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Naming tells

scotty77scotty77
edited January 2010 in Poker Chat
Hi Guys,

Just thought I'd start a discussion about naming tells, as there is a lot of information out there to be gained by this.  I'll start off with a couple:

Football related user IDs - these people tend to be donks and 'gamblers'.  Especially if the team is a top 4 team (and Liverpool LOLZ).  This is increased by 10 fold if they have a player related username like Torres21 and Gerrard. 

PKR SPK user IDs - AVOID as these players will generally have a better than average understanding of the game. examples like SIK_FLOPS or even LOLUFOLD.  Generally this will mean that they are a member of a very well known poker forum too.

Fish name related user IDs - these people choose these as they think they are a good player, and are attempting some ironic 'humour'. however they generally aren't and are one dimensional weak tight fish.  examples like COD BOY or CARP MAN.

Anyone else have any views on this?  Oh and awaits 'yeah anyone with scotty in their name is a LAGtard donk' weeeeeeeeeeeee

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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Naming tells:
    Hi Guys, Just thought I'd start a discussion about naming tells, as there is a lot of information out there to be gained by this.  I'll start off with a couple: Football related user IDs - these people tend to be donks and 'gamblers'.  Especially if the team is a top 4 team (and Liverpool LOLZ).  This is increased by 10 fold if they have a player related username like Torres21 and Gerrard.  PKR SPK user IDs - AVOID as these players will generally have a better than average understanding of the game. examples like SIK_FLOPS or even LOLUFOLD.  Generally this will mean that they are a member of a very well known poker forum too. Fish name related user IDs - these people choose these as they think they are a good player, and are attempting some ironic 'humour'. however they generally aren't and are one dimensional weak tight fish.  examples like COD BOY or CARP MAN. Anyone else have any views on this?  Oh and awaits 'yeah anyone with scotty in their name is a LAGtard donk' weeeeeeeeeeeee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Posted by scotty77

    Hi Scotty!

    There are clearly exceptions to this rule... Sky poker's very own Gerrard9 for example

    However, i know of at least 3 football related names on this site who are "creative" players to say the least! So i think you have something here!

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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited January 2010
    I don't think that Gerrard9 is a liverpool fan tho.  Surely it would be Gerrard8?!?!
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited January 2010
    heres another one..

    Anyone that uses their own name loves themselves and is an agressive player generally!

    Whooops
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    I don't think that Gerrard9 is a liverpool fan tho.  Surely it would be Gerrard8?!?!
    Posted by scotty77
    good point, i was trying to work out Stephen Gerrards Squad number!

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  • Seagull158Seagull158
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Naming tells:
    Hi Guys, Just thought I'd start a discussion about naming tells, as there is a lot of information out there to be gained by this.  I'll start off with a couple: Football related user IDs - these people tend to be donks and 'gamblers'.  Especially if the team is a top 4 team (and Liverpool LOLZ).  This is increased by 10 fold if they have a player related username like Torres21 and Gerrard.  PKR SPK user IDs - AVOID as these players will generally have a better than average understanding of the game. examples like SIK_FLOPS or even LOLUFOLD.  Generally this will mean that they are a member of a very well known poker forum too. Fish name related user IDs - these people choose these as they think they are a good player, and are attempting some ironic 'humour'. however they generally aren't and are one dimensional weak tight fish.  examples like COD BOY or CARP MAN. Anyone else have any views on this?  Oh and awaits 'yeah anyone with scotty in their name is a LAGtard donk' weeeeeeeeeeeee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Posted by scotty77
    Yes, I'm defo a donk and a gambler so if you're up against me and I go allin please call every time.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
     u couldnt of explained myself better scotty very good observational skills m8
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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
     u couldnt of explained myself better scotty very good observational skills m8
    Posted by stokefc
    when i was writing the OP i did think of mentioning you sir, you massive nitttttttt
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    In Response to Re: Naming tells : when i was writing the OP i did think of mentioning you sir, you massive nitttttttt
    Posted by scotty77
    you shudda used my name m8 i wouldnt of minded one little bit...sry nittt
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited January 2010

    What catagory wud scrumdown fall into? Big Bald welshman with a beer belly and wierd ears?

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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Naming tells:
    Fish name related user IDs - these people choose these as they think they are a good player, and are attempting some ironic 'humour'. however they generally aren't and are one dimensional weak tight fish.  examples like COD BOY or CARP MAN.
    Posted by scotty77
    ... or MereNovice (although not technically a fish name) - you nailed it, Scotty. (Thanks for your restraint in not naming me personally, though!)
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    I've found that people whose names start PokerPro generally aren't.
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    I don't think that Gerrard9 is a liverpool fan tho.  Surely it would be Gerrard8?!?!
    Posted by scotty77
    maybe gerrard 8 was already taken by a donk lol
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    What catagory wud scrumdown fall into? Big Bald welshman with a beer belly and wierd ears?
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH
    There's nothing wrong with a beer belly and weird (note the spelling!) ears.
    No comment on Welshmen.
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    Players with names like VerySexyBlonde are generally truckers who measure about 6ft across the shoulders; not sure what this says about their poker playing ability, though.
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons
    edited January 2010
    anyone with a name that suggests they are a wee bit mad, probably are, unless they aren't, then they probably dont know it, like oynutter and........ erm, i cant think of anyone else.
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  • freechips1freechips1
    edited January 2010
    madhornet,    i dont think i need to say a word.
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    Players with names like VerySexyBlonde are generally truckers who measure about 6ft across the shoulders; not sure what this says about their poker playing ability, though.
    Posted by MereNovice
    probably only 'blonde' on top lol
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  • TiaDalmaTiaDalma
    edited January 2010
    Hi Scotty - great thread Idea. Can you give me your analysis on my name plz
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  • JAMIEPJAMIEP
    edited January 2010
    Or you can be like me and get your poker alias and user id/password name mixed up when joining the site.Ooops.
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  • NoseyBonkNoseyBonk
    edited January 2010
    What's my name tell ya then?
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  • debdobs_67debdobs_67
    edited January 2010
    i think the worst of the worst players use their name and their birth year.although this is only imo.debdobs_67
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  • loonytoonsloonytoons
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    What's my name tell ya then?
    Posted by NoseyBonk
    that your cool, sophisticated, charming, handsome and you look like David Guest lol 
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  • -v--v-
    edited January 2010
    And anybody with a name that sounds like they are bimbo blondes are actually 40 year old balding men with 25 years poker experience e.g Glitterbabe and Cutiepie81
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    does this mean im a fish?
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  • apollo_11apollo_11
    edited January 2010
    My name must mean that I am out of this world, in other words, haven't got a clue.
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  • clueless10clueless10
    edited January 2010
    I called myself clueless10 because when I joined the site I was. I have improved however, but Sky Poker won't let me change my name to 'Not clueless anymore but still rubbish'. If I continue at my current rate of progress, I would like to change my name to 'Poor player but tries hard' in about another 6 months.
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  • TalonTalon
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    does this mean im a fish?
    Posted by HuFlungPu
     No, your name just says you have low level sense of humour. Your standard of play on the tables makes you a fish
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    In Response to Re: Naming tells :  No, your name just says you have low level sense of humour. Your standard of play on the tables makes you a fish
    Posted by Talon
    Ooooh, it actually means people that chuck p oo about ... ie talk a load of s...
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  • major1962major1962
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    i think the worst of the worst players use their name and their birth year.although this is only imo.debdobs_67
    Posted by debdobs_67
    How right you are debdobs, although im trying to improve. :);)
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Naming tells:
    In Response to Re: Naming tells : How right you are debdobs, although im trying to improve. :);)
    Posted by major1962
    I had assumed that it was your rank and serial number - thanks for the clarification. :-)
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