Why do some sites have much better players than others?

[tdarko]

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IMO, sites that advertise heavily (e.g., Party) reach a larger percentage of the population, so they will tend to have a larger percentage of poor players in its player base.

Sites that don't advertise heavily, tend to rely on offering bigger and/or more frequent bonuses (e.g., Absolute). This tends to attract on average a more serious and knowledgeable poker player who wants to build a bankroll.



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i don't agree. first of all there are fish everywhere but AP does have more tight players than a lot of sites and it's because of their neverending bonuses that they offer. basically its just a bunch of bonus whores there playing tight working to clear their requirements.

advertisement doesn't have to do with it IMO or else PS would be as soft as party.

[TemetNosce]

While I would agree that Stars's ring games are not as soft as Party, the games have gotten considerably softer since their player base has grown. Stars TV ads have increased since Raymer gave them a two-peat in the WSOP, especially in 2005. I believe those ads have had an effect in bringing in more fishy players. I don't think it is a coincidence.