Completely Subjective. Yes; probably, but one hell of a good guy all the same.

Not true. Reread...

No, I don't know Mike. I only play west of the mountains... (I see what you did there.) As far as I know; the only Seattle Player on 2+2 I might know if I saw him would be NOFX FAN, as I was playing 3-5, 5-10, & PLO8 Spread, about the same time as him.

Since I've had four backers flake on me; & two on 2+2, I've decided to invest a little when I have means between bills. I'm not on Stars yet, but figure in taking shots with players who play a similar game/style to myself. I'm in Seattle; & using an alternative service for transfers. Since I can't be playing currently, will support those who know the game.

My brain has started melting after reading this. I still can't tell if this is a joke, you're actually ******ed, or you're the most delusional person on Earth(maybe even Mars?). You sir are the reason online poker can't be played in the US "legally"

On another note: If you want to learn how to play poker put $100 on Carbon and play the $1 DON SNG's. Take your tin foil hat off, fire up the interwebs, and learn the game so you don't sound like a complete idiot. No one will ever know you play online pokre unless you tell them. Even so, nobody cares. The cops are playing, the mayors are playing, everyone in your state is playing.

Officially Looking Again...

E-mail received today:

Hi Robert

Well, bad and good news. The software the last couple days of the month got into a trade that went really badly for us. Account went down -10%. That is the bad news, the good news is that in the 1st couple days of August we were able to bring it back to -2%. We are hoping that by the end of August to make money of this thing.

Will keep you posted **********

Obviously; this means another month of twiddling my thumbs, hoping for the best, & continuing random contract work where I can find it, until I know I'm being "relocated" to play full-time. (If it even happens that soon???)

Looking for that one chance... A temp gig. You won't be sorry. In July 12' I made 130x my BR at one level. (Though, this doesn't mean much freerolling.)

Serious parties; let's please talk...

Those content with poking the bear... Eh; this goes out to you:

i think my brain is bleeding

I know my brain is bleeding.

<3

please stop posting freeroll stats!

this is the equivalent of an NFL hopeful posting his madden stats.

just because they are both poker, doesn't mean it's even remotely relevant

(actually has 0% relevance)

GTFOMT...

Especially posting - http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/13.../#post34089740

So; in the little bit of time I've actually played, I only cleared around 1/5 of your earnings. BFD.

$16K+ is generally something, not much by comparison to most pros/players/grinders, but something... The stats only show I play period; & I'm treading... The sample is to show I can hang & WIN those 16-20 hour days. Yes; on July, I only cashed 64/160 Tourneys, but that is the goal/volume that I eventually expect to put in daily. 40% cash rate converts to something more than 0%. (Even if it is reduced in actual $ play, I need to be there to improvise & learn.)

I'm beginning to think many of you must be on Craigslist or something??? You all had your start & had to work... Get over your egos. If you want to be constructive & talk theory, discipline, schedules, goals, etc. Great!!! If I was a scam/risk threat, one thing... I get that. For many of you to whine & b*tch... Play some cards, go get drunk, or go choke on your bananas.

Out.

Are you high? You've cleared 1/5th of my earnings I made in about 4 months of playing? So wait, you have no online earnings whatsoever, yet you can claim you won 16k live.. and i've won what.. $0 live? I actually play in seattle and the fact that you think the games are 'too swingy' proves you are ****ty poker player!! Seattle has some of the easiest games in the world. If you can't win at cash games in seattle (don't care if you're a cash game player or not) you can't beat online MTT's...at any level.

And seriously, maybe you are getting frustrated with us and our 'egos' but the whole point of twoplustwo is to get advice from players who are more experienced/better than you.

Not a single person on here has told you that your playmoney/freeroll stats are impressive. In fact, a bit of advice.. If you are really interested in seeking backing, maybe stop posting meaningless stats. Because nobody with any $ will ever take that into consideration, and the fact that you still think it matters actually makes you less desirable to back...

Seriously, cashing in playmoney tournaments means NOTHING. absolutely delusional.

and don't get frustrated because everyone who replies to your thread is trying to discourage you.. as trolly as we sound, we are giving you the best advice you could ever hear.

Wow... I am speechless. Go you; poker-star pro, you.
Have it all figured out...

Yeah; I believe you wrote, "As far as my personality goes... I'm laid back and smoke a bit of pot.. don't drink so much these days, but really open minded to all people and environments/lifestyles", sounds like code.

My posting was subjective; & not intended for you. Period.

I'm not on tilt, but you Sir are beyond ridiculous... You brag of a $50k BR & give me sh*t looking for backing??? You don't even know what I could do with a $1k BR.

As far as games being "swingy", you took every word out of context. If you know Seattle like you say you do, you know not much can be done with $0 BR. The closest $1/2 NL games from me is a 55 minute drive. A little hard with no car, no gas money, no work. (Not by my choice.) I'm sorry, but I can not work miracles with a $20 stack playing $3-6 kill against retirees that push max bets down the board.

You; & I have both exceeded in making me look bad. Good on you...

I am not frustrated by most of you. I'm actually taking names & quite excited to sit down with you all at a table. I see the men you are & I can play that. I am more "Mike" than "Worm". I dig the fact that on some level I am considered competition; & believe me I will be. I'm not out to impress anyone, but to make a backer some cash & pull myself out of this sh*t the best way I know how.

We are all a little mad; & the "best" of/at whatever they do are as well.

I forgive, but don't forget... If you'd like to continue to exchange words, have the respect & consideration to take this private; but at the same time, I've seen who you are, what you represent, & what you have to offer me.

Good Luck (& I sincerely mean that; because that is the person I am.)

look i understand you must be frustrated with the negative feedback, but if you think the best thing for you right now would be people leaving positive feedback with no critcism you are sincerely wrong. in fact, you should probably not so easily dismiss the fact that most replies on this thread have been of the 'wtf omg' variety..

you sound like a smart dude, but if you think play money cashes has anything more than 0% relevance, you do not have the right mindframe to even approach being a break-even player. clearly you think MTT's are far less dynamic than they actually are.. and the fact that you don't understand how playmoney/freeroll results would NEVER translate into actual MTT success proves you are severely lacking in ability to perform profitably in the field.

look i know it's none of my business, but as a potential backer and also someone looking to get staked myself (although as you poointed out $ is not my problem) it is rather insulting that you think you can profitably play these maddening things that so many of us professionals struggle with everyday..

you've produced ZERO (i absolutely mean this) evidence that you can perform at a profitable level for any potential investor.

Wtf is going on in here

^^

Dude you have been posting absolute garbage in this thread for the last 5 months. Time to give up the poker pipe dream, nobody on here is going to stake you, period. Go get a real job and move on with your life. Dragging this thread out for months isn't doing you any good. Im just tellin it as it is.

Someone should delete this thread.

Why is every other damn word in OP in quotes? Including the thread title ..

"Feeler" - are u insinuating that this is not a feeler?

Apologies on the quotes; it's an odd documentation technique used for test plans/cases/& data clearance with engineers. It is to stress points of value quickly... Short-handed coding requirement. I see how it may be confusing or bothersome.

As for "feeler"; that is what this specifically was at time of original posting. I was in a very unique, complicated, & limited type scenario. I am a certain personality type with my own quirks, needing over seeking specifics in a stable. It was posted as such to see if I may find opposing equals. (I didn't feel comfortable or confident applying to every stable, as it wouldn't benefit my case.) I've done everything in this thread that I said, thought, or knew, I wouldn't do. Bottom line it is what it is...

I'm very content with what is in the works; & being currently negotiated, so I'm trying to let this thread die. An unfortunate learning experience, but one day will make a "cool story bro" or "remember that guy...".

No more posts/updates on my end... Later.

"No more posts/updates on my end... Later. "

Please, don't stop. This is one of my favorite threads of all time. Will you let me know when you finally get backed? I think it'd be really, really cool to play some HU cash with you. I could probably learn a thing or two from your genius. I sir, appreciate the wonderful words produced in this thread!

So, do it for me, and do it for yourself, and don't let the haters win!!!!! I think if you started playing like 500 play money games a day these fools might realise that you have the skills to win.

Can not attempt to sleep well knowing that I could be letting my "fan-base" down... On some level it is pure gold/crack to quite a few of you.

For as manic, scattered, bipolar, passive-aggressive, annoying, obnoxious, unrealistic, &/or bat-sh*t crazy as I sound, (not to mention being far from genius - Thanks "Bust") I'm well aware; & coherent of the ongoing mockery. Especially the rewarding snide sarcasm... I really don't mind, as it adds enjoyment or something extra to my day. Need something additional to keep my goals & focus on track.

If you'd like to continue reading; this is where I use my "One-Time Sick Brag".

There are many many great players I admire & respect on two plus two... For quite awhile now, I've been watching, learning, knowing players & individuals' character. Following a lot of posts & ongoing conversations, to watching them play for hours at a time on Stars. I especially look for individuals who possess traits & qualities "in play" who have similar stylings to my own. (Again, there are many great players.) I keep my confidence in who/how I am; & what I'll eventually offer to poker based on the success of competent players. Granted; I've been very very low on cash (broke), & really can't afford to do so, but I put into practice my own definition of what solid poker looks like. The one player who I felt was grand, pure opposition, & a player I'd most like to sit at a table with (is the only individual I've ever bought a piece of) took down Sunday's $215.

Not coincidence...

I'm genuinely happy for; & proud of his success.
Soon; I shall have my own. - Good Night

How many$ did u make off backing this player?

That wasn't the point, or what was important in the post... Not the intention:

Unluckily for me; he didn't put up a package. Had saved enough to take 7%, as I had bought from him the previous two weeks. Had seen it coming for him... (On some level, I'm sure he saw it too, as he is a very hard worker & outstanding player.)

Hahhahha!!! My goodness; you're killing me...

Remember All...

Dude, if SNL ever does a poker skit, then need to hire you to help write it.

The funniest thing ITT is that some people dont realize you are joking.

LMAO, now that IS funny...

This alone is the reason you shouldn't be playing poker.

If you need to "Save Up" money to buy a $18 stake in someone then there is some major problem in your life that you need help with.

People panhandling on the street make more than $18 a day. They don't need to "Save Up" money to buy a stake worth $18.

I am not trying to be negative, but you shouldn't be playing poker or doing any kind of gambling if you are so destitute that you have to save up money to buy a stake worth $18.

7% would've been $550. I was on the fence due to my $2k debt... Said individual would've trusted me to place the investment in this player. He has no questions or doubts about me. (I pay my debts, unlike many poker players &/or panhandlers.)

WP; & GG Sir.