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There have been a LOT of OT posts lateley in STTF. I'm a fairly new member to 2+2 so maybe its the norm. But up until very recently the front page (mine is set to 25 topics) was always full of good questions, analysis, strategy, etc. Even the "easy" questions by us noobs were explained to us why they were considered an easy situation, which is why I'm here...to learn.

Now, I'm fully aware that alot of the respected posters here have made friends with other posters and use this forum as a form of communication amongst them. That seems perfectly acceptable. However, lately my front page seems to have 4-5 OT posts pushing the strategy posts back.

I'll admit to having a little fun with the recent OT post about the bands...I guess that just makes me as guilty as the rest. But I think there is another place for that.

My 2 cents.

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At first glance, I would tend to agree with you.

Except for the fact that 95% of the super valueable information I have gotten from this forum has been through PM's, AIM and other forms of 1 on 1 communication. These encounters could not have occurred if not for the forum.

Also with the pretty straightforward nature of SNG play, there are only so many angles to discuss if you've been playing/studying them for six months or more. Many people hang around here as a subconscious way to stay connected when new information does break, or new trends are discussed.

So in short, even though it may just seem like a clicky high school quad with people playing practical jokes...there is a ton of poker winning, learning and sharing going on.