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Clamper, I've always been curious about your motivation, as I seem to see you moving money both ways at the same time. Vig, good samaritan, or...?
This is no way intended to besmirch your good name or imply any bad intentions on your part...just curiosity getting the better of me.
I abhor dishonesty.
Here are a few of the maxims I embrace.
Do no harm. Perform random acts of kindness. It takes a village.
A few years back, my first computer was infected with a virus. Being a total noob, and not really knowing where to turn, I stumbled upon a site that offered free help. I teamed up with a experienced member who patiently walked me through the steps, and got me cleaned and protected.
That experience grew into an interest in computer security, then later blossomed into me becoming a helper. Someone here might be among the 100+ I helped on the AOL Message Boards.
For the last 18 months, poker has been my main Internet activity. I drifted towards the message boards. When I saw the amount of predation taking place, I knew that I could make a difference.
There will always be predators and prey. I'm not out to save the world; I know that I am but one finger in the dike, but if I can arrange one small trade, or prevent one small scam, I consider it time well spent.
I never request a vig. I have accepted the rare unsolicited tip, but otherwise I'm content.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Theodore Roosevelt