[Fabian]

Some (harsh) considerations for you Butcho,

You've stated what everyone (except perhaps new posters like yourself) here already knows and talks about daily. Do note that "knows" doesn't necessarily mean "follows".

Second, poker is gambling. Yes we have all read the long run speeches (except perhaps new posters like yourself), but it does not change the nature of the game. Ask yourself the following question: Are you guaranteed to always be a winning player? Do note that a guarantee is not the same thing as a 95% shot, nor the same thing as a 99.9% shot or any other number. Also, even while playing winning poker there are no guarantees to finish above zero after you've been playing your whole life. That's the nature of the game and that's why it's gambling.

"So you're trying to say that all professionals realize that poker is gambling but nothing more?" Yep. There you go. There's some interesting and scaring stuff about standard deviation and the nature of downswings/losses on this forum. Make sure to read it when you come across it.

Also, another reason you didn't get the responses you wanted is because besides just stating the obvious you also didn't ask any questions or encourage any discussion. Also, you were very quick to turn into a douchebag in your replies. Not always a good strategy.

Hope this helps.