[x]

Friendly Poker

Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 11
  1. silkhandlez silkhandlez is offline

    ME
    United States

    Posts: 503
    Joined: Sep 09

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 6:18am)

    In some of the home-game's I go to, (1/2 cash and occasionally tourneys with 9-27 people) I noticed that there are a number of people, such as friends that came together and what not, take it easy on each other in some pot's. Example; checking back 2 pairs, sets, and non nut flush's. I guess what I am wondering here is, should I be getting upset when I see people doing this? It is a really friendly game and I get along with everyone, but have wanted to speak up a number of times when I see this happen. Just wanted to get some opinions from others to see if this is unethical or not.
     
  2. leeroydafish leeroydafish is offline

    Melbourne
    Australia

    Posts: 159
    Joined: May 11

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 6:52am) in reply to silkhandlez

    If you don't like the game, play elsewhere
    If you talk up people may resent you playing there
    Just my 2 cents
  3. silkhandlez silkhandlez is offline

    ME
    United States

    Posts: 503
    Joined: Sep 09

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 7:00am) in reply to leeroydafish

     
    Originally Posted by leeroydafish View Post

    If you don't like the game, play elsewhere
    If you talk up people may resent you playing there
    Just my 2 cents

    Yeah the game is good and I get along with everyone.. Just frustrating to see friends take it easy on each other, when they don't do the same with me, or anyone else.
     
    Thread Starter
  4. leeroydafish leeroydafish is offline

    Melbourne
    Australia

    Posts: 159
    Joined: May 11

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 7:52am) in reply to silkhandlez

    I hear you, I had the same thing
    I made the mistake of speaking up then they accused me of being a big head and thinking I was too good for them
    I lost out of what was an enjoyable monthly game, aside from the odd pot where it was clear people were playing easy on each other
    Would hate for you to have that happen too!
  5. CJDeman CJDeman is offline

    Sydney
    Australia

    Posts: 823
    Joined: Jul 07

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 8:12am) in reply to leeroydafish

     
    Originally Posted by leeroydafish View Post

    If you don't like the game, play elsewhere
    If you talk up people may resent you playing there
    Just my 2 cents

    Basically this I think.
     
  6. Lefttoright Lefttoright is offline

    Garland, TX
    United States

    Posts: 165
    Joined: Dec 06

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 3:36pm) in reply to CJDeman

    I play in same type of game. First few times noticed family members dumping chips to each other, not in a cheating way but a i dont want to play anymore here take these chips way. Pissed me the fuck off..Didnt come back for a few months. Realized later that i missed some of the ppl. They were fun to hang out with. Then started back and just take it as fun. Dont worry about the cash..
  7. djdoodoo djdoodoo is offline

    United Kingdom

    Posts: 1,728
    Joined: Mar 10

    Apr 6th, 2012 (4/6/2012 3:50pm) in reply to Lefttoright

    The thing is, they may not even realise they're doing it. It could be completely subconscious as people do shy away from any type of confrontation. Could be under the radar altruism or some shit like that.
    Edited By: djdoodoo Apr 6th, 2012 at 03:50 PM
  8. MarkH MarkH is offline

    Lehi, UT
    United States

    Posts: 207
    Joined: Feb 11

    Apr 19th, 2012 (4/19/2012 10:23pm) in reply to djdoodoo

    I think you're better off not tapping on the glass in this case. There is absolutely no disadvantage to you if other people soft play in a ring game and very little disadvantage to it in a tournament. It's a huge advantage to you to keep bad players in both games longer and to keep them in a good mood.
  9. nassander nassander is offline

    Sydney
    Australia

    Posts: 196
    Joined: Jan 12

    Apr 20th, 2012 (4/20/2012 4:26am) in reply to MarkH

    Agree it's not a financial concern, friendly game or not, at $200 buyin? I'm placing bottom line over ethics. If they are raising you out of hands then softening that is a different story.

    I would try to capitalise on this behaviour.

    For one thing, if the are checking back a lot of hands you are going to see there hands at showdown. while it won't help with betting patterns it can help with pre-flop action since they don't then know they will be soft later to their mates.

    Good luck
Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 11