thats fine, but it kinda commits you to the whole hand.

i would like the minraise. i actually HATE the minraise, but it has its uses. here it looks like you are begging for a call, and what begs for a call here? the flush.

it also doesnt commit too many chips, leaving room to get away. passive, yes. but again, it works. what calls has a strong draw to beat you at the very least (granted you have the outs to call just about anything if you like to). what raises you, has you stomped.

if he calls, i look to be cautious the rest of the way. if he raises, i prolly burn out.

as it turns out, we are crying over spilled milk...villain isnt going anywhere, no matter the bet. and we lose...its just a matter of how much. you cannot win this hand...period.

not that you know that in the middle of everything.