People's extreme misconceptions about professional poker playing

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I have found that some people have the following misconceptions about professional poker playing, despite all the current TV exposure and increased respectibility.

1. It is highly unethical and involves cheating people, similar to being a pool hustler.

2. It is dangerous and involves contact with unsavory elements. Certainly 40 years ago it was a somewhat dangerous occupation.

3. It means you are losing large amounts of money and have a gambling problem.