I prefer the developer spend time making things work the way they should, not peeking into someone else's code in an effort to potentially reap some small reward.
So you didn't have that ridiculous boot sector problem that came with FC3?
Everyone else did, but since you forgot to mention it, I'll assume you avoided the problem.
For the rest of us, that was an incredibly stupid problem that never should have made it into a release. And yes I know it was common to all distros with tat particular kernel, but that makes NO difference.
Wrong. This is exactly why I make money playing online poker. One example of a tell you can use online is HOW LONG it takes someone to make their decision. There are others, use your head.
"If the game is completely online, then in terms of 'reading' players, the only available information is remembering what cards that people had - assuming that they were forced to display them"
Nope. People chat online, and HOW LONG it takes to bet/check/fold is frequently a tell. There are many other examples you failed to notice.
As can most decent poker players. Software exists to help those who can't
"Has no emotions, so it won't get stressed or tired"
One advantage
"And will always make the right move probability-wise"
Which is a marked disadvantage. Predictability is a killer in poker, so this would be a very BAD thing. More importantly, there is no "right move" only a BEST move.
Stop acting like the.002% of the population you're describing are in any way indicative of how AIDS is transmitted.
Yes, there are people who got it without engaging in irresponsible behavior, and that is a tragedy.
But they are VASTLY outnumbered by people who used dirty needles or fucked someone they shouldn't have. THEY are representative, not your ridiculously small example groups.
Hmm. You're giving the impression this has been settled when it hasn't.
The evidence suggests that glass is not a fluid, but good luck trying to pin anyone down on it.
From your post;
"It is sometimes said that glass is therefore neither a liquid nor a solid. It has a distinctly different structure with properties of both liquids and solids. Not everyone agrees with this terminology"
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"Why should online businesses not pay the same taxes brick and mortar businesses do?"
Because they don't need as many government resources as brick and mortar stores.
I think you're the bigot the summary refers to...
What competition are you speaking of?
I prefer the developer spend time making things work the way they should, not peeking into someone else's code in an effort to potentially reap some small reward.
So you didn't have that ridiculous boot sector problem that came with FC3?
Everyone else did, but since you forgot to mention it, I'll assume you avoided the problem.
For the rest of us, that was an incredibly stupid problem that never should have made it into a release. And yes I know it was common to all distros with tat particular kernel, but that makes NO difference.
"you can only go off people's bet size"
Wrong. This is exactly why I make money playing online poker. One example of a tell you can use online is HOW LONG it takes someone to make their decision. There are others, use your head.
Nope, but I do visit the same restaurants frequently.
There is no advantage to be had in tipping the dealer. Waste your money if you want.
Your entire post is a value judgement against poker, which is at best severely biased, and at worst, idiotic.
Was your dad a compulsive gambler? Why the hard on against poker?
"So, yeah, a poker bot could replicate this"
You say this offhandedly, as though it were a given. I'll refute you by saying
No, a bot could never do this.
When you present an argument so will I.
Reminds me of a quote
"All in players win every hand but their last one"
SO after reading your post, here's what you said
Poker can be analyzed, except that we don't kow how to do it yet, and the way we do it now only works in a small set of situations.
I'll believe it when I see it.
This is an excellent point.
I wonder how a computer would calculate a play on say AQ suited in last position, with a raise and re-raise. It's a good hand, but after 2 raises?
Position is probably the most overlooked variable in cards, but is often one of the most important.
"If the game is completely online, then in terms of 'reading' players, the only available information is remembering what cards that people had - assuming that they were forced to display them"
Nope. People chat online, and HOW LONG it takes to bet/check/fold is frequently a tell. There are many other examples you failed to notice.
They are there, just different.
You have no idea what you are talking about. Bluffing is a necessity in anything but low limit games.
Any decent poker player would clean you out.
"Tip. No, it does nothing to increase your chances, but neither does tipping a waiter"
Nonsense. The waiter may bring your food faster, visit your table more often, and treat you more pleasantly.
"Has a perfect poker face"
So does everyone online
"Can count cards"
Which is useless in poker
"Can compute probability"
As can most decent poker players. Software exists to help those who can't
"Has no emotions, so it won't get stressed or tired"
One advantage
"And will always make the right move probability-wise"
Which is a marked disadvantage. Predictability is a killer in poker, so this would be a very BAD thing. More importantly, there is no "right move" only a BEST move.
Overall, I like my chances against a bot.
Slow play them? Then if you don't see an overcard on the flop, or if you hit trips, go all in.
That's my suggestion
So you think. There are many ways to put someone on a hand in online poker. I do it routinely, as do many others.
The tells are different, but they are still there. Think things like how long it takes to bet, when they check and raise, and how much.
I think the parents point, which is accurate, is that in LOW STAKES/LIMIT games, you often can't make it expensive enough to bully anyone out.
Bluff all you want, but if you can only bet 4 bucks, many players will pay just to try to outdraw you because losing 4 bucks is no problem.
I remember the best advice I ever got when I was starting out at poker.
Never ever tip the dealer. It's a waste of money, and does nothing to increase your chances.
Then why did you do it?
Stop acting like the .002% of the population you're describing are in any way indicative of how AIDS is transmitted.
Yes, there are people who got it without engaging in irresponsible behavior, and that is a tragedy.
But they are VASTLY outnumbered by people who used dirty needles or fucked someone they shouldn't have. THEY are representative, not your ridiculously small example groups.
You're correct.
Without mentioning GIMP, no one could bring up how inadequate it is versus Photoshop.
Hmm. You're giving the impression this has been settled when it hasn't.
The evidence suggests that glass is not a fluid, but good luck trying to pin anyone down on it.
From your post;
"It is sometimes said that glass is therefore neither a liquid nor a solid. It has a distinctly different structure with properties of both liquids and solids. Not everyone agrees with this terminology"
The truth seems to be that it is neither.
No.
The post used the term "rabid creationists" which cannot be taken as anything other than an insult.
He was clearly speaking about the people, not the theory.
First you said this
"Wow are you ever clueless"
Then you said this
"I never persecute people, I've been through enough of it myself and know how dehumanizing that experience is"
Then you said this
"If I think they're an idiot or don't like them I just ignore them"
Hmm...