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Date Posted: December 6th, 2009 (7:37pm)

We had our largest member-only turnout (410) today in our Sunday weekly Full Tilt freeroll.  That is over 10% of all our members in one event.  It has been really enjoyable to see our freerolls grow in size and also increase the friendly interaction and familiarity amongst members.  But along with growth comes growing pains that I want to address.

 

1. I put up the money from my personal small stakes bankroll for every freeroll on Full Tilt.  

2. Just because you are a member doesn't make you entitled to play in every event we have.  There are certain procedures or requirements we establish for our various events.

3. I established Poker Curious to have an adult and respectful environment to play and learn poker. Berating or making fun of other players will not be tolerated.

4. Every player needs luck to win a tournament of any size or buyin level.  Every player sucks out.  Every player understands that stack sizes and circumstances, not your cards, can often dictate your moves at the table.

5. Full Tilt is not rigged, nor is there any favoritism shown to certain players.

 

As it relates to me personally....

 

1. After 5 hours and 22 minutes, I won the freeroll today.

2. I was short for the entire tournament, except when 3 handed.

3. It didn't allow me to play creatively or aggressively, so I just had to be patient.

4. I got lucky in several pots for my tourney life.

5. I didn't appreciate a couple players making comments to other players and myself.  A couple were being particularly disrespectful.

 

I invest in weely freerolls because I want PC members to enjoy their experience playing.  So please be warned I will be taking action to any members who don't comport themselves to act reasonably and respectfully when they play in our freerolls.

 

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JackDogWelch Added 12/8/09 11:50am
Something to think about from Derek Jeter's mother: "When you like who you are, you are going to respect others. It is very simple." The genius of PokerCurious is its supportive, positive atmosphere which allows us all to better enjoy poker. We must work to maintain a respectful environment. - JDW
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triplebluffy1 Added 12/8/09 9:31am
well said zimba,berating other players should not be tolerated,i reckon 1 warning then kick them out,we could do without their like here.if you cant show a bit of respect to the guy that runs this site almost single handedly,and puts so much time,effort and his OWN money into it,then shame on you.go away and dont come back.
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gryphin9 Added 12/6/09 10:44pm
And another thing that is really nice of you to put your own money up for these tourneys I enjoy playing them.
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gryphin9 Added 12/6/09 10:19pm
I hope that your not talking about my blog on here I wrote earlier. And congrats on your win,
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Zimba Added 12/6/09 9:05pm
No, I wasn't referring to you. I only noticed 2-3 people that were objectionable, but it only takes a couple bad apples to spoil the bunch.
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XPOKERCHIC Added 12/6/09 8:47pm
First of all, congrats on winning Zimba. I and so many others really enjoy the tourneys. They have helped me learn a lot about poker. Sorry if I was one of the rude ones, but I take poker a little to serious at times. Great tourney and congrats to all in the money. X
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