Quote Originally Posted by DrNoChance
IMO 25%-50% of the pot doesn't discourage many draws. Why should it? 50% almost gives pot odds to chase a flush, and if there's any implied odds there (if you don't completely shut down when the scare card hits) they should chase draws for that price. I bet more in the range of 75%-100% of the pot on the flop. I may slow down a little on the turn since the implied odds aren't as high (50%-75%).
I dont disagree with the implied odds, but my general comment is if you bet significantly more than the pot odds, thats a high-risk play. Works well for the loose chasers, not-so-good for the tight/aggressives or tight/passives.

One note: 50% is not almost pot odds. From what I remember its 20% to chase the turn and 33% to chase the turn w/ free river card. Addionally if you raised preflop, probably the starting pot is half your money to begin with.