# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1950 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1951 --- ## [Ruger Mark II opinion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruger-mark-ii-opinion/539609)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruger-mark-ii-opinion/539609 "2010-05-17T03:10:05Z")
Do you like the ‘ivory’ grips, or the black ones? . --- ## [Should I go into debt to move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-into-debt-to-move/539578)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-into-debt-to-move/539578 "2010-05-17T01:55:20Z")
Full disclosure even though I’ll likely end up as snarkpit fodder. When my husband and I divorced 5 years ago, I ended up in the hospital for 2 months with depression. I then packed all my things and drove across the co… --- ## [Is antivirus really necessary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-antivirus-really-necessary/539445)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-antivirus-really-necessary/539445 "2010-05-17T01:34:47Z")
Does everyone here actually use antivirus software? Is it not all just inconvenient, even detrimental, bloatware? I have not used any resident antivirus software on windows systems for 12 years - since I built my firs… --- ## [1920's Style Death Rays coming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1920s-style-death-rays-coming/539372)
**Author:** [@Doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1920s-style-death-rays-coming/539372 "2010-05-17T00:30:15Z")
Check out this article on laser weapons in USA Today: link From the article: So what do y’all think? Are 1920’s Style Death Rays finally coming? Can I get my blast pistol now? :smiley: --- ## [Best sites for meeting new people (not ones you already know).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sites-for-meeting-new-people-not-ones-you-already-know/539440)
**Author:** [@Zannen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zannen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sites-for-meeting-new-people-not-ones-you-already-know/539440 "2010-05-16T23:37:32Z")
So, I love chatrooms and such. BUT. I’ve had a hard time finding ones that are: a) Actually active. b) Actually for meeting new people, not just adding people you already know. I’m not looking for the new Facebook, or… --- ## [What could this song be about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-this-song-be-about/539562)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-this-song-be-about/539562 "2010-05-16T22:35:29Z")
In this thread about how English sounds to speakers of other languages, this clip was referred to. Granted that it’s gibberish, what do you think this song could be about? What kind of lyrics would fit the production? I… --- ## [Better to quit or be fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-to-quit-or-be-fired/539585)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-to-quit-or-be-fired/539585 "2010-05-16T20:07:25Z")
I am fairly certain that in the next couple of months I will be fired. While I am not trying to get fired, I feel it coming, and since I have worked with this same boss for nearly a decade, I recognize the signs. I also … --- ## [List board phrases that have degenerated to useless from intended purpose.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-board-phrases-that-have-degenerated-to-useless-from-intended-purpose/538732)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-board-phrases-that-have-degenerated-to-useless-from-intended-purpose/538732 "2010-05-16T18:25:16Z")
List board phrases that have degenerated to useless from intended purpose. Add to the list if you have one Need answer fast. This one was allowed to be used in attempts at humor too many times by people that didn’t n… --- ## [Recommend me an Air Rifle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-air-rifle/533369)
**Author:** [@Cornelius\_Tuggerson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cornelius_Tuggerson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-an-air-rifle/533369 "2010-05-16T16:35:52Z")
Back in the days of my misspent youth I used to own an IZH-61 which was a spring powered side cocked air rifle that was loads of fun. I am looking for something similar within the $300-600 range, but I want more power, a… --- ## [Am I a Weirdo? NYLONS! Introduced in 1940! Yay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-weirdo-nylons-introduced-in-1940-yay/539487)
**Author:** [@boilercake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boilercake)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-weirdo-nylons-introduced-in-1940-yay/539487 "2010-05-16T14:31:27Z")
Per ABC News tonight. Apparently it was the norm for ALL ladies, even young ones, to wear nylons back in olden times. These days, I would never expect a young women (frankly circa \<50) to sport nude/flesh/natural or wh… --- ## [My Dad wants to be a Photographer - What does he need to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-wants-to-be-a-photographer-what-does-he-need-to-do/539455)
**Author:** [@EvilHamsterOnCrack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilHamsterOnCrack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dad-wants-to-be-a-photographer-what-does-he-need-to-do/539455 "2010-05-16T09:45:52Z")
That is my dad’s photography. He works a regular job and all, but loves doing photography on the side and I know he wants to make money doing it. I think he really has some talent, especially considering he only recent… --- ## [Doper Moms: Did you get breakfast in bed on Mother's Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-moms-did-you-get-breakfast-in-bed-on-mothers-day/538990)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-moms-did-you-get-breakfast-in-bed-on-mothers-day/538990 "2010-05-16T02:39:49Z")
I was awakened yesterday morning (Mother’s Day) at 7AM by 10YO mudgirl bringing me breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day. I have a hand-made wine cabinet in my living room; the top is removable, and doubles as a serving tra… --- ## [What is the best way to deal with a socially clueless person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-deal-with-a-socially-clueless-person/539327)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-deal-with-a-socially-clueless-person/539327 "2010-05-16T00:47:45Z")
Some of you may remember my rant at clueless mothers from last January. Things had been better with the one person I volunteer with, largely because she hadn’t been around as much, but also because we as group made expl… --- ## [Do you have to say 'thank you' to waiters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-say-thank-you-to-waiters/539236)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-say-thank-you-to-waiters/539236 "2010-05-15T22:35:13Z")
When Sass was a Lass, the parental units forced me to say ‘thank you’ whenever the flair-bedecked TGI Friday’s servers dropped off the latest faux-tex-mex fajitas on my plate. And indeed whenever a sever delivered someth… --- ## [How do I clean a radio earpiece?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-radio-earpiece/539522)
**Author:** [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-clean-a-radio-earpiece/539522 "2010-05-15T19:00:30Z")
So, at work, we have radios and earpieces. The latter look similar to this. I’d like to clean the nub that goes in my ear–it’s not disgusting, yet, but it’s starting to get a slight patina of ear wax and I’d like to nip … --- ## [Oversensitive wife or slightly jerkish husband?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oversensitive-wife-or-slightly-jerkish-husband/539240)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oversensitive-wife-or-slightly-jerkish-husband/539240 "2010-05-15T17:15:07Z")
Usually, I cook, and he does the dishes. For which I am very grateful and for which I thank him routinely. Often, he finishes up and says, “Your kitchen is repaired,” which has always ever so slightly annoyed me. Toni… --- ## [How do I get a bumblebee out of my house? (Really DO need answer fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-bumblebee-out-of-my-house-really-do-need-answer-fast/539186)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-bumblebee-out-of-my-house-really-do-need-answer-fast/539186 "2010-05-15T17:03:15Z")
A bumblebee has bumbled into my house, and he doesn’t seem interested in the door I have wide open for him. How can I encourage him to bumble back out again, instead of thumping his bumbly little head on my windows? --- ## [How old is your cologne / perfume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-is-your-cologne-perfume/539187)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-is-your-cologne-perfume/539187 "2010-05-15T03:56:41Z")
Just curious. I’ve got a bottle that is about 1/3 full that is coming up on nine years old. Is that odd? --- ## [Air Purifiers: RabbitAir, BlueAir, IQAir- your opinions? experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-purifiers-rabbitair-blueair-iqair-your-opinions-experiences/539304)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-purifiers-rabbitair-blueair-iqair-your-opinions-experiences/539304 "2010-05-15T03:19:33Z")
I’m going to be living in the basement of a friend for a few years. The basement has not leaked when it’s rained hard/often, but she does use a dehumidifier. I have a mold/dust allergy, not severe, but it can be botherso… --- ## [Freeware that hides your privacy (IP address) when online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeware-that-hides-your-privacy-ip-address-when-online/539492)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeware-that-hides-your-privacy-ip-address-when-online/539492 "2010-05-15T02:59:47Z")
I don’t like tor, because pages never load when I use it. Most other programs are pay. Are there high quality freeware programs, or do I need to buy one in order to get this function? --- ## [Software Recommendation, Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-recommendation-please/538073)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-recommendation-please/538073 "2010-05-15T02:35:43Z")
I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a piece of software for me; hopefully freeware. What I want to to is take a bunch of mp3 files and edit out all but the first 20 - 30 seconds and then do a 3 second fade at the end.… --- ## [So what's your verdict on the iPad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-verdict-on-the-ipad/538394)
**Author:** [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-verdict-on-the-ipad/538394 "2010-05-15T02:35:24Z")
The iPad has been out in the US for a couple of months now, and many of the SDMB have bought one. What’s the verdict? Do you use it a lot? What do you use it for? Does it have the potential to be an indispensable tool,… --- ## [No Matter how you Shake and Dance (for the guys)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-matter-how-you-shake-and-dance-for-the-guys/539290)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-matter-how-you-shake-and-dance-for-the-guys/539290 "2010-05-15T02:33:43Z")
My Fiance says guys don’t wipe and that it’s some kind of man thing, I think at least Some of you must, thusly, my first poll… --- ## [Have 3 or 4 days time and want a new skill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-3-or-4-days-time-and-want-a-new-skill/539116)
**Author:** [@HawksPath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HawksPath)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-3-or-4-days-time-and-want-a-new-skill/539116 "2010-05-14T22:43:12Z")
Soon I will have 3 or 4 days off without really having anything particular to do. I started thinking about what I could do with the time and decided getting a new skill would be a fun challenge. I want to learn somethi… --- ## [Where to stay in NYC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-stay-in-nyc/539430)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-stay-in-nyc/539430 "2010-05-14T22:41:00Z")
I’ll be heading to NYC for Memorial Day weekend - can anyone recommend a good hostel or budget hotel in Manhatten? Preferably a hostel - I hope to spend less than $50/night, if possible. Proximity to Penn Station would … --- ## [Rate the presidents a different way: who was hottest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-presidents-a-different-way-who-was-hottest/538939)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-the-presidents-a-different-way-who-was-hottest/538939 "2010-05-14T22:35:00Z")
Folk are always ranking presidents on stupid stuff like foreign policy or environment progressiveness. But let’s get serious: Which American president was best looking? Oh I know styles have changed, but ignore the ru… --- ## [Do you hear words in your head when you read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hear-words-in-your-head-when-you-read/539333)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hear-words-in-your-head-when-you-read/539333 "2010-05-14T21:59:34Z")
My boyfriend thinks I’m a freak of nature because I don’t hear words in my head when I read. (He also thinks I’m some sort of autistic idiot savant because I read so fast and because I’m not good with people. I tell hi… --- ## [Wedding etiquette question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-etiquette-question/539426)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-etiquette-question/539426 "2010-05-14T21:06:18Z")
Dopers, A good friend of mine is a bridesmaid in a wedding coming up soon. She is really good friends with the bride, but is wondering if it would be tacky to get the bride a Target gift card (the gift card is on the re… --- ## [Teach for America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-for-america/539468)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-for-america/539468 "2010-05-14T20:53:55Z")
Anyone here have experience with Teach for America? My daughter applied for it for next year, and didn’t get it. No worries - she is doing something much better. But one of her friends did get it, and it seems to be a m… --- ## [Anybody Drive a Chrysler "Pacifica"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-drive-a-chrysler-pacifica/539454)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-drive-a-chrysler-pacifica/539454 "2010-05-14T20:37:24Z")
I managed to get my SIL away from buying a Landrover. Now, she’s fixated on a Pacifica. I like the design of the car, and it has a lot of room. The interior is pretty nice. Does anybody have experience with them? I’ve he… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1949) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1951)