{split from Private Freerolls For Valued Members Only by X}

Originally Posted by jolub

I wish you would apply the same rule to the buy-in games which are filled with non-members and members with zero posts.

It looks like my wish has been granted, thank you.

thats a good role.

hope to be a value member at this forum.

i alreadt play the buyins at titan and pokerstar.

hope the freerolls arent a waste of time like many others....

Originally Posted by bigspenda73

Originally Posted by darys

Great news. is there any criteria like how many posts minimum for the passwords?

more than 1, less than my current post count

OMG WAY TO GIVE IT AWAY

It's actually not about simple post-count anymore.

How about this for a idea. Make the free rolls a $5 buyin tournament with all qualified members getting an automatic 5$ prize for participating. This means that for qualified members it will still be a freeroll and hopefully stop the freetrollers trying for a shot at free money. And if non qualified members still want to take part then it adds to the total prize fund available.

edit: previous post seemed to duplicate when i edited it .
The downside would be that its not then a reward for the active members exclusively.

Thanks for your suggestion, but logistically, it's not feasible. How do you imagine we would work out the $5 refund for a select group of qualified members? Process it manually? No way.

out of curiosity....

1. would we have been contacted already if we were in this elite fraternity? (lol
love that phrase)

2. how often is the list updated(people added or removed)?

If you can see the Freeroll Password forum on the main index, you're all set.

Maybe one day I will inherit some wisdom to impart here.

But become an active member? Nah... they're born that way.

so when is the next Freeroll?

first time poster long time reader ,keep up the good work and if i ever figure out what to say ill post it

Listen up, password trolls!!

The content on FTR is MUCH more valuable to your poker bankroll than winning $1.12 in some silly-ass freeroll. If you REALLY want the big monies from poker, get in the content forums and learn something.

I think the mods are looking to reward folks who come here to learn and stay more than a week. (No, they haven't told some "elite" club what the criteria are - we know who we are by the guidelines Xianti's stated in this thread.) Try using FTR to improve your game for a coupla months, and you just might find you learn enough about poker so that you don't NEED to freeroll whore to build a roll.

Originally Posted by Robb

Listen up, password trolls!!

The content on FTR is MUCH more valuable to your poker bankroll than winning $1.12 in some silly-ass freeroll. If you REALLY want the big monies from poker, get in the content forums and learn something.

I think the mods are looking to reward folks who come here to learn and stay more than a week. (No, they haven't told some "elite" club what the criteria are - we know who we are by the guidelines Xianti's stated in this thread.) Try using FTR to improve your game for a coupla months, and you just might find you learn enough about poker so that you don't NEED to freeroll whore to build a roll.

Robb your

new to the forum and would like to participate in the freerolls. I agree to these terms because smaller fields make much better freerolls. I'll start to become an active member and hope to gain access soon.

Hi,
me too i always follow your forum and your game,
i was out for work but i will do my best,
hope to became a value member...

See u on tables
Ale081177

im also a new member interested in becoming an active member..i feel my contribution would be in spotting some good freeroll and private tourneys that our community would enjoy playing. i dont share pw s and work an office job that allows me much surfing time. im probably a below average player but do enjoy playing ALOT. i am not the one to ask about by the book playing but i do like to talk poker. although ps anf ftp do seem rigged really

OMG!! freetrollers

Hey everyone... "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." - Dalai Lama

he who pats his own back is most likely to dislocate his shoulder.

But quite honestly, even though I am a new member and will happy to contribute because I gaurantee I have been playing poker A LOT longer than a lot of you "Moneymakers", I still would like to play the freerolls.... Im sitting at work, and thats all there is to do, so call me a password troll if you wish, but the fact is it should be a bit friendlier than that...

One more thing.... A lot of you complaining about "password trolls" are just mad because the more people in the tourney, the chances you have to win... But isn't that how you get better? Or maybe you don't have what it takes anyways.

I think this is a great idea... judgment-calls on who is deserving enough to partake in the private games.

brilliant!!!

Originally Posted by NuttyPooPoo

One more thing.... A lot of you complaining about "password trolls" are just mad because the more people in the tourney, the chances you have to win... But isn't that how you get better? Or maybe you don't have what it takes anyways.

Actually no, the freeroll is for our members, and not the ones who just joined today. Most of us here don't care about the money and have asked that they do them for free or just some tee shirts to keep you trolls away. We really just don't like our forum littered with people here just to get a password to make a couple bucks. We like playing against each other, but allow the newer members to have achance to make a couple bucks for their time.

This forum is great for giving passwords to only valued members, stops all the donks from joining.

thats great keep the tournaments low andmore enjoyable

yeah please only allow the cool people to play in the tourneys. I am glad we have this secret "code" as too which only the elite members can play. I can only hope one day I too am allowed to play and win 2 dollars and thirty four cents.

Originally Posted by NuttyPooPoo

So call me a password troll if you wish, but the fact is it should be a bit friendlier than that...

Excuse me, but no, it should not, because FTR is a perfectly friendly place for someone to contribute - either long time players (like you say you are), noobies, or winning players. Trust me, the post count doesn't have to be too high or over too long a period. These freerolls and money-added tourneys occur frequently throughout the year, so restricting access to (some of) them just encourages folks to get involved in the content forums (posts in the commune don't count).

FTR is a great place to hang out and discuss poker, either helping or getting help or - like most of us - doing both. Do it a while, and you're welcome at all the FTR events. What could be friendlier than that?

FTR is FREE, so advertising and affiliate $$$ make it possible to have promotional events. Those revenues require FTR to have a certain volume of traffic and referral business. Othewise, FTR would have to become a paid-membership site, which would suck. The powers that be are simply using certain promotions to enhance FTR, and keep it free so everyone can benefit. Password trolls don't generate any benefits to the FTR community.

P. S. I'm not a mod a representative of FTR. Just a reg here. I'm just telling you how internet economics work. I'll be happy to see you posting good stuff soon in the content forums.

Peace.

IM a newbie what is going on with the 200 freeroll at pokerstars and whats the password

also im a pretty good poker player in general whether it be badugi or stud to hold em i can play them all pretty well

but there are alot of password whores which i am not one of them

Ok i so i gathered i need quality posts to play in your freerolls here. That is cool i just wish i didnt have to hunt for it EVERYWHERE. lol i figured it would of been in the FAQ but its not. Anyways i look forward to chatting with you all and eventually playing the freerolls with you all. Its gonna take me a long time to get that many posts though. I agree 100% with the restriction though because i was a member of another forum and there is like no restriction policy and people are just stealing passwords and spamming and they dont do anything about it.

So i'm happy to be here and learn. I am no pro i'm building from the ground up. No Deposits straight Ferguson challenge lol. Wish me luck.

... play poker ...

WARNING TO ALL:
If you've been given access, DO NOT SHARE THESE PASSWORDS with anyone! If you are suspected of leaking any of our freeroll passwords, your access to future freerolls may be revoked without warning.[/quote]


Hte this people

i'm happy when forums have criteria that needs to be met before playing, it truly helps keeping the games clean of thieves and donks.. though i may not be able to play yet, i hope to soon.. i've played a few buy ins with you guys and i've enjoyed the games so far here..

Originally Posted by NuttyPooPoo

One more thing.... A lot of you complaining about "password trolls" are just mad because the more people in the tourney, the chances you have to win... But isn't that how you get better? Or maybe you don't have what it takes anyways.

i'm on a ton of forums and it always cracks me up when i see people like this who FIGHT for pw thief freedom! .... i'm actually a freeroll whore , if you like that term.. but i'm also a small buy in whore, a league whore, etc...

i love the online forum aspect of online poker. i love being a part of so many forums, meeting so many people and playing a ton of poker for free... i'm a stay at home DAD who simply cannot afford depositing and i've never deposited yet. because of forums like FTR, i've been able to build decent bankrolls on a few sites and I also play a ton more buy ins, mostly league stuff..

i just think its hilarious when people try and make pw sharing seem GOOD... i just laugh, shake my head and pray these donks dont get in lol....

1:Bluffing too much

Most rookies have watched too much Hollywood movies and are convinced that poker is all about bluffing. Somehow they think that if they just keep betting, everyone will get out of their way. That is unlikely, cause a habitual bluffer is easily indentified by his opponents early on.

2: Lack of patience

Playing poker means you'll go through long stretches of sheer boredom waiting for good cards. Rookies often dont have the patience to wait for quality cards, so, out of boredom they start playing hands they know they shouldnt. DONT LOSE YOUR PATIENCE, FIND IT.

3; Playing unaffordable limits

Nothing is more dertrimental to your confidence, and your bankroll, then gambling with money you cant afford to lose. You simply cant make smart decisions when you are also worrying about how you are going to pay the rent if the Q of spades doesnt bail you out on the river. It is very important to play within a budget you feel comfortable with. You will be able to focus on the game rather than the financial implications.

4: Drinking alcohol while playing

You need to have all of your witsabout you in order to make quality decisions at the table. Its no coincidence that casinos offer free alcohol to customers. Booze clouds your judgment and will have you making plays you wouldnt have considered making with a clear head.

5: Quitting while you are ahead

Sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no system for figuring out when its time to pack up and leave. The worst plan that many rookies utilize is the one where they hit and run by quitting after small wins, but CONTINUE to play when tey are behind. If anything, that is exact opposite of what you should be doing. When you are winning, you have a powerfull table presence that you should exploit. When you are losing, that table image is tarnished and can have a negative effect on your confidence.

6: Playing in tough games

Beginners, some of whom arent even all that bad at poker, will often place themselfs in games against competition they just can handle. Rather then playing in smaller limit games against opponents of comparable skill, they prefer to go head to head with the bigger players. You can guess how that usually turns out.

7: Elevated ego

No, you are not as good as you think you are. In fact, you have a lot to learn. THE DAY YOU REALIZE YOU KNOW TOO LITTLE ABOUT POKER IS THE DAY THAT YOU ACTUALLY MIGHT START LEARNING A THING OR TWO. Know-it-alls generally know very little about what it takes to improve their pokergame. Its very important to be objective about your skills and where you might need improvement.

8: Playing too many hands

Rookies play more hands then they should, not understanding the importance of starting with premiums hands in premium situations. Pick up a book or two before sitting down to play, and you will understand why 9-3 is a bad hand to start with, WHETHER ITS SUITED OR NOT!! With all the information out there today, there is no excuse for lacking fundamental poker knowledge.

9: Playing on tilt

Just like a pinball machine that gets banged too hard, a beginner will often short circuit when he loses a couple of bad hands in a row. A tilted player loses all faith nin his game plan and will chase bad hands like inside straight draws, even though he knows he shouldnt.

And now the number one mistake rookie poker players make

10: Playing too many hours

Your brain just doesnt function well after spending very long stretches sitting at the table. Rather then getting some rest, and coming back fresh the next day, most beginners end up playing too many hours trying to chase their money back. In the process, they end up throwing away even more. Your mind plays tricks on you after so many hours, and you'll often convinceyourself that you are playing well. Chances are, you are not.

Ok these are they top 10 rookie mistakes according to Daniel N.

stewee45 ?why are you posting strategy in an announcement forum?

Fuckin hate all this shit. The password is getthefuckoutofourforumifallyouwantisfreerollpassw ords

Hello, today I signed up to play the freeroll, but I am not qualified.
Will be difficult for me interact with you, because only speak Portuguese, I live in Brazil and I know very little English, but we will try = D
Yesterday I won a freeroll of the PS, which serves as a satellite for a tournament worth money.
Vai is a tournament Omaha H / L, must tell me more about this event, I do not know much about it.

Hope I can interact with you, I use online translator is very bad so my texts, sorry hehehe.

ive just signed up and like what i seei saw a message above that said they had been a memebr for about a month and i noticed they had about 60 posts
and had not been given a password for freerolls yet
is this true
how many good quality posts are required or how long do u have to be an active member for
please dont answer without quantifyable figures

It's not a simple post-count or a duration of membership. If we notice you being positively active and believe you're here to stay, you will be granted access to the freeroll password forum.

One month of steady activity doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a long-term contributing member of FTR. There are exceptions, of course.

You can't set a number-goal to get freeroll passwords. Your only goal should be to become an FTR regular and get involved in our strategy forums.

Stop watching the numbers and forget about the freerolls and one day, magically, you may see the freeroll password forum.

LOL stratergy post in the password forum.

THANKS for that info
it was brief and had everything in it.
now i was wondering to get noticed
can i put up a nude picture of myself
(ops just checked rules and i cant)
o well hard luck for eveyone

Ok just read the rules on how to be eligible for the freeroll passwords and I have no problem being ACTIVE in the forum, Some say i have the gift to gab....perhaps even ramble on.
How ever i do not see anything about needing a certain amount of posts or being notified that you are now an active forum member???

So that being said I am off to to read some posts and add a few comments and hopefully see you around the felt for a freeroll or two,

I certainly have no problem playing the forum buyins at PokerStars as that is the only site i play at

Cheers to ALL

Donks do get into freerolls, and they are ususally forum members..lmao I have sat at many a table with my share of donks be it at a freeroll or a buy in game..

DONKS are the biggest part of online poker ..besides if it wasnt for the DONKS what fun would it be???/

LMAO I love reading posts at forums when there is a freeroll that day....they are so funnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I 'M A bigginer, so my English is very pool
I`M A french
I from Quebec

Hello,
Im new to all of this. I would like to know how to become a better poker player. Where can I ask questions in regards to learning? Please let me know,

THanks

Originally Posted by momoznutz

Hello,
Im new to all of this. I would like to know how to become a better poker player. Where can I ask questions in regards to learning? Please let me know,

THanks

We have a dozen poker strategy forums. Find the right one and post. Try not to ask general questions that have been covered numerous times already. Do a forum search if it's a general question.

ok...thx.

I have already found some good threads.

sounds good i cant wait till i become a member this forum looks awsome good idea it should work superbly

does anyone have the password???

Originally Posted by givememyleg

We have a FREEROLL password section which is restricted to active forum members who meet certain criteria.

All you have to do is become involved in our community by taking part in the discussions. Get noticed for being a positive and regular contributor and not only will we grant you access to these private freerolls, you will also meet a lot of great people and get better at poker! Becoming active in our forums will help you get over the hump and teach you what you need to know to WIN at poker. We will reward you for sharing your thoughts, posting quality questions and giving good advice where you can. That's what a poker community is all about!

You win by learning. You win by freerolling. Simple as that.

We will be watching for quality posters that appear to be long-term. If you're active for a few weeks, but then you're gone for a month, you'll be off our radar. These freerolls will be exclusive and will not be filled with password thieves. Our freerolls are ONLY for our devoted forum community.

So change what you think about freerolls -- these will not be a waste of your time. You won't have to wade through a field of hundreds for a $20 1st place prize. Instead, it will be a field of only a few dozen for bigger prizes to all winners!

DO NOT send email or PM for these passwords. When you are given access, you will see the FTR Freeroll Passwords forum in our forum index.


WARNING TO ALL FREEROLL PASSWORD HUNTERS:
Posting topics or replies of no value and attempting to appear active in a brief period will get you banned without warning! Do not disrupt our forums by spamming and post-whoring!

WARNING TO ALL:
If you've been given access, DO NOT SHARE THESE PASSWORDS with anyone! If you are suspected of leaking any of our freeroll passwords, you may be banned or your access to future freerolls may be revoked without warning.

WIll i be able to become a Valued Member by tonight?

Originally Posted by Joblah123

WIll i be able to become a Valued Member by tonight?

Not even in a month.

Originally Posted by pingnike

I 'M A bigginer, so my English is very pool
I`M A french
I from Quebec

Doesnt matter Im from Quebec too, so if you need any help or even translation to things just let me no or PM me.

thanks for allowing me to be active in this forum, hope to have some good forum questions and answers in the future.

The original post has been edited:


WARNING TO ALL FREEROLL PASSWORD HUNTERS:

• Posting topics or replies of no value and attempting to appear active in a brief period will get you banned without warning!
• Asking for passwords in any of our forums may get you banned without warning!
• Asking when you will or if you could be qualified to see the passwords may get you banned without warning!
• Do not disrupt our forums by spamming and post-whoring! You will get banned without warning!

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Originally Posted by Kijjo

I think these are a great idea and I was wondering... if folks would be ok with it, might be interesting to see the final table or itm finishes for these - would be neat to see who won.

Hello i think this freerolls are so good because we can take a nice chance to winbig prizes.

i think it's a better idea dont share passwords

I don't get the point? all that advertisment on the site, about freerolls... step by step it's getting here.... and they say:"there is a f**king creteria".. kind of NOT smart olo

I did join today to see if I could get into the freeroll, but I am also looking for a new forum to. After reading alot of the posts throughout the forum and the ones above (I laughed my ass off alot) this sounds like a great place to be and I will be around to check you guys out more. You seem like a cool bunch and I hate playing in a game with 100's of people and it lasting all night. I could care less about a freeroll, I just want to play with some serious players. Cant wait to get into one of your buyin games at pokerstars. See yall around!

Originally Posted by rus74rus

I don't get the point? all that advertisment on the site, about freerolls... step by step it's getting here.... and they say:"there is a f**king creteria".. kind of NOT smart olo

Umm... there IS a point actually. ITS TO KEEP FREETROLLERS FROM FLOODING OUR GAME! It's not about winning the money (although that helps its about playing against some of the FTR regs ) Try and not bitch because you can't get into the first freeroll you see on this site. Just play poker, post hands, give advice where you can, and by the time the next one or two come around you might be able to play. Now stfu and go post something meaningful!

great idea

what a /// I spent 30 min to get to freerol... now I got to became a valued member!!!!!!!!!! you put your passwords right into the hole you getting such ideas from!!

THATS TRUE PEOPLE SHOULDN'T JUST GIVE OUT PASSWORDS, THEY HAVE TO BE EARNED EVEN IF YOU MISS ONE OR 2 EVENTS, ONE DAY YOU MIGHT HAVE A CHANCE TO PLAY IN ONE =).

Originally Posted by necoloschi

obliged by the hints, and I wait to learn enough and to collaborate with all.

how is brazil this time of year?

WTF guys come on. You join the site to play freerolls but you won't take advantage of all the strategy forums videos and other tools they offer? I've been a member for like 2 days and i'm already annoyed with you guys acting like your superior to their rules. Just STFU post replies, hand histories, work on your game and the passwords will come. I don't even get the passwords for the freerolls yet so don't think i'm saying this because i already get them.

If your just out for the freerolls they hold here then go somewhere else because its obvios they are not going to just hand it out. This is a poker FORUM, not just a site that offers freerolls. So quit whining about the password restriction. I mean wow. lol

Originally Posted by RoyalProdigy

give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he builds a big fat bankroll

Hi ppl I'm from Argentina, I can also play the freeroll tournaments ? or restrictions?

hi all. im a new member here. i use a variety of poker blogs. Ive been on Cardschat for almost 2 months. I havent played in a freeroll yet for them. Railbirds I have and Pokerspace I have. dollabill315 is my name on both sites. IF u look, youll see I put in a great deal of input into the blogs and forums. Im not here for the passwords, Im here for what the sites intended to be for. Good luck to all, c u around.

I agree with the applications of the site and also with the rules and incentives to poker because popker is a sport of skill and intretenimento

Sounds very fair. Keeping it nebulous rather than picking a set number of posts people have to make may really work to the forum's advantage. It should help prevent people from being active for a while and then disappearing.

Instead of playing in the Freerolls, can I play in The Gauntlet instead, if I promise to post quality photoshopped images of all the FTR Vegas 2007 and 2008 participants?