The reason you don't want to play hands like Q,10 early in STTs is that you need to hit a flop very hard to be confident that your in front. These types of hands are difficult to play and often you will just be pissing chips away. Your stack is not deep enough and you don't have time to see lots of flops and be creative.
Ok. you've played it.
The reason you need to play the flop harder is not really because of the flush draw. True you don't want give the draw cheap cards, but your main consideration here is winning a big pot. There is a good chance one of your opponents has hit the flop, often players, particularly at this level will back up top pair with thier whole stack. Basically your not going to get any chips from them if they missed completely with hands like 8,8 etc but you stand a great chance of doubling up from someone who has hit top pair, two pair, or even a set.
Not playing the hand, however is still the best option.
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Well done!