A sure sign of a bad player

[Tommy R]

I am amazed by how many players post in bad postions when new to a table. Every day I see players post 1, 2 or 3 spots before the big blind. This must cost them a fair bit on a yearly basis if they play regularly. I might do some figures on this.

But one thing is for certain 99% of the time those players that post in incorrect postions are bad players. 1% of the time it might be a mistake when they hit autopost or something like that.

[GrannyMae]

But one thing is for certain 99% of the time those players that post in incorrect postions are bad players.

this is a very astute observation. one in which i had chosen never to share, but since the cat is out of the bag.....

these are players that are looking for action, and as tommy said, you can BANK on the fact that they are fish.
(watch for reverse tell on this if it becomes common discussion though)

[lorinda]

I almost ALWAYS post when in a new game, especially in no limit.

I figure that I am going to be there for several hours, and I don't like to alert the table that I'm pretty tight without even playing a hand.

I think even fish can work out that someone who DOESN'T post is a sure sign of a strong player.

Lori

[Hotchile]

I think even fish can work out that someone who DOESN'T post is a sure sign of a strong player

Whereas a "good" player automatically assumes you are a fish if you post in bad position. I agree with Lori, if I plan to play awhile, I like to post from any post from any position. Cheap advertising for the "good" players.

Hotchile

[-TAURUS-]

I AGREE WHIT YOU LORI........... [img]/forums/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[GrannyMae]

especially in no limit.

actually, this is a good point. my post should have said the exception is in NL & PL, where the blinds are pocket change.

let's say i meant 5-10 and up

[bull7]

if the player uses the name " bull7".(sigh)

[rusty JEDI]

i just couldnt resist




still friends right granny

[lorinda]

Uh-oh Rusty, I don't believe you wanted to do that [img]/forums/images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Now _I'LL_ get set on tedious assignments whilst she takes it out on everyone [img]/forums/images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

[GrannyMae]

still friends right granny


VERY creative rusty.. for that, i will let you slide with your only penalty being that you must help me lance this boil i have developed in my armpit.

i stopped shaving there 3 weeks ago when it started, so you may have to part the hair to get to it.

now that you have visualized that, back to the topic of this thread.

a couple of years ago, jan fisher wrote an article in CP about exactly this subject (playing to your blind, NOT boils)

anyway, she made the point that once she decides to quit, she always plays to her BB, but her hand requirements are to play top 10 type holdings ONLY.. aa, kk, qq, jj.. etc.

she ended her colum with a comment that said something like "if you see me racking up my chips, and i enter a pot, you BETTER watch out!"

this is awesome advice, and a concept that i have always used as well.

the good thing about playing online is that it works even better. it works better because no one can see you "racking your chips", therefore they have no tell as to the strenghth of your hand.