- Joined
- May 12, 2007
- Location
- NOT Pennsylvania!!!
This is a question that has always interested me - why do we feel the need to post here?
In truth my reasons for posting here are pretty odd. I've been pretty lucky from online gaming and am ahead at this point in time (touches wood). However I have this constant fear I may overextend myself and go on some kind of crazy tilt run losing EVERYTHING I have. I have to say it's a constant worry (note to pitboss - could happen any moment). For me this is an absolute constant worry. I have come really close so many times. But everytime the thing that has saved me is coming here and posting. Really coming here and posting some nonsense or other has saved me thousands and thousand of pounds.
Another reason is that despite having done quite well from it I am not even sure I approve of online gambling. Inside of me there is a conscience that questions the whole business. In some ways I think the Americans may be right and the best thing is to ban it altogether. I am from the UK OK and we have a massive period of austerity coming. To this end should we really be encouraging young people to gamble? When the economy was booming in 2007 it didn't seem like a problem but in 2011 the picture is far different and I do think you have to take the world economic situation into account.
The main reason I post here is that I do genuinely try to help other posters. For example I have always advocated taking bonuses/incentives as they are nearly always beneficial for the player if used correctly. I have to nail my colours to the mast here and see this as the ultimate 'no brainer'.
The reason why I post is I feel guilty about winning money from online gaming as I do have doubts about the morality of it all. I know this will sound patronising but I would rather not win at the expense of ignorant people losing if you will pardon the expression. I know I could have put this better but the sentiment is one I feel.
This place certainly has some amazing posters! Please forgive me as I am doing this from memory and can only namechcek a handful.
OK first up Vinyl. Be truthful - are you paid to post? Don't really see why you could have that depth of knowledge and motivation otherwise.
Nifty - aah me Nifty. Wondering if you could be similar in that you have made some cash and feel you need to defend the industry. Different to myself but can understand it.
Chayton - are you puffing the magic dragon? Your posts are always very friendly.
Chuchu - I will never take you on you honourable warrior. Always enjoy your posts.
Jod - forget your number but will never forget your name!
KK - the lege. When are you going to update your stats you lazy git!!!!
Rainmaker - Aha! You are a cool dude.
Zoozie - crazy name crazy guy but massive respect.
Rusty - the truth is out there. So much to answer for...
Jetset - a seer. I suspect you may be the Chairman of William Hill but I liek you anyway.
JHV - IMO the best poster on this forum and much missed.
The Philly crew - you've got to speculate to accumulate!
lawnet - genius.
Dominique - haven't seen your spear for a while hope you are OK.
Daveboz - it's all a conspirancy can't say any more than that right now. Pls PM Rusty.
Audimaninboro - seriously - do you drive an Audi in Middlesbrough?
In truth my reasons for posting here are pretty odd. I've been pretty lucky from online gaming and am ahead at this point in time (touches wood). However I have this constant fear I may overextend myself and go on some kind of crazy tilt run losing EVERYTHING I have. I have to say it's a constant worry (note to pitboss - could happen any moment). For me this is an absolute constant worry. I have come really close so many times. But everytime the thing that has saved me is coming here and posting. Really coming here and posting some nonsense or other has saved me thousands and thousand of pounds.
Another reason is that despite having done quite well from it I am not even sure I approve of online gambling. Inside of me there is a conscience that questions the whole business. In some ways I think the Americans may be right and the best thing is to ban it altogether. I am from the UK OK and we have a massive period of austerity coming. To this end should we really be encouraging young people to gamble? When the economy was booming in 2007 it didn't seem like a problem but in 2011 the picture is far different and I do think you have to take the world economic situation into account.
The main reason I post here is that I do genuinely try to help other posters. For example I have always advocated taking bonuses/incentives as they are nearly always beneficial for the player if used correctly. I have to nail my colours to the mast here and see this as the ultimate 'no brainer'.
The reason why I post is I feel guilty about winning money from online gaming as I do have doubts about the morality of it all. I know this will sound patronising but I would rather not win at the expense of ignorant people losing if you will pardon the expression. I know I could have put this better but the sentiment is one I feel.
This place certainly has some amazing posters! Please forgive me as I am doing this from memory and can only namechcek a handful.
OK first up Vinyl. Be truthful - are you paid to post? Don't really see why you could have that depth of knowledge and motivation otherwise.
Nifty - aah me Nifty. Wondering if you could be similar in that you have made some cash and feel you need to defend the industry. Different to myself but can understand it.
Chayton - are you puffing the magic dragon? Your posts are always very friendly.
Chuchu - I will never take you on you honourable warrior. Always enjoy your posts.
Jod - forget your number but will never forget your name!
KK - the lege. When are you going to update your stats you lazy git!!!!
Rainmaker - Aha! You are a cool dude.
Zoozie - crazy name crazy guy but massive respect.
Rusty - the truth is out there. So much to answer for...
Jetset - a seer. I suspect you may be the Chairman of William Hill but I liek you anyway.
JHV - IMO the best poster on this forum and much missed.
The Philly crew - you've got to speculate to accumulate!
lawnet - genius.
Dominique - haven't seen your spear for a while hope you are OK.
Daveboz - it's all a conspirancy can't say any more than that right now. Pls PM Rusty.
Audimaninboro - seriously - do you drive an Audi in Middlesbrough?