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Originally Posted by EatMyDitka
what are you on?
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Originally Posted by flushymcacey
Asking if doping is unethical in poker is like asking if if doing heroin when you are a prostitute kills the romantic element.
More from these guys, please.
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Originally Posted by Chuck Bass
Regarding weed, I don't think it really boosts your poker ability much (apart from taking away nervousness live etc). Weed-smoking poker players often swear by it but I think it has more to do with the fact that they're longtime stoners and can't focus without being high anymore. I've never heard of anyone who'd have started smoking weed to gain an edge at poker. It's pretty far from "doping" IMO.
*I don't really know much about how the stuff works, so this is assuming it'd be guaranteed to work and have no short-term side effects
Weed, alchohol, and any drugs for that matter will not boost your skills, as skill is tied to intelligence, study, and experience. Some substances may boost how you perform individually by sharpening your focus etc. Speaking from personal experience, weed used in small amounts helps me relax and ratchet down my natural inclination toward aggressive play. I have no illusions that it in any way enhances my skill set or personality.
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Originally Posted by Aryafsharm
Hi everyone! This is a question with a few parts so bear with me please.
C. Have you ever taken anything to give yourself an edge, and if so, did it achieve what you were hoping it to?
D. Is there a line you would draw as to what should and shouldn't be illegal? ie do taking drugs just equal wearing a hoodie insofar as they only help you in not giving your opponent some information which is the whole goal of poker? Or do you think it's ok to take supplements to help you last longer at the tables, but not ones that help you give off inaccurate tells?
C) See above, I may smoke a small amount of weed for relaxation, I don't think it actually gives me an edge of any kind.
D) No. Dope away. No matter what you take, a bad player, without variance, will not play better than an undoped highly skilled player. You'd better hope to flop sets.
