# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1947 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1948 --- ## [Cheap vs not cheap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-vs-not-cheap/539972)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-vs-not-cheap/539972 "2010-05-22T15:29:14Z")
What do you consider fine to buy cheap vs not fine to buy cheap? Mine: Not fine: Toilet paper. Toilet paper that is both strong and smooth is crucial. Pants. Pants I have bought at Walmart have invariably ripped in c… --- ## [Printer Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printer-advice/540099)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printer-advice/540099 "2010-05-22T13:40:20Z")
Looking for a printer, under $300. It’s got to be able to do wireless, scan, fax, blah, blah, blah. Suggestions? --- ## [Tell me about Mint.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mint-com/540338)
**Author:** [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mint-com/540338 "2010-05-22T13:33:32Z")
Has anyone here used this service? It tracks your spending on a daily basis to help you budget and see where your money is actually going, but it has to create a connection with your bank and credit card accounts which … --- ## [What are legal ways to get rid of dreadful neighbors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-legal-ways-to-get-rid-of-dreadful-neighbors/539740)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-legal-ways-to-get-rid-of-dreadful-neighbors/539740 "2010-05-22T05:45:44Z")
The old lady who is my downstairs neighbor smokes like a chimney. It seeps in through my fireplace (even through the shrink wrap) and makes it almost impossible to garden out on my balcony. Almost every time I go to pl… --- ## [Has anyone tried the "Trigger Point Hip and Lower Back Kit"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-trigger-point-hip-and-lower-back-kit/540225)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-trigger-point-hip-and-lower-back-kit/540225 "2010-05-22T05:32:28Z")
I was at a fitness expo about a year ago and played around with this: Trigger Point And now that I’m getting into much heavier training I look back and wonder if I should have picked up a set. As anyone tried it? Like… --- ## [Graduation gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-gift/539916)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graduation-gift/539916 "2010-05-22T04:51:28Z")
My friend (ex-fiancée) is graduating from nursing school next month. This will be an AS degree. She’ll look for a nursing position for work when she takes the National Board test, and pursue her BS and possibly a Maste… --- ## [Experiences with electric hybrid bicycles and/or mopeds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-electric-hybrid-bicycles-and-or-mopeds/538721)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-electric-hybrid-bicycles-and-or-mopeds/538721 "2010-05-22T04:09:19Z")
I’m moving back to the US soon and hoping we can be a 1 car family. I’ll probably be living within 1-10 miles of work. Thinking about getting a bicycle for the commute and dual advantage of exercise. Of course, depending… --- ## [Internet on-the-go for tourists in the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-on-the-go-for-tourists-in-the-u-s/539955)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-on-the-go-for-tourists-in-the-u-s/539955 "2010-05-22T03:16:28Z")
My best friend and her family will be traveling all over the U.S. this summer and are looking for recommendations for mobile access to the internet using their netbook. They live in Germany, where UMTS Sticks are appare… --- ## [Compression Socks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compression-socks/540226)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compression-socks/540226 "2010-05-22T03:05:24Z")
I’ve noticed a lot of marathon runners using these, but I can’t tell if they’re a fad or not. Has anyone tried them? --- ## [What do I need to know about installing a Hard-drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-installing-a-hard-drive/540283)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-installing-a-hard-drive/540283 "2010-05-22T01:24:28Z")
I have a 500GB harddrive in my desktop. I’d like to add 1 or two more drives to increase my capacity. What incredibly basic things do I need to know before I do this? (i.e. “What speed is your SATA connection?” vastly o… --- ## [I get a headache from being out in the sun - is there any solution to this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-a-headache-from-being-out-in-the-sun-is-there-any-solution-to-this/539933)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-a-headache-from-being-out-in-the-sun-is-there-any-solution-to-this/539933 "2010-05-22T00:21:35Z")
I love to garden and work outside, but for some unknown reason, I get a headache when I come in from working in the sun. I wear a sunhat and sunglasses, and have dark-coloured eyes, but it doesn’t seem to make a differen… --- ## [What would you do: internal job posting dilemma (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-internal-job-posting-dilemma-long/540315)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-internal-job-posting-dilemma-long/540315 "2010-05-22T00:02:59Z")
I’m looking for some different perspectives on a bit of a pickle. Sally Mae, our protagonist, works at a mid-sized government contractor. Sally Mae’s department is facing major downsizing due to the loss of the contrac… --- ## [Talk to me about fist-fighting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-fist-fighting/539778)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-fist-fighting/539778 "2010-05-21T23:09:39Z")
There’s a MPSIMS thread over here regarding fist-fighting, which is getting me to finally pose a question I’ve been wanting to ask for a while now. I’m a guy who has been in no serious fist-fights in my life. I once go… --- ## [Would you rather be in one massive battle or a long low intensity conflict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-in-one-massive-battle-or-a-long-low-intensity-conflict/540106)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-in-one-massive-battle-or-a-long-low-intensity-conflict/540106 "2010-05-21T21:45:27Z")
Here’s a hypothetical. Lets say you signed join the military as a plain ole’ front-line infantry rifleman. Your division of 15,000 men has the potential to be sent into one of two theaters of battle: OPTION A - Your… --- ## [How do I help a friend overcome her fear of horse riding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-help-a-friend-overcome-her-fear-of-horse-riding/539697)
**Author:** [@toodlepip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toodlepip)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-help-a-friend-overcome-her-fear-of-horse-riding/539697 "2010-05-21T21:15:22Z")
I know the obvious answer is “She doesn’t have to ride horses. It’s meant to be fun. If it isn’t, she should get another hobby.” The thing is, she’s determined she wants to ride, but she seems to have anxiety attacks whe… --- ## [Is there a market for vacation rentals where you can bring your horse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-market-for-vacation-rentals-where-you-can-bring-your-horse/540217)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-market-for-vacation-rentals-where-you-can-bring-your-horse/540217 "2010-05-21T20:01:00Z")
Just a quick question. We’re looking at buying a home in Las Vegas which we would use as a vacation rental. Some properties we are looking at are south of the Strip (but north of Henderson-- over by the South Point Hotel… --- ## [Are you satisfied with your level of satisfaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-satisfied-with-your-level-of-satisfaction/539906)
**Author:** [@RedBloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedBloom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-satisfied-with-your-level-of-satisfaction/539906 "2010-05-21T19:11:06Z")
So, I’m talking to some co-workers, and about 75% of them are headed on a bus to a male-stripper show this weekend… they even had t-shirts made up that read “Make It A Stiff One”. I’m listening and nodding as they talk … --- ## [How to not get screwed by a moving company...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-not-get-screwed-by-a-moving-company/540261)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-not-get-screwed-by-a-moving-company/540261 "2010-05-21T18:53:17Z")
Moving soon, paying people to do it. I have reservations about the entire industry, and I automatically assume they’re going to screw me. I am looking for tips/suggestions/information on two aspects: The “guaranteed n… --- ## [I'll be talking loud & nonstop at work for next 2 weeks. Seeking tips & products to save my voice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-be-talking-loud-nonstop-at-work-for-next-2-weeks-seeking-tips-products-to-save-my-voice/540267)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-be-talking-loud-nonstop-at-work-for-next-2-weeks-seeking-tips-products-to-save-my-voice/540267 "2010-05-21T18:06:51Z")
I’m a tour guide at a big NYC museum. The next couple of weeks are the busiest ones all season. I’ll need to talk loud and nonstop much of the time. I’m used to this in shorter bursts – a couple of days in a row – and I … --- ## [What online trading site do you recommend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-online-trading-site-do-you-recommend/540067)
**Author:** [@TNWPsycho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TNWPsycho)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-online-trading-site-do-you-recommend/540067 "2010-05-21T17:45:47Z")
I have been searching but i guess i have no experience with this, i am just looking to get into it. FIdelity, Sharebuilder, Scottrade, Etrade, and a couple others. What have you guys liked? --- ## [Income tax poll (anonymous)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/income-tax-poll-anonymous/539938)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/income-tax-poll-anonymous/539938 "2010-05-21T16:05:59Z")
A few times lately, I’ve seen people assert that X% of this board pays less than $Y in federal income tax. I just thought it would be interesting to see what kind of self-reported results we get. I have no idea how this… --- ## [In two weeks people will have forgotten about the Oil Spill in the Gulf. Remember Haiti?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-two-weeks-people-will-have-forgotten-about-the-oil-spill-in-the-gulf-remember-haiti/540167)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-two-weeks-people-will-have-forgotten-about-the-oil-spill-in-the-gulf-remember-haiti/540167 "2010-05-21T15:48:52Z")
I am working on an ecological approach to sustainable cities through some research I am doing with a local state university. Today we were talking about the human side of ecological sustainability, we are talking about h… --- ## [Gun nerds: recommend a pistol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-nerds-recommend-a-pistol/539505)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-nerds-recommend-a-pistol/539505 "2010-05-21T15:34:54Z")
So, if I get another teaching job for next year, I may actually buy a semi-auto pistol. I’d like to spend only about $400. Make your case for your favorite cheap-ish pistol. I’ll be able to find this thread later if I ca… --- ## [How do you talk to your kids about race?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-race/540011)
**Author:** [@BetsQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BetsQ)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-race/540011 "2010-05-21T15:28:24Z")
The recent story on cnnhas been a good reminder of the necessity of talking to kids about race (especially in the U.S. context, but I assume elsewhere as well). How do you talk with your kids (hypothetical or not) about … --- ## [Dating: How does one define "mysterious"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-how-does-one-define-mysterious/540013)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-how-does-one-define-mysterious/540013 "2010-05-21T13:50:57Z")
I’m not quite getting the meaning when people refer to a man (usually) or a woman as mysterious in a dating context. Would this be the same thing as simply being quiet? --- ## [Stuff: How much you have, how much you want, how much you've changed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-how-much-you-have-how-much-you-want-how-much-youve-changed/540142)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-how-much-you-have-how-much-you-want-how-much-youve-changed/540142 "2010-05-21T09:55:59Z")
I used to just basically collect stuff, then I married someone who LOVED stuff and we soon ended up drowning in stuff. I underwent a sea-change sometime during our marriage and have turned into someone with a low tolera… --- ## [How do American ideas of luxury compare to European ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-american-ideas-of-luxury-compare-to-european-ones/539650)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-american-ideas-of-luxury-compare-to-european-ones/539650 "2010-05-21T07:50:35Z")
Spun off from this thread. Ready… GO! --- ## [How do you pronounce: Input](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-input/540117)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-input/540117 "2010-05-21T07:13:12Z")
Yet another “how do you pronounce” thread. This time the word is input. Do you pronounce the n as an N \[ɪnpʊt\] or as an M \[ɪmpʊt\]? I’ll tell you why I ask after I get a few answers. --- ## [How to make my kitty want to stay inside](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-my-kitty-want-to-stay-inside/539923)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-my-kitty-want-to-stay-inside/539923 "2010-05-21T07:07:46Z")
Last fall my family decided it was time to get a kitten or two, so we headed down to our local animal shelter and picked out two adorable tiny kittens. They are now about 10 months old and mostly full grown. They are b… --- ## [Why was the NY bomb such a POS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-ny-bomb-such-a-pos/539355)
**Author:** [@ChrisBooth12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChrisBooth12)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-ny-bomb-such-a-pos/539355 "2010-05-21T05:02:04Z")
This guy claims he received terrorist training, is he just all talk. The “bomb” seems like it wouldn’t have caused much damage if any at all. I know this is a hard question to answer because we still do not know all the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1946) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1948)