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Originally Posted by ArtyMcFly
How much software assistance does Pokerstars want to see?
How much software assistance do the majority of its customers want to see?
Solve the disconnect between what you're offering and what people actually want, and you might just save online poker.
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Many pros or experienced grinders don't really care about HUDs. Not only can you reverse bum hunt an HUD user but HUDs may be misused and are demanding to keep track of when stacking a bunch of tables. If you combine an HUD with a shared database though, that's pretty much cheating.
A monster edge for any serious player is putting opponents on ranges. If things like PTR and ICMizer, range vs range simulation tools are used, the software is essentially making all of the crucial decisions, not just providing pointers. Using these software packages should result in automatic bans without exception. If anything a real player with this edge over the field is much more dangerous than a bot.
Importantly for the growth of the game, Stars should advertise tables that strictly don't have any software assistance at all.
As a rec or even an experienced live player new to Stars, the last thing you want is 5 regs using software to exploit every mistake until you find your feet.
How about symbols for those using software assistance? Like the little mobile phone symbol for anyone running an HUD? The players who really need protecting are those who don't know the software exists or don't know how to use it. I think all players, even regs, would welcome leveling the playing field in terms of at least knowing which players are collating stats and using any form of software assistance, and which are not.