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888NOX888
Visionary
Platinum Level
In poker, your opponents will try to provoke you in any way they can, and this is where you are most vulnerable. It's about keeping your composure and not giving in to their provocations. This is what makes you a professional.
Natox
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Good morning,
to react to a slow roll calmly, don't show anger, as this is what the opponent wants. Instead, choose to either ignore it to make the player look foolish or use it as an opportunity to learn about your opponent's strategy, which can give you a tactical advantage. Slow rolling is poor etiquette but can be disarmed by remaining composed and unemotional, thereby negating the slow roller's goal of making you angry or "go on tilt".
to react to a slow roll calmly, don't show anger, as this is what the opponent wants. Instead, choose to either ignore it to make the player look foolish or use it as an opportunity to learn about your opponent's strategy, which can give you a tactical advantage. Slow rolling is poor etiquette but can be disarmed by remaining composed and unemotional, thereby negating the slow roller's goal of making you angry or "go on tilt".
dzsire
Legend
Platinum Level
You have to accept that everyone plays the game at a different pace. Sometimes the delay is intentional (like in the bubble), but this is also part of the game, so there's no need to get nervous about it, you just have to accept it and be done with it.
nelomec
Visionary
Bronze Level
Sometimes it irritates me, but it's part of the game, it's a valid strategy, I just try to improve my perception of the game,
istbno
Rock Star
Platinum Level
When someone slow rolls me, I try to stay calm and not let it get under my skin, even though it’s one of the most irritating things in poker. Slow rolling is poor etiquette, but reacting emotionally only affects your own focus and game. I usually just take a deep breath, maybe give a small smile, and move on to the next hand. Staying composed shows professionalism and keeps you mentally sharp — in the long run, emotional control wins more chips than anger ever will.
Poker Orifice
And Still...
Platinum Level
It is ignorant, unnecessary, pathetic and immature.
Poker players suck! Moves like this just reinforce it.
I'm prepared for it to happen because I'm well aware that many poker players are not mature individuals. And sadly some will be HUGE fk'n idiots.
I might flip out in the chat, (pretending to flip out), letting them think (and anyone on the table who is paying attention to it) I'm TILTED to the max. Then, when (or if) the situation warrants it, I'll go with a HUGE overbet (while sitting on a hand with lots of equity), making it look like I'm attempting to buy the pot or am just spewing off my stack... in hopes of getting looked up lighter. It actually works.
