# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1978 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1979 --- ## [Help me select my new PC.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-select-my-new-pc/533085)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-select-my-new-pc/533085 "2010-03-22T14:12:59Z")
Well, I guess I’m really looking for advice/tweaks to a configuration I already have in mind. I’ve got a 6-year-old Alienware that is really starting to show it’s age, so it’s time for a new desktop. I am not what I wo… --- ## [Handy sets of facts to memorize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handy-sets-of-facts-to-memorize/525548)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handy-sets-of-facts-to-memorize/525548 "2010-03-22T12:22:29Z")
Rote memorization gets a bum rap, but sometimes it can be useful. I’m glad I was made to memorize the times tables up to 12, for example; I can’t remember whether I knew exactly how the process of multiplication worked … --- ## [Dog pee + hardwood + time = $$$?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-pee-hardwood-time/533279)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-pee-hardwood-time/533279 "2010-03-22T07:12:52Z")
So, I need some help here. When our dog was a brand-new puppy, still innocent of the concept of potty training, he spent the night in my stepson’s room, and ended up peeing on the hardwood floors every night. Naively, … --- ## [Which wireless router](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wireless-router/533311)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-wireless-router/533311 "2010-03-22T05:42:50Z")
My lynksis router is dying, keeps dropping the link to my laptop. So it appears to be new router time. I have an 80211. B/G/N unit now, and the laptop has N, so I think I want to stay with an N unit. I started looking… --- ## [I always take extra freebees, do you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-always-take-extra-freebees-do-you/532474)
**Author:** [@foolscap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolscap)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-always-take-extra-freebees-do-you/532474 "2010-03-22T02:59:36Z")
Whenever I buy a hot dog or drink somewhere that have sugar packets, mayonnaise, mustard etc. I like to take a few extra, just in case. I don’t want to feel like a total leech so, I don’t take the last one, or walk ou… --- ## [I have absolutely no reflexes in my knees. How abnormal am I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-absolutely-no-reflexes-in-my-knees-how-abnormal-am-i/533112)
**Author:** [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-absolutely-no-reflexes-in-my-knees-how-abnormal-am-i/533112 "2010-03-22T02:28:37Z")
So today at my husband’s doctor’s appointment we’re waiting for the MD to come in we started playing with the reflex hammer thingy. My husband tapped his own knees and they gave an impressive jerk. So impressive I was … --- ## [ISO opinions on those electronic fences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-opinions-on-those-electronic-fences/533249)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-opinions-on-those-electronic-fences/533249 "2010-03-22T01:44:54Z")
There’s a leash law here. Puppy likes to run, and I can’t run with her. We could just tie her to a ground stake with a 50-foot lead, but I wouldn’t like to see her run to the end of it and get a harsh jerk. Ideally we… --- ## [Do I want Firefox 3.6?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-want-firefox-3-6/533260)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-want-firefox-3-6/533260 "2010-03-21T21:29:26Z")
I’m being encouraged to upgrade to the newest version of Firefox – any reason I should? shouldn’t? TIA. --- ## [How do you organize your bookmarks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-bookmarks/532417)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-bookmarks/532417 "2010-03-21T20:35:46Z")
One problem I often face is how to organize my bookmarks. I have a folder for my ‘daily’ websites, like Straight Dope, my email accounts, and a few others. I also have a folder for job search/posting websites. Then I … --- ## [Henry Rifle -- Caliber opinions wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henry-rifle-caliber-opinions-wanted/533245)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henry-rifle-caliber-opinions-wanted/533245 "2010-03-21T20:31:03Z")
I’ve just been reminded that I’ve been wanting a Henry rifle for a couple of decades, so I’ve started looking. Based on my experiences with several Uberti Colts, I want to get an Uberti. But what caliber? .44-40 is ‘t… --- ## [Screw you, media! We bought a 2010 Tundra last night!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-media-we-bought-a-2010-tundra-last-night/533238)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-media-we-bought-a-2010-tundra-last-night/533238 "2010-03-21T20:07:52Z")
Yup. Clear the roadways, be wary; there’s another Toyota on the road. When I read that Toyota was offering 0% financing (for up to 60 months!) and was offering a loyal customer bonus of 2 free years of maintentance if … --- ## [Help me help my sister find a new clothing store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-help-my-sister-find-a-new-clothing-store/533195)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-help-my-sister-find-a-new-clothing-store/533195 "2010-03-21T20:04:24Z")
My sister is skinny (bitch). Anyway, she’s either 5’3" or 5’4". She weighs about 105 on a “fat” day. She is very slender (her shoulders and hips are waaay narrower than mine (even before I got really fat). She used to … --- ## [Convincing your brain that you are NOT a hormonal teen anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convincing-your-brain-that-you-are-not-a-hormonal-teen-anymore/532985)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convincing-your-brain-that-you-are-not-a-hormonal-teen-anymore/532985 "2010-03-21T18:11:06Z")
Not to give too much detail, but I’ve found myself acting like a hormonal teen with a crush. It’s completely inappropriate, impossible and is really starting to annoy me. Any thoughts on making my brain realize that we… --- ## [Lying with statistics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-with-statistics/533137)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-with-statistics/533137 "2010-03-21T10:12:23Z")
I recently received the Penn Arts and Sciences Magazine, fall/winter 2009. It has an article titled, “Smoking’s impact on longevity” which gives data divided by sex and smoking status for life expectancy at age 50. But… --- ## [furniture that conveys a sense of menace](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/furniture-that-conveys-a-sense-of-menace/532690 "2010-03-21T06:10:45Z")
So, I’m buying furniture for my new place (a smallish one-bedroom apartment). I could go to Ikea and grab some stuff at random, I suppose. Or Target. Or even grab old furniture that people are throwing out. But these op… --- ## [Do you think it is possible at all to choose your sexuality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-is-possible-at-all-to-choose-your-sexuality/532194)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-it-is-possible-at-all-to-choose-your-sexuality/532194 "2010-03-21T02:56:23Z")
I do not believe that sexuality is a choice. I base this on my own experience, and many conversations I’ve had with friends (gay, straight, and bisexual). It’s just built in. The exception is a guy I knew when I was i… --- ## [People Who Should Be More Famous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-should-be-more-famous/532424)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-should-be-more-famous/532424 "2010-03-21T02:49:51Z")
Which people do you think deserve to be more well known? Jacobus Arminius-Dutch theologian Lewis Cass-American politician and statesman John MacArthur-American clergyman James K. Polk-American president Charles Spur… --- ## [Question for straight men regarding homophobia.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-straight-men-regarding-homophobia/532602)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-straight-men-regarding-homophobia/532602 "2010-03-21T01:24:32Z")
This came up in another part of the internet I frequent, and I’m curious to know what you guys think. I’m aware this is not a scientific poll, and that Dopers tend to lean leftward, I just want some outside perspectives… --- ## [Car question: Repair or buy a new car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-question-repair-or-buy-a-new-car/533073)
**Author:** [@CrimeThink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrimeThink)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-question-repair-or-buy-a-new-car/533073 "2010-03-21T01:18:56Z")
The head gasket on my 2004 Alero just died and the estimate to fix it was 2000-2500. It had 80,000 miles on it and was in fair condition. The trade-in Blue Book value for the car is 2500. Would you agree that my best … --- ## [Should I have a "fun" buddy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-have-a-fun-buddy/532948)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-have-a-fun-buddy/532948 "2010-03-20T23:13:16Z")
I didn’t want to say “fuck” in the title so in case you aren’t sure what I mean, I mean fuck buddy. I posted an add on Craigslist looking for a male or female work out buddy. I made it very clear I was not looking for a… --- ## [old photos/documents archiving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-photos-documents-archiving/533147)
**Author:** [@steadierfooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steadierfooting)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-photos-documents-archiving/533147 "2010-03-20T22:42:56Z")
I’m slightly intimidated by the different types of archiving methods that are for sale out there. Does anybody have any experience with this? I have a bunch of photos, pamphlets, papers, etc from my grandfather before… --- ## [Should I check in on my ex-girlfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-check-in-on-my-ex-girlfriend/532606)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-check-in-on-my-ex-girlfriend/532606 "2010-03-20T21:53:00Z")
Background: We dated for about 18 months. We broke up last August. It was mutual, but she initiated before I did. It was semi-long distance (about ~45 minutes), and she did most of the driving. After we broke up, we… --- ## [Anyone had a "gastric emptying study"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-a-gastric-emptying-study/532251)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-had-a-gastric-emptying-study/532251 "2010-03-20T16:48:02Z")
Some symptoms which may be GERD related, have led to my doc ordering one of these studies. Apparently it involves feeding me radioactive scrambled eggs and seeing how long it takes for them to exit my stomach. Why the … --- ## [Office 2007 (Outlook, specifically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-2007-outlook-specifically/533000)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-2007-outlook-specifically/533000 "2010-03-20T12:14:04Z")
We just had 2007 drop in our office this morning, and people aren’t happy (of course - they’re \*never \*happy!). I’ve had 2007 at home for a couple years, and can manage well enough. However, I don’t use Outlook at home… --- ## [What countries have you been to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-have-you-been-to/532663)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-have-you-been-to/532663 "2010-03-20T12:04:41Z")
To complement the poll about which states dopers have visited, here’s a poll about which countries they have visited. The same rule applies: you must have set foot in the country, outside an airport, to count as visitin… --- ## [THIS IS THE DOPER YEAR/MONTH/DECADE OF BIRTH POLL (ignore all others)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-doper-year-month-decade-of-birth-poll-ignore-all-others/532368)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-doper-year-month-decade-of-birth-poll-ignore-all-others/532368 "2010-03-20T03:51:11Z")
A Poll: click your birth year/month/decade Inspired obviously by the birth year poll, I’ve placed a poll here as a column to determine by completely non-scientific random sample the average and mode ages of Dopers. Ple… --- ## [Is the term "Indian" offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-indian-offensive/532565)
**Author:** [@ReticulatingSplines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ReticulatingSplines)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-indian-offensive/532565 "2010-03-20T03:13:10Z")
Yesterday, I was talking to my girlfriend and happened to mention that “old littering PSA with the Indian standing by the side of road,” and her mouth dropped open as if I’d just sprouted a third arm. She proceeded to in… --- ## [How many states have you visited? (poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-states-have-you-visited-poll/532148)
**Author:** [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-states-have-you-visited-poll/532148 "2010-03-20T02:46:16Z")
Inspired by this thread. You have to have had a foot on the ground in the state, and that ground has to have not been an airport. Riding through a state without getting out of the car, bus, or train does not count. If … --- ## [Is a symptom of something? (not medical advice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-symptom-of-something-not-medical-advice/532788)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-symptom-of-something-not-medical-advice/532788 "2010-03-20T01:58:20Z")
Just curiosity. For mouseover, it may be ADD-related. In any case it’s brain related. I’m going to ramble a bit, so skip down to the stars if you want the actual question. I’ve always had problems staying on task. I’ve … --- ## [Show if hands: who else here hates online classes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-if-hands-who-else-here-hates-online-classes/532796)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-if-hands-who-else-here-hates-online-classes/532796 "2010-03-20T01:42:17Z")
I HATE online classes. I am currently taking my third (Data Analysis). Here are a few reasons: A.) I like the social aspect of going to a class and meeting other students. B.) I lack self motivation when it comes to … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1977) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1979)