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Message: [QUOTE="John A, post: 2200531, member: 88730"] This is going to happen for most micro and small stakes players. Having initiative becomes a lot more important than flatting hands because you aren't outplaying your opponent enough post flop. And really at those stakes you shouldn't very often. There's a misconception because people say, don't 3-bet AQo, you're turning it into a bluff. Against some opponents you are, but most of them are going to c/f most flops unless they hit. Some are going to call with worse, and some will just fold pre. As you move up in stakes, then flatting these hands will have a lot more value. However right now against the kind of opponents you're facing, and most micro players skill levels, it's better to take the initiative. As far as your sample with in and out of position, it's likely too small. Keep an eye on it though and save your filters. [/QUOTE]