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Morph3us · 06-20-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Donk Quixote

At a poker game, if I'm the only one who's paying attention to what's going on and the dealers are horrible, it takes a fair amount of effort just to make sure that the game runs correctly and I get awarded the correct pots. If you guys want to extend that effort for your opponents sake free of charge, I commend you for that. But personally, unless the house wants to *pay* me for running the game, I'm not going to bother.

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Donk Quixote · 06-20-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leroy2DaBeroy

No... Rules are based on enforcement. Ethics are based on personal beliefs. Attempting to make an ethical decision into a rule is where the sticking point is. In this hypothetical (for me - it's been awhile since I've played live), I'm okay with not saying anything. If someone else does, that's fine and I won't give it a second thought.

Regardless of where you stand in this argument, Leroy is right on this point. Comments about ethics in a rulebook are pure editorialization.

Gar Pike · 06-20-2012, 05:22 PM

Treat others as you want them to treat you.

Still a good rule, IMO.

Regards

Gar

Dealer-Guy · 06-20-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LUCIUS VARENUS

2nd point, dealer should give the change as necessary, if not, he sucks.

This from the man who is a professional dealer and advocates saying nothing in the OP's situation.

Curious...

Dealer-Guy · 06-20-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donk Quixote

Regardless of where you stand in this argument, Leroy is right on this point. Comments about ethics in a rulebook are pure editorialization.

But the rule that requires players, dealers and floor people to point out errors? Is that a rule or an editorial comment?

I read it as a rule.

Play the game with honor or take up bowling.

Groovenstein · 06-20-2012, 07:14 PM

1. The player who misreads his hand has no one to blame but himself. Okay maybe a small wtf to the dealer. But mostly himself.

2. The player who sees a pot going the wrong way after cards are tabled and doesn't say anything is a jerk.

These are not contradictions.

bwslim69 · 06-21-2012, 03:19 PM

I can't believe I am reading all of this. Pretty sad IMO

AKQJ10 · 06-21-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Groovenstein

1. The player who misreads his hand has no one to blame but himself. Okay maybe a small wtf to the dealer. But mostly himself.

2. The player who sees a pot going the wrong way after cards are tabled and doesn't say anything is a jerk.

These are not contradictions.

Right on. Just like the dealer shouldn't muck your unprotected hand without being sure you've folded, but you still have no one else to blame for failing to PYH. Just like cards speak, but you shouldn't let go of the winning hand until the pot's pushed. Etc. etc.