Comments on: Showing Emotion in Poker by Nolan Dalla http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/showing-emotion-in-poker-by-nolan-dalla-3590/ Your one stop shop for poker news. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:38:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Russ Scott http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/showing-emotion-in-poker-by-nolan-dalla-3590/comment-page-1/#comment-55716 Russ Scott Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:35:18 +0000 http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/?p=3590#comment-55716 I see your point, Nolan, and like you I enjoy a game more when there's social interaction, table talk and (within reason) displays of emotion. The thing is, what's considered "reasonable behavior" isn't the same for everyone. We got to this point -- new, tougher rules -- because a relatively small number of players repeatedly abused their rights at the table. Often, these abuses affect play negatively (slow down the game, instigate arguments, etc.), but even worse in my opinion is the inconsistent enforcement of rules by different floor people. It's like deciding what's porn -- if the standard in judging poker violations is "I'll know it when I see it," then leaving floor staff to their individual interpretations is inherently unfair to the players. ANY set of rules chosen by a casino -- however stringent or lenient -- is fine, as long as they are clearly stated up front and evenly enforced without favoritism. BTW -- Thanks for another AWESOME job compiling and presenting information at this year's WSOP! I see your point, Nolan, and like you I enjoy a game more when there’s social interaction, table talk and (within reason) displays of emotion. The thing is, what’s considered “reasonable behavior” isn’t the same for everyone. We got to this point — new, tougher rules — because a relatively small number of players repeatedly abused their rights at the table. Often, these abuses affect play negatively (slow down the game, instigate arguments, etc.), but even worse in my opinion is the inconsistent enforcement of rules by different floor people. It’s like deciding what’s porn — if the standard in judging poker violations is “I’ll know it when I see it,” then leaving floor staff to their individual interpretations is inherently unfair to the players. ANY set of rules chosen by a casino — however stringent or lenient — is fine, as long as they are clearly stated up front and evenly enforced without favoritism.

BTW — Thanks for another AWESOME job compiling and presenting information at this year’s WSOP!

]]> By: BigT http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/showing-emotion-in-poker-by-nolan-dalla-3590/comment-page-1/#comment-55528 BigT Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:59:26 +0000 http://www.pokernewsdaily.com/?p=3590#comment-55528 I absolutely agree. If people want a quiet emotionless table they can play online. Part of the attraction of live poker are the personalities. And whether others like it or not, talking to learn the other player is part of the game. While I agree that excessive celebration should be limited I find no problem with minor hurrahs or the occasional goading of your opponent. Altering the psyche of the opponent is also part of the game -- this is true of all games and sports, why should it be different in Poker. I absolutely agree. If people want a quiet emotionless table they can play online. Part of the attraction of live poker are the personalities. And whether others like it or not, talking to learn the other player is part of the game. While I agree that excessive celebration should be limited I find no problem with minor hurrahs or the occasional goading of your opponent. Altering the psyche of the opponent is also part of the game — this is true of all games and sports, why should it be different in Poker.

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