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TylerK
Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 5:13pm    Post subject: Before this gets out of hand. Reply with quote
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No doubt some of you are aware that we've had a slight troll invasion from another poker forum today. Certainly it didn't come unprovoked, as there were some definite unkind words posted here about their forum and its members. Regardless, I think that we should all step back and relax before getting our panties all in a bunch trying to respond to the troll posts.

Now, certainly we've got a great site with a strong sense of community here, and I can understand where perceived assaults upon it are going to be irksome. But think about where you are and why you're here.

First, this forum is so awesome, at least to me, due to the level of friendliness and helpfulness (fuck, is "helpfulness" even a word?) from every member from the newest newbie all the way to the mods. As soon as we start posting ugly remarks about how another forum that might not be as friendly or helpful "sucks," etc., we're actually taking our own community down to that level.

Second, and maybe more to the point...you guys...you're not in a gang. It's a web site. Theirs is another web site. There is absolutely NO rivalry or competition. The sites both just happen to be about the same subject. Do you really want to get involved in an imaginary internerd turf war?

Anyway.

For sanity's sake, please just ignore the trolls. If you are so inclined, report them to a mod to get them cleaned up. There's no need to get into ridiculous little e-battles when we could be spending our time talking poker.
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 5:27pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Yeah good post.

I'd love to have an FTR vs 2+2 poker match though. Smile
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 5:29pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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dwarfman1990 wrote:
I'd love to have an FTR vs 2+2 poker match though. Smile


If it was in good fun and not mean-spirited, and if we set up something cool like donating the proceeds to tsunami relief, I think that would be a great thing.
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 5:38pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 5:55pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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You know tyler i play better pissed off and I dont mind a little good natured heads up challenge. If they want to prove their superiority, a little heads up challege is a fair way to do it.

Of course as it turns out, duece duece's mouth is bigger than his bankroll, so he will be going away and that is just fine.

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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 6:15pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I say we all switch the MAGIC: The Gathering and really see who are the top nerds around these superhighways of information.
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 6:17pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Admerylous wrote:
I say we all switch the MAGIC: The Gathering and really see who are the top nerds around these superhighways of information.


i'll play skalnsky heads up in D&D
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 6:18pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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TylerK wrote:
Admerylous wrote:
I say we all switch the MAGIC: The Gathering and really see who are the top nerds around these superhighways of information.


i'll play skalnsky heads up in D&D


I'll bring the cheetos.

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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 6:21pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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There's gonna be Cheetos? Fuck it!! I'm in!
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 6:53pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Admerylous wrote:
I say we all switch the MAGIC: The Gathering and really see who are the top nerds around these superhighways of information.


I'll bring my Blue and White deck.
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 8:11pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Post Posted: Sat, 29 Jan 2005, 10:21pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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What the hell is going on in here.
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 8:01am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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yeah wtf is going on and what is a blue deck, if u wanna talk card games, i pwn joo all in yu gi oh


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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 11:22am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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LOL, hyper found a good link:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=1631366&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 11:52am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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elipsesjeff wrote:
LOL, hyper found a good link:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=1631366&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1

for the record, i think davidross is a cool guy and i don't think badly of him in any way.
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 12:22pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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That duece duece guy is a huge fanboy tool.
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 3:13pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 6:43pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Me:

Rilla, which one you want, the left or the right?

Rilla:

I've always had a thing for hotties in Red.

Me:

Good, cuz I'll take just about anything.
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 6:59pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I "busted out" at the word "All".

I really have no self control anymore.

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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 7:39pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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elipsesjeff wrote:
LOL, hyper found a good link:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=1631366&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1


you obviously missed the hundreds of other posts about how davidross plays poker for a living, supporting his family on his winnings, and has had huge success at the 15/30 game. Furthermore, while even david admits that part of his loss was from bad play, i would say that at the 15/30 level a 300+BB swing wouldnt be outside of the realm of normal possibility. Sure, not every player, or even every tenth player, will experience it, but the variance in those games is higher than at the .5/1 level. Those players are truly bad and truly rich. My favorite kind Smile

peace

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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 7:48pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Hey john, nice to see you migrate.

We actually have mutal respect for david here, and the link was just in good fun. However, anyone who swings over 300 BB should have stopped playing and thought about his game a long time ago. I have a personal rule set up that has helped me stay off tilt: End the day/session at 50 BB down, or switch sites. Taking a day off is still a good idea after losing such a large amount.

At what point during this horrific downswing at 15/30 does he take a break? 500+ BB in 9 days must stem a lot from playing on tilt, which even the best of players go through.

Is there a chance you will stay around and continue to post?
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 8:12pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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elipsesjeff wrote:
Hey john, nice to see you migrate.

We actually have mutal respect for david here, and the link was just in good fun. However, anyone who swings over 300 BB should have stopped playing and thought about his game a long time ago. I have a personal rule set up that has helped me stay off tilt: End the day/session at 50 BB down, or switch sites. Taking a day off is still a good idea after losing such a large amount.

At what point during this horrific downswing at 15/30 does he take a break? 500+ BB in 9 days must stem a lot from playing on tilt, which even the best of players go through.

Is there a chance you will stay around and continue to post?



since i originally joined to troll, and then found out you were no quaterlifecrisis.com (which clearly deserved trolling) i will probably hang out for a while. As mentioned in my post on the other site, i do prefer the other forum, but there is little wrong with this one. What are the chances i can get my handle changed? Its odd to not end my posts with my traditional parting message.

peace

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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 8:18pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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yes i agree with jeff, john you have been a good addition to the forums and I just read your posts on FTR and you seem like a nice guy who is experienced and is willing to teach help others out,
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Post Posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005, 8:19pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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oh damm srry for the late post


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