I pretty much assumed from the start that this entire thread was Mason's passive-aggressive way of saying "Venetian now has a WPT event but please don't play in it" without actually saying those words.
Of course, that's probably not right, as Mason is not one to mince words.
Regardless, it seems we've probably found the answer to the actual question: players who have boycotted Venetian won't play in the event. Everyone else will (and will likely be "happy with it.") I can't imagine the WPT nor this stop's $3,500 buy-in main event has such cachet that a large anti-Venetian crowd will suddenly experience major cognitive dissonance.
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Originally Posted by ElGordo
As for the politics, it's safe to say I'm about 180* from Adelson but I do business with plenty of people whose politics differ from mine. I just stayed at a Marriott (standard Utah right-wingers) and occasionally eat at Chick-Fil-A (standard Georgia right-wingers) because they provide a quality product/service at a fair price. I set the bar pretty high when it comes to outright bans (looking at you, Hobby Lobby).
Good post.
For me, the bolded part is the key, which means it all largely comes down to alternatives. If, for example, I had an anti-Omni Hotels stance, and there was a Hyatt or a Crowne Plaza or similar nearby, then I'd just opt for the neighbor because why not. (Besides, for all I know, new InterContinental chief Keith Barr feeds live puppies to his sweat-shop workers during their 20-minute lunch breaks from stuffing the hotel throw pillows with California condor feathers. In which case, you know, lateral move.)
On the other hand, if I only had a choice between an Omni, an Econo Lodge and the Bed Bugs Inn – forming the world's strangest city block, I suppose – then Bobby Rowling can take his share of my $200 bucks a night and buy Karl Rove a beer.
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The handful of times I've played at Venetian the experience was nothing less than totally enjoyable, and I'd return next time I'm in Vegas.
I've never played at Venetian, and I've heard good things (including your comment and others like it in this thread). But same idea as above: alternatives. Aria and Bellagio are close enough and fine by me. However, if I were to learn that Venetian's room was leaps and bounds better than Aria's, then by all means, get me an Uber ride up Las Vegas Boulevard and give Old Man Adelson his fraction of whatever paltry rake is dropping from my $1-2 table.
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Originally Posted by PTLou
Supporting or not supporting Venetion due to Sheldons negative impact on online is imo a personal decision.
Not saying anyone is doing this ITT, but doesn't seem to right to judge anyone based on their decision to play there or not. If one feel its right to keep out of there based on principle then all would respect that. If another one doesn't, that's their decision and should be respected as well.
Oh, I get it, you're one of THOSE people.
I'll bet when you go to the store, and someone in front of you in line buys a product that you don't care for, you DON'T confront them about it or tell them how wrong they are for buying it. Or when you have an opinion, then your friend has a different opinion, even a diametrically opposing one, you actually will respect their right to their take.
Yeah, I've seen your type before.