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I Pod or Not?

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  1. makeaporno makeaporno is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 7:54am)

    In the past i have always liked using an Ipod at the table. It gave me a sense of security and i also liked the fact it concealed information of mine and it was also easier for me to read players without them knowing how observant i am. I was told by a very good player to get rid of the Ipod and that its not necessary i a 1/2 NL game and it was actually killing my action as players tend not to feel comfortable playing pots with me.

    After reading Navarro and Hellmuths book on Tells. I'm thinking of using it again. I want to get a more robotic image so i don't leak off tells. Ipod's also make players intimidated which prevents them from staring you down.

    Also, do you think its a good idea to avoid conversation at the table. I always seem to carry the table captain image at the table and am aggressive and pretty talkative in a friendly manor. After reading Navarro's book I'm thinking of changing this. He strongly recommends avoiding conversation at the table for several reasons.

    I'm sure your thinking "just go with what works best for you" But the fact is i haven't played a bunch live outside my local underground game.

    I want to bring my game to the next level and will do what will win me more money. I can care less at how funny it looks with using an Ipod at a 1-2 game. $300 buy ins are a lot of money to me.

    I also need to remind myself I'm not there to be social but to make money.

    What are some of your guys opinions on this?

    Thanks
  2. gol4ore10 gol4ore10 is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 8:04am) in reply to makeaporno

    lol at this
  3. Freeroll pro Freeroll pro is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 10:07am) in reply to makeaporno

    Ipods make people intimidated?
  4. swingset swingset is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 10:18am) in reply to makeaporno

    iF YOU GET BORED AND LIKE MUSIC AN IPOD IS FOR YOU!
  5. Ponky Ponky is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 2:49pm) in reply to makeaporno

    This is word for word the same post you put up 24 hours ago about sunglasses at the table. is it not? The answer is the same. Ipod or sunglasses at the table is ok when you find yourself at the final table of the WSOP and being stared down by Phil Ivey. However, Ipod and sunglasses at a $1/$2 table = twat.
  6. Ponky Ponky is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 2:58pm) in reply to Ponky

    Yup this is the same post as titled 'Sun Glasses or Not?'. So is Btodd and makeaporno the same person? Not sure I quite get the benefits of being a pocket fives multi-accounter? lol
  7. Hughes4 Hughes4 is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 3:16pm) in reply to makeaporno

    I do believe several people were levelled by this
  8. freeworld777 freeworld777 is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 3:17pm) in reply to makeaporno

    I dont play live a whole bunch but i'm pretty suprised that Ipods are still allowed at tables, considering the technology they're packing now - ie. iphones w/ apps etc.

    as for intimidating...LOL
  9. TMLMS13 TMLMS13 is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 4:02pm) in reply to Hughes4

     
    Originally Posted by Hughes4 View Post

    I do believe several people were levelled by this

  10. mathclub mathclub is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 4:06pm) in reply to Hughes4

     
    Originally Posted by Hughes4 View Post

    I do believe several people were levelled by this

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  11. Neek Neek is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 4:32pm) in reply to Freeroll pro

     
    Originally Posted by Freeroll pro View Post

    Ipods make people intimidated?

    Only 80GB or bigger. 10GBs are for pussies and middle school kids.
     
  12. makeaporno makeaporno is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 5:59pm) in reply to Neek

    LOL
    Thread Starter
  13. StevieD561 StevieD561 is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 6:07pm) in reply to Ponky

     
    Originally Posted by Ponky View Post

    Yup this is the same post as titled 'Sun Glasses or Not?'. So is Btodd and makeaporno the same person? Not sure I quite get the benefits of being a pocket fives multi-accounter? lol

    you get to post in your own brag posts. duh.
  14. PokerStars PokerStars is offline

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    Aug 3rd, 2009 (8/3/2009 6:31pm) in reply to makeaporno

    I aint gonna lie... ppl with IPODS always own me at the table
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