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Originally Posted by Bob148
No, it doesn't. I get pissed off when I think I'm being talked down to condescendingly.
Okay.
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Interestingly, you're one of the few that makes me feel this way in all of my internetting. So I think the problem isn't my lack of perfection, but instead it's your attitude.
You are welcome to believe what you want. But if I can quote you back at yourself saying specific things and that bothers you, then there's at least something to do with the words you're using.
Here's a specific example of what I mean by this. Here's a claim you made about assessing player abilities:
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Thus if someone isn't raising the standardized range, then we must deem them a poor player. Not a competent one.
And here's what you say about yourself:
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my range is actually wider than the standardized range in soft games.
If I put these two side by side, the necessary conclusion is that I must deem you a poor player, not a competent one. That is simply the logic that you're putting forward. That's me simply analyzing your statements. And when I see these types of logical inferences, I come to the conclusion that the arguments being put forth probably aren't that good.
I would suggest that if you overstate your positions less frequently, and you won't find yourself needing to handle overstated positions as much.
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Yeah, maybe I can do a better job at writing stuff here. We all can. However, this isn't a job. It's a damn social gathering to discuss poker.
Right. So in discussing poker, it's important that you present your ideas with clarity so that others can follow what you're saying. And if you're not clear, and people don't understand you, maybe spend the time trying to communicate more clearly. That's what people do in a discussion.
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Please treat it like one.
I do. I'm just choosing not to defer to you when you say something that seems wrong to me or doesn't make sense. You have the choice to attempt to bring clarity, or you can throw insults around.
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Remember the "Standard, yes?" thread in the micros? Those guys were better at poker than you are to this day.
It's your choice. I don't care what way you choose to go. But if you make certain decisions, you shouldn't be surprised when you get certain types of responses.