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You sir are the voice of reason in an otherwise choppy sea of insanity!Man that is scary when Ron Mexico becomes the voice of reason.Royal isn't really that funny. I was carrying him for years. Now that I'm a solo act, you see how I roll. -
Jesus H. Christ!!!Do you have nothing better to do then to continue to nit pick at me!I meant the second "e" and I believe that you damn well know it, but since we all are intent on acting like children, I am going to take off my trying to be a nicer guy and turn the other ****ing cheek for a moment and spell this out for you.There are normally two "e's" when spelling the word League.I intentionally spell it with ONLY one "e".Is that ****ing clear enough for you!Tell me what exactly have you contributed of a positive nature to this or any other thread!You know I think I am beginning to like nasty much more than nice!!!
Spell your name out loud.Finished?Find the e?Try it again if the answer is no.For further guidance, try reading it.
sigh!Yes the correct spelling is major league.Sorry I obviously need to be much more specific.It is intentionally and by design and for a very specific reason spelled:majorleag and notMajor LeagueIs that better guin?There is no e in majorleag by design. -
Fine enough, this is ridiculous and I am done with it.Most of you are able to formulate your own opinion and express it respectfully, but sadly some of you just bash, and bash and bash.So I guess the best thing for this forum is for there to be no open dialog and no dissent at all.I will begin:1. Everything I said was wrong! Let's make this simple and easy, if I said it and you didn't agree with it, it is wrong.2. Daniel is great and anything he says or does is above reproach and should never, ever be questioned. There the argument should now cease.I guess I will just go back to reading the occasional humorous soundbite from Ron, or Royal and not bother to attempt to create any kind of dialog that may upset or offend the loyal followers of Mr. Negreanu.Your original post only takes one point of view, and that is clear. Did you see saw back and forth throughout this thread? Probably- but you really took a step back when Dan stepped up and fired back- thus the backpedaling. It's not suprising- that's what you would have done in that game as well. -
sigh!Yes the correct spelling is major league.Sorry I obviously need to be much more specific.It is intentionally and by design and for a very specific reason spelled:majorleag and notMajor LeagueIs that better guin?There is no e in majorleag by design. -
There is no e in majorleag by design.Please go back and read my comments.I have made it very, very clear I understand what was going on.There are two ways to look at it and you clearly have not read it all.Major league- Your nickname is now Minor league- you have no buisness being in the majors if you can't see how this situation benefits everyone involved. Your point of view makes no sense- basically, it comes down to the fact that you would be afraid if a pro sat down to have some fun, and you would feel that they were not playing fair. So, get up and leave- or complain to management. That I would love to see- " Hey, he's raising to much, he has to much money, I want a popsicle".. actually, the popsicle line makes no sense, but it's how I picture the conversation. Meanwhile, I guarantee everyone else in the game is giving you the crazy eye while they are waiting for an opportunity to double up. As far as backpedaling goes, shrug. I just call it like I see it, and you sir are running scared- odd, that's really what this thread is about. -
It's my signature and it stays!I have not made any comments about your sig or anyone elses.Anything else you would like to complain about?Sheesh!Anyone else tired of readingCarpe Diem!like 5 million times in this thread, in big blue letters? It's like burned into my brain now. This sux. -
I shouldn't respond to this, as I know that no matter what I say it will get twisted, misconstrued and completely taken out of context.But I am a glutton for punishment so here goes.In all fairness Pupsta I have already said that I interpreted Daniel's comments a certain way. Perception unfortunately is reality.He has since gone on record to explain first hand and I have now gone on record to say that I was mistaken in my perception based upon Daniel's comments.As far as my bragging, I was responding to people that were knocking me down because I didn't make money or finish higher than 85th. Again perception is reality, and you take it as my bragging.I am not meaning it that way and am not bringing it up unless in context and or to defend myself against negative people.I have said and will say again, I have never, ever claimed to be better than anyone else in poker or anything for that matter.I have tried to be very careful in wording my posts, and if that makes me a tool, then so be it.I do not regert anything I have put in print today.
the more i read, the more you look like a tool for saying that DN bragged in his blog.every post you make, you're bragging about something or another. "i satellited into USPC." "i went out with the best hand' "i finished higher than many pros" "i'm a big man because i can admit when i'm wrong" "i have many leatherbound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany"whatever man...good for you.Louis,It takes a much bigger man to admit he is wrong than not, and doesn't make it back pedaling. I was always conflicted as I do see the counter arguments.If you read my post you will notice that I did NOT, nor do I apologize for my original post, however I am an intelligent person that can analyze information and change opinion when and where warranted.Do I like to admit being wrong? Hell no, but I am man enough to do so if I feel I was wrong? Yes I am.I really am still conflicted.I respect Daniel enough to give him the benefit of the doubt that in this instance it was great fun for all. I am not sure however that that kind of play under those circumstances would always be looked upon the same.Not sure how that makes me a back pedaler, but if I am, then I am. -
Lois,It takes a much bigger man to admit he is wrong than not, and doesn't make it back pedaling. I was always conflicted as I do see the counter arguments.If you read my post you will notice that I did NOT, nor do I apologize for my original post, however I am an intelligent person that can analyze information and change opinion when and where warranted.Do I like to admit being wrong? Hell no, but I am man enough to do so if I feel I was wrong? Yes I am.I really am still conflicted.I respect Daniel enough to give him the benefit of the doubt that in this instance it was great fun for all. I am not sure however that that kind of play under those circumstances would always be looked upon the same.Not sure how that makes me a back pedaler, but if I am, then I am.
You should try and backpedal more.
THAT WAS THE POST OF THE DAY!!! Very nice Timdog.I would also like to go on record that I do not agree with anything that majorleag has said in this thread, he is a blankity, blankity, blank blank, that should immediately be banned from this forum and poker in general forever.Oh wait sorry, I got all caught up in the grab the torches and pitchforks mentality, like in the Frankenstein movie.Come on folks, I agree with Daniel, lighten up.It was an opinion, it will not change my or your or anyones life.I have a sense of humor afterall, believe it or not!
I'd like to go on record now as saying that not once in this thread did I agree with anything major said. Any of my posts that appear to contradict that statement are simply being taken out of context. :oops: p.s. I would prefer it if I weren't banned...
I take great offense to this personally. Each, and every player at that table had an absolute blast. I've been playing poker for 14 years and I have a good radar for when people are annoyed. I think the way I behaved was exactly how I want to be seen, "A guy willing to have a good time." The other option, was to bear down, play my best, and try to crush the table. It would NOT have been as fun for any of the players at the table. We need to lighten up my friend :-)
Give me a censored break!!This has nothing to do with his life and everything to do with Poker and the behavior of pro's and the overall image and good of the game.Nothing positive can come from what Daniel did. Now if there is somethign more or missing from the story then I would love to hear it.You really put too much thought into Daniel's life. -
Okay Ron fair enough.Let's keep it just like it is and beat the hell out of each other.Makes for a much nicer forum anyway.
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THAT WAS THE POST OF THE DAY!!! Very nice Timdog.I would also like to go on record that I do not agree with anything that majorleag has said in this thread, he is a blankity, blankity, blank blank, that should immediately be banned from this forum and poker in general forever.Oh wait sorry, I got all caught up in the grab the torches and pitchforks mentality, like in the Frankenstein movie.Come on folks, I agree with Daniel, lighten up.It was an opinion, it will not change my or your or anyones life.I have a sense of humor afterall, believe it or not!
I'd like to go on record now as saying that not once in this thread did I agree with anything major said. Any of my posts that appear to contradict that statement are simply being taken out of context. :oops: p.s. I would prefer it if I weren't banned...
I take great offense to this personally. Each, and every player at that table had an absolute blast. I've been playing poker for 14 years and I have a good radar for when people are annoyed. I think the way I behaved was exactly how I want to be seen, "A guy willing to have a good time." The other option, was to bear down, play my best, and try to crush the table. It would NOT have been as fun for any of the players at the table. We need to lighten up my friend :-)
Give me a censored break!!This has nothing to do with his life and everything to do with Poker and the behavior of pro's and the overall image and good of the game.Nothing positive can come from what Daniel did. Now if there is somethign more or missing from the story then I would love to hear it.You really put too much thought into Daniel's life. -
Daniel,Mind you I am not apologizing for having an opinion, however I think I made it very clear that:1. I do like watching you on tv and largely respect you.2. I was not trying to be rude or offensive, and if you were offended I am sorry, not for my opinion but for offending you.3. I said repeatedly throughout this thread that I was NOT there and could certainly be wrong, as apparently I am about my thoughts about how this was perceived at the time. I can only formulate an opinion based upon the the facts given. Based upon those facts I formulated the opinion that I very well might not have been amused if I were there, again I could be wrong and might have had a blast.I enjoy the forum and now that I know you are reading this Daniel I will just say that it seems to me that the tone of the forum has become increasingly nasty and hostile.I am NOT in anyway shape or form advocating or recommending any specific measures or actions, I am just simply saying that people with thinner skins than I might not participate do to the potential hostile nature of this forum.Respectfully,majorleag
I take great offense to this personally. Each, and every player at that table had an absolute blast. I've been playing poker for 14 years and I have a good radar for when people are annoyed. I think the way I behaved was exactly how I want to be seen, "A guy willing to have a good time." The other option, was to bear down, play my best, and try to crush the table. It would NOT have been as fun for any of the players at the table. We need to lighten up my friend :-)
Give me a censored break!!This has nothing to do with his life and everything to do with Poker and the behavior of pro's and the overall image and good of the game.Nothing positive can come from what Daniel did. Now if there is somethign more or missing from the story then I would love to hear it.You really put too much thought into Daniel's life. -
Which is exactly the point. No matter what the topic is' date=' you mention a tourny you [b']lost[/b]. I am glad that you feel a middle of the road finish to be an accomplishment...I don't. You "hold your head high" when you lose ?Well Pot, sorry I missed your pic but I have the back issues so I will make sure to look for it, what issue and what tourney?I had my picture in the poker newspaper for winning at the Bike in California, no big deal.Now yes I am proud of how I did regardless of the fact I did not cash. I played in the same tournament with many of the best and brightest and played at the same table with several including Men "The Master" Nguyen who I believe all would agree is an accomplished player and I held my own.So in my first main event I didn't cash but outlasted many including many pros, so should I be ashamed?Should I never play poker again because I didn't win my first event?Is that how you think?Just for the record, I have never, ever claimed to be better than any particular person, nor have I even claimed to be as good.I can only tell you that I have worked very hard over the past 2 years on this game and will continue to work hard.In life in general and NOT just in poker you never stop learning until you are 6 feet under.I can tell you that if anybody else in this forum had played in such an event I would have been very happy for them and not made any attempts to tear them down.Yes, coming in 85th out of 225 in my first $10k event even though I lost is an accomplishment.It may be my first but it won't be my last.Let me know the issue so I can see your win, and I am not being factious.Not that it has anything to do with the topic at hand -
Okay for all of you that have said how great it would be to have Daniel join your game and play like that, that you would tighten up and wait etc. etc. and you would love it because you would make so much when you finally hit a hand, let's take a quick look.Daniel joining your table regardless of the limit your playing, I agree very cool no argument.Daniel raising your bets each time to $10k or $75k not so cool. Here is why.If you think that you can sit around all day and then when you finally wake up to Aces and then you go all in for your huge stack of $5k that Daniel is going to pay you off you are sadly mistaken. He will fold! The only way you will get paid is if and only if you are fortunate enough to have position on him when you get them, and make a small enough raise where he thinks he can bet $75k to take the pot and then you trap him. Do you really think you will last long enough to get lucky enough to have all of these circumstances work out for you?I don't.So here is another scenario for you to contemplate, if you were to get a mid pocket upto maybe jacks and you were to have someone raise it up to $10 or $20 or something maybe a little higher but not too crazy you would call right?What if though each time you had that very same hand, someone raised you to oh, I don't know say something like $75k which would effectively put you all in for $3k, would you still call with pocket 8's? Mind you, you have know way of knowing for sure that they are making this play with Queen, 3 off-suit, do you really want to risk $2-3k each time to find out?I would say no you wouldn't.Now imagine that happening over and over and over again, and then tell me how much you would welcome that player regardless of who he/she is.Yes I know you can find another table etc. etc. As I said your choices are more limited. Again it is his money he can do what he wants, I just have very mixed feelings about it.I actually can think rationally and I do see the point that many of you have made regarding table selection, you are there to win money, etc. etc.
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That is another great post.You were there and experienced it, can't argue with that. I am open minded enough to change my mind/opinion and your post certainly means you understood what I was saying and makes me think that maybe that instance with Daniel was accepted just fine by the other players.I guess it largly becomes a matter of perspective and motives, in other words if you are sitting down at a table to be entertained then I agree that having Daniel or Hellmuth or some other pro sit down and play like that might be very fun to watch.If on the other hand you are their to win money and expect to sit down to similar bankrolls and have a decent skill set, then if a Daniel sits down and plays with the described bankroll and manner, then you might not be as amused.Again I was not there and it might very well have been very well received, it just was not exactly the way I interpreted it, and again that is just MY opinion folks, doesn't make it right or wrong, just an opinion.I will also agree that more than likely the age old adage "There is no such thing as bad publicity" probably holds true here and The Wynn was happy to have him there. See I can change some of my opinions.Just got back from Vegas yesterday and I have to say that at Bellagio every "TV" pro imaginable was there and playing every game from 4-8 limit to 2-5 NL and up. All were doing the same thing DN was doing so don't single him out. I played 2-5 NL and there were only 2 amatuers at the table. Virtually every decision was for all your chips and there was a lot of smack talking and I loved it. Someone sucked out runner runner straight when I was all in w/ 2 pair after the flop. Oh well, that's poker. If a certain table dynamic does not suit you it is your responsiblity to recognize that and move. -
I think by now it should be blatantly obvious that my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I said I might take a hiatus.Again the fact that my opinion differs from you does not inherently make me stupid, but if it makes you feel better to call me stupid then do so.BTW, I am back from lunch!OP you are being stupid.You said in the first paragraph of OP that you expected to get flamed. You get flamed and then get all whiny about taking a hiatus. Get over yourself. Negreanu's not allowed to talk about how he ran over a game? In HIS blog? On HIS website?ffishh -
As soon as I come up with something better then with "with all due respect" I will use it. But it is an appropriate statement.Again please do not take my words out of context. Where did I say or in anyway imply that Daniel was cheating?That is an unfair characterization of my comments.I did not nor do I think what he did was cheating and I did not say or even remotely imply that it was.First of all Major, you have used the phrase "with all due respect" about 500 times already so find another one.Second of all, they were in Las Vegas. Home of 1000 poker rooms. So if they were not comfortable with the stakes or style of play, leaving was an option. Even if they had to wait 30 minutes. It was not a captive audience.You are acting like DN had been cheating. He did everything within the rules ot that casino. -
Wow well put!So I am a Tard as you so eloquently put it, why because I have an opinion you disagree with?OP is a tard, i would've been happy to see DN at my table the way he was playing. Move in with the nuts get paid. -
Of course not! You should know better.I just don't think that it was proper to brag after the fact in that manner.So conversely should I not post my opinion?Come on, it is dialog and opinion.Agree, don't agree that's fine.Just do it respectfully.This is NOT an attack on Daniel Negrenau!I like him, but just as I would expect you folks to call me on something I do that you don't agree with, I gave my opinion. Daniel is human just like you and I and can and does make mistakes. IN my opinion he made one, and I think that when he reads this, he will not be upset or offended by my opinion. He will rationally read it and either agree with some, all or none of my post and will move on accordingly.I am NOT out to change Daniel or anyone else! I simply voiced my opinion, period.I am sure that Daniel does not want people to not give their opinions. I am not a yes man, sorry!! I have never, ever been afraid to voice my opinion, regardless of whether or not if made me more or less popular and I won't change now.I just won't blindly read everything here and nod my head and agree as most of you don't either.Would you prefer that DN not write a poker blog? Would you prefer that he exclude anything about him winning at poker in the blog? -
Believe me missidaho, besides the fact that I would miss your midriff dearly I wouldn't leave here because I am not a quitter.I won't go gently in to that good night, just because people want to crucify me.I honestly expected quite a bit of it, but again it can be done in a respectful manner, and I make a commitment to Daniel, to the mods and to each and every poster, lurker etc. on this forum that I for one will do everything in my power to be respectful of others.We need to encourage dialog without being offensive and nasty!!I am far from perfect and I know it, and I know that someone will put me in my place when I am out of line, but I will try harder.
Although I disagree with you on this subject, I really hope you don't feel you have to leave the forum because of this.
Believe me after today, you may not have to.I may just ban myself or take a self imposed hiatus from this forum.Do we need to start a petition to ban majorleag?(s/w) :-) :-) :-) -
Sorry but it can't be reduced to a simple increased or decreased.It depends on how much you have.You could wait all day for a premium hand and have your money run out long before you got said hand playing against someone that can take your $10 raise and raise to $10k.So I say with DN at your table playing that way "decrease"Yes you can leave the table but, again the $5 10 player has far fewer choices and options then the guy who can afford to sit at the $2k 4k.Also none of us, and I mean none of us enjoy the guy at the table who brags, as Krup has pointed out about me in the past, and he was right.So how is it cool for him to brag about it here? Forget about all the rest of the argument.How is it good for poker for him to play like that and then come here to boast about it?I think that is -ev but I am apparantly in the minority here.Just answer me this, majorleag or anyone who agrees with majorleag.If someone came to your table and played in that fashion, would your expected value increase or decrease? All I want is a one word answer: "increase" or "decrease". Because this is really all that matters at the poker table. -
How many Billionaire donks, after having done this brag about it in a public forum?Let's see Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Steve Jobs.Nope I looked can't find their blog entries about the way they bullied people.I guess that point was completely missed.
Explain to me how this is any different from a billionaire donk sitting at your table.majorleag-i completely agree with you on this one. it was a bush-league move on daniels part to rub in others faces his wealth at the poker table, and to think that they are "getting a kick out of it", like it is an honor to be raised 10,000K on a 10 dollar rasie by him. I for one would have just left the table, and tried to move elsewhere, wether it another table or another casino. and i personally think it is a completely different situation than if some donk who a ton a money sat down and played this way, simply because daniel is a high profile pro who wasnt taking it seriously. -
Believe me after today, you may not have to.I may just ban myself or take a self imposed hiatus from this forum.Do we need to start a petition to ban majorleag?(s/w) :-) :-) :-) -
You are right and I publically apologize right here and now for having said so.I didn't really mean it the way it came out, but nonetheless it was derogatory and I really want to at try and have dialog without the vitriolic, bittter and nasty bile that comes through.
which is exactly what you are doing when you insinuate that people are "sheep" because they disagree with you.
So because I have an opinion that you do not agree with I am an idiot?I should no longer post because you disagree with my opinion?The response you gave sir, is precisely why many people are intimidated and do not want to post.It is a pretty sad day when people have to resort to petty name calling when they don't agree.Even my nine year old knows better then that.I for one will not reciprocate by bashing you. You are entitled to your opinion even if you have to resort to name calling to make it.Majorleag, you freaking idiotMajorleag, just leave, this is quite possibly the dumbest thing I've ever heard. -
Sigh!I am going to lunch.Yes I am the worst and most ignorant player in the world! Is there a prize for that?I am dumb for voicing my opinion? Yes I guess I am.First off, you HAVE to be either the worst, or most ignorant poker player in the fucking world. Do you not understand the game??? Man you're dumb
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