Would this be ethical?

Jimbo · #1 07-12-2003, 12:53 PM

Suppose I took eugeenel up on his offer for free lessons on 25/50 heads up. Now suppose unknown to him I also was his opponent while he was instant messaging me his hands and the reasons for playing them the way he was. Would it be fair to take advantage of a poor college kid just trying to make ends meet just because he has an ego that rivals Onlinechamp? Or would that be crossing the line? Just curiuous as to what other 2+2r's think.

If the majority here think it would be OK I'll take advantage of his generous offer. Then it really would be "Feel free to take advantage of this as it will probobly be the most valuable poker hour of your life." Or at least of my life!! [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Haven't you all really wanted a chance to test Sklanskys' FTOP in a real life situation?

Bama Boy · #2 07-12-2003, 12:59 PM

Sounds too good to pass up, ethical or not [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Of course we'll want a full report afterwards, and maybe even would like to watch live. If we could pull that all off.

Aragorn · #3 07-12-2003, 01:21 PM

Without reading your post, you just have to know that if anyone asks if something is ethical, it almost certainly isn't.

Jimbo · #4 07-12-2003, 01:37 PM

"Without reading your post, you just have to know that if anyone asks if something is ethical, it almost certainly isn't. "

Then would it be ethical to castrate you for not having a sense of humor? Oh, nevermind, according to you I suppose I just answered my own question. It still seems like a good idea, ethical or not! [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

eugeneel · #5 07-12-2003, 01:58 PM

lol Jimbo, ur last response was funny. The good thing about pokerroom is that I know almost all the 25-50 players and would get suspicious if a new player started beating me for no reason. This is also good cause us sharks can avoid each other. I suppose u could pull it off if you play carfull without making it obvious. I already booked two lessons so you better act fast or you'll be left far behind.
BTW, are you even sure you'll be able to beat me if I tell you my cards?

Bama Boy · #6 07-12-2003, 02:58 PM

Jimbo, sounds like a personal challenge to me.

I think this needs to happen. Eugeneel vs Jimbo, and Jimbo gets to know Eugeneel's cards. Great entertainment potential

bull7 · #7 07-12-2003, 04:19 PM

Under the proposed conditions of the match I am willing to stake Jimbo. . .and for a lessor share of the profits than the going rate. I will cover my own popcorn and other incidential costs assosiated with the entertainment.

GrannyMae · #8 07-12-2003, 06:59 PM

Under the proposed conditions of the match I am willing to stake Jimbo

me too bull. we can split the stake.

however, they play at Paradise, cuz' eugene probably has a backdoor to pokerroom.

paradise has awesome HU action now, and it will grow because of the new rake structure. oops, sorry, let me get back OnTopic, PARADISE RULES, and no software issues.

eugeneel · #9 07-12-2003, 07:02 PM

paradise had hard opponents I have heard. Could you please discribe the rake structure for the 10-20 and higher games please?
Also is small blind first to act preflop in HU, and is it first to act after that as well?

GrannyMae · #10 07-12-2003, 07:52 PM

50 cent max rake on the HU tables. started last week