Wait..

Isnt this a form of judging... on 2+2?

You're the worst kind of arrogance.

why not? a lot of messed up people become poker players. OH MY GOD SHE has psychiatric issues? it's called being a human being.

she blacked out cuz someone drugged her

she has not posted one thing that would suggest suicidal tendencies

accidental overdose? she said she is off drugs and only smokes pot and drinks

how is she a degenerate gambler? she lost 500 bucks the other night OMG she's so lost

Try to imagine going through half the sht Amanda has been through, and then consider that she has the resiliency and perseverance to make it on her own by any means necessary. You don't have to agree with it, but maybe you wouldn't be strong enough to post that stuff and tell a story. If people keep posting negative bullcrap we won't get to enjoy her unique voice and perspective. It's not like she's friggen the female tony big charles or something, christ.

there are risky activities in every city in America … if she likes poker and a low cost of a living Vegas is a great place to live. Get off your high horse. why do u care so much anyways??

Blazin's gonna have to learn the hard way if she ever does at all.

im not judging , people are allowed to be pieces of garbage and talk down to young women if they so choose. I'm just stating a fact that most of the azz clowns on here are jealous haters who generally suck at poker and resent people who are successful, like moi .

This.

OP, for a thread that was supposed to be about poker you've mentioned almost nothing about poker. You've said nothing about strategy, posted no hands, and given no indication of how you're going to build up the bankroll necessary to succeed at this.

You shouldn't be surprised that the conversation has turned to your personal life when that's pretty much all you've posted about. Unless you're leaving things out, it seems like you've spent way more time in Vegas flirting with your demons than working toward your goal. And quite frankly, until you get control of those demons it will be impossible to succeed in poker. We know this, and you know it too. This is why people have spoken up about it. Not getting drunk at the casino isn't life advice, it's poker advice.

I mean what are we supposed to think here? What are you expecting us to say to you? Good job? Way to go? You haven't done anything to deserve a pat on the back yet. Or if you have you haven't told us about it. No one is saying you can't do it. We're saying you haven't even tried yet. The odds of making it in poker are already really, ****ing long. If you don't fully commit to the game and to improving yourself those odds go from long to impossible.

You've been really ****ing real and honest with us. We all appreciate and respect that. In return, you've been getting lots of really ****ing real and honest responses. No one is trying to take a dump on you here. They're giving you honest feedback.

If you're in Vegas to get drunk and party and gamble that's not necessarily a bad thing. Most of us have done the exact same thing at one point or another. That's what Vegas was created for. We'll happily follow along and root you on the whole way. But if you come here and tell us you're in Vegas to reach a goal, and you're either doing the wrong things to reach that goal, or not even trying to reach it, people are going to call you out on it.

I don't particularly care if you find me arrogant. Maybe you should consider the fact that what you seem to want is people enabling your very poor choices.

If someone says "Yay! You're going for your dreams!" you love it. You applaud them.

That doesn't help anybody. That's a bunch of crap.

Dreams are achieved through discipline, hard work, effort, talent, learning from past mistakes and ruthless self reflection. Criticism that is honest should actually be taken for what it is--help.

This is honest criticism but you can't differentiate it from hate.

That's a problem.

You want approbation, blind encouragement, and you clearly want to keep going off the rails. Far be it for me or anyone else to stand in your way.

No reason to get excited.

That's awesome!

Since this was ignored, I'll repost It.

So your roommate lets you live there and you just clean up his house. No other arrangements?

No.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with having psychiatric issues, nor is there anything wrong with being an addict.

However, Vegas and gambling might not be the best place for someone with such issues. Just like being a bartender might not be the best job choice for an alcoholic.

Most would consider my sentiments common sense, not hate.

who cares tho? that's where she wants to live.

Clearly not you.

If you want respect for your goal, perhaps you can post how you plan to get to it. Given the generosity of the people here, you're likely to get some constructive criticism on your plan and could improve your chances.

If you don't want feedback on your quest for a bracelet or on your past decisions, then why are you even here? Just want the attention of a bunch of men cheering you on and living vicariously through you without questioning you in any way?

i don't try and tell people where or how they should live… u gave some worthwhile advice, i agree, the condescension and self-righteousness in your posts is hard to ignore. including that last one.

God forgive me for what I am about to say, but I gotta get outta here.

I'm getting the feeling that there is a certain type fish (backer) being angled for here. Those with clear insight are not being welcomed.

I hope I'm wrong. My instincts seldom fail me. Something stinks about this.

That's all.

You're right, I could have been a lot more careful with my phrasing and been more compassionate in my assessment. Sincerely, I apologize for coming off douchey.

I have a bit of a cranky disposition naturally, and at times it gets to be a bit much.

As for why I care, some of the details Blazin has given remind me of someone, hits a bit close to home, lets say.

I honestly am trying to help, not judge. My criticism is intended as constructive.

My true assessment of the situation is that there is almost zero chance of someone like Blazin succeeding at poker, at gambling in Vegas--and that there is a very high risk of lots of bad outcomes.

That doesn't mean bad things WILL happen, but clearly some already have happened even recently. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, unfortunately.

It's different from hate, because I genuinely wish Blazin well. Just because I think Vegas, gambling and drinking is a mistake--does not mean I wish any harm for Blazin. To the contrary, I honestly believe that it would be much more harmful for me to wish her well on this dangerous and (in my opinion) very foolish course of action.

P.S. I don't think Vegas is bad for everyone. I don't think drinking or drugs are bad for everyone. It depends on the person, and based on Blazin's own reports, she is not the type of person who does well in these situations or with these temptations.

i dont think the best way to find a backer would be telling everyone u are a former drug addict who has no self control … but i have no idea what OP's intentions are or were for making the thread.

You seem a bit naive…I know, I know, I'm sounding like a dick again. Lol.

But actually, some people are drawn to a young, attractive woman with problems that needs rescuing. They want to either exploit the woman or save her.

Either one of those things tends not to work out well for the girl. Sometimes others get burned as well. But to say that Blazin's self descriptions don't attract such types to her is a bit blind to the realities of the world, and Vegas in particular.

This aint the first time such a scenario has played out--not even the first time on 2+2.

Gorvnice giving more legit effort than anyone else in this thread

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gornvice you are wasting your time buddy despite the fact you are playing an absolute blinder.

word u got a lot of good thoughts… i agree w a lot of what u say and i struggle w my delivery sometimes too.

lol who cares? if someone wants to back her maybe she will win maybe she will lose. Who of hasn't met a little hottie at the table and bankrolled her for some tourneys or something over the years lol… i know i have. Multiple times. I never felt used by those girls and had fun doing it and some sex too … lots and lots and lots of sex. I swore off poker chicks, they are all ***** bat sh.it , but i digress, Part of the game. OP mentioned actually a few posts up that she already has a backer lined up.