People miss a simple explanation for live poker getting less friendly: friendliness at the table is negatively correlated to skill.
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Replying to @NateMeyvis
@NateMeyvis Absolutely disagree (if I am understanding your statement correctly!). Some of the best players I know are extremely friendly.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @keiththecamel
@keiththecamel In 2005 games often featured seven people _only_ at the table to have a chat and play cards. Surely that makes a difference.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NateMeyvis
@NateMeyvis I think there is a real misconception that in order to be successful at poker you need to concentrate to a ridiculous extent.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @keiththecamel
@keiththecamel Fair enough (though I'm not sure it's so overstated). But would you disagree that the average loser is more likely to chat?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NateMeyvis
@NateMeyvis Yes I think I would disagree. Some losers chat, some stay sullen. I don't think there is a correlation,1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@keiththecamel That is interesting to hear. I would not be upset to be wrong about this!
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