# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=962 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 963 --- ## [Living to your full potential or take it easy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-to-your-full-potential-or-take-it-easy/710549)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-to-your-full-potential-or-take-it-easy/710549 "2015-01-27T05:02:36Z")
I was wondering if people would rather push themselves and try to live to their full potential and be extremely productive, or have a lot of spare time and take it easy? Or do the first choice first and then retire early… --- ## [What would happen if Ted Cruz's marriage amendment were actually passed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-ted-cruzs-marriage-amendment-were-actually-passed/710931)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-ted-cruzs-marriage-amendment-were-actually-passed/710931 "2015-01-27T03:51:32Z")
Ted Cruz wants an amendment to the US Constitution: I know this will not happen, so this isn’t about what would and wouldn’t happen. And I know that it’s hard to say given the political winds that would have to blow t… --- ## [What? Genetic sexual attraction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genetic-sexual-attraction/710855)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genetic-sexual-attraction/710855 "2015-01-27T03:01:10Z")
I don’t even know where to put this thread because I don’t know whether I am asking a question, starting debate or what. I’m just astonished at what I have read in Salon about a phenomenon called “genetic sexual attracti… --- ## [Any downside to giving my realtor power of attorney for the closing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-downside-to-giving-my-realtor-power-of-attorney-for-the-closing/710955)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-downside-to-giving-my-realtor-power-of-attorney-for-the-closing/710955 "2015-01-26T23:34:46Z")
The situation: we’re about to sell the house in Maryland that we left about a year and a half ago when we moved to Las Vegas. The closing is in about a month, and we don’t want to go back just to sign the documents. Our… --- ## [Is Windows 8.1 as awful as everyone says?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-8-1-as-awful-as-everyone-says/709065)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-windows-8-1-as-awful-as-everyone-says/709065 "2015-01-26T20:22:07Z")
My wife’s 5 year-old laptop finally gave up the ghost and we are wanting to get something on the cheap so she can take on-line classes, write papers, etc. We were hoping to find something around $500. Ideally it would … --- ## [What's this about schools forcing pupils to hand over passwords?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-about-schools-forcing-pupils-to-hand-over-passwords/710596)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-about-schools-forcing-pupils-to-hand-over-passwords/710596 "2015-01-26T18:49:52Z")
I’ve just read this article: \[ \](US schools demand kids hand over passwords) What’s the Straight Dope here? --- ## [Do you ask someone you trust about your fashion choices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-someone-you-trust-about-your-fashion-choices/710588)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-someone-you-trust-about-your-fashion-choices/710588 "2015-01-26T17:47:36Z")
I normally ask my wife, before I decide to make a change in what I decide to wear…like does this shirt go with these pants, or what do you think of these shoes. She’s very up to date on trends and has a good fashion eye… --- ## [Are there any Welsh stereotypes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-welsh-stereotypes/204976)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-welsh-stereotypes/204976 "2015-01-26T16:43:40Z")
So, are there? I’ve heard stereotypes about almost all regions and races (Burkina Faso possibly excepted.) But curiously, none about the Welsh. For some reason, the only one I can possible think of is “they’re all woo… --- ## [I should fix my dryer, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-fix-my-dryer-right/710623)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-should-fix-my-dryer-right/710623 "2015-01-26T16:05:50Z")
Dryers generally ought to be fixed rather than replaced, correct? Because they’re really simple? It’s about 20 years old, I think (I got it when my parents upgraded ten years ago), a Kenmore, electric, and last night i… --- ## [Sexual Harassment: Turning a blind eye? WHY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-harassment-turning-a-blind-eye-why/710087)
**Author:** [@Knucklefunger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knucklefunger)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-harassment-turning-a-blind-eye-why/710087 "2015-01-26T16:05:15Z")
Your thoughts: There is an office of about 30 people. 90% are women. One guy in his late 30’s early 40’s has a reputation for being a overt flirt. This flirting has included bringing flowers or chocolates to some wome… --- ## [Testifying Against Yourself In Traffic Court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testifying-against-yourself-in-traffic-court/710695)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testifying-against-yourself-in-traffic-court/710695 "2015-01-26T15:57:56Z")
A relative of mine was in an accident, in which someone else pulled out of a stopsign and into their right of way. The cop at the time determined that it was the fault of the other guy and issued them a ticket and summon… --- ## [An idea to resolve homelessness in the u.s.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-to-resolve-homelessness-in-the-u-s/710255)
**Author:** [@straightdough](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/straightdough)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-idea-to-resolve-homelessness-in-the-u-s/710255 "2015-01-26T08:57:39Z")
Being that I have been homeless off and on over the years due to prior alcohol problems and general drug use and shenanighans, along with what I guess you could say were mental illnesses stemming from such substance use … --- ## [Broken Toe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-toe/709917)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broken-toe/709917 "2015-01-26T05:21:15Z")
I broke my toe over the weekend… the doctor really didn’t tell me much of anything (didn’t give me a boot… or crutches… or any useful advice, other than to say I can start to do stuff as soon as I can tolerate the pain…) … --- ## [Would I survive a trip to the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-survive-a-trip-to-the-moon/710628)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-survive-a-trip-to-the-moon/710628 "2015-01-25T23:43:02Z")
I’m a very healthy 44-year old male who has had absolutely no astronaut training. For whatever reason, let’s say that NASA decided that they wanted me to jump on a rocket headed to the moon. I would merely be a spectat… --- ## [A new start, on a new Earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-start-on-a-new-earth/709467)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-start-on-a-new-earth/709467 "2015-01-25T21:29:01Z")
So, the hypothetical is, a device has been invented that allows access to “sideways” versions of Earth - ones in different universes where things have worked out differently. There’s a lot of them, though, and the way th… --- ## [Advice Wanted: Speeding Up Slow Weight Loss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-speeding-up-slow-weight-loss/709869)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-wanted-speeding-up-slow-weight-loss/709869 "2015-01-25T19:40:52Z")
I have a friend - an actual friend who isn’t me - who has been trying to lose weight since July. She began from a completely sedentary lifestyle, having a computer-based job and working from home. She got a fitness ban… --- ## [Eating Brains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-brains/709871)
**Author:** [@vomit\_comet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vomit_comet)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-brains/709871 "2015-01-25T16:12:07Z")
We barbecue 50 - 80 # pigs quite often and the fellow that usually takes the head to consume at his will wasn’t going to be around this most recent time. I never really discussed it or don’t remember if I did because we… --- ## [What has happened to journalism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-happened-to-journalism/710642)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-happened-to-journalism/710642 "2015-01-25T15:59:56Z")
Tonight’s NBC news really astonished me. In today’s news: King Abdullah died, a gigantic fire in New Jersey, Yemen’s government runs for the hills, and there’s an oil spill in the Yellowstone River. But NBC’s lead story … --- ## [The Evil Landlord and Plumbing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-landlord-and-plumbing/710710)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-evil-landlord-and-plumbing/710710 "2015-01-25T14:01:50Z")
The best tenant in the world has stopped up the garbage disposal for the second time in a month. The plumber I hire tells me it was pasta last week. Those of you who rent, do you pay for unstopping the drain, or does th… --- ## [So what's up with my cat's butt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-up-with-my-cats-butt/710664)
**Author:** [@Willcross](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Willcross)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-up-with-my-cats-butt/710664 "2015-01-25T08:52:48Z")
So lately my cat has been scooting his butt across the carpet. He’s never done this before. After researching on the internet, it seems like it’s probably either worms or impacted anal glands. I took a look at his backs… --- ## [Overhead pot rack installation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overhead-pot-rack-installation/708976)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overhead-pot-rack-installation/708976 "2015-01-25T07:52:13Z")
I have a Calphalon hanging pot rack. After sitting around for about five years, I’m finally ready to hang it. I don’t know how much it weighs, but I’ll guess around ten pounds. It has a 60-pound capacity. Now the que… --- ## [Recommend a video editor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-video-editor/710824)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-video-editor/710824 "2015-01-25T05:44:01Z")
I have an mpg file that I need to extract about 20 seconds to create a new mpg file. It would be great if I can apply some effects like slow motion to stretch into a longer run time. Does anyone have any recommendations?… --- ## [HELP! Credit card debt effecting NYSARC community trust ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-credit-card-debt-effecting-nysarc-community-trust/710583)
**Author:** [@fer308qv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fer308qv)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2015, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-credit-card-debt-effecting-nysarc-community-trust/710583 "2015-01-25T05:28:53Z")
I am legal guardian for my disabled sister. She has abused her credit cards (7) to the tune of $20k. problem is she cant payback the debt. I want to walk away from the debt to ruin her credit forcing her to live within … --- ## [Compensating Realtor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compensating-realtor/710767)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compensating-realtor/710767 "2015-01-24T23:44:02Z")
We recently purchased a home in another town. The local Realtor (broker) was extremely helpful, straight-ahead, honest, and a tough little cookie. She helped us to get an unexpected VA loan, negotiated the final picky fi… --- ## ["LETS PLAY TWO" - Ernie Banks Statue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-two-ernie-banks-statue/443663)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-two-ernie-banks-statue/443663 "2015-01-24T16:24:54Z")
That’s the inscription on the statue of Ernie Banks, recently installed outside Wrigley Field. People have figured out that an apostrophe is missing. No one’s yet asked “Two what?” Isn’t that supposed to say “Let’s pl… --- ## [How Easy Is It For A Woman To Get Pregnant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-for-a-woman-to-get-pregnant/519267)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-for-a-woman-to-get-pregnant/519267 "2013-05-13T23:40:21Z")
Assuming both male and female are healthy (with regards to reproduction abilities) and of the right age, how easy is it for a woman to get pregnant? Could you say 98% chance in first month of “trying” without birth cont… --- ## [What's YOUR highest circuit breaker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-highest-circuit-breaker/710713)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-highest-circuit-breaker/710713 "2015-01-24T15:51:12Z")
Our home inspection came in, and it’s pretty good overall. One issue that came up was this. The highest circuit breaker is 60 amps. The external AC unit, however, states that the highest circuit breaker should be 30 amps… --- ## [Question about art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-art/710699)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-art/710699 "2015-01-24T15:00:32Z")
The basic question is; “Can a non artist create a true work of art?”. What goes into qualifying something as a good piece of art? One of my bucketlist items is to actually create a true work of art. I have very little a… --- ## [Although I'm being paid to be there, when the church collection plate comes around, do I put in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/although-im-being-paid-to-be-there-when-the-church-collection-plate-comes-around-do-i-put-in/710478)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/although-im-being-paid-to-be-there-when-the-church-collection-plate-comes-around-do-i-put-in/710478 "2015-01-24T08:27:45Z")
I design and install church sound systems for a living. As a result I attend a lot of church services. When the collection plate comes around, am I expected to put in? If so, how much would be appropriate? My contrib… --- ## [Touch up painting--rental home. Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touch-up-painting-rental-home-help/710595)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2015, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/touch-up-painting-rental-home-help/710595 "2015-01-24T05:19:04Z")
We’re currently renting a large Victorian home with multiple THIN layers of paint. The reason I know this is that my 3 y.o., who I thought had outgrown this kind of thing, has attacked the walls and windowsills with bal… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=961) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=963)