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While I agree with this post and its well thought out arguments, there are reasons why playing shortstacked is a viable option.

1. As a technique to help some players mentally when moving up in limits.

2. When you need to tighten up your game. Playing short often forces players to tighten up their game when they would otherwise spew money with a full stack because of tilt, a bad run or just plain lagitus.

3. You often get called by crap when you finally shove AA with 40-50bbs against a standard player with 100bb's+.

All that being said, I much prefer to play with a full buyin, nh Pokey.