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Donkey's and the Poker Economy

Definition of Donkey from an online resource:
Stupid, weak player of stupid move.
Usage: Like in sentence "Let's go to this poker room. it is full of donkeys" ..

So why are Donkeys berated, reprimanded and hated so much? Shouldn't they be embraced? Well, I believe the Donkey's are our future..

The Poker Economy is drying up in both $ and players. It is felt from the lowest .01/.02 online games all the way up to the Big Game in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio (if you don't believe this, listen to any recent interview with Barry Greenstein). Two reasons: 1. UIEGA legislation has slashed the US poker pool. 2. The recession has left people with lower disposable incomes for things like poker. Couple this with the fact that players are getting better faster due to all the resources available today and being a winning poker player is not as easy as it used to be. . .

Subscription sites like Spade Club create a way around UIEGA legislation in the US, and provide a low cost solution. The nature of subscription sites also form a breeding ground for Donkeys, because of a sub sites accessibility and low risk environment. But I argue that this good for Poker overall. With the Poker Economy drying up and the average level of skill higher than before, these "Donkeys" represent the future of our beloved game.
When a Donkey makes an incredible suckout, it's a win for poker, as it reinforces bad play, and keeps them coming back for more. They represent the seeds that will someday bear fruit for all of us. Donkey's are the poker economic stimulus package. (Coincidentally the Donkey is the animal of a certain political party responsible for another stimulus package)
Subscription sites are like a gateway drug for Donkeys. Today's Donkey at your Subsite just might be tomorrow's Fish at your regular live cash game.

Anyone else for Surf and Turf?

DK

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