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Geeks Playing Poker?
Ben Collins writes "I recently won a satellite tournament at Full Tilt Poker for entry into the World Poker Tour Final at Foxwoods Casino. I picked up poker as a hobby about 4 months ago, and consider myself a decent player, maybe due to programming experience (analytical thinking). Any other programmers/computer people find that they can play poker better than the average person because of their computer experience?"
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No, I find as a geek my run of luck is far worse than the norm. First post
Why is this front page? As important as this is (obviousily) isn't there better stoties to have?
GAY NIGGERS FROM haapen. 'At least
I will bite this one, because I hate generalizations and stereotypes.
I am also aware that lawyers too, by virtue of their understanding of meticulous contracts and weighing of evidence, consider themselves *far* smarter than others.
This falls into several logical reasoning fallacies, including a biased sample, hasty generaliztion, cause and effect, and spotlight.
I think it's a middle-class disease. If you're upper class with inherited property and investments, then the urge to prove yourself isn't all that pressing. But If you're a middle-class and falling into the ranks of lower-class isn't unthinkable, then kicking the lower-class man is a good way to relieve your tension.
This arguement, which is based on a previous false arguement draws horrible conclusions.
Please, before you try and make an arguement, learn how to make a valid arguement.
No, I am not a lawyer, I am not defending them speficically.
[I can picture a world without war, without hate. I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it]
I agree with you, but I think it's good that rich suburban 15 year olds get into the game. The more suckers start playing poker, the better.