Taking you to school.

[mattw]

i agree with mr g.

i dont like the being the first cold caller from a raise in EP with a pair of tens but i digress.

so, you have coordinated flop missing you with nothing but a gutshot. with a bet and call on the flop, you cant be ahead here, maybe a coin flip at best.

situation A: take the free card.

situation B: see above.

When playing small stakes its not uncommon that players raise with any ace and the blinds always call with any two cards including 62o, With only a q overcard I´d often bet in situation A there are eight bets in the pot and against many opponents there is a good chance I got the best hand. If called I could often take a free turn card and catch the blind taking a stab at the pot with 82o on the river.

And why hope for the ten when the jack most likely gives you the best hand?

The same reason you say you'll bet (there are 8 bets already in the pot) is the same reason your opponents will call. You have a better chance of cutting down the field if you wait for the turn. If a blank comes and it is checked to you, you have the best hand and can bet, or you can raise hoping to see a free showdown.
But if a heart or a straight card hits, you will have saved a bet. With four people in the pot, you have to give them credit for something, even if they are as bad as you say. You're looking at winning a small pot or losing a big one here.
Anyway, these decisions are easier with a reraise preflop, imo.