# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1918 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1919 --- ## [Is it ever a good idea to try to just make friends with someone you've got a crush on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ever-a-good-idea-to-try-to-just-make-friends-with-someone-youve-got-a-crush-on/546697)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ever-a-good-idea-to-try-to-just-make-friends-with-someone-youve-got-a-crush-on/546697 "2010-07-16T23:40:14Z")
I’ve got a crush on someone I’ve only just met, and I don’t intend to act on it for various reasons (she’s out of my league, probably straight, 19 \[I’m 26 and female\], various other things that are too identifiable - tru… --- ## [Help Old Fogey With DVD Burner Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-old-fogey-with-dvd-burner-question/546571)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-old-fogey-with-dvd-burner-question/546571 "2010-07-16T19:58:57Z")
Apparently I missed the class where they mentioned DVD players/burners for televisions are obsolete. I have a DVR, and tape lots of shows for friends in Germany. When I get enough shows together, I would slap in a blan… --- ## [Talent question/advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talent-question-advice/546316)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talent-question-advice/546316 "2010-07-16T19:50:23Z")
According to co-workers and friends, from 30 years ago to the present and in different workplaces, I have a great “FM voice”. These comments have surfaced over and over along with “you should get into radio” type remark… --- ## [After the World Cup - more likely to travel to SA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-the-world-cup-more-likely-to-travel-to-sa/546384)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-the-world-cup-more-likely-to-travel-to-sa/546384 "2010-07-16T19:40:15Z")
There’s been a bit written locally about how successfully hosting the World Cup might change South Africa’s image overseas. Has it, for anyone on the Dope? Has seeing the World Cup or any coverage made you more likely to… --- ## [Would you use this program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-this-program/546901)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-this-program/546901 "2010-07-16T19:02:43Z")
ETA: I should have named this, would you use this OS? Oh well. There’s a project that’s been going on for about 10 years now called ReactOS. It’s an attempt at a Windows XP/2003 clone. It’s still in the alpha stage a… --- ## [Did you experience parents hitting kids or vice versa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-experience-parents-hitting-kids-or-vice-versa/545994)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-experience-parents-hitting-kids-or-vice-versa/545994 "2010-07-16T18:21:30Z")
IN this thread the topic came up of parents hitting their kids. Some people acted as tho it was inconceivable that a parent would ever strike their kid in anger. Others maintained that it was not at all unusual. We ca… --- ## [Less than obvious ways people can lose money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/less-than-obvious-ways-people-can-lose-money/546674)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/less-than-obvious-ways-people-can-lose-money/546674 "2010-07-16T16:51:58Z")
For personal research reasons, I am compiling a list of ways I can get myself in financial doo-doo. I’ve came up with… -Fees -Fines -Lawsuits, court fees, and lawyer fees -Gambling -Taxes -Audits -Job termination… --- ## [Niagara Falls Info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niagara-falls-info/546430)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niagara-falls-info/546430 "2010-07-16T16:45:51Z")
I’m going to the Falls w/my daughter in a couple of weeks. We will be there only for a day or two so I need to know about any must or must not things to do/see. --- ## [Friends, dopers, give me your Android apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-dopers-give-me-your-android-apps/546179)
**Author:** [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-dopers-give-me-your-android-apps/546179 "2010-07-16T14:56:02Z")
So, I’ve just gotten my new Droid Incredible, and as an iPhone convert, I’m getting used to moving from Apple’s draconian app store to the Android wild. I’ve gone with a few gimme apps so far, like Advanced App Killer o… --- ## [Why do some people find females farting cute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-find-females-farting-cute/546600)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-people-find-females-farting-cute/546600 "2010-07-16T14:50:21Z")
And why am I so skeeved out by the fact? Nothing cracks me up like a fart, but I don’t find them cute. A quote I heard from one of my guy friends at a party a few weeks ago: “If a fat ugly nasty girl lets one rip, it’s… --- ## [I do not want to win the lottery: Am I alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-want-to-win-the-lottery-am-i-alone/546398)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-do-not-want-to-win-the-lottery-am-i-alone/546398 "2010-07-16T14:11:42Z")
I have no desire to win the lottery. None. Sure, a little more money would be nice, but a lot more? No. I think it would change my life, and not for the better. I think I would become paranoid about losing it. I th… --- ## [Yarn Stores & Historic sites--Illinois, Missouri](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarn-stores-historic-sites-illinois-missouri/546826)
**Author:** [@as\_u\_wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/as_u_wish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yarn-stores-historic-sites-illinois-missouri/546826 "2010-07-16T13:56:19Z")
So, I’m heading from Madison Wisconsin, down through Illinois and then across to Springfield, Missouri. I love going to historic sites–especially ones with re-enactors (think Williamsburg or Mystic Seaport). I also love… --- ## [eBay question - this has to be a scam... right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-question-this-has-to-be-a-scam-right/546867)
**Author:** [@Electronic\_Chaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electronic_Chaos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-question-this-has-to-be-a-scam-right/546867 "2010-07-16T13:51:20Z")
We’ve recently moved, and are in the process of clearing out some junk. This includes selling things on eBay. Just yesterday I listed a PS2 along with a bunch of games, controllers and a DDR pad. A few hours later, I get… --- ## [Has anyone here been to Galapagos? Did you use a tour company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-been-to-galapagos-did-you-use-a-tour-company/546895)
**Author:** [@Crotalus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crotalus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-been-to-galapagos-did-you-use-a-tour-company/546895 "2010-07-16T12:30:36Z")
My daughter is beginning to plan a trip to the Galapagos Islands. She would like to use a tour guide company to plan and manage the trip. Has anyone here been there and done that? What tour company did you use? Thanks. --- ## [So you meet your ex's new SO. Which is weirder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-meet-your-exs-new-so-which-is-weirder/546843)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-meet-your-exs-new-so-which-is-weirder/546843 "2010-07-16T09:48:54Z")
This thread is somewhat inspired by MsChilePepper’s post in the ‘experiences running into an ex’ thread. Let’s say you broke up with someone a while back, and then you randomly run into your ex, arm in arm with a new pa… --- ## [What is more important from work - pay/perks or empowerment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-more-important-from-work-pay-perks-or-empowerment/546387)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-more-important-from-work-pay-perks-or-empowerment/546387 "2010-07-16T05:32:25Z")
In this thread a poster said Do you agree with this? Because I sure don’t. I think that attitude misrepresents the true nature of most jobs, which really don’t involve that many opportunities for meaningful employee … --- ## [Email/Exchange style hosting for individuals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-exchange-style-hosting-for-individuals/546705)
**Author:** [@clnilsen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clnilsen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-exchange-style-hosting-for-individuals/546705 "2010-07-16T05:12:08Z")
I have had my own custom domain with hosted Pop3 e-mail for 10+ years now, and while I have had multiple blackberrys, the furthest I’ve gotten is just some basic e-mail sync. I also host accounts for a few family members… --- ## [Do you use the delay function on your washers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-delay-function-on-your-washers/546688)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-the-delay-function-on-your-washers/546688 "2010-07-16T04:15:45Z")
I have a nice clothes washer and dish washer now. They have a “delay” function, where you put the clothes/dishes in (I have to remember which goes where), add the soap, and then tell it when you want it to run the cycle… --- ## [Hunting scenario in Jurassic Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-scenario-in-jurassic-park/546597)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-scenario-in-jurassic-park/546597 "2010-07-16T04:04:45Z")
I know nothing about hunting, and the scenario I’m referencing here is fictional. But I’d like a real-world answer, insofar as it’s possible, from someone who knows about hunting. Toward the end of Jurassic Park there’s… --- ## [Your impression of a person's tattoos in relation to their BMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-impression-of-a-persons-tattoos-in-relation-to-their-bmi/546587)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-impression-of-a-persons-tattoos-in-relation-to-their-bmi/546587 "2010-07-16T02:58:23Z")
I think because of the recent spate of “fat people” and “fat hate speech” threads I noticed something the other day as I was standing in line at WalMart. . . . . . . Tattoo’s have different level of…and I’m not su… --- ## [Month at the Museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/month-at-the-museum/546848)
**Author:** [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/month-at-the-museum/546848 "2010-07-16T01:54:32Z")
Do you like science? What’s your take on industry? Because if you like both and are willing to spend some time in Chicago, you can apply to spend A Month at the Museum! Apparently, the Museum of Science and Industry in… --- ## [I need a new vacuum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-vacuum/546727)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-vacuum/546727 "2010-07-16T01:41:27Z")
I’m in the market for a new vacuum, my wife took the one we had and things are starting to get dirty. We had a Dyson, which I hated, it never picked up anything and would throw the cat litter out the back instead of pic… --- ## [Bad Odor in the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-odor-in-the-house/546632)
**Author:** [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-odor-in-the-house/546632 "2010-07-15T23:26:10Z")
Help Started getting a strange odor in the house yesterday. Noticed is as soon as I walked in the door from work. After being in the house for a few minutes last night, you didn’t really notice it unless you stepped o… --- ## [HDTV recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdtv-recommendations/546831)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hdtv-recommendations/546831 "2010-07-15T23:11:08Z")
I’m about to buy an HDTV. I know I need something that’s 1080p and 32 inches. It also has to have a USB port and the ability to play video files (the more file extensions it can play the better). Most specs don’t seem t… --- ## [Resumes for non-job seekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resumes-for-non-job-seekers/546837)
**Author:** [@hdc\_bst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hdc_bst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resumes-for-non-job-seekers/546837 "2010-07-15T22:41:36Z")
I want to solicit some ideas on my dilemma. I currently have a great job at a good company and don’t intend to move anytime soon. Part of my grad-school application requests a link to a current resume. What I would li… --- ## [Pin-up calendar of monarchs - who would be in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pin-up-calendar-of-monarchs-who-would-be-in-it/546173)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pin-up-calendar-of-monarchs-who-would-be-in-it/546173 "2010-07-15T21:59:19Z")
I was re-reading one of my Dumas (Three Musketeers author) novels this week-end, and I noticed, not for the first time, that when he describes a member of the royalty, he often focuses on their positive qualities - e.g. … --- ## [Criteria for determining if a woman is "high maintenance"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criteria-for-determining-if-a-woman-is-high-maintenance/546623)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criteria-for-determining-if-a-woman-is-high-maintenance/546623 "2010-07-15T21:32:37Z")
The term is tossed around a lot, but what does it entail exactly? What are some criteria for determining if a woman is “high maintenance”? --- ## [Leaving a company. Is this normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-a-company-is-this-normal/546617)
**Author:** [@AllShookDown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllShookDown)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-a-company-is-this-normal/546617 "2010-07-15T20:58:44Z")
Last week I gave notice to the company I’ve worked for for over 15 years. I had my exit interview with HR on Monday. HR did not go over with me: when my benfits end, COBRA, how my acrrued PTO hours would be paid out, … --- ## [Subtle ways to exercise at the office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-ways-to-exercise-at-the-office/546709)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-ways-to-exercise-at-the-office/546709 "2010-07-15T20:05:55Z")
I’ve acquired a desk job in a small office, and while I’m grateful for the paycheck, I can feel my ass widening into my chair every day. It doesn’t help that the work is repetitive and boring, so I’m snacking a lot. I k… --- ## [Would you rather have had X before it went away, or never have had it at all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-have-had-x-before-it-went-away-or-never-have-had-it-at-all/546750)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-have-had-x-before-it-went-away-or-never-have-had-it-at-all/546750 "2010-07-15T19:59:41Z")
The title is a little unclear, I know; I couldn’t think of a good way to phrase it. Let me explain with my own example: For quite a while, I had a YouTube video in my bookmarks that I liked. One day, I actually though… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1917) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1919)