Mark Blades Book / its Just wrong

PokerHorse · #1 10-27-2005, 07:57 PM

I just have to write this. Mark Blade is first off, not a proffessional player. he has posed with (at tournaments )almost every pro player there is to begin with. He is a writer, and his book for the most part doesnt convey real opinions as much as it tries to give a for and against message regarding different issues of going pro.
i would go so far as to say that some of the flaterring posts, especially the one talking about his up coming books
is coming from schills.
This guy is cashing in on the poker boom without real credentials.
There is not one item of unique distinction in this book, but there are so many wanta bes out there that it wouldnt suprise me if it does well. Masons review was mildly polite and made me feel that Mr blade could possibly come under the 2+2 umbella down the road. but that is just a gut feeling.
good luck all

benfranklin · #2 10-28-2005, 12:33 PM

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I just have to write this. Mark Blade is first off, not a proffessional player.

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I have not read this book, but probably will.

I'm not sure what a "proffessional" player is, but Blade's website says that he has made his living playing poker for 10 years. There have been endless discussions on these forums as to what a professional poker player is, but my definition is someone who makes a living playing poker.

You apparently have evidence that Blade is lying on his website (and in his book?). Perhaps you could share this with the rest of the class?

Mark Blade · #3 10-28-2005, 12:48 PM

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he has made his living playing poker for 10 years

[/ QUOTE ] To set the record straight, not only is this true, but just so that there is no possible misinterpretation, that has been my SOLE source of income for more than 10 years. If that doesn't qualify as being a "professional player," I don't know what does.

Mark Blade

PokerHorse · #4 10-28-2005, 03:24 PM

Well, lets see, where do you play the most and for what stakes?

PokerHorse · #5 10-28-2005, 03:26 PM

also, all those pictures youve taken with tournament pros. which of those are your closet friends?

PokerHorse · #6 10-28-2005, 03:34 PM

Since you have been playing proffesionally for 10 years, then there must be several players who know you. Im doubtful, but if Im wrong I will be the first to admit it. if your answer is that your an online player, well ill let others decide for themselves. but since you have so many high profile players who are apparently your friends, im sure a few of them would easily vouch for you.
And.. youve been playing for 10 years but received a publishing deal for three books???? Okay,.......sure,im with you.

SNOWBALL138 · #7 10-28-2005, 03:19 PM

I choose to believe Mark. The OP seems like a malicious rumor.

benfranklin · #8 10-28-2005, 04:09 PM

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I choose to believe Mark. The OP seems like a malicious rumor.

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The OP is a malicious moran. He started a long thread awhile back, in the same tone and with the same facts (i.e., none), stating that Sklansky and Miller didn't know what they were talking about regarding sustainable online win rates.

He is either a troll or a tool.

PokerHorse · #9 10-28-2005, 06:55 PM

Yeah a troll, i stated that saying 50k a year playing 3-6 holdem as no big deal, was irresponsible. Yeah what a malicious cut it was. while less than 5% of players online make money, playing 3-5 tables at once of 3-6 is a big deal.
I still stand by it. Read the article i recently transfered over to the internet page about people playing online. Its alot smaller community than you think.
The purpose of this site is to sell books. there is nothing wrong with that but you have to keep it in mind.

Go by Mr Blades book, i dont care..... your just another sucker thinking if you follow what is said there you will thrive. let us know how you do.

SNOWBALL138 · #10 10-28-2005, 07:27 PM

The more you post, the more you sound like either an angry railbird or a GA shill. You have to understand that the only thing your post proves for us is that there is at least one person in the universe who:

Believes that Mark Blade is not a pro

or

wants others to believe that Mark Blade is not a pro.

I'm not saying that you are wrong, but I am saying that I have absolutely no reason to believe that you are right.