stupid question but I gotta ask

[smoore]

To add even further confusion, some online sites deal it backwards too.

As far as "correctness", it's a home game so if a rule is modified to fit the players, no biggie. It comes down to what the TD wants. If the TD wants it by the book then button = SB, if the TD wants it like the "other" games, ok then.

For strategy, it matters a great deal who the BB is in heads up play. If you search the tournament forums here back to nearly a year ago you'll find some strategy adaptations for "backwards" games. Unfortunately I can't remember any details about the thread.