ferguson from 12k to 26k

[TheRempel]

Barry G 'shortstacks' bigger games never for less than 50% of the max buy-in and stays in the game as long as its good. Ferguson buys in for the minimum whenever he can and ratholes as often as possible.

One is a way of exploiting site rules to your benefit when you lack postflop skills. The other is a way of getting in cheaply, checking out the game and possibly building a big stack off a small investment. Can you see the difference?