Difficult Being A Woman Playing Poker
I have been playing online for some time and being a woman I find it rather difficult. My plays are always commented on and if people lose they not only refer to me as a donkey but use vulgar name calling which I believe happens because I am a woman. I see men getting called on some plays they make, but I feel that men feel somewhat empowered when talking down to me. I take it for what it's worth, but there are times I wished I had a username that didn't include lady in it...Good Luck to All!
Beatlebug
I have been playing online for some time and being a woman I find it rather difficult. My plays are always commented on and if people lose they not only refer to me as a donkey but use vulgar name calling which I believe happens because I am a woman. I see men getting called on some plays they make, but I feel that men feel somewhat empowered when talking down to me. I take it for what it's worth, but there are times I wished I had a username that didn't include lady in it...Good Luck to All!
Beatlebug
I can understand that it might be upsetting but from my own observations the majority of the name calling, and that stuff, mostly happens when they get beaten by a woman; so you should at least have that satisfaction.beatlebug said:
Also, you have to remember that there are a lot of underage, immature or uneducated people playing online poker.
It may not be in your nature but you might consider doing what comedians do with hecklers and build up a bank of put-downs. For example: " I think it's terrible that this site allows children to play.". I'm sure that other members can come up with a few more.
You are right that it happens mostly when beaten
But as far as giving back, I won't sink to those levels. I merely say thanks for your chips or have a nice day! I can't or won't sweat the small stuff.....🙂
Henry Minute said:
But as far as giving back, I won't sink to those levels. I merely say thanks for your chips or have a nice day! I can't or won't sweat the small stuff.....🙂
I have to sat that I enjoy them at the table as long as there not all butch playing like a mad man . Just as I don't ever see a gay guy openly being gay and playing gay lol you know what I mean ?
So to have some ladies at the table is great , I enjoy being social and they can certainly make moves just as good as a man and they bring something else to the game men don't , LOOKS !🙄
So to have some ladies at the table is great , I enjoy being social and they can certainly make moves just as good as a man and they bring something else to the game men don't , LOOKS !🙄
ChillinVillian said:
Be less homophobic please. I have plenty of gay friends - male and female - who play live poker. Really hate that they might have to deal with someone with feelings like you have expressed above being at their tables.
Don't be afraid to open your mind up to enjoying people of all kinds as long as they are good people. There is no reason to discriminate or treat others differently just because they are gay or lesbian. Some of the nicest people I know fall into that category - they really make great friends. 🙂
dakota-xx said:
So sorry to offend , that's not what I was trying to do . I was trying to imply that some gay/les act over the top while I myself am just myself . No big show , although I suppose there are straight people with a really big attitude or personality as well . I have gay and lesbian family and by no means did I mean to be racist . My bad , it is so easy to type as to think what I am posting and will not make such mistake again . :deal:
