# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1969 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1970 --- ## [Alternatives to waterbeds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-waterbeds/535317)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternatives-to-waterbeds/535317 "2010-04-08T14:05:56Z")
I’ve slept on a waterbed for the past 15 years or so, and I love it. It is sooooo much more comfortable than a regular mattress. But… Eight years ago I bought a new waterbed, the modern type with the water sack inside… --- ## [Tell me about Vibram Five-Fingers "shoes"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vibram-five-fingers-shoes/535057)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vibram-five-fingers-shoes/535057 "2010-04-08T13:58:47Z")
Inspired by this thread. Vibram Five-Fingers are shoes (sort of) that basically provide protection from ground hazards such as stones, while letting you walk / run / etc essentially barefoot. As every time I’ve fallen,… --- ## [Odd confluences between you and other posters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-confluences-between-you-and-other-posters/535204)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-confluences-between-you-and-other-posters/535204 "2010-04-08T13:27:37Z")
Der Trihs and Brainglutton and I have considerable political differences. But get us talking about The Order of The Stick and we’ll talk up a storm. What are odd confluences between you and other posters? --- ## [Now that (American)people have to buy their own insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-american-people-have-to-buy-their-own-insurance/535176)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-american-people-have-to-buy-their-own-insurance/535176 "2010-04-08T12:54:56Z")
…will we see companies dropping coverage? --- ## [Would you play me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-play-me/535387)
**Author:** [@Standup\_Karmic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Standup_Karmic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-play-me/535387 "2010-04-08T12:42:51Z")
In August, the city of Winnipeg holds an epic two-week folk festival called Folklorama. There’s a couple of dozen (more?) cultural pavilions (German, Ukrainian, Sudanese, Russian, Brazilian, etc), each with its own activ… --- ## [Signs that you've been over-doing it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-that-youve-been-over-doing-it/535129)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-that-youve-been-over-doing-it/535129 "2010-04-08T12:37:57Z")
I saw this photo on the front page of USA Today online, and immediately knew where it was. Not just the city, but the actual physical location within the airport. I’ve been traveling way too much. --- ## [Help me figure out the angle in this scam.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-the-angle-in-this-scam/535348)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_T.Nougat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xavier_T.Nougat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-the-angle-in-this-scam/535348 "2010-04-08T12:36:56Z")
A little bit ago, I was walking my dog and a young girl - between 17 and 25 - asked me to sign up for a mailing list of some sort. Her pitch was that I could sign up to be on a coupon mailing list, with no obligation to… --- ## [Couple more questions for camera Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-more-questions-for-camera-dopers/534942)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-more-questions-for-camera-dopers/534942 "2010-04-08T09:30:24Z")
Hi all. Thanks for all the good info in my previous thread. As the title says, I have a couple more questions. I found a memory card; do I need a card reader? What is a card reader anyway? Here’s one from Newegg. Is … --- ## [Bipolar types, how do you manage it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bipolar-types-how-do-you-manage-it/534237)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bipolar-types-how-do-you-manage-it/534237 "2010-04-08T07:48:16Z")
I’ve tried meds and, frankly, I don’t like they way they make me not-feel. I’ve given up on them and have instead been able to manage the roller coaster by eliminating a couple major stressors and by dissecting my “natu… --- ## [Just got robbed, now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-robbed-now-what/535206)
**Author:** [@satoridt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/satoridt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-robbed-now-what/535206 "2010-04-08T04:27:51Z")
I don’t know if this is the right forum, mods please move if needed. I am a new home owner and just got a call from my roommate saying we got robbed. So far I know the TV, PS3 games DVDs Blue Rays and a laptop are missi… --- ## [overcoming the lack of education in my field](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-the-lack-of-education-in-my-field/535357)
**Author:** [@goBuffalo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goBuffalo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overcoming-the-lack-of-education-in-my-field/535357 "2010-04-08T02:36:54Z")
Hey guys, So I have a liberal arts degree, but I have been doing graphic design and interface design more specifically for a while. I started as a self-taught kid, used the online communities, books, and projects to get… --- ## [ETrade, Price Waterhouse, Charles Schwab - trying to have it both ways?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etrade-price-waterhouse-charles-schwab-trying-to-have-it-both-ways/535365)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/etrade-price-waterhouse-charles-schwab-trying-to-have-it-both-ways/535365 "2010-04-08T01:46:55Z")
What’s with all these do-it-yourself stock trading companies? First they sold the idea that you don’t need a broker. You don’t need his fees, his churn, his sleaziness. If he’s so good at calling stocks, why’s he still … --- ## [How happy are you, right now in your life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-happy-are-you-right-now-in-your-life/534675)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-happy-are-you-right-now-in-your-life/534675 "2010-04-08T01:10:15Z")
Me, I’m pretty content-never been better actually. I just watched a wonderful sunset, with Venus and Mercury very close in the western sky, and got one of my ACT students to reach his score goal. But I’ve been like thi… --- ## [When Your Parent Wants To Get A Pet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-parent-wants-to-get-a-pet/535015)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-parent-wants-to-get-a-pet/535015 "2010-04-08T00:49:20Z")
My mom called me all excited this morning, because she has sent an email about getting a dog. Inside, I cringed. I have very mixed feelings about pets around my mother. When I was a small child, we had a dog. One day… --- ## [What is your method for paying medical bills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-method-for-paying-medical-bills/533911)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-method-for-paying-medical-bills/533911 "2010-04-07T23:05:13Z")
I suppose everyone’s insurance company is different but with the few I’ve had I still can’t figure out a system where I can easily tell if I should pay a bill I receive in the mail or not. It’s really a messed up system… --- ## [Switching from Paxil to Cipralex. Any stories?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-from-paxil-to-cipralex-any-stories/535266)
**Author:** [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-from-paxil-to-cipralex-any-stories/535266 "2010-04-07T22:03:29Z")
After consulting with my doctor yesterday, I am switching from Paxil to Cipralex (Lexapro for you US crazies). The one side effect from Paxil that I’m really not enjoying is the loss of libido. Plus, the wife is gettin… --- ## [When should a kid get their first cell phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-a-kid-get-their-first-cell-phone/534849)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-a-kid-get-their-first-cell-phone/534849 "2010-04-07T22:01:53Z")
Okay, my son is about to turn 7 (finishing first grade). I share custody of him with my ex-husband, but I am the primary parent. Son has been asking me for his own cell phone for the past four months (not constantly na… --- ## [NY-area dopers: Easter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-area-dopers-easter/534113)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ny-area-dopers-easter/534113 "2010-04-07T21:29:33Z")
Moon Unit and I are going to go to New York (Manhattan of course) next weekend. The plan is to either go Friday morning, stay over and return late Saturday, or go Saturday and return late Sunday. Then I remembered: a lo… --- ## [The issue with centaurs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-centaurs/534766)
**Author:** [@CutterJohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CutterJohn)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-issue-with-centaurs/534766 "2010-04-07T21:00:36Z")
After millenia in hiding, we discover that all the creatures and human hybrids of ancient Greek mythology are indeed real, and they come out of hiding to mingle among the humans. One day at the bar, an extremely attracti… --- ## [What external HD should I get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-external-hd-should-i-get/535236)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-external-hd-should-i-get/535236 "2010-04-07T19:29:02Z")
I’m interested in getting an external HD for my Macbook Pro for backup purposes. I’m looking for the best balance possible of value and dependability/longevity. I hope to just clone my entire HD onto it, but just my pe… --- ## [Hey, you! Come here, and I'll give you your opinion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-you-come-here-and-ill-give-you-your-opinion/534604)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-you-come-here-and-ill-give-you-your-opinion/534604 "2010-04-07T18:38:32Z")
Well? --- ## [When is the "right" time to move in with a boy/girlfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-right-time-to-move-in-with-a-boy-girlfriend/535175)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-the-right-time-to-move-in-with-a-boy-girlfriend/535175 "2010-04-07T18:16:56Z")
I am contemplating moving in with my girlfriend of 7½ months. I already know she’s clean and very responsible with money. I’m curious if you all think this is too soon, not soon enough, just right, or other. So here’s… --- ## [Windows Docx, recommend a viewer to me please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-docx-recommend-a-viewer-to-me-please/534344)
**Author:** [@maladroit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maladroit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-docx-recommend-a-viewer-to-me-please/534344 "2010-04-07T16:31:21Z")
I have received a docx file that I cannot read. I am looking for a free viewer. I’ll be downloading this onto my boss’s computer, and Windows is the main thing he does on it (besides Ebay) so I don’t want to eff it up.… --- ## [iPad owners. How is your wifi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-owners-how-is-your-wifi/535230)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-owners-how-is-your-wifi/535230 "2010-04-07T16:25:11Z")
I’m replacing my laptop with an iPad since I never use the thing for anything other than Internet and I love the instant on of my iTouch. Of course as soon as I order one I’m seeing reports of some disturbing issues wit… --- ## [NYC with my ten year old daughter...suggest things to do and see.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-with-my-ten-year-old-daughter-suggest-things-to-do-and-see/529096)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-with-my-ten-year-old-daughter-suggest-things-to-do-and-see/529096 "2010-04-07T14:56:35Z")
I am taking my daughter to th City for her 10th birthday next weekend. We have all day Saturday and we are seeing The Lion King Sunday afternoon. We are staying near Broadway. What things do you think a 10 year old g… --- ## [Do you have a rabbit - step up and be counted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-rabbit-step-up-and-be-counted/535209)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-rabbit-step-up-and-be-counted/535209 "2010-04-07T14:24:47Z")
This is just for my curiosity Oh and pictures are required too :wink: Do you have a bunny - do you have more than one. Are you bunnyless now but had one of the fuzzy little beggars in the past who you fondly remember. … --- ## [Reassure me about artirial fibrilation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-about-artirial-fibrilation/534966)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassure-me-about-artirial-fibrilation/534966 "2010-04-07T13:52:50Z")
So, I’m a nervous guy. In fact, I have anxiety disorder, depression, and frequent panic attacks. Have for a while. This weekend I had to go into the ER for artirial fibrilation. I’m on meds for it now (or will be, when … --- ## [Is your ex a booty call on retainer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-ex-a-booty-call-on-retainer/534935)
**Author:** [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-ex-a-booty-call-on-retainer/534935 "2010-04-07T13:49:32Z")
In the “When does an ex stop being an ex?” thread, Dio has stated: So how about it? If you and your ex are still friends but have moved on to new relationships, do you still think of your ex as a booty call on retaine… --- ## [When does an ex stop being an ex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-an-ex-stop-being-an-ex/534885)
**Author:** [@Gomi5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gomi5)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-an-ex-stop-being-an-ex/534885 "2010-04-07T12:59:29Z")
Hi there, Dopers. So, I’m feeling sad about a situation I find myself in, and I’d like to hear some other opinions. Nearly 15 years ago, I started dating a man. We were in our very early 20s when we got together, and … --- ## [Tall and voluptuous doper ladies: where do you shop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tall-and-voluptuous-doper-ladies-where-do-you-shop/535042)
**Author:** [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tall-and-voluptuous-doper-ladies-where-do-you-shop/535042 "2010-04-07T10:50:41Z")
Okay, so I’m getting to the point that I realize that, not only am I a plus size (14/16/rarely 18, depending upon store and cut), but I need the “tall” section for almost everything. I’m in the 5’9"-5’10" range with wide… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1968) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1970)