# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=974 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 975 --- ## [Could you remain friends with a person who left their spouse because the spouse had been crippled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-remain-friends-with-a-person-who-left-their-spouse-because-the-spouse-had-been-crippled/708480)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-remain-friends-with-a-person-who-left-their-spouse-because-the-spouse-had-been-crippled/708480 "2015-01-03T01:39:21Z")
Let’s say you have a friend, Erica, whom you’ve known ten years or so and consider among your closest amigos. Erica is married to Geoff, whom you like well enough but aren’t especially close to; he’s more of a friend in … --- ## [WTC: Bigger and better](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtc-bigger-and-better/81109)
**Author:** [@nerv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nerv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtc-bigger-and-better/81109 "2015-01-02T23:21:12Z")
There are no words to describe the horror of what has happened. I offer my sympathy to those who have lost their nearest and dearest, knowing that this is woefully inadequate. I would suggest, however, a positive thought… --- ## [Ever been banned or shunned from a bulletin board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-banned-or-shunned-from-a-bulletin-board/79660)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-banned-or-shunned-from-a-bulletin-board/79660 "2015-01-02T23:07:35Z")
I’ve been going on ten months here in the SDMB. Although I’ve been involved in a couple of ornery message exchanges, and I don’t always feel like I’m contributing to “fighting ignorance,” I think it’s been a good run so … --- ## [So My Roommates are Pigs...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-roommates-are-pigs/80606)
**Author:** [@DoperChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoperChic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-roommates-are-pigs/80606 "2015-01-02T23:05:35Z")
As many of you might remember, I dived into the wonderful world of living on campus this past January. For the spring semester, I shared a dorm room with Jess. We had a lot in common and became close friends. Jess found … --- ## [Good free website creator for beta/test mode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-free-website-creator-for-beta-test-mode/708802)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-free-website-creator-for-beta-test-mode/708802 "2015-01-02T22:44:51Z")
I am looking for a good site to create a basic website as a proof of concept. I will do a bigger/better version later but for now I want to put up something quickly. Anyone have ideas? I know wix and wordpress are pr… --- ## [The demise of New Year's Eve as a holiday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-demise-of-new-years-eve-as-a-holiday/708596)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-demise-of-new-years-eve-as-a-holiday/708596 "2015-01-02T20:01:39Z")
When I was a kid, back in the 50s, New Year’s Eve was a real holiday. Someone was always having a party, and you were considered to be antisocial if you stayed home or didn’t stay up 'til midnight. Even my parents, norma… --- ## [Wikipedia begging and my email address](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-begging-and-my-email-address/708665)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-begging-and-my-email-address/708665 "2015-01-02T19:10:48Z")
I finally caved and gave Wikipedia a donation. I even filled out the survey and asked them to leave me alone. How do they have money to pay someone to do the survey? Most importantly, how did they send an acknowledging… --- ## [Best alternative to dish cloths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-alternative-to-dish-cloths/708453)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-alternative-to-dish-cloths/708453 "2015-01-02T17:59:23Z")
I’ve just tossed my second to last kitchen dish rag because the stench was so bad. I’ve tried everything from bleaching them to putting them in the dishwasher every time I do dishes (as recommended by a friend), but they… --- ## [How do you criticize police abuses politely?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-criticize-police-abuses-politely/708744)
**Author:** [@BitcoinSilverGold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BitcoinSilverGold)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-criticize-police-abuses-politely/708744 "2015-01-02T17:33:34Z")
While researching the case described here Is this a false confession? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I came across the case here http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18019021#post180… --- ## [Back/shoulder brace to facilitate good posture at computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-shoulder-brace-to-facilitate-good-posture-at-computer/708211)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-shoulder-brace-to-facilitate-good-posture-at-computer/708211 "2015-01-02T15:50:09Z")
Does anyone have any experience with this type of brace: At dinner yesterday, I met an aerialist (yup, one of those people who slither up and down the long rope/scarf things and fly through the air) and she was telling … --- ## [Student Loans, Income Based Repayment, and Qualifying for a Home Loan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-loans-income-based-repayment-and-qualifying-for-a-home-loan/708015)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/student-loans-income-based-repayment-and-qualifying-for-a-home-loan/708015 "2015-01-02T15:14:57Z")
I got a call from the person we’ve been talking to about getting a home loan. She told me everything looks really good except my huge student debt. Even though I am on Income Based Repayment (meaning my payments range fr… --- ## [Tossing your cookies: Where you'd prefer NOT to have to do it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tossing-your-cookies-where-youd-prefer-not-to-have-to-do-it/708339)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tossing-your-cookies-where-youd-prefer-not-to-have-to-do-it/708339 "2015-01-02T12:05:08Z")
Obviously, when you know you’re about to throw up there isn’t much you can do about it. Head for the nearest toilet if possible, of course. But, naturally, sometimes it isn’t that easy. A few years ago I was working i… --- ## [Offbeat things you really want](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-things-you-really-want/708464)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/offbeat-things-you-really-want/708464 "2015-01-02T04:17:51Z")
I started to think about this on Christmas Eve, when I realized that I hadn’t given anybody a “Christmas list” of things I wanted. When one is my age, that aspect of the holiday falls by the wayside. There are things I … --- ## [Should I get an extended warranty for my new used car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-extended-warranty-for-my-new-used-car/708579)
**Author:** [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-an-extended-warranty-for-my-new-used-car/708579 "2015-01-02T02:16:55Z")
Rocket Venus died two weeks ago after 13 years of solid, dependable service. Now, I have taken possession of a 2010 Toyota Matrix with which I am deeply in love. I put 20% down in cash, financed the rest, and ended up ju… --- ## [19" LED TV--Price to ask for at Pawn Shop.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19-led-tv-price-to-ask-for-at-pawn-shop/708691)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/19-led-tv-price-to-ask-for-at-pawn-shop/708691 "2015-01-02T01:57:13Z")
I’ve little experience in selling things to a pawn shop. I have a 19 inch LED TV, HD. A 19LG30 Model, from LG. Complete, with remote. I intent to buy a larger model, on sale. I wish to sell the old one. It works fin… --- ## [How can I choose a pillow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-choose-a-pillow/708658)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-choose-a-pillow/708658 "2015-01-02T01:44:07Z")
At the beginning of the night my pillow is the perfect height to support my head when I sleep sideways. However, I’ve been walking up in the middle of the night and noticing that my pillow has deflated to the point where… --- ## [CarFax with scary history-Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carfax-with-scary-history-help/708570)
**Author:** [@helping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/helping)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carfax-with-scary-history-help/708570 "2015-01-02T01:40:58Z")
So I am considering buying an old car that has been completely redone by the current owner over the last 3 or 4 years. Thing is, the car has one of the scariest CarFax histories I’ve ever seen. Looks like it went from a … --- ## [Photogs: I have a 5DMkII; keep my 70D?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photogs-i-have-a-5dmkii-keep-my-70d/707599)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photogs-i-have-a-5dmkii-keep-my-70d/707599 "2015-01-02T01:02:46Z")
Last week I was able to pick up the Canon 5D Mark II, the 21 Megapixel full-frame DSLR, for a pretty good price. I currently have the newer, but crop-sensor 70D, and I’ve had that about a year. I have several “L” lenses … --- ## [Indonesian, Malaysian, US Commercial Pilots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indonesian-malaysian-us-commercial-pilots/708346)
**Author:** [@Boogly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogly)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indonesian-malaysian-us-commercial-pilots/708346 "2015-01-01T20:42:11Z")
All of the pilots I’ve been able to talk with seem to have a common goal; get the cargo to the destination. Is there that a great of a difference of training between Malaysian, Indonesian and Amercian pilots internation… --- ## [How could anyone have ever thought smoking wasn't bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-anyone-have-ever-thought-smoking-wasnt-bad-for-you/708607)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-anyone-have-ever-thought-smoking-wasnt-bad-for-you/708607 "2015-01-01T18:51:35Z")
Lets sidestep the cancer decades down the line issue, since it is mostly beside my point. I can’t understand how anyone could have ever thought smoking tobacco or marijuana was not unhealthy or even good for you. I use… --- ## [How many Christmas goodies do you throw away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-christmas-goodies-do-you-throw-away/708445)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-christmas-goodies-do-you-throw-away/708445 "2015-01-01T16:11:47Z")
It’s that time again, a few day’s after Christmas, where I survey all the goodies we’ve been given and have to make some tough choices. It’s great that I have very kind friends/family who make lots of good homemade stuff… --- ## [Suggest an online site to buy wool fabric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-an-online-site-to-buy-wool-fabric/708587)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-an-online-site-to-buy-wool-fabric/708587 "2015-01-01T06:33:32Z")
I’m looking to buy a few yards of 100% wool online and Amazon has let me down. There are 100’s of sites that pop up in a Google search but I have no idea if any of them are any good. Do any of you have experience buyin… --- ## [Why is broken English seen as cute by fluent English ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-broken-english-seen-as-cute-by-fluent-english/677008)
**Author:** [@Brynhildr\_Budladottir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynhildr_Budladottir)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-broken-english-seen-as-cute-by-fluent-english/677008 "2015-01-01T03:49:57Z")
Background: I have a large number of relatives living in Singapore and Malaysia (my family is Malaysian Chinese, one of my aunts-- the eldest in my mum’s family-- is a Singaporean citizen but I have three other cousins f… --- ## [Is NYPD Commissioner Bratton helping or hurting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nypd-commissioner-bratton-helping-or-hurting/708403)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nypd-commissioner-bratton-helping-or-hurting/708403 "2015-01-01T02:09:00Z")
NYPD chief (meaning, Commissioner Bratton) says rift between police and mayor ‘will go on for a while’ Seriously, I’m asking for any discussion of facts or opinions here in IMHO, as opposed to throwing this into that Pi… --- ## [Why do people sign their posts on internet forums, when their s/n is already visible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-sign-their-posts-on-internet-forums-when-their-s-n-is-already-visible/708137)
**Author:** [@gracefulfatsheba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracefulfatsheba)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-sign-their-posts-on-internet-forums-when-their-s-n-is-already-visible/708137 "2015-01-01T01:47:08Z")
Why do people sign their posts on internet forums with their screenname, when it’s already visible on the sidebar? I’ve seen this all over the place and it always puzzles me. Could this be a throwback to the older days … --- ## [Is Cuba cheap to visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cuba-cheap-to-visit/707770)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cuba-cheap-to-visit/707770 "2015-01-01T01:10:16Z")
Are the hotels and food cheap for visitors? If it’s not cheap, I don’t see the appeal when you can visit lots of other places in the area such as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc. without the extra trouble (for Amer… --- ## [How about I just have my kids stop writing thank you notes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-i-just-have-my-kids-stop-writing-thank-you-notes/708449)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-about-i-just-have-my-kids-stop-writing-thank-you-notes/708449 "2014-12-31T23:01:38Z")
I hate the gift giving aspect of Christmas. I hate having to pay for the gifts. I hate choosing the gifts, especially since I might be wasting my money on something the person doesn’t want but is socially obligated to … --- ## [When does one become an "established" poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-one-become-an-established-poster/706953)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-one-become-an-established-poster/706953 "2014-12-31T22:36:25Z")
I don’t really know if this is an answerable question; I was just thinking about it because of a recent thread written by a new poster. I guess I could say maybe it’s like obscenity - you can’t really define it but you… --- ## [Is this a false confession?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-false-confession/708571)
**Author:** [@BitcoinSilverGold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BitcoinSilverGold)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-false-confession/708571 "2014-12-31T21:42:41Z")
This fellow was recently sentenced to life without parole in Salt Lake City. Some clips from his confession http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=285\_1418952250 The whole confession is there too. --- ## [Sick of Android headset-related issues. Should I consider switching to iPhone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-of-android-headset-related-issues-should-i-consider-switching-to-iphone/706820)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-of-android-headset-related-issues-should-i-consider-switching-to-iphone/706820 "2014-12-31T19:11:11Z")
(A wee bit ranty, but I’m exasperated. And, yeah, totally First World problems, but I’m hoping to get some useful answers here. Please resist the urge to come in just to say FWP.) Some initial pointers, so it will be c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=973) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=975)