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Erock · 03-18-2007, 10:23 PM

Yeah I am terrible at poker, and I am telling you right now I would not feel entertained if you guys were taking 1000s off me!

Fortunately we only play $5 dollar games with me and my buds, so it's not much of a financial downturn to lose $1 a week.

And when it is me and some good friends, it is about the entertainment and spending time together. Most of the time we just get to talking and don't even get through that many hands.

I wouldn't make playing poker a career. Not because it's "immoral" or whatever, but just because it doesn't seem like something you would look back on and feel real good about, like you gave a lot to the world. I see it the same as investing in stocks. You're not really creating any value, you're just along for the ride.

Erock

03-18-2007, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Erock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 458	Yeah I am terrible at poker, and I am telling you right now I would not feel entertained if you guys were taking 1000s off me! Fortunately we only play $5 dollar games with me and my buds, so it's not much of a financial downturn to lose $1 a week. And when it is me and some good friends, it is about the entertainment and spending time together. Most of the time we just get to talking and don't even get through that many hands. I wouldn't make playing poker a career. Not because it's "immoral" or whatever, but just because it doesn't seem like something you would look back on and feel real good about, like you gave a lot to the world. I see it the same as investing in stocks. You're not really creating any value, you're just along for the ride. Erock __________________ "I just kind of expected to win" - Pete Sampras