theory/ethics- being an @sshole

[stigmata]

There's too many douchebags in the world as it is, especially in this game. Can't we all just enjoy a nice game of poker for christs sake?

[Big_Jim]

Also, having some sort of idea of HOW they tilt, and having a gameplan for how you're going to adjust can make a big difference.

[BalugaWhale]

like, if i think they're underrolled and might start playing back at me in really stupid spots, id plan on like calling raises a little bit lighter and stuff

[stigmata]

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That said, the best guys to do it against are probably guys who already bluff too much.

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Somewhat opposite to this, against LP's or overly ABC-tags, I have found that the "lets all enjoy a nice game of poker" is a pretty useful psychological strategy, as it tends to make people just play purely for value. E.g. people who don't bluff enough are bluffing even less.

[Big_Jim]

I figure that the different ways that people tilt/how to adjust is fairly common knowledge, although could certainly stimulate some interesting conversation.

If you think he'll go more manic, tighten up a bit pre, value big cards more than suited connectors and whatnot, check to him a lot, etc.

[Big_Jim]

Oh, and if you can tilt a rock, that's always fun, too.

Lots of rocks tilt hard.

[jkkkk]

This is such a pathetic strategy, some people actually play the game because they enjoy it.

[Big_Jim]

Berate jkkkk, he probably tilts like a pinball machine.

[SharpObject]

I agree with Baluga's idea, people are here to take each other's money, If it involves being an a-hole that's fine. Never bothers me when people talk trash, but I make sure I note that they think I'll try and bluff them.

Although if everyone was an a-hole to each other, then it might get annoying and deter fish. Although in Mid and High stakes, it just antagonizes the fish to keep rebuying.

[ArturiusX]

Thing is, if you get all hot and stuffy about bad beats, your ego is clearly greater than your logic, therefore you're never the player you could be.