Poker usernames...do they matter? Do you care?

Heresthecooler · Aug 26, 2020

I don't really think usernames matter, for the most part. It's usually an attempt to troll or bluff.

Chief talking bull · Aug 26, 2020

I have different name on different sites but I like my "Chief talking bull" name on ACR the best. I think it makes people think I'm lying and call me when they shouldn't.

successlaw · Sep 3, 2020

I would like to see one day all sites with the option to change names and to not be allowed to use any other softs for statistics

UM3SH · Sep 3, 2020

A good username matters a lot. It's look nice at table if it neat & clean username.

Szyilard · Sep 4, 2020

Hi!

It's not stupid you ask. Let’s just say I don’t really care whose name it is. Because it is difficult for the Russians to decipher the meaning of the names and for the Japanese too

. However, it is good to pay attention to the names that if I catch someone bluffing several times, I will be happy to start playing with them and I will be happy to give them to them. Bluffing should not be forced many times. I have to wait and then the flop will hit me sometime.

ProfessorGrind · Sep 4, 2020

names like 'justGTO' or whatever clearly indicate knowledge of the game - so if you don't know anything about your lineup, you can make assumptions that they are not a beginner.

the_bridge222 · Sep 4, 2020

I don't think it's too important for the game.

tomk7788 · Sep 4, 2020

You can look them up on sharkscope.com to see their won/loss stats.

BigCountryAA · Sep 4, 2020

I wish I could change some of mine including this one. I've definitely outgrown the usernames I made 10 or so years ago lol.

DougPkrMonsta · Sep 4, 2020

The only reason I notice a username is when I play with them a lot and have notes on their tendencies, but I'm not assigning any significance or basing reads on the name they chose.

It would be nice to be able to change occasionally but that defeats the purpose of tracking results and putting reads into notes etc.

Good luck!

olesyafarion · Sep 5, 2020

Hi! I have the same username everywhere. It is the same on this site and on poker rooms. Moreover, it matches my real name. I regret that I didn't come up with some abstract username. But it's too late to change anything now.

Jim_Saras · Sep 5, 2020

I don't think it matters that much. In fact think about how many usernames you remember. Personally not a lot!

Vallet · Sep 5, 2020

All I care about is that my nickname is easy to remember and doesn't match up with others. Sometimes I think that some people in a hurry create a strange set of numbers or letters.

saha2000 · Sep 5, 2020

In my opinion, the usernames do not have much meaning, they are just the nickname we use at the tables, although some of them can be really funny.
I have a similar problem, I would like to change my username on the elders, but unfortunately it is not possible.

danoscar · Sep 7, 2020

Hello. For me, it is fun to see how creative folks can be. To your point, usernames do not win poker games.

thaleshpa · Sep 11, 2020

Sometimes usernames can throw off some players. Imagine playing against a MasterBluffer31. Haha

InnerForce · Sep 12, 2020

I hate my pokerstars username but its not a big deal especially because pokerstars is not available in my country anymore

8infinity8 · Sep 17, 2020

Nikolay Nakhaev said:
the player's name may indicate that he is not new to the world of poker and should be treated with caution
I read this somewhere on poker learning theory

Yes. It is a valid point to take note of, but not too important as you already know what to expect from him. So, he has a disadvantage towards you, as you won't loose bet or go easy on him. I'd suggest having a neutral name would help. Having a poker related username just exposes yourself a bit more. Any information is still good information. Cheers.

Pokerstudy · Sep 17, 2020

https://www.highstakesdb.com/profiles/OMGClayAiken.aspx

007Leon · Sep 17, 2020

matters just for fun

i guess the usernames, matters only for fun, is anecdotic, even... somethimes i could be great a challenge of the greates usernames. wht do you think?

skaterick · Sep 17, 2020

everything may be a clue , or not

a clever name , or a boastful one might be meaningful . in olden days a personalized avatar , say of kids or pets could suggest poker is just a whimsy . like an earlier CC member mentioned 'justGTO ' should be a stern warning . ( anything that suggests knowledge of software or modern theory like @monkerlearner , piofan , equity-exploiter , range#cruncher , flopzillafollower ,EV+expert or ICMstudent would be similar . and i hope i dont run into opponents like that in the microstakes ! ). your job is to sort through the partial , available info , and decide if it is useful .

PokStorm · Sep 17, 2020

I tried two or three names and each time the playrooms told me that they existed and i ended up finding one that went well everywhere... and after all, I like it.
But, i admit that some are very creative.

Sintubai · Sep 17, 2020

Hello, I think it's cool to have a name that I identify with and like at the tables, but I started playing online poker 10 years ago and my usernames are stuck with my 10 year old creativity..lol would like to change, I think 1 time a year would be valid .. would avoid some programs that use their history to benefit other players .. I don't like parallel programs like huds but they exist and are used a lot .. What would be the problem changing the username once a year would anyone know explain? they could even charge a fee of $ 1.2 or 5 for each player and I know it would sell !! GL for our olds usernames !![emoji41][emoji573]

nativehero2015 · Sep 19, 2020

joined PS 2011, played on and off.........we might all be using our real names soon...............who knows only time will tell.

zvezdadelije · Oct 9, 2020

I believe they can matter, especially if the name alludes to a particular way/strategy. It's either true or false, like a way ahead or way behind situation. This can go further and be even applied to photos/avatar and so forth.

Poker usernames...do they matter? Do you care?

Heresthecooler

Rock Star

Chief talking bull

Visionary

successlaw

Legend

UM3SH

Rock Star

Szyilard

Rock Star

ProfessorGrind

Rock Star

the_bridge222

Rock Star

tomk7788

Visionary

BigCountryAA

Visionary

DougPkrMonsta

Visionary

olesyafarion

Rock Star

Jim_Saras

Rock Star

Vallet

Legend

saha2000

Rock Star

danoscar

Legend

thaleshpa

Rising Star

InnerForce

Enthusiast

8infinity8

Enthusiast

Pokerstudy

Legend

007Leon

Rock Star

skaterick

Legend

PokStorm

Rock Star

Sintubai

Legend

nativehero2015

Enthusiast

zvezdadelije

Rock Star

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