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11-16-2007, 08:22 AM
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Do you wait during a home game if somebody is otherwise engaged and not ready when it's their turn? Do you wait only if it's a friendly home game and not if it's more serious poker? In my experience, waiting often irritates the dickens out of other players in more serious games and often in the casual games too. Not sure sure it's that much different when it comes to online play. Also not so sure that site problem vs. accidental vs. intentional disconnect or personal vs. anonymous opponents or casual vs. serious game makes much difference either. In all cases it's often difficult to judge with absolute accuracy just why somebody is missing.
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11-16-2007, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jamby  accidental vs. intentional disconnect | What is it with intentional disconnects? I've had it happen a couple times lately where someone disconnects, then comes back and makes a big bet. Is this just a ploy to get you to put in a bet thinking they will time out?
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11-16-2007, 08:52 AM
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I wish that I knew, but have noticed them too. Maybe a ploy. You're guess is as good as mine. Quote:
Originally Posted by aquaman What is it with intentional disconnects? I've had it happen a couple times lately where someone disconnects, then comes back and makes a big bet. Is this just a ploy to get you to put in a bet thinking they will time out? |
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11-16-2007, 09:03 AM
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Andrew Black at a WSOP ME started to cry, literally, when no one at the table would wait for another player to return from break....
That said, I've lost enough money online to not care if I win by less than honorable means. |
11-16-2007, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by aquaman What is it with intentional disconnects? I've had it happen a couple times lately where someone disconnects, then comes back and makes a big bet. Is this just a ploy to get you to put in a bet thinking they will time out? | I tend to think it is a ploy- especially if the same pattern happens with one player multiple times in the same game. I have/do put it in the notes field when it happens more than once so I can be aware of it if I play that person again at a different time. |
11-16-2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jamby In all cases it's often difficult to judge with absolute accuracy just why somebody is missing. | Which is exactly why you should take no prisoners when playing with strangers online.
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11-16-2007, 11:29 AM
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As they say... It's war. Exploit whatever weakness you can find. If that weakness is their internet connection, well that is not your fault. They should upgrade.
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11-16-2007, 11:34 AM
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I fully agree... HAMMER AWAY!!! |
11-16-2007, 11:41 AM
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Hard and fast, f'em.
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11-16-2007, 02:19 PM
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I wait, but not an unreasonable amount of time. Say, 5 mins. If they aren't back in 5 mins, they're costing you money. If they come back, I'll definitely offer to play them again. |
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