Re: stop trying to \'protect\' your hand
I think that 'protecting' your hand is raising for value while trying to get others with improper odds to fold BUT that does not mean you care whether they fold or not.
The way I understand it: If I don't raise and someone has the odds to chase a gutshot and they do chase it then I don't get any extra from it. If I raise and they don't have the odds to call and they (properly) fold then I just increased my pot equity. If they (improperly) call then I just got more money because of my pot equity.
But I agree with you, all these "how do I protect my set on an all diamond flop" posts are dumb
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