Why are people so protective of their screenames?

[spydog]

Just curious.

[spydog]

If you are protective of your screename for reasons other than mentioned in the poll, then what are those reasons?

[xCEO]

is your party screenname Spydog?

[B Dids]

"I gain some +EV by staying anonymous until they realize I'm a TAG"

It's probably not hard to figure out my screen names, and I'm not terribly protective (I used to be, but kinda wised up) but if it gives me some edge, I'm not going to broadcast it.

[spydog]

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is your party screenname Spydog?

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I'm not telling you! /images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Actually, it's Spydog92 as I'm sure most 5/10 SH and 3/6 Full 2+2ers already know.

[sfer]

CDC

[jkkkk]

er mine is jkkkk surprisingly enough.

do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

[J.R.]

yes

[AngryCola]

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do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

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It can't hurt.
It's just my nature to be private with most personal information.

Also, I would rather not talk to people on the rail or instantly be associated with 2+2.

The less "sup bro" and brown trout I hear, the better.

[Alobar]

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er mine is jkkkk surprisingly enough.

do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

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Yes, and I'll tell you why. Because i know how YOU think if I know ure screen name and I know who you are on 2+2. Ill play my normal game, but I will take shots at you and only you, and since Im not retarded against anyone else, you will assume I have the goods, and since i know you are capable of folding it usually always works.

[spydog]

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er mine is jkkkk surprisingly enough.

do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

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Yes, and I'll tell you why. Because i know how YOU think if I know ure screen name and I know who you are on 2+2. Ill play my normal game, but I will take shots at you and only you, and since Im not retarded against anyone else, you will assume I have the goods, and since i know you are capable of folding it usually always works.

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PT + Playerview will show me who is a TAG in about 100 hands. Since most TAGs multitable, it doesn't take long to identify them. Usually, at a 3/6 table I see at least 3 other TAGs, but I doubt it would be correct to be taking shots at the 3 TAGs on a consistent basis.

If an average 2+2er knows that you post on 2+2 and are respected, you might gain some +EV because he might revert to a weaker/tighter strategy. An example would be if I sat down at a table and saw 'Clarkmeister' and 'Sthief' playing. They might not know me as a TAG, but I might give them more respect than they deserve and allow them to extract more EV out of me.

[jkkkk]

haha, i look forward to the mind reading /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jkkkk]

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er mine is jkkkk surprisingly enough.

do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

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Yes, and I'll tell you why. Because i know how YOU think if I know ure screen name and I know who you are on 2+2. Ill play my normal game, but I will take shots at you and only you, and since Im not retarded against anyone else, you will assume I have the goods, and since i know you are capable of folding it usually always works.

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PT + Playerview will show me who is a TAG in about 100 hands. Since most TAGs multitable, it doesn't take long to identify them. Usually, at a 3/6 table I see at least 3 other TAGs, but I doubt it would be correct to be taking shots at the 3 TAGs on a consistent basis.

If an average 2+2er knows that you post on 2+2 and are respected, you might gain some +EV because he might revert to a weaker/tighter strategy. An example would be if I sat down at a table and saw 'Clarkmeister' and 'Sthief' playing. They might not know me as a TAG, but I might give them more respect than they deserve and allow them to extract more EV out of me.

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yea i think this is quite true, it can work both ways.

David Sklansky has written various books, does it stop him from winning?

someone could look up every single post you've ever made on 2+2 and still not be 100% sure what you are holding, because if you are a respected player, i imagine your style of play would vary from time to time to keep people guessing.

[James282]

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er mine is jkkkk surprisingly enough.

do people really think its to their advantage to remain anonymous?

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Yes, and I'll tell you why. Because i know how YOU think if I know ure screen name and I know who you are on 2+2. Ill play my normal game, but I will take shots at you and only you, and since Im not retarded against anyone else, you will assume I have the goods, and since i know you are capable of folding it usually always works.

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PT + Playerview will show me who is a TAG in about 100 hands. Since most TAGs multitable, it doesn't take long to identify them. Usually, at a 3/6 table I see at least 3 other TAGs, but I doubt it would be correct to be taking shots at the 3 TAGs on a consistent basis.

If an average 2+2er knows that you post on 2+2 and are respected, you might gain some +EV because he might revert to a weaker/tighter strategy. An example would be if I sat down at a table and saw 'Clarkmeister' and 'Sthief' playing. They might not know me as a TAG, but I might give them more respect than they deserve and allow them to extract more EV out of me.

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yea i think this is quite true, it can work both ways.

David Sklansky has written various books, does it stop him from winning?

someone could look up every single post you've ever made on 2+2 and still not be 100% sure what you are holding, because if you are a respected player, i imagine your style of play would vary from time to time to keep people guessing.

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Sklansky has also said that his EV would be highest in games where everyone wore a mask.
-James

[sthief09]

I actually make a point to let anyone I recognize that it's me. I don't think it's fair for a lurker to know that I post here and am capable of making certain folds or bluffs, while I don't know who he is. if it weren't for lurkers, I wouldn't care

[Bluffoon]

When I first signed up here I thought that it would be a disadvantage if anyone knew my screen name. Now I don't care. It doesn't matter that someone is employing stategies because they recognize you. You should always be evaluating your opponent's play and adjusting regardless.

You can spot a 2+2er from a mile away anyway. I don't need to recognize their handle. The stats give them away.

[Siingo]

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"I gain some +EV by staying anonymous until they realize I'm a TAG"

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I woted this one too! It is not totally true. I am not a TAG. I am more like a LAG. So my +EV is that if people don´t know that I am a 2+2 then they might think I am a fish and call me down with anything (and they do this too /images/graemlins/cool.gif). So I think I skipp brodcasting it too.....

[J.R.]

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I don't think it's fair for a lurker to know that I post here and am capable of making certain folds or bluffs, while I don't know who he is.

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you realize this is internet message board where anonymity is not a difficult goal, and that the majority of us play at a site that has 6 different portals through which we can access the games, most of which allow frequent name changing?

[bicyclekick]

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I actually make a point to let anyone I recognize that it's me. I don't think it's fair for a lurker to know that I post here and am capable of making certain folds or bluffs, while I don't know who he is. if it weren't for lurkers, I wouldn't care

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This is exactly it for me as well. I have no problem mutual sharing...in fact I enjoy it, but if you're going to know who I am and I don't get to know who you are, that's a slight edge for you I don't really want to give up.

[sthief09]

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I don't think it's fair for a lurker to know that I post here and am capable of making certain folds or bluffs, while I don't know who he is.

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you realize this is internet message board where anonymity is not a difficult goal, and that the majority of us play at a site that has 6 different portals through which we can access the games, most of which allow frequent name changing?

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I was just saying why I don't play under sthief09 anymore, and why I don't broadcast my screenname

[Luv2DriveTT]

I used to play under DRIVETT and Luv2DriveTT but I got harrassed, simple as that. When people start discussing poker tracker with me while I am multi-tabling it got to be rather annoying. I can honestly say that nobody knows any of my screen names anymore (I changed them all), I only use the Luv2DriveTT account when I want to play in a private 2+2 room or something similar now.

TT /images/graemlins/club.gif

[touchfaith]

Given the responses, I think it would be very interesting if the qualifier "Do you play Limit or NL" had been used.

When I sat and thought about the question (I answered '+EV till they figure out imma TAG'), the first thing I thought was "Well, which game am I playing?". I selected LHE in my mind before answering...

But, if the game where NL, I would definately want people to know my table image, as I am very TAG, almost Harrington tight (not comparing myself, just an example) /images/graemlins/smirk.gif, when I play NL, and most definately want my table to fear my bets.

Would your answer change had the game been qualified?

[chesspain]

You failed to list what would have been my choice:

"I got tired of self-identified lurkers stating 'Hey, Mr.X, I really enjoy your posts on 2+2."

[papa_georgio]

I think if everyone knew my screen name, they would run it through pokerprophecy and laugh at me. Silently and anonymously snickering at my feable skills. Or maybe even seek me out and take my money. I still a noob compared to most of the posters here, and will not release my screen name until I win the WSOP.

[Alobar]

I dunno...all I know is I've stolen a ton of pots from various posters who either play(ed) under their screen name, or let their screen name out.

[Danenania]

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I actually make a point to let anyone I recognize that it's me. I don't think it's fair for a lurker to know that I post here and am capable of making certain folds or bluffs, while I don't know who he is. if it weren't for lurkers, I wouldn't care

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[Saint_D]

Well, at .5/1 Limit, I don't really care much. When/if I move up, I might bother to change it.

[peachy]

i dont care who knows....

[TimM]

I don't mind if some people here know my poker screen names. Same goes for my real name, and some have already figured that out. But I wouldn't want them posted here, where they would be easily searchable, either on this site or on Google. There is already too much info about me online.

[ThaHero]

At this stage in my game I would probably be embarassed if they knew my name online. I'm just starting out. But I'm only playing .2/.4 so I doubt there are that many serious 2+2ers at those levels. Although there are some, I'm sure, the majority of players here probably play higher stakes.

[jtr]

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I dunno...all I know is I've stolen a ton of pots from various posters who either play(ed) under their screen name, or let their screen name out.

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Ditto. Sponger, I'm looking at you.

[Michael Davis]

I don't want anyone to know my screennames because then everyone will know how poorly I play.

-Michael

[Chris Daddy Cool]

super pro would bust me if he knew my sn.

[easypete]

Forgot the choice for:

"I don't want to have a barage of "sup bro" at my tables".

[spider]

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Yes, and I'll tell you why. Because i know how YOU think if I know ure screen name and I know who you are on 2+2. Ill play my normal game, but I will take shots at you and only you, and since Im not retarded against anyone else, you will assume I have the goods, and since i know you are capable of folding it usually always works.

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This is some truth in this for sure, but I personally don't make this sort of assumption. In fact, the opposite. If I see someone who is TAG pre-flop and seems decent overall, I assume they are capable of bluffing, even if they haven't been caught so far.

[jccookjr]

I don't care who knows my screen, monster49, because I rarely encounter the same people in SNGs.

[casinogosain]

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I'm not protective of my screename. I really couldn't give a rat's turd if another 2+2er knew I was a LAG.


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Fixed to apply to me.

-Ash