# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=949 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 950 --- ## [Need fast-track to lucid dreaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-fast-track-to-lucid-dreaming/713078)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-fast-track-to-lucid-dreaming/713078 "2015-02-22T05:06:46Z")
There was a stretch of time about 20-years ago in my life when I was having many wonderful and exciting dreams, and some were even of the full-blown lucid variety. During that time and because of all those amazing dream… --- ## [Please Help! Anyone tell me about crossing Sweetgrass Port?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-anyone-tell-me-about-crossing-sweetgrass-port/713249)
**Author:** [@Meglymoo87](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meglymoo87)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-anyone-tell-me-about-crossing-sweetgrass-port/713249 "2015-02-22T04:52:14Z")
Hi there! Our family if crossing the US/Canadian border at Sweetgrass, MT port of entry. If anyone has crossed through this port (from both US and Canadian sides), please tell us about your experience with it. It’s ou… --- ## [Michael Bauer: A new tipping paradigm.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-bauer-a-new-tipping-paradigm/713035)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-bauer-a-new-tipping-paradigm/713035 "2015-02-22T01:31:26Z")
Michael Bauer of the SF Chronicle makes an argument for automatically including a tipping fee on your restaurant tab. I say, Bull Shit. I’m already seeing A Surcharge To Tabs To Pay For Employees’ Healthcare on my rest… --- ## [Bi Dopers: are you more selective within each gender than your hetero friends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bi-dopers-are-you-more-selective-within-each-gender-than-your-hetero-friends/713250)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bi-dopers-are-you-more-selective-within-each-gender-than-your-hetero-friends/713250 "2015-02-22T01:15:35Z")
For bisexual Dopers: are you more selective within each gender than your hetero friends? That is, if your hetero women friends find, say, 5 out if 100 men attractive, and hetero men find, say 5 out of 100 women attracti… --- ## [Any air purifier secrets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-air-purifier-secrets/713055)
**Author:** [@typoink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typoink)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-air-purifier-secrets/713055 "2015-02-22T00:23:25Z")
So, my girlfriend moved in with me recently, which also means her sweet little kitty cat moved in as well. Now, I love my girl and I rather like her cat, but I’m also allergic to cats. Measures must be taken. We’re tryin… --- ## [Camping at a site of previous tragedies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-at-a-site-of-previous-tragedies/712986)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-at-a-site-of-previous-tragedies/712986 "2015-02-21T21:51:41Z")
I’m in a FB conversation at the moment, where a poster is showing major reservations about camping in a forest which was the site of murders a number of years ago. The killer is now incarcerated for the rest of his life… --- ## [Got an afternoon in Vienna - suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-an-afternoon-in-vienna-suggestions/712906)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-an-afternoon-in-vienna-suggestions/712906 "2015-02-21T19:26:06Z")
So me and my SO are heading to Vienna for an FGC tournament, and we bought our tickets before we knew when the venue was opening. We show up at around noon at the international bus station, we won’t have had lunch, and w… --- ## [Remote desktop access--LogMeIn vs. Kaseya vs. ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-desktop-access-logmein-vs-kaseya-vs/535311)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-desktop-access-logmein-vs-kaseya-vs/535311 "2015-02-21T18:14:54Z")
I did a search for this topic and found several people recommending Logmein.com as a free alternative to gotomypc.com. Searching on my own, I found another, Kaseya. Of course, there’s always the built-in Remote Desktop o… --- ## [Sources on the structure of an Atom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sources-on-the-structure-of-an-atom/713262)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sources-on-the-structure-of-an-atom/713262 "2015-02-21T17:58:45Z")
Since people won’t answer my question here, which is fine no big deal, could people at least post some sources that offer knowledge on the subject that would be appropriate for students who are in special ed? Thank you … --- ## [Barack Obama -- The man.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-obama-the-man/713032)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-obama-the-man/713032 "2015-02-21T17:57:01Z")
He’s not very popular as a president these days, but I can’t help but REALLY like him as a person. I can’t say the same for other presidents I grew up with. I think Clinton was an excellent politician, and I would cert… --- ## [I just lucked into $50 Amazon gift card! What should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lucked-into-50-amazon-gift-card-what-should-i-buy/713095)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-lucked-into-50-amazon-gift-card-what-should-i-buy/713095 "2015-02-21T16:19:25Z")
Just won a $50 gift card to Amazon. I could buy something boring and practical or I could mine the collective Dope-Mind for something truly unique and interesting! (also, my first post in a long, long time. How’s it goi… --- ## [Financial savvy people, some advice: Sell vested stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-savvy-people-some-advice-sell-vested-stock/713037)
**Author:** [@SJL4041](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SJL4041)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-savvy-people-some-advice-sell-vested-stock/713037 "2015-02-21T15:23:25Z")
My main expertise lies in making money disappear and putting too much on my credit cards. However, as I’m getting older I need to start making smarter financial decisions. Here is my query: my spouse has a bunch of stoc… --- ## [Do we have less compassion for the poor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-less-compassion-for-the-poor/712707)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-less-compassion-for-the-poor/712707 "2015-02-21T13:38:16Z")
I was watching the classic “Les Miserables” based on the Victor Hugo novel and I thought about the main concept of having compassion for the plight of the poor. I think nowadays in the US we have less compassion for the… --- ## [What's with the ban on hats in the workplace?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-ban-on-hats-in-the-workplace/712526)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-ban-on-hats-in-the-workplace/712526 "2015-02-21T04:56:46Z")
Since losing my job 18 months ago, I have been on a lot of temporary assignments. Dress code varies, but the universal constants are no hateful/racist clothing and no hats. I don’t wear a hat, so it doesn’t affect me, bu… --- ## [Describe the structure of an Atom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-structure-of-an-atom/713244)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-structure-of-an-atom/713244 "2015-02-21T03:12:43Z")
Describe the structure of an Atom and what would be 2 to 3 key points to take away from it? Thanks --- ## [Likable dictatorship or unlikable democracy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likable-dictatorship-or-unlikable-democracy/710054)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likable-dictatorship-or-unlikable-democracy/710054 "2015-02-21T03:05:04Z")
Would you prefer a \*\*dictatorship \*\*run by a political party that closely matched your views, or a \*\*democracy \*\*in which the political party you oppose won the elections every time? To put it another way, if you’re a l… --- ## [How Do I Know When My Phone is Dying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-know-when-my-phone-is-dying/713230)
**Author:** [@jayrey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-know-when-my-phone-is-dying/713230 "2015-02-21T00:01:40Z")
I have Samsung Galaxy S4 that I’ve had for about 18 months. Nice phone, have never had a problem with it until recently. For the last threee weeks, it has become slow to respond. Several times now, when I push the “back… --- ## [Okay, fine, what tax site SHOULD I use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-fine-what-tax-site-should-i-use/713182)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-fine-what-tax-site-should-i-use/713182 "2015-02-20T22:53:23Z")
So I’ve used the TurboTax website for the last couple of years, but the recent news from their end has gotten me a bit leery. Any suggestions for alternate options? I’d love to not have to go out and buy separate softw… --- ## [Thin/attractive people who think they're fat/ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thin-attractive-people-who-think-theyre-fat-ugly/713056)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thin-attractive-people-who-think-theyre-fat-ugly/713056 "2015-02-20T22:48:24Z")
It seems that usually those who complain in public about being “fat” are thin people, and those who complain about being “ugly” are attractive people. People who genuinely \*are \*fat or unattractive seldom complain about… --- ## [Do you remember the number of your first license plate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-the-number-of-your-first-license-plate/712942)
**Author:** [@Loch\_Raven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loch_Raven)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-the-number-of-your-first-license-plate/712942 "2015-02-20T21:10:13Z")
I’m not sure about other states, but in mine you can transfer your tag from one car to the next. So I’ve only had two license plate numbers in my life (and let’s just say that’s not a small number of years). But I’m pret… --- ## [Kim Komando vs. Leo "the tech guy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kim-komando-vs-leo-the-tech-guy/712576)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kim-komando-vs-leo-the-tech-guy/712576 "2015-02-20T21:06:09Z")
My grasp of computers and technology in general isn’t to where I’d like it to be. So, sometimes I catch the aforementioned (in the Title box) on the radio and, needless to say, am blown away by how smart and knowledgeabl… --- ## [How much do you clean the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-clean-the-dishes-before-putting-them-in-the-dishwasher/712963)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-clean-the-dishes-before-putting-them-in-the-dishwasher/712963 "2015-02-20T21:04:30Z")
I had a friend growing up whose Mom did a full scrub and washed the dishes with dishwasher soap every time before putting them in the machine. I was stunned to see this. She basically used the dishwasher as an extra sani… --- ## [How does the military's heinous actions and ESPECIALLY serving in those institutions get such a pass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-militarys-heinous-actions-and-especially-serving-in-those-institutions-get-such-a-pass/711774)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-militarys-heinous-actions-and-especially-serving-in-those-institutions-get-such-a-pass/711774 "2015-02-20T17:37:02Z")
Specifically I’m referring to various military cover-ups. Whether its pilots shooting civilians and laughing about it or murders ruled suicides even though all the evidence flies in the face of such a ruling. And the mil… --- ## [Windfall - Need money advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windfall-need-money-advice/713096)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windfall-need-money-advice/713096 "2015-02-20T17:12:39Z")
So, I’ve just learned that I’m about to inherit some money - not a huge amount, as money goes, but in the low 6 figures, WAY more than I’ve ever had in a single lump before in my life. And I don’t know what to do now! … --- ## [The drawbacks of being President of the United States](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drawbacks-of-being-president-of-the-united-states/712935)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drawbacks-of-being-president-of-the-united-states/712935 "2015-02-20T17:10:57Z")
The thread about the drawbacks of being a celebrity got so many good/insightful responses that I decided to start a similar one. (I am not referring to Obama specifically, but rather, the presidency itself in general.) … --- ## [Jumping someone's bones... age/morality question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-someones-bones-age-morality-question/713162)
**Author:** [@vomit\_comet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vomit_comet)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jumping-someones-bones-age-morality-question/713162 "2015-02-20T16:33:17Z")
say you’ve known someone since they were a preteen and you have kept an up’and’up’ relationship with them through the years. Now they are age of majority and they want to get with you. OK, Never had any issues, but wha… --- ## [Let's say there's 100%-certain proof of life in outer space. How would it change our lives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-theres-100-certain-proof-of-life-in-outer-space-how-would-it-change-our-lives/713070)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-say-theres-100-certain-proof-of-life-in-outer-space-how-would-it-change-our-lives/713070 "2015-02-20T15:57:36Z")
Hypothetical: Let’s say that one day, scientists on Earth are abruptly hit with 100% absolute, certain, no-doubt-about-it \*\*proof \*\*of life in outer space…that there are \*trillions \*of species residing on outer space pl… --- ## [The term "neighborhood"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-neighborhood/713048)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-neighborhood/713048 "2015-02-20T12:27:43Z")
How do you determine the extent of your “neighborhood”? Not just the physical proximity, but also the people who you consider to be members of your neighborhood, or “neighbors.” Is it strictly about demarcations accord… --- ## [Why is sex with someone else so much more satisfying than masturbation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-sex-with-someone-else-so-much-more-satisfying-than-masturbation/206839)
**Author:** [@nisosbar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nisosbar)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-sex-with-someone-else-so-much-more-satisfying-than-masturbation/206839 "2015-02-20T04:47:17Z")
Many of us can give ourselves a better orgasm with Rosy Palm, yet, most people would probably agree it is not satisfying in the same way as coming to orgasm with a partner. (Actually, I once had a boyfriend who did NOT … --- ## [At what point does virginity end for a woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-virginity-end-for-a-woman/713047)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-virginity-end-for-a-woman/713047 "2015-02-20T02:09:17Z")
I can think of four possible candidates. What say you? First contact? Penetration? Her orgasm? His ejaculation? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=948) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=950)