Re: Why are poker players (and in particular these forums) so hostile?
The attitude is not that big a deal. The behavior in B+M's is, for the most part, good. When it does get really bad, I find it funny. Anyone who would go Tony Soprano on a money-losing nit in a live game should be dragged into the men's room for a serious beating, and everyone with an IQ above a goldfish knows that. The flaming and pounding on poker forums is sometimes well-deserved. It keeps the forums interesting and generally limits the amount of nonsense that gets posted. If you invite a good pounding, feel honored anyone gave a crap.
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