# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1993 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1994 --- ## [Where would you take a paid vacation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-take-a-paid-vacation/529812)
**Author:** [@heavybuhbuh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/heavybuhbuh)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-you-take-a-paid-vacation/529812 "2010-02-23T00:48:18Z")
If you won a sweepstakes that provided an all expense paid trip to anyplace in the world for 2 weeks also covering any salary you maybe losing during this time off - where would you go and why there??? Do you choose com… --- ## [Help me make the next SDMB-ism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-the-next-sdmb-ism/530027)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-the-next-sdmb-ism/530027 "2010-02-23T00:14:19Z")
Something like TL;WD (too long, won’t debate) You use it when debating a topic would be far too lopsided in wordcount to pursue. Example: I say “single stage painting a car is a bad idea.” Someone says: “nuh uh” I … --- ## [Do you feel more likely to identify with celebs/icons who look like you? (Race, body image, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-more-likely-to-identify-with-celebs-icons-who-look-like-you-race-body-image-etc/530016)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-more-likely-to-identify-with-celebs-icons-who-look-like-you-race-body-image-etc/530016 "2010-02-22T23:42:40Z")
From time to time on the web, you read about people wishing there were more actors/actresses or models of color or different sizes. For example, I’ve seen people react to people like Crystal Renn like, “Oh, she makes me … --- ## [Year 2110 predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/year-2110-predictions/529157)
**Author:** [@Livardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Livardo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/year-2110-predictions/529157 "2010-02-22T23:23:22Z")
… Or even 2100. Does anyone have an article for credible predictions based on well thought out socio-economic-political trends? I’m thinking a big question mark will be whether we come up with viable renewable resources.… --- ## [The word Dog. First Breed to come to mind.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-dog-first-breed-to-come-to-mind/529855)
**Author:** [@BMada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMada)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-word-dog-first-breed-to-come-to-mind/529855 "2010-02-22T23:23:11Z")
What do you think personifies the word Dog. Do you think of the German Shepard? Yorkshire Terrier? Something that looks like the wolf or dingo? Personally I usually think of something that resembles the border collie. … --- ## [Split Keyboard Users - reviews and suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/split-keyboard-users-reviews-and-suggestions/529487)
**Author:** [@redtail23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/redtail23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/split-keyboard-users-reviews-and-suggestions/529487 "2010-02-22T23:03:19Z")
I’m looking for a new ergonomic/split keyboard, similar to this one that I currently use. I’ve been using this type of keyboard for several years. It works much better for me than a regular keyboard. Unfortunately, th… --- ## [Websites that let you price shop medical procedures or products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-let-you-price-shop-medical-procedures-or-products/530044)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-that-let-you-price-shop-medical-procedures-or-products/530044 "2010-02-22T22:53:41Z")
I’m a nerd. I like looking up used car prices on autotrader and cars.com for fun. I noticed in the last few years websites devoted to medical procedures are starting to show up too. This is good because there have been … --- ## [How to get rid of a (human) pest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-human-pest/529925)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-a-human-pest/529925 "2010-02-22T22:07:34Z")
There is a guy hanging around my 92 year old widowed aunt. He is getting money from her legally (unfortunately) . We have gone the legal route with this crook, but it hasn’t worked. We don’t want to use violence and nev… --- ## [Labor Rates...for a friend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labor-rates-for-a-friend/529874)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labor-rates-for-a-friend/529874 "2010-02-22T20:31:41Z")
What would be the going rate for manual labor per hour, and what would say is a fair price for a friend? If it matters, the labor itself is not extreme (like laying bricks) if that should factor into your thinking. And… --- ## [How to Handle the Agonizing Bull\*\*\*\* of Wedding Planning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-the-agonizing-bull-of-wedding-planning/529304)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-the-agonizing-bull-of-wedding-planning/529304 "2010-02-22T20:14:36Z")
My scheduled November wedding will cost about the American average, i.e., we could buy a fucking new car for that much money, a really nice one that would last ten years. Now, I have to deal with all the agonies of plan… --- ## [Driving from L.A to Houston: destination recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-l-a-to-houston-destination-recommendations/529905)
**Author:** [@Harmonix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonix)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-from-l-a-to-houston-destination-recommendations/529905 "2010-02-22T19:55:29Z")
Hello, I thought I’d tap the teeming millions for some collective wisdom. I’m driving out to Houston from L.a to visit a friend in a few days. I’m taking my time. Going to spend a week heading out there, and a week comi… --- ## [Has anyone here shot 10mm or .41 caliber?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-shot-10mm-or-41-caliber/529847)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-shot-10mm-or-41-caliber/529847 "2010-02-22T19:54:51Z")
Two rarer calibers not seen much, almost defunct except for collectors. (Although Wiki claims that Smith & Wesson has decided to reintroduce their model 57 .41 Mag revolver.) Apparently both were considered too “hot”, an… --- ## [Recommend invoicing, A/R software (preferably free)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-invoicing-a-r-software-preferably-free/529699)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-invoicing-a-r-software-preferably-free/529699 "2010-02-22T19:54:05Z")
Though I’ll consider “cheap” if it’s really amazing software (cheap being in the neighborhood of $20 or so). Basically looking for a simple way to create invoices and track payments for a (very) small freelance business… --- ## [Should I pay more for a 17 inch laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-more-for-a-17-inch-laptop/529265)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-more-for-a-17-inch-laptop/529265 "2010-02-22T19:29:41Z")
I’m going to buy a laptop soon. Tell me about your experiences with fifteen inch and seventeen inch laptops. Is the increased monitor size worth it? How much less inconvenient is transportation? All input is appreciated… --- ## [Does having a Masters degree still impress employers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-masters-degree-still-impress-employers/529924)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-having-a-masters-degree-still-impress-employers/529924 "2010-02-22T17:36:36Z")
Putting GPAs, previous work experience (or lack there of), where you attended school, and past achievements (awards, etc.) aside…does having a Masters alone impress employers when they look at a resume? I’m talking abou… --- ## [Is Detroit really that messed up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-detroit-really-that-messed-up/515202)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-detroit-really-that-messed-up/515202 "2010-02-22T15:56:52Z")
There have been several news articles recently about how bad Detroit has become. Crumbling infrastructure, failing schools, high crime, etc. People are hiring private security guards to protect their homes. But the fa… --- ## [Dopers who are "out"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-are-out/529721)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-who-are-out/529721 "2010-02-22T15:33:44Z")
No, not sexually. I mean those of you who have shared your real name. I just noticed that Colibri is out, and I thought: I wonder what that’s like. So I think I’ll ask a few questions. Why’d you choose to out yourself? … --- ## [Question for the guys only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-guys-only/529661)
**Author:** [@Kamrusepas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamrusepas)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-guys-only/529661 "2010-02-22T14:17:10Z")
Something I’ve been wondering about in the male psyche. When a woman has a pretty face and hair, but is packing a few extra pounds, do the guys automatically ignore her? Thing is, I am quite pretty if I say so myself an… --- ## [Gays/Lesbians do you dance at straight wedding receptions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-lesbians-do-you-dance-at-straight-wedding-receptions/529848)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-lesbians-do-you-dance-at-straight-wedding-receptions/529848 "2010-02-22T08:59:10Z")
Or do you avoid it? If so do you get any grief? Just wondering. --- ## [Advice wanted on making a lowball offer on a house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-on-making-a-lowball-offer-on-a-house/529342)
**Author:** [@audient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/audient)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-on-making-a-lowball-offer-on-a-house/529342 "2010-02-22T03:34:51Z")
Hi Dopers, not a first time home buyer here - actually this my 3d time around, but I’m in a new situation. In short, I’m looking for a constructive and effective way to get a house that’s a bit out of my price range. H… --- ## [Does anyone here basically feel as though they learned nothing in school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-basically-feel-as-though-they-learned-nothing-in-school/527779)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-basically-feel-as-though-they-learned-nothing-in-school/527779 "2010-02-22T02:54:50Z")
This is mainly directed at those who attended American public schools, but it could also be answered by those who attended non-American or private schools. I don’t really feel as though I learned anything in school. I g… --- ## [Vote for Czarcasm's New Title Here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-czarcasms-new-title-here/529669)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-czarcasms-new-title-here/529669 "2010-02-22T00:05:14Z")
It’s time to vote for my title, folks. Do me proud. :smiley: --- ## [Homeowners Associations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-associations/529787)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-associations/529787 "2010-02-21T20:19:57Z")
The recent thread on condo associations got me thinking about this, it’s something I wonder about. I grew up in neighborhoods where homeowners associations didn’t exist, and all of my adult life I’ve lived in apartments… --- ## [What is the concept of "Jewish guilt" supposed to mean and why is it so culturally pervasive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-concept-of-jewish-guilt-supposed-to-mean-and-why-is-it-so-culturally-pervasive/528944)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-concept-of-jewish-guilt-supposed-to-mean-and-why-is-it-so-culturally-pervasive/528944 "2010-02-21T18:47:58Z")
I am a Jew and my whole family is Jewish. Literally my entire family. They’re New York Jews, too, the most stereotypical kind of Jew that there is. And yet whenever I see a reference to “Jewish guilt” I am completely at … --- ## [Getting a smartphone vs carrying Ipod Touch and a plain phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-smartphone-vs-carrying-ipod-touch-and-a-plain-phone/529836)
**Author:** [@thirdname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdname)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-smartphone-vs-carrying-ipod-touch-and-a-plain-phone/529836 "2010-02-21T16:44:31Z")
I have an old Ipod Nano which I like, but it’s way too small for my collection. I was planning on getting an Ipod Touch. They seem to have a lot more functionality than the other Ipods and perhaps in some circumstances … --- ## [Transitioning from internet dating to real dating.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transitioning-from-internet-dating-to-real-dating/529546)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transitioning-from-internet-dating-to-real-dating/529546 "2010-02-21T16:33:36Z")
I created a profile on OKcupid two months ago and I’ve had a decent number of contacts and phone conversations. However, I get the impression that there’s some system of unwritten rules that most people are aware of, bu… --- ## [Ever been married to a Tiger Woods--what did you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-married-to-a-tiger-woods-what-did-you-do/529770)
**Author:** [@kapri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kapri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-married-to-a-tiger-woods-what-did-you-do/529770 "2010-02-21T13:25:13Z")
Inspired by Handsome Harry’s thread asking guys this question–this is for both men and women. Have you been married and had your spouse cheat on you? It happened to me. I became suspicious after he wouldn’t come home un… --- ## [Graphic designers: I need a CS4 tutorial that focuses on printing/pre-flight/overprint/traps, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-designers-i-need-a-cs4-tutorial-that-focuses-on-printing-pre-flight-overprint-traps-etc/529772)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graphic-designers-i-need-a-cs4-tutorial-that-focuses-on-printing-pre-flight-overprint-traps-etc/529772 "2010-02-21T03:53:13Z")
During my career I’ve always used Illustrator as a secondary application to the one I was actually ripping/printing from (i.e. placed illustrator files). Yesterday I didn’t ace a prospective employer’s Illustrator test d… --- ## [What are people making fun of when they make fun of New Jersey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-making-fun-of-when-they-make-fun-of-new-jersey/528905)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-making-fun-of-when-they-make-fun-of-new-jersey/528905 "2010-02-21T01:30:34Z")
I’ve lived in Seattle my whole life, but I know that people like to make fun of New Jersey. Examples: “You sound like a real attractive guy…you belong in New Jersey!” Gilda Radner on SNL This is just one way that pe… --- ## [Another dating advice thread: connecting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dating-advice-thread-connecting/529825)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-dating-advice-thread-connecting/529825 "2010-02-21T00:58:48Z")
OK, so there have been a lot of dating advice threads of late, so I figured, since all the cool kids are doing it, I should too: Basically my problem is this: I don’t “get” dating. I’m OK going up to girls in bars and … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1992) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1994)