Teasing on the tables

I really hate to be annoyed at the table so I don't have to pay attention to them because when I get angry and I can't play I concentrate on the game

black and said:

I believe that in most cases such conversations are essentially a provocation of opponents and very often such a provocation leads to wrong decisions. That is why I ignore conversations during the game.

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I believe that you are 100% correct, people like that are trying to shake you and push you into making a rash decision. Best thing to do is to not respond in kind, and if you are lucky that will get them upset and they will be the one to make the rash decision.

Ignore them, they are trying to throw you off your game. Don't even bother reading what they type. I personally like that and use it for extra motivation to play better and take they chips away. I don't force it. but I play better and more focus after that because I have something to prove. and after I take their chips all I say its "easy money" and they get mad.

I have been playing way too long ,to fall for those who provoke me on the tables : I keep my calm . when there is a barrage of insults etc my answer usually is dragging the pots from the agressor

There is alot less ways to gain info online then in live so chat can be one of them. So I keep chat on as you can see certain players comment on plays or when they are on tilt.

When somebody gets me to sit down with them at the table, I make a deal with them that they stake my first buy-in and I’ll cover the rest. If they win, they win their money back first, if I win, I get a buy-in bonus.

Train yourself to not be bothered by it, and under no circumstances let it lead you to a rash decision that may have disastrous consequences. You've received some good advice up above about turning off the chat, and if that is what it takes then do it because it really isn't that much of a loss. It will be better to learn how to not let it get to you. Always remember that the person saying the things doesn't know you so their opinion of you is worthless. Those of you who have seen The Hustler will remember what happened as a result of this tilt.



edited to add PS - I've even been called the "C" word a few times while playing online, which just ran off of my back like a mallard hen. And it also gave me an idea for a character in a story I'm writing. Should have thanked him. LOL!!