tight vs aggressive???

[ShellShock]

hey im completely new to this site and ive only been playing online for a few years so bare with me here....


i have read plenty of information on this site saying that tight play is better for onling profit and i was just wondering if anybody could go into a little more depth for me....

i started and still am a somewhat tight player though i try to play according to the situation and it seems that many of the bigger stacks at tables i play are very aggressive and gain quickly

is this just because of the style??? either with big or go broke??? or am i missing something???

[Warpe]

It sounds like you're confusing being tight with being passive. They're not the same thing. You can be tight AND aggressive.

Welcome to FTR, btw.

[ShellShock]

sorry about that... as i said im a bit new and havnt quite picked up all of the poker language im just looking for a decent framework of a strategy that i can work with and find my own playing style with

as of right now i play about 30% total hands which from what ive read is on the higher end

i play very low no limit on stars at .10, .25 blinds for 25$ buy-in any suggestions to help create a more solid playing style ?

[Miffed22001]

if you arent american, leave stars ASAP.
If you are, you are going to need to get good pretty quick, do that by being tight.

[biondino]

I suspect you may not have the bankroll for the stakes you play at - unless you have $500+, go and have a look at the bankroll management stick in the beginner's forum - it might save your poker career.

[ShellShock]

haha yes i am american and i have been through the bankroll management process

thanks for the advice il work to tighten up my play a bit and send me anything else you think could help

as of now im up a few hundred over a year or two and ive only had time to play a few hours a week but now ive got a lot of time on my hands and am trying to get a bit more serious about it

thanks much

[Warpe]

Start with these threads if you haven't already, esp. Renton's strat guide:

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/...oker-36037.htm