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07-12-2007, 11:29 AM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
TT -
My post was really one about showing a little respect (by the way, not that you haven't). I've got no problem ripping a book but there are productive ways to do that. I do agree with you that this forum is tough on authors, players, the universe, etc., and I'm ok with that. Maybe I should've just said kudos to Sam (and any other author who posts on here) for having the initiative to put his work out there for the world to consume and critique. Just seems silly to come in here and laugh at a man who's actually trying to help people improve at a game they find challenging and interesting (and yes, I know he's looking to sell books and probably make some money). I've never met Sam and don't have a dog in this fight either way. Case closed as far as I'm concerned. 
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#2
07-12-2007, 01:01 PM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
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TT - My post was really one about showing a little respect (by the way, not that you haven't). I've got no problem ripping a book but there are productive ways to do that. I do agree with you that this forum is tough on authors, players, the universe, etc., and I'm ok with that. Maybe I should've just said kudos to Sam (and any other author who posts on here) for having the initiative to put his work out there for the world to consume and critique. Just seems silly to come in here and laugh at a man who's actually trying to help people improve at a game they find challenging and interesting (and yes, I know he's looking to sell books and probably make some money). I've never met Sam and don't have a dog in this fight either way. Case closed as far as I'm concerned. [/ QUOTE ] I was speaking with 4_2_it who is the moderator of the Small Stakes NL forum, he and I agree that this book is not on the radar of the vast majority of respected 1/2 online or B&M pros at 2+2 (or guys who started there and advanced). In an odd way that might be better for Sam, the truth is always painful, if the masses chose to rip apart his book it wouldn't be pretty. Mind you I havent read it, and I wont because I dont have the time - but I am concerned about how the author seems to feel B&M play requires the saving of bets compared to online play in similar equity situations. Of course I might have misunderstood the comments in this thread, but thats how it came across to me by reading this thread.
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#3
07-12-2007, 01:10 PM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
Well this book hasn't really been ripped into as some might suggest.
Both 42it and I have made the same comment, tho 42it got a different answer than I, but on the other hand, he frased his critique more polite than I, even if the content was the same. It seems that Sam wishes to get his own feel on the book, and has a way of playing that he is proud of, and this might be making the readability of the book less good. I will read this book at some point, but it is not top priority and the chance of getting a bad print makes me wait.
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#4
07-12-2007, 01:37 PM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
Zero chance of getting a bad print with me.
Mike
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07-12-2007, 08:08 PM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
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Zero chance of getting a bad print with me. Mike [/ QUOTE ] should have ordered through you [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] next time.........
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#6
07-12-2007, 01:53 PM
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Re: How to Dominate $1 and $2 No Limit Hold\'em
Someone asked me what my style is. I told them that I am a chameleon. I can't just get up from a table because it is not perfect for my one set style. If I am at a loose table, I will adjust accordingly. If I am at a tighter table with thinking players (albeit incorrectly), I will play a different style. When you are playing live, you don't have time to sit around and wait for some specified table to sit down at.
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