People that show bluffs are horrible people

[Albert Moulton]

The sentiments expressed in the OP are a good example of why showing a bluff is probably a good idea sometimes. Clearly, as in the case of the OP, it puts some players in a mindset of "I'm going to get that SOB next time." As a result, the next time the bluffer has a big hand, he might very well get paid off.

Personally, I try to cultivate a very tight, "solid" image. I usually don't make a big bluff unless (1) I've established that solid image, (2) I'm up against a good player who can lay down a 1-pair hands, and (3) there is enough money in the pot to make it worth my while to make my move.

But I NEVER show it when it works, because I'd rather keep those good players thinking that I usually have a big hand when I make a big bet.

But players that do show the bluff aren't horrible people. And if you feel that way about them, then you are justifying their play by letting it effect your mindset at the table. After all, that is why they showed it in the first place. Just be grateful for the free information.

[Styhn]

Indeed. I think the only time I show a bluff is when I'm playing with friends and we're trying to mess with each other (which is always the case).

[Qrawl]

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Clearly, as in the case of the OP, it puts some players in a mindset of "I'm going to get that SOB next time."

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Huh? Where did you get this from? It didn't put me in that mindset. In fact, he went bust a few minutes later.

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

The only thing that puts me on tilt is losing preflop all-ins when I have the best hand (e.g. AA vs Q4 os... QQ on the flop, etc).

If that puts you on tilt, you definitely don't have the psychological makeup to be a good player.

[Qrawl]

I'm on tilt after reading these replies. Poker players are horrible people all around. I want to log on and chip dump at low level FL tables now. You all disgust me. Im logging off for good

[garcia1000]

Before you log off can you give me your handle and which site you play at?

[Qrawl]

Why

[OnYourBike]

I show bluffs because I am a horrible person. It takes a mean person to be a great player.

[Styhn]

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I'm on tilt after reading these replies. Poker players are horrible people all around. I want to log on and chip dump at low level FL tables now. You all disgust me. Im logging off for good

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At what site and at what table?

[El_Hombre_Grande]

Wow. I love it when people voluntarily let me know what cards they had, good or bad. I never return the favor, though.

You may want to try solitaire.