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Originally Posted by the village idiot1
The reason people don't like check raising is because they want to see the flop for cheap.
That's probably true of some people who don't want to play in a game with check/raising.
I should make it clear I think check/raising is part of the game. I sometimes check/raise myself. I have no objection to check raising.
The people I have known who have objected to check/raising belong to one of two groups:
Those in Group 1 believe check/raising is a form of cheating. (And no amount of logic will convince them otherwise).
Those in Group 2 believe those who check/raise are taking advantage of them. (And they're probably often correct).
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people in home games don't like to fold.
It's fun to see the flop... more fun than folding.
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I play less hands then they do. Why should i be handicapped because they are too lazy to pick up a poker book or do their home work and learn the game.
You have an advantage when you are selective in your choice of hands to play (when you play tightly). It's not a handicap.
I don't see a direct connection between playing tight and check/raising.
Buzz