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Deleted User 3420
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On September 02 2005 17:04 expostfacto wrote: It's not a matter of being "needed." It's, "are you contributing something to society, or are you a parasite." A doctor helps sick people. A carpenter builds. An artist creates. In each of these cases, he adds value to the world by exercising his skills. Playing poker just moves money from some players to other players. No value is created. it is if you make it an enjoyable environment for the people who are there to have fun. | ||
FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
Either that or I'll become a scrooge of a heart surgeon | ||
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Dirk
United States1339 Posts
how is 99.9% of the jobs in the world not needed by society, nazgul? you don't need firefighters? let the houses burn down? you don't need police officers? allow criminals to run free? you don't need doctors? let people get sick and die? you don't need researchers? let technology never improve and no new knowledge be gained? you don't need teachers? fuck education? i could go on and on... btw jobs that are not really "necessary" like... clothing designers are present because there is a demand and a market for that particular job; i don't know if that's the same for poker, but i'm sure there are a whole lot of people that want to play poker you don't need entertainers? (poker players fall into this category for the most part) let people get bored to death and go crazy? Imagine a world with no forms of entertainment whatsoever. How would you like it if there were no more movies or artists out there in the world because they felt that "providing entertainment" was not as important as saving lives. Entertainment is a big part of some peoples happiness in lives as it helps to relieve strses and enjoy their free time.... contributing to their overall well being. Take away peoples forms of entertainment and I think this is having a negative effect on society, yes? People who are gambling for entertainment are doing it because they CHOSE to... and the fact that some players actually win during this form of entertainment doesnt change the fact that people are doing it because they want to. Would a more "fair" way to play poker be for just everyone to lose the same amount of money and let the poker sites rake it all up? Part of the entertainment from people comes from the competition and taking out the win/loss this is in essence taking out the entertainment. Who would have fun playing poker by just dealing out the cards and there being no exchange of money? Even if some people would, more entertainment comes from the gambling aspect. | ||
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
in regards to giving back to the community with entertainment i mean | ||
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XG3
United States544 Posts
Your gift, I think, is how introspective and self critical you are. You're lucky to be intelligent and mature enough to handle whatever situation you find yourself in, because you know you won't end up like those who are not. Personally I have the greatest respect for those that know what they want to do, and they go for it. Even if it's being a poker pro, which is obviously a goal you've already achieved. I think the most important thing in general is do whatever makes you happy and fulfilled, fulfilled being the key word. I dropped out of school to pursue that as well, but I plan on finishing it sometime in the upcoming years. | ||
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Muhweli
Finland5328 Posts
(Awaiting to hear that "but they don't make as much money" comment) | ||
Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
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HeadBangaa
United States6512 Posts
EDIT: When I hear people talk about how much they've won online, I usually assume it's with fake money... Sorry for being ignorant, I'm actually quite curious about how lucrative poker could be. How much time do you spend on it daily, and how much do you usually walk away with? | ||
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
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HeadBangaa
United States6512 Posts
Are there just a bunch of suckers out there throwing money at you, or is the competition fierce? This is easy money (for you)?? | ||
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baal
10541 Posts
On September 02 2005 23:15 Rekrul wrote: You're* you're* a moron... plz dont ban me :D | ||
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
On September 03 2005 03:26 HeadBangaa wrote: I'm totally stunned by your response.... making at least $600 in a day is typical for you? Are there just a bunch of suckers out there throwing money at you, or is the competition fierce? This is easy money (for you)?? hmm competition is fierce but i have reached a point where i own them. there are some horrible horrible players but not often. and there were many many days where i didnt play, but yeah on average 600 a day sounds about right, prolly 220-230 on the year due to 4 super hot months (down 20 this month so it was like 250) | ||
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HeadBangaa
United States6512 Posts
Contributing to your original post, it's refreshing to see someone like you trying to ground yourself. Of course, when someone is so successful at such a young age, it seems like they might be ungrateful and can't appreciate the character that a hard-earned life builds. Like, I think I know exactly how you felt watching "Scott" of the WSOP being made out to be some sort of prodigy. Anyways, money versus happiness? I think as long as you keep money in perspective, it won't negatively affect you. Just remember that money is a means to an end, not vice versa. You could use your poker skills to financially support a career in something you'd actually love. That's the kind of freedom your friend was probably talking about, and I think that's great advice. You're on the right path to avoid managing your finances as a career! | ||
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Muhweli
Finland5328 Posts
Just to point out all players aren't evil. And before you say "duh it's just one % duh", it can easily be thousands or tens of thousands of dollars per big tournament sooo.... probably more than the nickle you tossed in to the red cross. | ||
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
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Gandalf
Pakistan1905 Posts
On September 03 2005 03:21 Rekrul wrote: this year i probably averaged 3-4 hours of play per day with an average salary 2-2.5x better than a lawyer ... how much do they make? 100$ / hour? Reputable lawers in major cities can easily charge you 1000 dollars an hour or more. Reputable doctors will charge you anywhere from 500 - 1000 dollars per visit in private practice, and some of these visits are barely 15 minutes. | ||
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
On September 03 2005 03:59 Gandalf wrote: Reputable lawers in major cities can easily charge you 1000 dollars an hour or more. Reputable doctors will charge you anywhere from 500 - 1000 dollars per visit in private practice, and some of these visits are barely 15 minutes. What about unreputable ones  | ||
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HeadBangaa
United States6512 Posts
Is that the flaw you're talking about? Do you feel guilty when you pwn n00bz at poker? | ||
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