Negreanu disrespects Chen

[burthoovis]

I tuned into the Circuit for the sole reason that both Negreanu and Chen were going to be on the show. I am a fan of both players and thought that their contrasting styles would make for some insightful dialog on the game.

Instead I was disappointed to hear Daniel treating Chen in a mocking and disrespectful manner.

As is well known in these forums, Chen is no new comer to the game. He's been making contributions to poker theory for years and has been a profitable player. The TWO bracelets won this year were a validation of his experience and abilities. He deserved more respect than was given to him by Negraeau.

I think Daniel is a sensative guy and I think he's fair, so I'll try to give him the benefit of the doubt...but I do find it disturbing that in addition to this show we've seem him act in a mocking way to two other players of Asian/Eastern heritage on television in the last year. And while he might argue that he's playing around with his friends....I haven't seen him act in such a mocking way with any other player with the exception of Mattasow.

Chen deserved better and I think the poker community was cheated out of a chance for some educational and entertaining discussion.

[chube]

From Negreanu's blog:

"I did the Circuit the other night with Bill Chen. He is an amazing dude in so many ways. His approach to poker is fascinating to me. We certainly don't approach the game the same way, that's for sure, but I respect his knowledge base. It's a pretty good show if you want to check it out at Card Player."

Oh, the disrespect....

[burthoovis]

So you didn't listen to the show ?

[Cardsofwood]

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I tuned into the Circuit for the sole reason that both Negreanu and Chen were going to be on the show. I am a fan of both players and thought that their contrasting styles would make for some insightful dialog on the game.

Instead I was disappointed to hear Daniel treating Chen in a mocking and disrespectful manner.

As is well known in these forums, Chen is no new comer to the game. He's been making contributions to poker theory for years and has been a profitable player. The TWO bracelets won this year were a validation of his experience and abilities. He deserved more respect than was given to him by Negraeau.

I think Daniel is a sensative guy and I think he's fair, so I'll try to give him the benefit of the doubt...but I do find it disturbing that in addition to this show we've seem him act in a mocking way to two other players of Asian/Eastern heritage on television in the last year. And while he might argue that he's playing around with his friends....I haven't seen him act in such a mocking way with any other player with the exception of Mattasow.

Chen deserved better and I think the poker community was cheated out of a chance for some educational and entertaining discussion.

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he cut him off a lot, and basically did chens interview for him but if you heard two things he said "I wont say a player is good unless they play smallball because it isnt optimal" or something to that effect.

he doesnt agree with a mathematically dictated style of play and has criticized andy beal for not folding when you force him to call getting large odds.

plus daniel is usually the center of attention and this time it just came off as him being a "holier than thou" pompous ass sort of way which it sometimes does but maybe it was innocent and we're both just imagining it.

[okterrific]

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but I do find it disturbing that in addition to this show we've seem him act in a mocking way to two other players of Asian/Eastern heritage on television in the last year. And while he might argue that he's playing around with his friends....I haven't seen him act in such a mocking way with any other player with the exception of Mattasow.

Chen deserved better and I think the poker community was cheated out of a chance for some educational and entertaining discussion.

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Lets play : guess the race of this over sensitive poster.

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So you didn't listen to the show ?

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Nope . Not since Gavin Smith and Joe Sebok left.

[g-p]

negreanu sucks, bill chen seemed cool when he signed my book

[miajag]

He was making fun of Chen for reasons not involving his haircut? Lame.

[Cardsofwood]

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negreanu sucks, bill chen seemed cool when he signed my book

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insightful.

I really wish I couldve heard more from chen without daniel talking over him and bringing up hypothetical situations and asking what chen would do and then daniel tell him how easy math players are to beat.

[ohkanada]

I just listened to it, and although Negreanu tends to takeover the interview, I didn't really see or hear any disrespect.

Ken

[samsdmf]

Lol is this another guy saying something about Negranoo becuase he wants him to come and post so OP cas sayv ZOMGILOVRTYOU