Question about variance

Originally Posted by Fnord

Originally Posted by iopq

you're just mad because he's correct since it's a function of both

While correct, it's not practical. Passing on big money marginal plays and folding marginal hands (particularly against poor players) hurts you more than it helps you.

But actually you shouldn't care about variance because if you employ proper bankroll management and you move up and down stakes just fine your EV shouldn't go down that much

There is no point in decreasing variance other than for psychological reasons