be careful what you post

[notes1]

i was recently reminded that this site is indeed on the internet. another poster stated his belief that most 'regular' posters were being honest. i will presume he meant that even though posters may not agree, there is a sense of openess and being candid. i agree. we have had posters who mentioned some large VP losses, some have talked about medical problems and some have mentioned that their gambling may have gotten a bit out of control. all good examples of honesty and openess.  beware, those posts/stories may not stay on this site alone. they may end up somewhere else, for all to see. not possible, all those who post pictures of their big wins, but play on less than desirable paytables have already been described as they should be 'embarrassed', on other online publications. disagree with the 'experts', ask a silly question, make a 'bad' play, with your own money, state something controversial or question the prevailng wisdom, you too could be the subject of someone's article. so, i warn everybody, be careful what you post. you could be next. you may have already been written about. this is the internet. i am going to guess that things just got a little less open and honest around here. 

[DaBurglar]

??????Ok, while I probably would agree in principle with your message, WHY exactly did you pick NOW to make this post?   Have you actually encountered or read something SPECIFIC that falls into the category of what you are warning against?I myself obviously make candid posts about my experiences and certain areas of my life that touch upon the periphery of the MAIN topic (that being casinos and VP)......Sure, things will become "less open and honest" if your post is taken seriously and unless you can provide specifics so that we can see just what in theeeee hell is going on here!

[alpax]

??????Ok, while I probably would agree in principle with your message, WHY exactly did you pick NOW to make this post?   Have you actually encountered or read something SPECIFIC that falls into the category of what you are warning against?I myself obviously make candid posts about my experiences and certain areas of my life that touch upon the periphery of the MAIN topic (that being casinos and VP)......Sure, things will become "less open and honest" if your post is taken seriously and unless you can provide specifics so that we can see just what in theeeee hell is going on here!



I may be wrong but I think the motive to make this post was stemmed from the thread on the Strategy section.

Video Poker Bankroll

I have been using the internet since the dial-up boom in 1994 and I have seen more than enough disrespectful behavior to take anything seriously. People take cheapshots at each other knowing that the internet provides a measure of anonymity. For the most part I would hope notes1 understands this, this forum is by far one of the most classiest I've been on.

Some people online have doubts about the legitimacy of Bob Dancer, everyone has the right to believe what they wish. I have not seen anyone attempt to try to be like Bob anyways, but they will cast their doubts.

A legitimate reason to becareful what to post is exactly the reason case stated, there is no privacy on the Internet. These days, people look up people when and wherever possible with social media these days. People lose jobs or do not get hired if they rant about something with profanity laced or post pictures of themselves wasted from alcohol drinking binge. I have since deleted social media accounts and recreated another one that is solely used for social media games (particularly slots and myVegas).

I think the worst it gets if some young women decides to do something pornographic in return for some money possibly to pay off educational loans. Little will they know is that traces of that will be with them and will not go away.

[case]

I agree with Alpax, the internet is a dangerous place. It is no place to post anything personal. You never know who will read it. It might come back to haunt you.

[DaBurglar]

well I agree a person needs to be circumspect regarding what they do with their online identity and life in general, but that basically goes for ALL aspects and areas of life, does it not?    I do agree that the perceived "Anonymity" of the internet is a false snare that trips up a lot of people and also causes much of the drama and problems people encounter, especially cyberbullying and the effects it entails.I myself, since 2005, have experienced a wide gamut of ups and downs regarding the internet and how I interact and deal with it.....it is central to my current business and how I make a living, and it also is central to my social life.....any and all trips and entertainment I partake of is booked or arranged via the internet (including this particular forum in the area of "entertainment" and socializing)......for the most part, I am currently satisfied with my cyber profile and life in general, even if certain posters on this site utilize the perceived "Safety" of the distance and anonymous nature of posting to say things they never would say to me in person.As for what people post these days that might become and embarrassing liability, that category of stuff is becoming somewhat smaller with each new "low" we seem to hit as a society......indeed, what constitutes "porn" these days is almost CELEBRATED and accepted now as "normal", since the internet is saturated with it, and indeed, one of the primary drivers of expanding and improving the internet during the last 10-15 years has been "ADULT entertainment" (i.e. PORN)   so in today's world, unless a person is 100% certain they want to pursue a career in politics (and even there it depends on the country and the party), it isn't an automatic kiss of death.     The main concern is sheer privacy and divulging details that could put someone at a huge disadvantage in certain situations,,,,,,again, just be circumspect about what and where you post if you really are worried about this ......Being single, totally on my own and without worry or responsibility to anyone but myself, and having no aspirations other than to be a good citizen and cohort to family and friends, I have no worries whatsoever, even about the picture I had up with the stripper (fully clothed) draped across my lap which Tedlark actually bothered to claim he found "offensive"  (although several other posters here were the polar opposite in sentiment about the picture.....)   For the record, I do not frequent strip clubs or porn conventions anymore (not for the last 6 or 7 years at least)......I do not judge others who do, but I have since "moved on" I guess (more like matured, finally!)

[Tedlark]

DaBurglar lets get a few things straight. First, I don't believe I said that I was offended by the picture you posted of you and the stripper. I think I said that there were women who patronize this site and they might find it offensive. Next, I would say to you IN PERSON anything I have said to you through this forum. The reason why I haven't done this yet is because I don't know if I could keep from getting physical and possibly beat you to a bloody mess. I'm not threatening you right now but just telling you one way of how our meeting could play out. If I did beat you to a bloody mess I would then truly be considered a bully because of your physical condition. In that respect I would deserve being called a bully and I just wouldn't like myself very much either. For a while at least.

Lastly I must question the validity of you saying that you do not frequent strip clubs or porn conventions (not for the last 6 or 7 years alt least). I do seem to remember that you said the picture of you with the stripper sitting in your lap was taken by your then girlfriend, a nurse. This may have been the same girlfriend that was in Las Vegas with her parents and you were also out there, staying at a different hotel and she had to sneak out from her parents to go meet you? I am remembering this from another of your posts. If this is true; you posted all this within the last 2 years so how could you say that its been 6 or 7 years?

[notes1]

DB, you asked why i started this thread. i have no facebook account, no idea how to send a text or a tweet(?), no social media presence, the only place i have ever posted was here. so, i have had no bad experiences.   i am simply warning all that any post one might make on this site, could be the topic of an article/blog. those who have posted pictures of wins, on less than stellar machines have already been written about. if you make a 'stupid' play with your own money, if you disagree with the 'experts', if you reveal something about yourself, it could very well end up as fodder for someone to write about. just to make a buck. when all are aware of this, openness and honesty will slowly disappear. be careful what you post. 

[alpax]

DB, you asked why i started this thread. i have no facebook account, no idea how to send a text or a tweet(?), no social media presence, the only place i have ever posted was here. so, i have had no bad experiences.   i am simply warning all that any post one might make on this site, could be the topic of an article/blog. those who have posted pictures of wins, on less than stellar machines have already been written about. if you make a 'stupid' play with your own money, if you disagree with the 'experts', if you reveal something about yourself, it could very well end up as fodder for someone to write about. just to make a buck. when all are aware of this, openness and honesty will slowly disappear. be careful what you post. 

Personally I am not concerned what experts will say about recreational players. On a past episode on gambling with an edge radio show, Mr. Dancer expressed negative insights about the pay tables of these jackpots pictures posted on these forums. It is the truth that people can provide a false sense of thrill by posting up big hits when they may be down several thousands of dollars to the casino. I hope this will not happen, but I think experts can write up a criticism with regards to Phil's system. Also I've wrote about more losing stories than winning stories, but those stories were honest results.

The more pressing concern people can have is that relatives, significant others/future in-laws, bosses/superiors, and potential business groups look up a person online to learn more about them if one chooses to disclose their secrets. They can discover more things on the Internet than one may think these days. At least for this website, although we all have different handles, but once someone knows somebody's handle, it can reveal a person's interest in gambling (there are people who shun it) as well as any potential problems with lack of self control and severe losses.

[EDC1977]

Think about the countless hours some HR people spend checking out backgrounds of prospects and employees. Same could be said for law enforcement looking at gambling trends. Social media can be a gut shot if one is too careless.
Rock on FloridaPhil. If it works, don't fix it.

[FloridaPhil]

[quote=alpax]I hope this will not happen, but I think experts can write up a criticism with regards to Phil's system.[/quote]Me too. I've said this before, but I'll say it again.  I will compete head to head with Bob Dancer or any professional video poker player using traditional strategy with my Cheap Strategy in an open competition providing the game is less than 98% and the bankroll is limited.  A professional would never accept these terms, but these are the conditions that I have to play under the majority of the time. The reason I am so confident I will win is that the odds are overwhelmingly in my favor that they will run out of money before I do.I believe Bob Dancer and I are in total agreement that flat play on a negative (including comps) video poker machine is a guaranteed long term loser and the more you play the more you lose.  I also think he believes "any" play on a machine with overall negative odds is a loser, but my experience has proven that to be untrue so far.  If it is true, perhaps the Cheap Strategy helps you to lose less and that's fine with me.I not not claim to be even close to the same league as Bob Dancer but I suspect I have more experience playing short coin video poker.   If he ever wants to have a serious discussion on short coin play I would
he happy to contribute my thoughts, but I seriously doubt that will
ever happen because the casinos that he works for aren't paying him to promote short coin betting.I hope those that would criticize my strategy without knowing all the facts enjoy their musings. As for me, I'll keep my money and continue to play my way.  Never post anything on the Internet you would be embarrassed or ashamed
for someone to see and never make any claim unless you are willing to
back it up.