Satellite etiquette?

[happybhoy]

as long as you get it that's all that matters. well done.

ty, that's the way I'm try to look at it 

It's not at all similar to two guys "checking down" an all-in man. I will check - just so long as it suits ME.......!

Would you bet out on a draw in this position, had this happen to me once (both he and me had similar, decent stacks) and I was a bit miffed.

[tikay]

as long as you get it that's all that matters. well done.

ty, that's the way I'm try to look at it 

It's not at all similar to two guys "checking down" an all-in man. I will check - just so long as it suits ME.......!

Would you bet out on a draw in this position, had this happen to me once (both he and me had similar, decent stacks) and I was a bit miffed.

Too right I would! Doubtless there'd be huffing & puffing & sighs. But the thing is, Matey Boy does not pay my Entry Fees, I do, so I play the game the way I want, & he can go whistle for all I care.

[kinboshi]

I'd ignore the idea of etiquette in this situation, and focus on the idea of winning tactics.  Implicit collusion when checking down a hand to eliminate a short-stack is a selfish action that hopefully increases your chances of winning.  If you think betting would increase your chances, that's exactly what you should do.

If it's within the rules, anything goes.

[boldie]

I'd ignore the idea of etiquette in this situation, and focus on the idea of winning tactics.  Implicit collusion when checking down a hand to eliminate a short-stack is a selfish action that hopefully increases your chances of winning.  If you think betting would increase your chances, that's exactly what you should do.

If it's within the rules, anything goes.

Etiquette doesn't mean anything other than "thou shalt not cheat" and "be nice to your opponents" on the poker table IMO...everything else is bollox.