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  1. jeffbeesdat jeffbeesdat is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:29pm)

    I am watching one of my stakes in the Scoop 165 2X on stars, and newly named pro Ivan Demodov, has been talking quite a bit in Russian. I don't believe that he has any ill intentions in doing so, but my stake did not feel comfortable so he called the chat moderator, and the following occurred... I find both the double standard and the chat moderator response to be offensive.

    Ivan Demidov: osobenno kogda cheloveky gutshot doehal na 100k
    Dealer: wwnnxxtt, it's your turn. You have 10 seconds to act
    Dealer: Game #26692332243: LittleHippie wins pot (18750)
    Dealer: APerfectGent, it's your turn. You have 10 seconds to act
    Dealer: Comandr_Cool, it's your turn. You have 10 seconds to act
    Dealer: moe86, it's your turn. You have 10 seconds to act
    Dealer: Player moe86 has requested TIME
    Moderator30 [Moderator]: Please refrain from repeatedly calling a moderator, as this is seen as misuse of the feature, and may result in loss of chat.
     
  2. rdskins005 rdskins005 is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:30pm) in reply to jeffbeesdat

    pokerstars pro's can speak in their native language to their fans. It's happened a few times with other pro's.
  3. Frank1The1Tank Frank1The1Tank is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:30pm) in reply to jeffbeesdat

    Def unfair but what can you do? stars treats their pros > than its players obv.
     
  4. Shrubbery Shrubbery is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:43pm) in reply to Frank1The1Tank

    stupid, we need to fight for our rights!
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  5. SpankyHamm SpankyHamm is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:44pm) in reply to jeffbeesdat

    Sample e-mail:

    Dear stars:

    It appears that PS Pro Ivan Demidov is allowed to chat in Russian. While I understand that having a PS Pro speaking to fans in his or hers native tongue, I would like to be able to review his chat. As non-PS pros are only allowed to speak English at the tables, I can normally determine if there is any inappropriate discussions take place. However, as I do not speak Russian, please review my hand history in Tournament 1232425324 and provide me with the translation of his chat so that I can make a similar determination.

    Sincerely, XXX
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    Basically - make them provide you with a translation. It will be such a pain in the ass that maybe they'll ask him to stop.
     
  6. jtown1010 jtown1010 is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:47pm) in reply to SpankyHamm

    Jeff, you know I love you man, but I really hate the English only at the table rule.

    People from all over play online, and I think it's really unfair to non-English speakers to make them have to stay silent at the tables.

    One of the best things about online poker is being able to rail your friends and generally BS at the tables, so if you can't speak English you have to be silent? That just seems so unfair, and lets face it, if someone is dumb enough to collude in another language at the tables, don't we want that to happen?
  7. benwa1 benwa1 is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 7:49pm) in reply to SpankyHamm

    Yeah i think the pros themselves shud understand the rules of the site...

    The thing is, so many brazilians with their vamooos which ppl dont seem to have a problem with etc, it does set the tone for others to do likewise. I myself have no problem with it, just my take on it.
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  8. GB2005 GB2005 is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 8:34pm) in reply to benwa1

    he use to multiaccount on stars, of course hes gonna ignore the english only rule
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  9. Piloteg Piloteg is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 8:51pm) in reply to jeffbeesdat

    Jeff you're entirely right. The double standards stars maintains for their pro players (and friends *cough cough zee justin*) is unfair and bad business.
  10. 7DeLuX 7DeLuX is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 8:58pm) in reply to GB2005

     
    Originally Posted by GB2005 View Post

    he use to multiaccount on stars, of course hes gonna ignore the english only rule

    decent effort..
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  11. rivverkiller rivverkiller is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 9:04pm) in reply to 7DeLuX

    stars pros are allowed to speak to their fans in their native tongues. Infact the pros are encouraged to interact with everybody. The English only at the table rule has been changing basically daily and I think Stars will end up removing it pretty quickly.
     
  12. poncho veelo poncho veelo is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 10:17pm) in reply to SpankyHamm

     
    Originally Posted by SpankyHamm View Post

    Sample e-mail:

    Dear stars:

    It appears that PS Pro Ivan Demidov is allowed to chat in Russian. While I understand that having a PS Pro speaking to fans in his or hers native tongue, I would like to be able to review his chat. As non-PS pros are only allowed to speak English at the tables, I can normally determine if there is any inappropriate discussions take place. However, as I do not speak Russian, please review my hand history in Tournament 1232425324 and provide me with the translation of his chat so that I can make a similar determination.

    Sincerely, XXX
    -------
    Basically - make them provide you with a translation. It will be such a pain in the ass that maybe they'll ask him to stop.

    Bam Spankyhamm!
  13. ZeeDustin ZeeDustin is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 10:26pm) in reply to jtown1010

     
    Originally Posted by jtown1010 View Post

    Jeff, you know I love you man, but I really hate the English only at the table rule.

    The thread isnt to see if you think if its right or wrong. It is to let people know about the double standard has. Almost everyone agrees the english only is dumb, but it is a rule and everyone should have to abide by it.
  14. GutShotBen GutShotBen is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 10:39pm) in reply to GB2005

     
    Originally Posted by GB2005 View Post

    he use to multiaccount on stars, of course hes gonna ignore the english only rule

    that was when lots of russian starts playing massively the 100r?
     
  15. knute_ROCKne knute_ROCKne is offline

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    Apr 3rd, 2009 (4/3/2009 10:41pm) in reply to Shrubbery

     
    Originally Posted by AwesomeO View Post

    stupid, we need to fight for our rights!

    2 parrrty & its all about who u know always has been
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