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Originally Posted by AllJackedUp
I'm not saying that there is a problem making a distinction.
Right, that's exactly what I said. In other words, this thread is about using "casual player" rather than "rec player". Like I said, this is a "you" issue - you're probably the only one, or in a very small minority, who even see a big difference. As others have said, calling them fish is obviously a derogatory term. Recreational player is a much nicer term, and casual player really isn't any different.
As I type this out, I start to wonder if we're being leveled - is that really what this thread is about? Calling people "casual players" rather than "rec players"?
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Originally Posted by Tuma
casual > rec. rec literally means losing mentality.
I don't think literally means what you think it means.
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Originally Posted by Tuma
it means non serious player. like not preparing to win.
As does casual player, in this context.
Obviously, recreational and casual are different words and can be ascribed different meanings. But I don't think either of the two words have a clear enough meaning in a poker context that we can point to one being a great deal better or worse than the other. To me, both casual and recreational imply a player that isn't taking the game all that seriously.