[Lazymeatball]

Bernie was right about one thing.

Ego.

Why do you feel the need to defend yourself in front of a group of random strangers?

If you are playing online, and this is really a problem, turn off chat. You won't be missing anything.

I have no clue why bernie decided to rip into you, I think he even misread some of your post. He didn't seem to get your point that the athletic context was an example of where trashtalking could be advantageous, but instead seemed to think you meant poker was a part of the athletic context. very strange indeed.