[threeonefour]

here's an analogy that might explain my short stack position because i expect that i am in the minority on this forum (though i am guessing old school pros might back me up on this).

the size of your stack is a *strategic* decision, at least to some extent, in limit holdem (certainly much moreso in NL).

I don't doubt that Baronzeus could crush me heads-up, but what if i asked him to only raise preflop no more than 15% of his hands and that i will sit out if he ever goes over 20 according to pokertracker. i could probably(possibly?) beat him if he played with that restriction. if he was willing to play at all.

obviously that is a much more significant strategic decision but i think the point remains that asking your opponent to change his strategy for your benefit is kind of unsportsmanlike.