105 replies to this topic

[chgocubs99]

The staking threads are out of control and need to be stopped or put in their own forum. Way more bad than good is coming from this, mostly a proponderance of beggars. I am guilty as I've done it a couple of times myself, but that's neither here nor there at this point. Obviously you know my opinion but I made a poll to see what everyone else thinks.

And yes, I could simply skip over the threads. I could also skip over threads that say "Pornaments" if porn offends me, but that doesn't mean it is allowed or should be. If soliciting money or even soliciting transfers is not allowed, then the staking threads should stop immediately, in my opinion.

[Wandigo]

be gone with them.

[Kuge]

The staking threads are out of control and need to be stopped or put in their own forum. Way more bad than good is coming from this, mostly a proponderance of beggars. I am guilty as I've done it a couple of times myself, but that's neither here nor there at this point. Obviously you know my opinion but I made a poll to see what everyone else thinks.

And yes, I could simply skip over the threads. I could also skip over threads that say "Pornaments" if porn offends me, but that doesn't mean it is allowed or should be. If soliciting money or even soliciting transfers is not allowed, then the staking threads should stop immediately, in my opinion.

Can't we just ban the beggars?

[Jennings7]

I think it should have its own forum.

[jethrodull]

i've staked and been staked....as someone that offered stakes, I did so hoping that the horses could help me build my br better than I was doing...

someone offers a stake, and I indicate a willingness/interest in receiving, is that begging?

I'd leave it alone, and like you said, skip it if you're not interested....my .02

J

[Wandigo]

I'd leave it alone, and like you said, skip it if you're not interested....my .02

$.02 stakeaments for this thread?

[tskillz187]

Meh, I think it kind of brought the community together. Especially the lower stake 4.40 grinders. I do think asking for stakes is pretty stupid and I largely ignore them but think it's cool that a bunch of General 4.40 players have a little community. I wouldn't be opposed to having their own forum.

[bigbrennan]

Sub forum in 'general poker forum'

Thats the best way

[hblask]

I don't see the problem with them... people being generous, that's a good thing.

If they start coming here and complaining about not getting paid etc, then I say do something. But there has been very little of that.

[bdc30]

I think they'd be better in their own forum. If you don't want to deal with them, they're easier to ignore. Out of sight out of mind.

http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...s&rails

Other people didn't seem to agree, for the most part.

[Primadonna]

offering stakes = obv cool

begging for stakes = obv ban

[James D]

$.02 stakeaments for this thread?

I lol'd

[rdtedm]

Wouldn't be opposed to putting them in their own forum, but if thats the case, make a new forum for rail calls, poker quotes, and anything related to poker pros. Everything fits under a category, and there's not just one that seems to flood the forums. Outlawing them would be ludicrous, I agree that making a thread asking for a stake is lame, but if people want to give them out and help people/themselves, what's wrong with capitalism?

[vbnautilus]

I agree with Cappy's response in the other thread:

http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...t&p=2056184

[SuperJon]

Wouldn't be opposed to putting them in their own forum, but if thats the case, make a new forum for rail calls, poker quotes, and anything related to poker pros. Everything fits under a category, and there's not just one that seems to flood the forums. Outlawing them would be ludicrous, I agree that making a thread asking for a stake is lame, but if people want to give them out and help people/themselves, what's wrong with capitalism?

Ummm, so yeah. Can I get a stake?





























sw, obv

[chgocubs99]

I agree with Cappy's response in the other thread:

http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...t&p=2056184

Good link, I was looking for that thread to reference but I couldn't find it, thank you.

[Pot Odds RAC]

The staking threads are out of control and need to be stopped or put in their own forum. Way more bad than good is coming from this, mostly a proponderance of beggars. I am guilty as I've done it a couple of times myself, but that's neither here nor there at this point. Obviously you know my opinion but I made a poll to see what everyone else thinks.

And yes, I could simply skip over the threads. I could also skip over threads that say "Pornaments" if porn offends me, but that doesn't mean it is allowed or should be. If soliciting money or even soliciting transfers is not allowed, then the staking threads should stop immediately, in my opinion.

Actually I find this as offensive as the stinking beggars.

[rdtedm]

Nice post from Cappy. The reason why I enjoy the General Forum so much is the diversity - it's a place where you can pretty much post anything related to poker (whether you take heat for it is an entirely different story), and it's fun to hop onto one forum and see so much. I doubt that someone at a FT would get as much attention at the rail if it wasn't posted on the general forum, and one of the great things about this community is the support we get from other members.

[chgocubs99]

Actually I find this as offensive as the stinking beggars.

Really? I also voted for Bush in 2000, but not in 2004. I also once dated a girl, but we broke up. Not everything in this world is uniform, unchanging, and absolute.

[Bonzium]

put them in their own forum if possible...if not do nothing. I don't see anything wrong with people wanting to invest money and those wishing to take on those investments.