OESD's checked to in position - do you bet these?

[Jimbio]

i usually take the free cards offered in situations like this for several reasons.

It really depends on how dangerous my cards will look if I hit. If my straightcards will make the board look like i minefield i try to pick up the pot right now.
If i know my card won't discourage action i'll take the free card for the following reasons:

First of all, this ain't a hand i'd like to get pushed of if a player OOP checked a flopped set/2-pair decides to pull a big check-raise.
If you hit you will get plenty of action on the turn nonetheless, and if you miss you are happy the card was free.


My personal belief is that semibluffing in position is overrated in an unraised pot. If you are in middle position i am much more inclined to semibluff as the bet might buy me position for the remainder of the hand.

I say take free cards unless the situation warrants another action.