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RunnerJohn · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: Etiquette Question

I've got a quick question for the forum. One day last week, during a hand, I was in the small blind with a marginal hand. I don't remember what it was, but I wouldn't have played it from any other position (except BB, of course). I wouldn't have called a raise, but I was willing to complete with it. When I did, the BB got disconnected. He stayed disconnected long enough for the system to automatically check for him.

So, here's my question. In the case above, if I bet, then the system will automatically fold his hand because he hasn't reconnected, yet, so I win. On the other hand, I missed the flop entirely, so the correct play is to check and fold if he bets. So, is it bad etiquette to bet and take advantage of a guy who has been disconnected, or is it just his bad luck?

Flying_Kiwi · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

I bet everytime.

rockycatt · Message Board Junkie Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 2638

daithijjj · Two Pair Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 74

take advantage of this bit of luck in the future........if it was u that was disconnected u can bet your whole stack, that other people will bet against you.........after all its only a game.

SFBuc · Royal Flush Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 598

bet...there is no real ettiquette for this. Just like if someone gets up from the table to use the restroom or smoke, their hand is going to be folded no matter what. They won't check them in even if they are in the BB. So bet.

DrAndrian · Four of a Kind Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 331

You're too nice Smile

. Are you sure you play poker? j/k. Yeah I agree that a bet is no big deal.

dcdoorknob · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:47 am Post subject:

Bet it all day. Surely you at least occationally bet with nothing into one opponent who has shown no strength? If it makes you feel better, convince yourself that this was one of those times you would have bet anyways.

On the other hand, if you flop quads, I'd probably just wait and hope he reconnects.

BOYNAMEDSUE · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Fold your small blind until your opponent reconnects, or at least for a few minutes. What you gain in good karma more than makes up for the blinds you can steal. Poker is one long never-ending game. A few bbs here and there won't matter much in the future, but good karma just might make all the difference in the world. Success in tourney poker is all about getting lucky and being at the right place at the right time. That's often the case with a lot of things in life.

alex j beeson · Royal Flush Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 646

And as you are waiting for him the blinds don't wait, they keep getting bigger. Bet get the hand over with and move on to the next. The disconnect time clock is a protection against disconnects, no need to protect someone further. It will happen to you one day and you will lose that BB you just stole, so it all evens out in the end.

Riddim · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

cubbies760 · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:14 pm Post subject:

BOYNAMEDSUE · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject:

lol, yeah.

As for Riddim's comment, I'm only half serious. I do give my opponents a little time to reconnect, especially if I'm playing a forum event. But, after a bit I will steal their blinds. I mean, I don't want the thing to go on forever.

The other half is just me playing devil's advocate.

StevieWard · Message Board Junkie Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 1385

Push all in, just because you can.

cubbies760 · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:26 am Post subject:

rockycatt · Message Board Junkie Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 2638

yesterday a pal of mine was at a 9 man table and all others were absent

lol talk about a OUTAGE , went on for over a hour ect and more

free chips galore Wink

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