Most annoying thing in poker

Glenelg

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BH i can understand but the rest i just don't see the point i had a hand today in a sat for the main event, i had a pair and their was me and another villain who ganged up on the shorty so after the check on the flop he decides to make a bet on the turn and strangely enough that card which came on the turn was just what the short stack had to make a pair luckily for the aggressor he was behind the shortie already otherwise i would have raised questions on weather he was multi accounting. so i just made a comment in the chat box after saying to the guy do you want the villain out or not. the hand itself is in the BBV. as for myself it did leave me tilted and even worse later in a Omaha DYM some guy didn't have to sense to check the board like the rest so he helped the short stack again win a hand which would have been beat.
Posted by craigcu12

U wuz robbed!  I fink??  Confused.com..

unknown_username

51 cards in the deck at a home game!!

craigcu12

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In Response to Re: Most annoying thing in poker : U wuz robbed!   I fink??  Confused.com..
Posted by Glenelg

the worst thing of all about that hand was not the chip stack itself, the worst part was that villain had got himself into the main event.

so thanks to a stupid donk bet not only do i miss out on a 1000 chips but also the villain who should went out had managed to get himself into that main event.

oynutter

 The most annoying thing in poker is not a matter of personal opinion, nor indeed is it a suitable subect for public debate---- because it is a simple undeniable fact! ------- The most annoying thing in poker is, in fact, Richard Orford !

DANDYDON87

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The thing that annoys me the most is when in live games people berate inexperienced players for making what they think are bad plays or for not putting their chips in correctly etc and generally just making them feel intimidated and uncomfortable. All this achieves is ensuring that they have a thoroughly miserable time and don't come back. I've played in many a pub or club game where this happens and then the next week the regulars responsible can be heard complaining about the fact that the game dosn't attract more players. These people just don't understand that if you are a decent player then the only way you're gonna make any money is by attracting players who are less experienced than you and that requires that you make them feel welcome. If you want them to keep coming back and giving you their money you at least have to make sure they enjoy their night out while they're doing it. On the flip side I think this is one of the best live tells to look out for. You can quickly identify those players than know all the Poker lingo but are obviously not as good as they think they are or they wouldnt't feel the need to mask their own insecurities by criticising other people. The regulars who go out of their way to be as inviting and friendly to the less experienced players are usually the ones who have the best game.
Posted by MATT8

Second this.

I remember when I first start playing poker (live) and it was a bit daunting, not really knowing what you're doing, what the ettiquete was etc. The idiots that try to belittle newbies really are what's wrong with poker. It tilts me even more when it's bad players, that just happen to play live poker a lot.

This is another thing that tilts me more than it should, how many really bad players that play several nights a week at my local casino with little to zero interest in improving, they aren't small buy in tourneys either. I know you want to be playing against players you have an edge over or players you are better than, but it doesn't just change the dynamic at the table, at times it feels like you're playing a completely different game. Everyone limp/calling, hardly any HU pots.

Might as well fire out of some questions to the forum in relation to this since i'm here..

How do you play in this kind of game?
I guess just sit tight, be patient and bet your hands really strong for value?

What is the standard like in your local casino, if you play live that is?

D_Legend

Getting disconnected in the middle of the hand soo tilting namely on the river. The tilt bubbles up to boiling point for me

mikkkow

In Response to Re: Most annoying thing in poker:

The thing that annoys me the most is when in live games people berate inexperienced players for making what they think are bad plays or for not putting their chips in correctly etc and generally just making them feel intimidated and uncomfortable. All this achieves is ensuring that they have a thoroughly miserable time and don't come back. I've played in many a pub or club game where this happens and then the next week the regulars responsible can be heard complaining about the fact that the game dosn't attract more players. These people just don't understand that if you are a decent player then the only way you're gonna make any money is by attracting players who are less experienced than you and that requires that you make them feel welcome. If you want them to keep coming back and giving you their money you at least have to make sure they enjoy their night out while they're doing it. On the flip side I think this is one of the best live tells to look out for. You can quickly identify those players than know all the Poker lingo but are obviously not as good as they think they are or they wouldnt't feel the need to mask their own insecurities by criticising other people. The regulars who go out of their way to be as inviting and friendly to the less experienced players are usually the ones who have the best game.
Posted by MATT8

Hi MATT8, i was lucky enough to win a seat at the SPT Nottingham via a micro and have done nothing but worry about going, i have watched poker on the telly for several years and always fancied playing so 2 weeks ago i joined sky poker. My main concern is the way people might react to my erratic plays while i am trying to learn, i can only hope there is more players like you who understand  "newbies" like me and make and make us welcome.

DAVEYZZ

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In Response to Re: Most annoying thing in poker : Hi MATT8, i was lucky enough to win a seat at the SPT Nottingham via a micro and have done nothing but worry about going, i have watched poker on the telly for several years and always fancied playing so 2 weeks ago i joined sky poker. My main concern is the way people might react to my erratic plays while i am trying to learn, i can only hope there is more players like you who understand  "newbies" like me and make and make us welcome.
Posted by mikkkow

You are going to get destroyed!,.the players at spt don't like newbies who make mistakes at the table and will eat you alive!..

Now,if you would like to sell your ticket I have £50 waiting for you..:).

Seriously though..you won via a micro,the spts are great fun and you should have no pressure as it cost you so little.

So just go and enjoy the game and table banter.....and bink a big win!.gl

hhyftrftdr

Yeah you'll be fine at an SPT sir. Just go and enjoy yourself, esp as you're basically freerolling!

Wish it was me, sigh