[scrapperdog]

Arg. My guess is that most trappers dont make much money. They slow play, then pay off when the other person hits. Yes there are hands to slow play but they come across way less often than "trappers" realize. It is fine to mix up your game and trap sometimes, but I am betting you do it too much.

Sounds like you are too loose. If you are not a winning player dont raise hands like 22 or 5/6 suited. There is nothing wrong with raising those if you are an experienced player who is taking position, player types, and other things into consideration. That does not sound like you.

I would suggest keeping an open mind (mabye even starting fresh) when it comes to learing about poker, read these forums a lot, and play ABC at least until you stop losing.