")
I have been told that I have a very nice voice. I’ve had many strangers tell me “You have a deep voice” which I guess surprises them because I look and act like a complete geek. I’m perfectly happy with the voice that … --- ## [I took the cameras out today. (MPSIMS + IMHO lens recommendations)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-took-the-cameras-out-today-mpsims-imho-lens-recommendations/547911)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-took-the-cameras-out-today-mpsims-imho-lens-recommendations/547911 "2010-08-01T03:40:59Z")
Sequence of events: \[ul\]\[li\]Coworker goes to England. Drops her low-end digital camera in a toilet. Says she needs to get a new one.\[/li\]\[li\]I start thinking about how my Nikon CoolPix L1 lacks capabilities my 35mm ca… --- ## [Your 11 Year Old Daughter is Getting Sexted by a 13 Year Old Boy: What Do You Do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-11-year-old-daughter-is-getting-sexted-by-a-13-year-old-boy-what-do-you-do/548381)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-11-year-old-daughter-is-getting-sexted-by-a-13-year-old-boy-what-do-you-do/548381 "2010-08-01T03:12:00Z")
Overheard while on the Smoker’s Porch (and in public so I don’t think it’s any greatly confidential matter, not that I’m giving names or anything): A co-worker has an 11 year old daughter who’s been semi-dating a 13 yea… --- ## [When you hear on the news: gang member kill rival gangster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-hear-on-the-news-gang-member-kill-rival-gangster/548557)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-you-hear-on-the-news-gang-member-kill-rival-gangster/548557 "2010-08-01T00:29:31Z")
Not to celebrate the less fortunate, but when I hear this kind of thing I feel that its a good thing. Maybe it is a bit cynical but it is a genuine response. Just wondering what other people reactions are. (I dont feel … --- ## ["Come on mom, this is the \_\_\_\_\_'s?" Second decade running that I don't know what the hell to call it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-on-mom-this-is-the-_____s-second-decade-running-that-i-dont-know-what-the-hell-to-call-it/548681)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-on-mom-this-is-the-_____s-second-decade-running-that-i-dont-know-what-the-hell-to-call-it/548681 "2010-08-01T00:01:57Z")
I remember Cecil had a column and there was some discussion ten years ago, and periodically thereafter, about what to call the decade from 2000-2009. I remember some people were touting the “oughts” or “aughties” or some… --- ## [Who should I follow on twitter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-follow-on-twitter/548180)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-follow-on-twitter/548180 "2010-07-31T23:41:39Z")
What stars should I be following to put me in “The Loop”? Any fun sites that twitter interesting things? Just got an account, but now what? --- ## [If you were suddenly rich, would you give money to your friends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-suddenly-rich-would-you-give-money-to-your-friends/548512)
**Author:** [@gallan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallan)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-suddenly-rich-would-you-give-money-to-your-friends/548512 "2010-07-31T23:02:25Z")
I recently saw the movie “Friends with Money” and there’s a part when a wealthy woman briefly considers whether or not to give 1 million dollars to one of her not-so-well-off friends. This got me thinking if giving mone… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1908) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1910)