Going Pro: The Other Side

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This is definately a rare case and obviously it was 100% because he was a gambler.

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i would imagine these will not be rare cases in a few years. i can only imagine 1-3% of these people dropping out of school will be successful.

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Man, the more you argue, the more it looks like this thread is about how YOU can feel superior.

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Would you like me to change the subject of the post to "The dangers of compulsive gambling"?

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That would much more accurately convey the point of your post, yes.

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I don't know how I'm "trying to feel superior" here. I'm trying to appease everyone's wishes that criticize what I've posted here.

What else would you like me to change? Maybe if I become a degenerate gambler myself, quit my job, committ some crimes and go to jail, hopefully I won't look so superior in your eyes then? Maybe I'll do that. I apologize if my tone was so "righteous".

I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm trying to make you all as happy as possible. Please let me know how I can look less superior. I'll do anything I can.

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This is definately a rare case and obviously it was 100% because he was a gambler.

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i would imagine these will not be rare cases in a few years. i can only imagine 1-3% of these people dropping out of school will be successful.

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But what percentage of these people will end up in jail instead of simply getting a regular job?

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I don't know how I'm "trying to feel superior" here. I'm trying to appease everyone's wishes that criticize what I've posted here.






What else would you like me to change? Maybe if I become a degenerate gambler myself, quit my job, committ some crimes and go to jail, hopefully I won't look so superior in your eyes then? Maybe I'll do that. I apologize if my tone was so "righteous".

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I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm trying to make you all as happy as possible. Please let me know how I can look less superior. I'll do anything I can.

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Man, you're like a fu*cking brick wall aren't ya?

Your post above is split into 3 separate sections, and here is how the 3 sections read:

Section 1: I'm just trying to make everyone like me.

Section 2: Sarcastic, wise-ass downtalking.

Section 3: But like I said, 'I just want approval'.


Nice.

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Section 2: Sarcastic, wise-ass downtalking.

Nice.

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Actually I'd like most of my post to be this. I don't know why I responded to your posts in the first place. You're just trying to knock me off my superior high horse, and I'm pretty sure I'm not a huge fan of that. The discussion has been quite hilarious though, as you continue to try and rip in to me at each chance you get. Show me what else I did wrong in this situation, because I'm the superior [censored] right? I'd love for you to continue because this gives me something to do at work.

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Your friend is a degenerate gambler who ended up broke and in jail like many other addicts. I feel bad but there's nothing that unique about it, and nothing specific to the game of poker. He needs medical/psychological help to deal with his addiction.

However, I do agree with an earlier poster who said magazines like CardPlayer, and especially televised tournaments, play up the glamour and easy money aspect of poker, and barely mention the flip side. The poker boom is no doubt creating many gambling addicts on college campuses.

However, your friend did not really, "go pro" in my opinion. He just became addicted to gambling. He really had no plan like a true professional - he just won big early, got hooked, and lost it all. Sadly this pattern happens to gambling addicts every day.

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Show me what else I did wrong in this situation, because I'm the superior [censored] right? I'd love for you to continue because this gives me something to do at work.

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Large fries with that, please.......

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Man, the more you argue, the more it looks like this thread is about how YOU can feel superior.

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Would you like me to change the subject of the post to "The dangers of compulsive gambling"?

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That would much more accurately convey the point of your post, yes.

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I don't know how I'm "trying to feel superior" here. I'm trying to appease everyone's wishes that criticize what I've posted here.

What else would you like me to change? Maybe if I become a degenerate gambler myself, quit my job, committ some crimes and go to jail, hopefully I won't look so superior in your eyes then? Maybe I'll do that. I apologize if my tone was so "righteous".

I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm trying to make you all as happy as possible. Please let me know how I can look less superior. I'll do anything I can.

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You can't make anyone here happy - they either are happy or aren't happy. They are providing opinions about the story you provided us about your friend.

Lately, I have been reading a lot of people "should I go pro" or not, and with most of the recent ones there was one who I thought should do it. He figured out his conservative win rate, along with his savings, and a year leave of absence from his job (which he can return to if needed), he has the risk calculated. Some of the people don't.

Sometimes, I think Cardplayer is an advertising magazine trying to keep people playing poker. It offers strategies to keep people playing. I don't think it advocates for anyone to play this game professionally; if someone wants to do so, it is that person's choice. Note: I am not criticizing Cardplayer...I read it...(I figure I'd get flamed for admitting so! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img])

The story was interesting - however posting his name was my only problematic issue, public records or not.