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This Is Not A 'Mutual Admiration Society'!
Posted by
(VIP) 13 Jun 2004 1:47pm
I think we all have to remember that this wonderful site we enjoy starts with www.
That means World. Wide. Web.!
This is NOT a Mutual Admiration Society.
There are many players here - all with different motives, backgrounds, experiences & goals.
If your playing for fun (and no tickets), I think you should expect politeness, courtesy, possible friendship and a friendly chats amongst all other 'Fun' players.
If however, you are playing for tickets ($), I think you should act & play the same as if you were entering the largest Gin Tournament Site on earth. In other words, keep your guard up at all times & expect anything and everything can & will happen to get your tickets.
I know a lot of you disagree with this pessimistic attitude - but it is TRUE & REAL. 'DEAL WITH IT' or at least don't be so surprised & or offended.
REMEMBER - 'NO HUSTLER IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD - EVER HUSTLED ANYONE WHO WAS BROKE OR DIDN'T PLAY FOR $ !!!
I firmly believe that there is no living breathing person who doesn’t have some degree of larceny. How much, depends on the individuals beliefs & needs. The most sanctimonious people on this site that THINK they have no larceny, should ask themselves - Why do they even play for $ and why do they feel better when they win than when they lose.
(The above is just my personal opinion and the voice of 44 years of playing experiences. I say playing, not gambling because I hate gambling (and gambling doesn't involve SKILL). I think it is stupid and an enormous waste of time & energy. Gambling on the roll of the dice or on a horse to win a race is dumb. Competing with YOUR skill and proper money management can be very enjoyable and profitable.)
As Always, TY & GL 
WOW
Posted by
Ed_Blue
(VIP) 14 Jun 2004 12:54am
You said a mouthul.....
While I agree that there is a very high degree of competitiveness in playing for tix I disagree that you can't compete, enjoy the game and enjoy the other players at the same time.
Let's face it, we all love to win but isn't it a bit more enjoyable if you play 'loose' and not uptight? I guess I'm one of those fools that enjoys a good match, for tix or not, and enjoys the great competition we have on GC.
'Mutual Admiration Society', why not. If my opponent deserves accolade I am the first to lay them on him or her. If they don't, I usually say nothing. But I am not especially soft spoken or low keyed.
A good example is the time and effort TDs put in to the site. Believe me, the pay stinks. We do it for the site and it's players. If that's a bad thing then quite a few of us are pretty bad people.
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According to the statutes of most states in the United States, gambling is defined as: "risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance". (Also see No Gambling!). The skill (as opposed to chance) is predominant in games of skill. Playing games of skill for $prizes, therefore, has nothing to do with gambling as it is not a contest of chance -- the more skillful player will win far more often. The chance element of a 'gamble' is either insignificant or missing. When players compete in tournaments or games of skill for $prizes -- it is "competitive entertainment" rather then "gambling". The more skilled winner will always win more matches, tournaments and $prizes.
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