# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1934 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1935 --- ## [I need a new wireless router!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-wireless-router/542771)
**Author:** [@My\_Darn\_Snake\_Legs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/My_Darn_Snake_Legs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-wireless-router/542771 "2010-06-17T08:11:32Z")
So, I HATE every wireless router that I’ve ever used. They’re all terrible, as far as I can see. I have three routers in the room with me and I want to smash every one. The Netgear can’t handle any sort of online gami… --- ## [Are you "True to your school" - do you live in alignment with your values?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-true-to-your-school-do-you-live-in-alignment-with-your-values/543350)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-true-to-your-school-do-you-live-in-alignment-with-your-values/543350 "2010-06-17T01:18:11Z")
Paul in Qatar and I had a personal encounter recently that started badly and ended wonderfully, and the core of it came down to the issue of acting in accordance with your values. Do you really know what your most impor… --- ## [Where to live in 600 AD: Early Middle Ages in Europe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-live-in-600-ad-early-middle-ages-in-europe/543344)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-live-in-600-ad-early-middle-ages-in-europe/543344 "2010-06-16T23:42:08Z")
Supposing it’s just about 600 AD, and you and your family are looking for a good spot in Europe to live. Which one is best for your long term survival and familial prospects? Famine and war avoiding are good first step… --- ## [Let's Talk About Topics Less Controversial: Politics and Religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-topics-less-controversial-politics-and-religion/543193)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-topics-less-controversial-politics-and-religion/543193 "2010-06-16T23:33:42Z")
Here are my questions…would appreciate any answers as you want to give (but 2-4 don’t apply to some people): Religion. How do you decide which one? K, so you’re in the religion. Do people who represent your religio… --- ## [Married couples: are you closer to your spouse's family, or is he/she closer to yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-couples-are-you-closer-to-your-spouses-family-or-is-he-she-closer-to-yours/543228)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-couples-are-you-closer-to-your-spouses-family-or-is-he-she-closer-to-yours/543228 "2010-06-16T22:27:03Z")
I’ve got a notion about who gets drawn into whose family more, and I’m curious to see if my theory is confirmed. “Closeness” for the purposes of this poll would include things like whose family you’re more likely to spe… --- ## [Help me be more devious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-more-devious/543243)
**Author:** [@AllFreedomUnlessDefyingScience](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllFreedomUnlessDefyingScience)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-more-devious/543243 "2010-06-16T21:59:29Z")
I’ve read Machiavelli’s “The Prince”. I’ve studied devious power politics through history with things like Nazi Germany, Stalin and pretty much the entire history of Russian, China and Mao, etc. I’ve been given some pers… --- ## [What are the Ten Commandments for Zombies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-ten-commandments-for-zombies/543170)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-ten-commandments-for-zombies/543170 "2010-06-16T21:29:39Z")
If the bible was for and about zombies (and I’m not toally convinced it isn’t), what commandments would be on the tablets? Honor thy Father’s and Mother’s BRAAAIIINZZZ! --- ## [Age at which a women can be called old crone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-at-which-a-women-can-be-called-old-crone/542639)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/age-at-which-a-women-can-be-called-old-crone/542639 "2010-06-16T21:19:35Z")
At what age does an ugly lady become an old crone? --- ## [Recommend a cheap netbook for watching Flash/iTunes content](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheap-netbook-for-watching-flash-itunes-content/543329)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheap-netbook-for-watching-flash-itunes-content/543329 "2010-06-16T20:20:26Z")
My wife’s cousin is in the market for a cheap laptop or netbook and I was wondering if someone could point me to a relatively cheap one that would be able to stream video. She spends about 75 percent of her time watching… --- ## [Creative ideas for a stag night (bachelor party)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-ideas-for-a-stag-night-bachelor-party/543182)
**Author:** [@alexandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alexandra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creative-ideas-for-a-stag-night-bachelor-party/543182 "2010-06-16T17:26:36Z")
I’m looking for some imagination and experience from Dopers in anticipation of my friend’s stag do next month (located in London, but don’t let that preclude you replying). He’s gay, it’s a (small) mixed sex group, he d… --- ## [Best way to give somebody money to travel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-give-somebody-money-to-travel/543091)
**Author:** [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-give-somebody-money-to-travel/543091 "2010-06-16T17:19:33Z")
My friend is taking a backpacking trip through Europe and I want to give her some money to take with her. Should I just convert some money to Euros and give her that? Can I buy an American Express gift card with Euros … --- ## [What are your personal values?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-personal-values/543432)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-personal-values/543432 "2010-06-16T16:45:36Z")
Well, what are your values? I’ve been doing some soul-searching lately, and this is what I’ve come up with. My values can be pretty much summed up as H&B- Honesty and Bravery, or Heart and Balls when I’m feeling cheeky… --- ## [Is Senator Barbara Boxer's hairdo "a veritable rats nest of white femininity"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-senator-barbara-boxers-hairdo-a-veritable-rats-nest-of-white-femininity/542806)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-senator-barbara-boxers-hairdo-a-veritable-rats-nest-of-white-femininity/542806 "2010-06-16T15:09:06Z")
Per this article’s take on the whole Carly Fiorina comment flap is Senator’s Boxer’s hair not appropriate to her status? --- ## [What Would You Do? Florist Calls 2 Years Later to Re-process Credit Card](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-florist-calls-2-years-later-to-re-process-credit-card/543192)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-florist-calls-2-years-later-to-re-process-credit-card/543192 "2010-06-16T13:54:29Z")
So I just received a long distance call from an elderly woman. She verified my name and explained that she was calling about some flowers I sent to my best friend back in Feb 08 (She gave me the name and address). “I k… --- ## [So we're dressed the same. And..?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-were-dressed-the-same-and/543006)
**Author:** [@Hemulen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hemulen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-were-dressed-the-same-and/543006 "2010-06-16T11:57:23Z")
From the long, long, loooong list of “social mores I honestly do not get”: One cliché I seem to run across again and again is the idea that - at least for women - meeting someone who’s wearing the same outfit as you is…… --- ## [Going to Ecuador- what should I see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-ecuador-what-should-i-see/542883)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-ecuador-what-should-i-see/542883 "2010-06-16T08:05:56Z")
So it looks like I’ll be in Ecuador for about a month in July and August- what’s worth seeing? Are there any short (three to five day) hikes or treks worth doing? What should I be aware of? Anything over-hyped and not… --- ## [Low Jet flyby video. Real or fake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-jet-flyby-video-real-or-fake/525370)
**Author:** [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-jet-flyby-video-real-or-fake/525370 "2010-06-16T02:53:31Z")
The video is a guy standing in the middle of a runway. A jet flies over him at extremely high speed and appears to be a few feet above his head. Here, it’s hosted a killsometime.com VIDEO Or youtube if you’re inclined … --- ## [God even loves \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ! (with answer) and other church signs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-even-loves-_______-with-answer-and-other-church-signs/541964)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-even-loves-_______-with-answer-and-other-church-signs/541964 "2010-06-16T02:46:50Z")
Other thread: God even loves \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ! - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I decided to repost the poll (and asked that the other thread either be closed or at least the polling disabled so you guys ca… --- ## [Anyone had arthroscopic surgery on their shoulder? What's that like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-arthroscopic-surgery-on-their-shoulder-whats-that-like/542689)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-arthroscopic-surgery-on-their-shoulder-whats-that-like/542689 "2010-06-16T02:40:36Z")
I’m seeing an orthopedist on Tuesday, and I’m expecting that arthroscopic surgery on one or both shoulders is in my near future (I’ve seen the analysis of the MRIs, and then read up some online). Tears in the labrum and … --- ## [How do I get our cat to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-our-cat-to-eat/541839)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-our-cat-to-eat/541839 "2010-06-16T02:26:39Z")
Our 16-year old girl is in the early stages of renal failure, and while she’s always been a picky eater, she’s now reduced to only a few treats a day, and has undergone quite a precipitous weight loss (from 10lbs to less… --- ## [Do you have a financial life plan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-financial-life-plan/543162)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-financial-life-plan/543162 "2010-06-16T02:10:10Z")
I didn’t want to hijack Crowbar’s thread on budgeting, so I started this one. My husband and I are both getting a little antsy. Basically, we have certain nebulous financial goals, but no specific plan to meet them. We … --- ## [Big transition to grad school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-transition-to-grad-school/543099)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-transition-to-grad-school/543099 "2010-06-16T02:07:27Z")
I’m graduating Touro College in a week. I’m going to Brandeis University’s Master’s program in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies for grad school. They just put the course selections up and I’m going to consider which cours… --- ## [Unscientific generalization: Women are worse at loading the dishwasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unscientific-generalization-women-are-worse-at-loading-the-dishwasher/543046)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unscientific-generalization-women-are-worse-at-loading-the-dishwasher/543046 "2010-06-16T01:57:25Z")
Because of various circumstances, including a period of ill health, I found myself in need of help cleaning, so I accepted the recommendation of a cleaning service. I found the service to be largely satisfactory. Actuall… --- ## [Canine Clicker Training](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canine-clicker-training/543336)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2010, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canine-clicker-training/543336 "2010-06-16T00:26:29Z")
Anyone have experience with clicker training their dog? Our new dog Kali (cutest dog in the neighborhood) started puppy kindergarten last night. The trainers are into clicker training, and things went very, very well. … --- ## [What can I do to stop a cold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-stop-a-cold/543116)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-stop-a-cold/543116 "2010-06-15T23:16:08Z")
Today, I had some of my usual warning signs of catching a cold: tickle in the back of my throat, sinuses swelling, etc. Usually, by this time tomorrow, I’ll probably have a full on cold. What can I do to stop it? I alre… --- ## [What to do with spare computer parts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-spare-computer-parts/543034)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-spare-computer-parts/543034 "2010-06-15T22:58:09Z")
I’ve had a Dell XPS since 2005 and as a wedding present my now wife helped pay to have my rig upgraded. I know nothing about anything so I had a friend build my computer for me. I was able to scavenge my video card, soun… --- ## [Custom build PCs worht it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-build-pcs-worht-it/542956)
**Author:** [@Herge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Herge)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/custom-build-pcs-worht-it/542956 "2010-06-15T22:25:30Z")
Our laptop recently met with a sticky end (our 4 year old stood on it accidently). The hard drive is kaput, and its not worth repairing and replacing the damaged components. We are thinking of getting a desktop system. … --- ## [Cousin wants to attend US Naval Academy- what should she know going in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cousin-wants-to-attend-us-naval-academy-what-should-she-know-going-in/542995)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cousin-wants-to-attend-us-naval-academy-what-should-she-know-going-in/542995 "2010-06-15T21:45:13Z")
So one of my cousins is in the summer before her junior year of high school, and she’s recently started expressing interest in trying to get a navy commission after school. She really wants to be a naval aviator, and app… --- ## [What's the longest you've been physically separated from an SO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-been-physically-separated-from-an-so/543148)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-youve-been-physically-separated-from-an-so/543148 "2010-06-15T19:53:07Z")
Of course, this question would come from someone in a long-distance relationship, but hopefully, it’ll be an interesting topic regardless of my personal motivations. :slight\_smile: The question is simple: what is the lon… --- ## [Would You Got To The South Pole?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-got-to-the-south-pole/542966)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-got-to-the-south-pole/542966 "2010-06-15T19:10:54Z")
If someone offered you an all expense paid trip to the South Pole, so you could visit the research station, would you go? We’ll assume it’s during the summer there and you’d stay one or two days then leave. Would you go… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1933) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1935)