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Old 09-21-2005, 03:03 PM
Yads Yads is offline
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Default Am I a dick for buying in deep

I regularly play in a home .25c/.50c NL game. Most of the players are only casual players. Everyone usually buys in for $20, but as everyone here knows that is a short buy in for that structure.

I've recently started buying in for $50 or $40 while everyone else buys in for $20. Everyone seems cool with it, but for some reason I think that they may feel I'm being a bully when I buy in for that much. I don't want to come off taking as the game too serious. What do you guys think?
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Old 09-21-2005, 03:19 PM
Guernica4000 Guernica4000 is offline
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

If the rules allow it and everyone has the option to buy in for the same amount I don't see anything wrong with you buying in for $40 or $50 instead of $20.
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Old 09-21-2005, 03:36 PM
JonPKibble JonPKibble is offline
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

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I regularly play in a home .25c/.50c NL game. Most of the players are only casual players. Everyone usually buys in for $20, but as everyone here knows that is a short buy in for that structure.

I've recently started buying in for $50 or $40 while everyone else buys in for $20. Everyone seems cool with it, but for some reason I think that they may feel I'm being a bully when I buy in for that much. I don't want to come off taking as the game too serious. What do you guys think?

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Obviously this is bothering you enough that you are seeking the approval of others, I would suggest buying in for $20 to clearing your conscience.
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Old 09-21-2005, 04:29 PM
Lottery Larry Lottery Larry is offline
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

Why are you buying in deep if you DON'T plan on being a bully?

Was there a point to this post, or are you looking for a group hug?
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Old 09-21-2005, 11:51 PM
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

yea, your a dick. but so what, it's within the rules. i used to do the same thing because i liked being a dick.
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Old 09-22-2005, 12:05 AM
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

::hug::

yeah dude, bully it up.
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Old 09-22-2005, 03:10 AM
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yea, your a dick. but so what, it's within the rules. i used to do the same thing because i liked being a dick.

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Anyone wanna make an over/under prop on how many times the word "dick" gets used in this thread?
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Old 09-22-2005, 11:16 AM
Zetack Zetack is offline
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

We had a guy buy in for 200 big blinds in the game I recently played at. No big deal.

If nobody seems bothered by it this is a real non-issue. Buy in for whatever makes you feel comfortable.
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Old 09-22-2005, 11:23 AM
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Why are you buying in deep if you DON'T plan on being a bully?

Was there a point to this post, or are you looking for a group hug?

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Yes there was a point if you had read the post.
I like to buy in for around 100 blinds because I can actually play poker with that amount instead of playing short stack all in poker.

Rest of the people that have responded thanks, I was just wondering how buying in for more than everyone else is viewed in your games.
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Old 09-22-2005, 11:39 AM
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Default Re: Am I a dick for buying in deep

Serious answer: They will take you more seriously and think yr a dink (no c) at first but so what? If you have the right table image for a home game then they'll soon overlook it.

Right: Being happy, making jokes, laughing at losses, tipping (if called for), making crazy side bets, occasionally showing down a losing pisspoor hand, etc.
Wrong: Wearing sunglasses and berating people.

In a good game people are paying more attention to what you say than how you play. So buy in for the correct amount but let them think its because yr a total gambl0r.
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