# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=975 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 976 --- ## [Was there any hypertext on the Internet before the Web?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-any-hypertext-on-the-internet-before-the-web/708501)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-any-hypertext-on-the-internet-before-the-web/708501 "2014-12-31T18:39:43Z")
I know hypertext has been around since the 60s. Was Berners-Lee the first person who ever thought of fusing the Net and hypertext together, or was his software just the first of its kind that became popular? --- ## [Worst ideas by companies of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-ideas-by-companies-of-all-time/707901)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-ideas-by-companies-of-all-time/707901 "2014-12-31T17:10:42Z")
I think I have to either nominate Gerber’s adult baby food, yes large jars of pureed baby food marketed to single adults! Ok beyond the texture issue, why exactly they thought single adults in particular would eat baby f… --- ## [GAHHH!! I love my wife with all my heart but....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gahhh-i-love-my-wife-with-all-my-heart-but/708108)
**Author:** [@FuriousGeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FuriousGeorge)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gahhh-i-love-my-wife-with-all-my-heart-but/708108 "2014-12-31T17:02:04Z")
sometimes I just wanna scream at her “PULL IT TOGETHER!!”. So here’s the deal, in October she got notice she was due some retirement money from a company she used to work for. Not a “we can quit our jobs and sail the wo… --- ## [Which Samsung 60" TV is a better deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-samsung-60-tv-is-a-better-deal/708586)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-samsung-60-tv-is-a-better-deal/708586 "2014-12-31T15:40:59Z")
Someone please tell me which one of these I want. I have no idea a to the specs. All I see is that they are both 60", but one is less expensive. Thanks much. http://www.costco.com/Samsung-60"-Class-(60.0"-Diag.)-1080… --- ## [Should I back out of this car purchase even though they've done what I asked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-back-out-of-this-car-purchase-even-though-theyve-done-what-i-asked/708180)
**Author:** [@Astraea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astraea)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-back-out-of-this-car-purchase-even-though-theyve-done-what-i-asked/708180 "2014-12-31T14:14:54Z")
SHORT VERSION : My old car has slowly died over the last week. Need a new one fast. Found one at dealership and they offered to fix the 2 biggest problems with the car before I buy it. Price tag is $3995 but after res… --- ## [Indecorous Embiggenment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indecorous-embiggenment/708368)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indecorous-embiggenment/708368 "2014-12-31T14:03:25Z")
At the onset of our pubescence, we males suffered a malady of mortifying proportions: Indecorous Embiggenment. What methods of ensmallment have you found to alleviate unbecoming tumescence? --- ## [Please help me choose a Smart TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-choose-a-smart-tv/708537)
**Author:** [@AnaMen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnaMen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-choose-a-smart-tv/708537 "2014-12-31T13:17:22Z")
I am not much of a TV watcher, but I finally broke down and gave away my old tube sets (surprisingly, I put them on craigslist for free and people actually wanted them!). I am having trouble choosing a new set now and th… --- ## [Is this argument a form of a fallacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-argument-a-form-of-a-fallacy/708535)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-argument-a-form-of-a-fallacy/708535 "2014-12-31T06:27:05Z")
Some sports fans use this sort of logic:\* “If we win this game, it’s a good thing, because victory is good. If we lose this game, it’s a good thing, because it improves our draft position for next year. Therefore we are … --- ## [So how do we payback North Korea for the Sony hacking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-we-payback-north-korea-for-the-sony-hacking/707663)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-we-payback-north-korea-for-the-sony-hacking/707663 "2014-12-31T06:02:53Z")
We don’t trade with them, so economic sanctions would be meaningless. I suggest that we buy The Interview from Sony at cost, then have ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX air the thing commercial free on Christmas Eve. --- ## [At work, why are the two hottest women always at each other's throat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-work-why-are-the-two-hottest-women-always-at-each-others-throat/708411)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-work-why-are-the-two-hottest-women-always-at-each-others-throat/708411 "2014-12-31T04:36:02Z")
I don’t know if this is just a fluke on my part or what. There’s not a whole lot of women that work at my place of employment. I’d say the women are out numbered 6 to 1. And of those women, not all of them are what most… --- ## [Maximum germ protection gear for AIDS, sports, & daily life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-germ-protection-gear-for-aids-sports-daily-life/708424)
**Author:** [@squish7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squish7)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-germ-protection-gear-for-aids-sports-daily-life/708424 "2014-12-31T04:01:32Z")
Here’s my basic question, I’ll put my details in a reply to it: What are the best or most thorough ways of filtering out cold/flu germs from your face (mouth / nose / ears / eyes), yet won’t look ridiculous or cost a fo… --- ## [The Only Civilized Way to Write; Or, Let's Talk About Fountain Pens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-civilized-way-to-write-or-lets-talk-about-fountain-pens/707717)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-only-civilized-way-to-write-or-lets-talk-about-fountain-pens/707717 "2014-12-31T03:52:16Z")
Fountain pens! The epitome of civilized communication. Who here has 'em, who here loves 'em, who here want to talk about 'em? Who here thinks Slow Moving Vehicle must have been a virgin until he was 37? I’ll go first. N… --- ## [Luggage for semester abroad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luggage-for-semester-abroad/708281)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luggage-for-semester-abroad/708281 "2014-12-31T02:37:37Z")
Need answer fast-ish due to a sale that ends Dec. 31. :slight\_smile: This time next year, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, my son will be on the verge of leaving for a semester abroad in Kyoto. A store near me ha… --- ## [Paying "list price" for a car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-list-price-for-a-car/708533)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-list-price-for-a-car/708533 "2014-12-31T02:30:54Z")
Whenever my father needed to get a new car, he’d go to the dealer, ask one of the salesmen what they have in his price range, how much he can get for a trade-in. Then he’d pay whatever the guy told him. In cash. No barga… --- ## [Any advice on how to tell black kittens apart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-on-how-to-tell-black-kittens-apart/708361)
**Author:** [@corvidae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corvidae)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-advice-on-how-to-tell-black-kittens-apart/708361 "2014-12-31T01:52:00Z")
Hi everyone, We recently adopted two black kittens - littermates, both female. They are absolutely lovely little girlies and we’re enjoying them immensely. The problem is that they are both black without any distinguish… --- ## [Airports that you find severely lacking in certain amenities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airports-that-you-find-severely-lacking-in-certain-amenities/708489)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airports-that-you-find-severely-lacking-in-certain-amenities/708489 "2014-12-30T22:36:05Z")
Last week I was returning from a vacation in Panama. At the airport, I wanted to buy some food for the plane ride, as I wasn’t sure they would serve any food on the flight. In the entire section of the terminal, I spot… --- ## [I'm getting Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome) surgery next week.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-ulnar-nerve-entrapment-at-the-elbow-cubital-tunnel-syndrome-surgery-next-week/705756)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-ulnar-nerve-entrapment-at-the-elbow-cubital-tunnel-syndrome-surgery-next-week/705756 "2014-12-30T22:22:27Z")
\[No gnarly graphics.\] Oh Brother, I’m getting Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)surgery next week. Do tell, what can I expect? (Talk to me about pain and disability. I drive a stick.) Here’s… --- ## [Hard Wood vs. Engineered Wood floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-wood-vs-engineered-wood-floor/708479)
**Author:** [@Vaevictis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vaevictis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-wood-vs-engineered-wood-floor/708479 "2014-12-30T22:06:00Z")
Getting a new floor to replace a 3/4 inch hardwood floor. Contractor was very big on going with ‘engineered’ wood instead of hard wood. Price range needs to be low, basically $5.04/unit (forgot if it is square feet or … --- ## [Looking for a good camera for wildlife/nature photography](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-camera-for-wildlife-nature-photography/708395)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-camera-for-wildlife-nature-photography/708395 "2014-12-30T21:49:34Z")
Been wanting to get back into nature photography like I was 2 decades ago. Just need some clues/recs on the state of the art…$1000 or so is fine as a ballpark budget figure. I’ll probably get an intermediate lens, alon… --- ## [Arch Braces for Plantar Fasciitis/Flat Feet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arch-braces-for-plantar-fasciitis-flat-feet/708539)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arch-braces-for-plantar-fasciitis-flat-feet/708539 "2014-12-30T21:45:20Z")
Hey, gang. So I’ve picked up a case of Plantar Fasciitis and it’s seriously pissing in my cheerios. This has been confirmed by X-Ray and I’m waiting on some insurance stuff so that I can get a podiatrist referral. It was… --- ## [What are Finns like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-finns-like/708433)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-finns-like/708433 "2014-12-30T20:39:59Z")
We have a new coworker who is originally from Finland but has lived in the US for about the past 10 years. He comes from an upper middle class family and was originally in the US on a soccer scholarship. He is married to… --- ## [Questions on Estates and Probate Court](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-estates-and-probate-court/708549)
**Author:** [@desertmonk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/desertmonk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-on-estates-and-probate-court/708549 "2014-12-30T20:29:31Z")
My father recently died intestate. His life and property were in Illinois, which is where the court proceedings will take place. He appears to be upside down in his finances (owes more than he has assets). It is my under… --- ## [Motorcyclists (who wear helmets): Does the face shield color matter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-who-wear-helmets-does-the-face-shield-color-matter/707844)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-who-wear-helmets-does-the-face-shield-color-matter/707844 "2014-12-30T20:21:54Z")
I’m not sure if this is a factual question or each rider’s opinion. It may devolve to the latter, so I’ve stuck it here. I’m finally replacing an ancient helmet and the one I’m buying comes with a clear face shield. O… --- ## [How to handle an overbearing co-worker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-an-overbearing-co-worker/708081)
**Author:** [@Maradona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maradona)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-an-overbearing-co-worker/708081 "2014-12-30T18:33:07Z")
I recently joined a new company at mid-management level. Part of the onboarding plan agreed was to partner me with a manager in the company for 3-6 months to get familiarized with the culture and way of working. I was pa… --- ## [Quality System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quality-system/707899)
**Author:** [@Phyllida\_Dickinson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phyllida_Dickinson)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quality-system/707899 "2014-12-30T12:52:35Z")
My father recently asked me to check on the system being used by his company. As expected, I have seen some loop holes which disappoints me as well as my father. I am looking to something that might be able to help even … --- ## [Family events you feel obligated to attend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-events-you-feel-obligated-to-attend/708274)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-events-you-feel-obligated-to-attend/708274 "2014-12-30T05:33:36Z")
I wanted to do this as a poll, but there are far too many variants. Let’s try it as a regular thread. I expect most of us have been invited to at least a few momentous events in the lives of our relatives. Which do yo… --- ## [How do I ask this guy a question---any males here to assist??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-guy-a-question-any-males-here-to-assist/708321)
**Author:** [@JayMartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayMartin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-guy-a-question-any-males-here-to-assist/708321 "2014-12-30T04:16:35Z")
Although this seems to be stricktly an adult message board (with mature readers!!) I will attempt to keep this posted message PG rated. Due to the Christmas holiday I am over a week behind in posting this question here … --- ## [online dating sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-dating-sites/708492)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-dating-sites/708492 "2014-12-30T02:49:09Z")
Now that I am getting divorced, I am looking to get back out there into the world. I’ve already joined a few social groups and have been meeting people in real life. I’m just wondering if joining a dating site might be… --- ## [Question for the Finance Guys/Gals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-finance-guys-gals/708197)
**Author:** [@JustinC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustinC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-the-finance-guys-gals/708197 "2014-12-30T01:47:49Z")
How to invest or save money? From age 0… From age 20… From age 30… From age 40… From age 50… From age 60+… I don’t think schools, blogs or websites accurately or helpfully allow people to understand what their mon… --- ## [What is with the Ebola claim Sharyl Attkisson is making?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-ebola-claim-sharyl-attkisson-is-making/707981)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-ebola-claim-sharyl-attkisson-is-making/707981 "2014-12-30T01:09:01Z")
I can find blurbs about it pretty much only on conservative news sites like Fox, Breitbart, and Newsmax. Apparently Sharyl Attkisson claims that the CDC is trying to hide the fact that they are monitoring 1400 people in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=974) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=976)