[Gonso]

Re-reading the posts in this thread, I generally agree with the posts made by Stringsteen87, Bantam222, Mark1808, El Hombre, Shoota, LarryLaughs, CalPoly, PantsonFire, Tarheeljks, Jailblazers, jstills, WoolyGimp and myself all seem to agree in principle, so there's really no reason for a lot of the frustration.

GeeBee, regarding your posts in particular: there are some points that are correct, and yet other points that reflect a weak-tight perspective (particularly in cash games). In any case, making comments like "only so-and-so here knows how to play AK" and other snide remarks really aren't adding anything and certainly don't defend your arguments. I'm familiar with some of the more regular PT posters in this thread, and have generally found their opinions pretty sound.

Remember that the OP was asking about raising AK preflop. No one said that once you do that you are obligated to bet into a bunch of calling stations when you miss a flop.