Quote Originally Posted by PlayToWin
I didn't feel comfortable with the big stack because even the worst maniac donkey can get lucky and take your stack.
That just seems completely wrong to me. With big stack, the maniac usually can't take your stack because they're too busy re-buying. The swings can be crazy, but staying at the table with a maniac is always +EV. It's the sharks I'm worried about. If I'm sitting $40, I want to get away from the table with 4 other guys all have $30+. First off, I don't really want to tangle with them if I don't have to, and there aren't as many fish to go around when you have that many monster stacks at the table.