Do you think less of a poster's plays if you found out he has NEVER bet in his life

Iceman · Dec 10, 2008

Let's say you start following a guy who you think is knowledgeable. After a short while you find out he doesnt bet money on the games, lets say he hasnt made a bet in his entire lifetime. Does that change your opinion of him at all? Do you give his opinion less credit knowing this about him?

I know most will probably say. Do you think you can learn much gambling information off a guy who really is NEVER involved in the gambling game? Lots os people know sports that dont gamble but can the equate that knowledge to gambling?

One of the reasons I bring this up is I know a guy who is on a lot of the forums and he has a lot of the things to say about sports, numbers, capping, etc... He is fairly outspoken about most stuff. I am usually all ears when he speaks as I am always trying to learn things from others but when I found out he does not gamble, never really has bet in his life, then I have to admit I dont take what he says very seriously now. I am not sure that is right but it is the way I feel.

bellyputter · Dec 10, 2008

I think about a half of the jack-offs on this forum don't bet $20. 10 units my ass!

shdw01 · Dec 10, 2008

I woould respect a guy that can pick winners and not post plays...

versus lifetime fuckups like me....I can post winners but I end up betting 3x as many games (halvs, 2nd halves, late-night degenerate games) and losing my ass on a yearly basis!

shdw01 · Dec 10, 2008

if they don't bet and post losers.....those are the bottom-feeders in this world...

bellyputter · Dec 10, 2008

shdw01 said:
if they don't bet and post losers.....those are the bottom-feeders in this world...

LMFAO :nohead:

VIEJODINOSAUR · Dec 10, 2008

Iceman said:
Let's say you start following a guy who you think is knowledgeable. After a short while you find out he doesnt bet money on the games, lets say he hasnt made a bet in his entire lifetime. Does that change your opinion of him at all? Do you give his opinion less credit knowing this about him?

I know most will probably say. Do you think you can learn much gambling information off a guy who really is NEVER involved in the gambling game? Lots os people know sports that dont gamble but can the equate that knowledge to gambling?

One of the reasons I bring this up is I know a guy who is on a lot of the forums and he has a lot of the things to say about sports, numbers, capping, etc... He is fairly outspoken about most stuff. I am usually all ears when he speaks as I am always trying to learn things from others but when I found out he does not gamble, never really has bet in his life, then I have to admit I dont take what he says very seriously now. I am not sure that is right but it is the way I feel.

Why you outing Railbird?

hno:

whalewager · Dec 10, 2008

I know particular poster on here that bet 1 dollar.

a fucking dollar boys

bellyputter · Dec 10, 2008

georgejefferson said:
I know particular poster on here that bet 1 dollar.

a fucking dollar boys

Does he buy points?

whalewager · Dec 10, 2008

well lets guess who ice is talking about

PapaParlay · Dec 10, 2008

If someone is knowledgeable, you should listen to them regardless of what they personally do with their knowledge.

Sometimes gamblers get caught up with the money, so gathering knowledge from someone who apparently understands gambling but doesn't actually place bets may in some cases be better than getting it from someone who does.

At the very least you should take what they say and consider it, maybe you should do more research on what they say to double check if you feel like they're spouting out falsehoods, but I wouldn't completely discount them just because they don't lay money down on the table.

Betallsports · Dec 10, 2008

georgejefferson said:
well lets guess who ice is talking about

Could he be without a laptop ? :wink:

TheWolf · Dec 10, 2008

bellyputter said:
I think about a half of the jack-offs on this forum don't bet $20. 10 units my ass!

I agree 100%. Probably even higher than that. Then they talk smack on top of hit.

JakeT. · Dec 10, 2008

georgejefferson said:
I know particular poster on here that bet 1 dollar.

a fucking dollar boys

Screw off, I bet a $1 on 6 team pleasers all the time. :toast:

kidslick · Dec 10, 2008

georgejefferson said:
I know particular poster on here that bet 1 dollar.

a fucking dollar boys

I bet 1 dollar all of the time I can still lose 400 in a day

not a problem.

fukkin ponies.......

Akillies · Dec 11, 2008

i feel its valuable to get the opinions of people who dont gamble, they seem to have a different take on things than gamblers. our view can become skewed always thinking of pointspreads

bullets · Dec 11, 2008

I don't think I would fade someone if I thought they didn't put real money on a game.

LetsGoPens · Dec 11, 2008

Akillies said:
i feel its valuable to get the opinions of people who dont gamble, they seem to have a different take on things than gamblers. our view can become skewed always thinking of pointspreads

its a very touchy situation....totally agree about thinking about pointspreads...valid point there

tatehill2000 · Dec 11, 2008

This thread is crazy, the answer is YES IT MATTERS, and YES ALLL HERE WOULD LISTEN,

Caveat> they are Hitting at a 65% or better clip.

you hit Low 50% or worse, i dont give a shit if your betting 100 Gs a game nooen will listen or care,,

tater

trytrytry · Dec 11, 2008

yes-- if he in in the business of taking wagers not making them..

no if he really does not wager ever on his games...I would not care if he did not wager on every pick bu he has to show he is a player...

I might need to think on this

I think I know at least one forum guy that talks a ton about wagering on this game and that game and yet I also feel he hardly ever wagers on any game . he does not have funds. I think he likes to just stir the pot and get more action going for the forums and the sponsors. Seems like he is always on THE game the wrong way where there is this and that in the final 10 seconds...I dont buy it.

betedgeonly · Dec 11, 2008

PapaParlay said:
If someone is knowledgeable, you should listen to them regardless of what they personally do with their knowledge.

Sometimes gamblers get caught up with the money, so gathering knowledge from someone who apparently understands gambling but doesn't actually place bets may in some cases be better than getting it from someone who does.

At the very least you should take what they say and consider it, maybe you should do more research on what they say to double check if you feel like they're spouting out falsehoods, but I wouldn't completely discount them just because they don't lay money down on the table.

Exctly. What does it really matter whether he put's money on gms or not. If he is conducting well organized edecisions based on actual info that you find to be true should be the only thing that matter's. Isn't that why you call me ICE?

beo:toast:

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