The problem with DTD patching is that I feel like pretty much everyone that plays poker in any kind of UK event where a patched player would be playing, already knows about DTD the live venue in Nottingham therefore I dont think the impact on the live club from patching players would be minimal.
It might be more useful to advertise their online skin but I know that I personally see players patched and can be sitting with them all day and never actually read their patch, remember what it is or take any interest in what the site is and what deals they offer. I might be in the minority with this approach but I dont think I am.
DTD might be in a more unique position than most to get people to willingly wear patches for free but Im pretty sure the general attitude with patches is that people wont wear them unless there is something in it for them.
Blonde had some patches that people wore at events, would be interested to know how many people signed up and contributed to the forum after seeing a player patched and taking the time to find out what blonde was.
Started playing poker a few years ago in the nuts poker league then moved onto APAT ( which I still play regulary )
While at a tourney seen a guy wearing a blonde patch and had a chat
looked up blonde site when got home and been visiting though not comentting since then
hadn't heard of blonde until then
really enjoy all the talk and info on site and the friendly banter LOl