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Originally Posted by ejames209
poker is a strategy game. this whole "do whatever you can to illicit a reaction from your opponents irrespective of any strategy" mindset comes from old heads who don't know proper strategy and have to try to get an edge elsewhere
The elicitation of tells is just a way of furthering the narrowing down of ranges that can be utilized in addition to VPIP, PFR, c-bet frequencies, 3-bet frequencies, blind steal statistics, etc. It can tip what otherwise was a 50/50 decision into more certain one.
If an opponent shows too much genuine eagerness in response to the no forward movement picking up of chips or fake fold flipping of cards, then that could be a big thing in turning what was a situation of imperfect information into one that is closer to perfect.
Elicitation is part of strategy and tactics. Not an angle shoot.