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This has already been addressed so perhaps you missed it. Everyone, including me, agreed that any scolding that might discourage said fish from playing is to be avoided entirely, but not because you might educate the fish. Which was my whole point; there's little to no danger in accidentally teaching a fish something esp. after winning a pot. And there isn't. At all.

And there are situations where it can not possibly scare a fish from a game either (such as after busting from a tourney, or if playing online). And, in addition some fish enjoy confrontation and will come back for more. All of this was already addressed. All of this you ignored and proceeded to re-state what someone else already said and was already agreed upon by everyone. If there's a possibility any action you take could scare a fish off whether it be berating them, or not giving them a massage while they're at the table, then do not do whatever that action is. An obvious maxim never to be violated. Glad you agree.