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I stick close to the 100 buy in rule but as my ITM % has improved over time I have started playing some over that limit. Call me a nit but I find I play my best poker when I play a limit where I can go with a read and make moves that could possibly eliminate me without losing a significant portion of my roll. Some of the moves and calls I make in the 6.50 and 12's arent so easy for me to make in the 20+ buy in range which definitely hasd a negative impact on winnings because I am not playing my game.

Bottom line is play where your ability and comfort zone allow you to play. If it is easy for you to re-deposit and you do not mind doing so then you can get away with far less and keep in mind your bankroll is not always just the money you have on any given site it is the sum total of the moniez you have set aside for poker. YOu could have $100 on a site and be sufficiently rolled for $20 tourneys as long as you have enough behind to re-up when the inevitable dry run comes.

It is all where you are comfortable and I think the hard and fast 100 buy in rule is more geared toward the beginner, novice break even player who will have larger than normal swings because of their erratic play. As long as the stakes do not affect your game play where you are comfortable and profitable whether it be above, within, or below your roll.