Contest: Let's Make the 2013 WSOP the Nicest One Yet

I am an amateur player and I have stood up many times to the bully, but I can at 6'3 235, ebrand21@gmail.com

I, Amy Conner (twitter: txpokerlover) agree!

We need more players taking this stance.

Good luck this year at the WSOP!

twitter: Seanismoney

in! name is Paul

Agreed. Derwin derwin_j@yahoo.com

I agree, we should all take this stance.
Best of luck !
Bernie {Twitter @DaB3rn}

There's nothing more frustrating than listening to a bully berate a fellow player. Thanks for doing this! May the felt be kind to you this summer.
Twitter: @UsedtobeaScribe

If I see it happening at the table, I usually look at the offender and say "don't tap the glass" Many get it, and those that don't reveal info to me about them too. I know the hazard of being the berator too as I had a player from an online home game thank me for my snarky comments. He said "I didn't know I was doing wrong but you saying you always wanted me to make that call made you want me at your table. That made me work on and improve my game"

That's an awkward "You're welcome" to give.

Pokervixen on "the twitter" and all the other places you know how to reach me.

I see this all the time - I agree it is pathetic and useless! All amatures and "professionals" should stand up to this crap! {twitter @nypkrkid78}

Should be kind to the people who are recreational or relatively inexperienced, as we were all at that stage in poker once upon a time. Some people just need to be reminded of that every so often. Twitter @thedarkonexx

Katie, How can I not agree? I'll never forget how, when I was facing my own bullying at the table at last year's Main Event, you texted me INSTANTLY to offer your support. I think this is a fabulous idea, and I'm thrilled that you've found such a generous and creative way to take action. YAY!
XOXO
Rachel Kranz, @adventurespoker

Thank you for your post. Good read.
@beebsyfbaby

I agree!

Doug dj26xxx@yahoo.com

I agree with your statement, and would add that pros should treat the dealers with a little more respect. john@schumacher.net

Definitely agree

Anthony
amaglietta@gmail.com

Fantastic piece. I just got berrated myself for being a nit (ha!)

You don't need my contact details - if I win pick a charity to give it too.

I have been saying the same thing for years!!! Good for you for stepping up and speaking out. Brandon Sanders Email - sande1bs@cmich.edu

Personally, I love it every time someone talks poker at the table. She is giving away information free. Thank you very much!
If language is abusive, the responsibility falls on the cardroom or casino to take action. If they don't, complain. If they don't address your complaint, take your business elsewhere. Poker is full of lowlifes, always will be as long as good people put up with it. A good cardroom/casino respects and protects its dealers and customers. If it doesn't, you are a fool for giving them your business more than once and you deserve what you get.

While I do love free info, I wholeheartedly agree with your post! Thank you for this opportunity. Twitter: @jewpoker

BULLYING SHMULLYING!!! Bullies are people who hate themselves. If you see a player at the table bullying, kindly point out how sad you feel for someone who is so insecure and unhappy with themselves. GOOD LUCK THIS SUMMER EVERYONE! @joeydelia

With kindness and sportsmanship, comes enjoyable, repeat business! Good luck Katie. Robsipademail@gmail.com
Rob from New Hampshire

Good Luck!! :]

jason-marlow@hotmail.com

I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for stepping up and taking a public stand.

All the best

Shaun

Johnny Dolce, your knight in shining armor.

@JohnnyDolce

@chesspoker1

Katie i agree with you and hope you win.I myself hate complete lying about someone else.

Katie i agree with you and hope you win.I myself hate complete lying about someone else.

gl
ntelis1988@hotmail.com

@nt3lis1
gl <3

Good luck...
George glizardos2@gmail.com

Good Luck

htnemesis@hotmail.com

i am John Alexopoulos an amateur poker player! twitter: @SkULLGr

When I see someone get verbally attacked at the table I know that "attacking" player is so close to, or at their tilting point...."stacking hands" look better and better. Find those small-mid pocket pairs and suited connectors against them and watch the fireworks. I believe in poker karma, you get what you deserve. Treat everyone nicely, we are all here to play the same great game.

Twitter: @schulze_88

I Agree From Greece...
paylos94@hotmail.com

I agree completely. Twitter: jfdobb

Good luck!
Tzirus@gmail.com

Agreed.
Vandalar@twitter

Very simple: Don't tap on the aquarium... you're going to scare away the fish :-) @cardplayerlife

I (Michael Peters, @m_peters) completely agree!

Couldnt agree more. It's not only a problem in poker but in life at a whole. From children in school to world leaders in charge of running nations. This world would be such a better place if we all thought before we spoke or acted a certain way...we should all be kind to each other and thankful for what we have ."Pay it forwoard". Thebc44@aol.com

sadly i dont think this will ever stop... people have to do the smart ass. i guess its ego an ego issue or self-esteem

20100mailhot@gmail.com

Agreed and Good luck.

Twitter @b_hopping

Great post, totally agree!

Twitter @johnnieho

hey this is a great idea. I approve and have and will stand up for a player that is getting bullyed. good luck in the wsop. alas i will not make it this year to the wsop as I am retiring and the family will be in the process of moving to vegas.

Couldn't agree more with this thought. This has irritated me for years and I don't even play for a living. Good luck in ME, sure would like 1%!

coachgardner1@gmail.com

lualua_7@hotmail.com...good luck!!

From the day I started playing online following Collins advice from "Sit 'n Go Strategy", the verbal abuse directed towards weak players has astounded me. Thanks so much Katie for clearly articulating the effect these jerks have on our game and for backing your conviction with what will very likely be 1% * say $8,500,000 = $8500.

Mark Estes

mestes1@gte.net

I'm guilty at some point and/or a victim but it sure made me a better player as I have studied poker for 52 of the 52 years I've played and I am still learning. Thanks Katie, #rungood Rich Miner

I AGREE usually all I have to do is stare and shake my head no. Btw
I am 230 lbs and missing some fingers all they have to do is find out I did not go into shock when I lost them and they shut up. Best of all is when the older regulars give it back to them first and especially the ladies as they are smiling and sweeping in the pot.

JCBOWL825@GMAIL.COM

Chris King

sheffield16 on lock
kingmen10 on carbon
chris king on FTP
kingmen10 on Pstars

sheffield16@yahoo.com

you are absolutly right !
everybody should act with class at a poker table
louis_do@hotmail.com from france

Good Luck. ck12001@msn.com

Poker is not a nice game.
Also people who do this are only hurting them selves.
Most of the time when it happens to me the other player lost the hand and just look very stupid saying I played it wrong after I have won. More people should do this stop giving people good advice its hard enough to win as it is LOL.

Katie, heck yes... TID at the WSOP, and I agree, lets make the WSOP the nicest yet.

@cparsley1 for Twitter :)

Totally agree. Great Blog. @gunslingerbach

Great post, also another negative effect can be seen in the reduced online traffic such as for the Steps STTs on Party Poker.

All the best for the WSOP xx xx

iandkappac@hotmail.com

Absolutely! I've heard and read it all as to why they do this, but I couldn't agree more.. it IS a weak defense at most. I honestly feel it's poor sportsmanship, at best.
As for the strategy talk, save it for a beer with your buddies AFTER the game Please don't be handing out valuable information that has taken me years to glean and finesse so Joe Schmoe can suddenly see the light and take away any portion of my stack.
Awesome point and article! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels strongly about this :0)

Thanks for the contest and Wishin' ya tons of run good at the WSOP!

Coyotetears@hotmail.com

couldn't agree more. well written blog post! i love your call to action, and i love the 1% free roll as well.

anytime i hear anyone taking away from the game i love by berating another player i calmly try to stop them by explaining that it's not smart to give away free poker lessons at the table.

you are the bomb mrs 3.14, i hope to see you this summer

-Jerry Cohen
@babiesdonttalk

Totally agree. All these jackwagons do is try to stroke their own egos. No good comes of it. Good luck at the WSOP.
twitter: michaelpags

GLGL. This will be the wsop of the Dozier ;)
Kevin K
kevko_2000@yahoo.com

I'm a fish and I'm well aware of it. I just play for fun and hate when players make me feel badly about my play. I don't shop often or go out to eat often. Instead I consider my poker money recreation. I know I'm a losing player in the long run, but when players insult me for whatever moves I make I feel less inclined to continue playing with them.

Thanks for standing up to bullying, even if one of the reasons is just to keep taking money from players like myself.

https://twitter.com/ShaneCLee

https://twitter.com/ShaneCLee

I totally agree! I don't know the odds of hands winning, I just play what I feel will help me win. But when I make a "Donkey call" and win, I'm berated. Once, I was so lucky, won 1 month straight at my friends regular Thursday night game. His friends asked him IF he could stop inviting me, because I'm a "DONKEY". I try to explain, it's just luck and I can't possibly win all the time. Needless to say, I just found another game to go to.

islandprophet@gmail.com

You are so right Katie, lets hope karma comes into effect ! And someone who respects the diversity of people wins . So lets hope you are that person !

I'm with you. Bad manners are just irritating online. Live it's like school bullying, especially when people gang up on someone. My guess though is that Tony G won't support your goal though:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr4LnhLQF3o

I love it--GL, Katie! :) @allipearl

Is it June 2nd already?
This WSOP I would like all of us to keep our word. If we say we are going to do something, we should do it. It will be for the betterment of the game in the long run. ;-)

Was anyone else expecting a public announcement on June 1st?