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millions · 07-09-2008, 10:07 AM

i read a few replies, but it got really long and i have to get some sleep, but here are my 2 cents. If poker is something you are passionate about, and playing brings you joy, I think you should pursue your happiness AND be able to make a living from it. The reason I do not feel you are exploiting anybody is because everyone playing is playing by the same rules, with free will and understand what is at stake. The thing about it is, we are ALWAYS where we are supposed to be, when we are supposed to be there. Yes, there is the possibility that people will lose a lot while playing, but they are SUPPOSED to be there to live, learn and expand. Because everyone is there on their own FREE WILL, I do not see how you could be seen as someone harming people. Also, consider what you would do with your winnings? Could you use poker as a means for capital to continue giving and caring for our world? I know I am not getting so deep and into it, but I think the best answer anyone can give you is that YOU know what is best. If you are so caring, and thoughtful about this decision, we can all tell your heart is in the right place, so you could not create malice through poker if you wanted too! I say play if it makes you happy, be good to people and if it ever feels wrong, find another direction.

Just my thoughts, everyone else had great points and I respect everyone here...

07-09-2008, 10:07 AM	#27 (permalink)
millions Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	i read a few replies, but it got really long and i have to get some sleep, but here are my 2 cents. If poker is something you are passionate about, and playing brings you joy, I think you should pursue your happiness AND be able to make a living from it. The reason I do not feel you are exploiting anybody is because everyone playing is playing by the same rules, with free will and understand what is at stake. The thing about it is, we are ALWAYS where we are supposed to be, when we are supposed to be there. Yes, there is the possibility that people will lose a lot while playing, but they are SUPPOSED to be there to live, learn and expand. Because everyone is there on their own FREE WILL, I do not see how you could be seen as someone harming people. Also, consider what you would do with your winnings? Could you use poker as a means for capital to continue giving and caring for our world? I know I am not getting so deep and into it, but I think the best answer anyone can give you is that YOU know what is best. If you are so caring, and thoughtful about this decision, we can all tell your heart is in the right place, so you could not create malice through poker if you wanted too! I say play if it makes you happy, be good to people and if it ever feels wrong, find another direction. Just my thoughts, everyone else had great points and I respect everyone here...