Tells

[onegymrat]

Hi Winky,

I agree with your thinking and have adopted a similar type of play as you have. Bernie is correct about the majority of players being online, therefore, they have little understanding (or the need to) about the topics that you presented. In their defense, I have little understanding of online strategies (I play only live) and I'm sure there is a world of strategies to learn for me.

One thing I want to add from my experience is that many new players try too hard to "find" tells from other players. After much experience, it finds you in a way. It's easier to concentrate on one person and look for any type of tell. Keep in mind, that person should be someone that you think your time is worth studying, such as someone who plays many hands and the chance of you two tangling is high.

Again, I agree with all your ideas. I also enjoy the social aspects of live poker, in which knowing how to play a player goes beyond tells, but with social interaction.