The longevity of the Internet player

[Sark79]

One thing I hear said time and time again by older pro's  is  " lets wait 10 years and see if they are still around " when referring to the new breed of Internet players.   

This is mentioned in the new " Swimming with the Devilfish " book, as well as many other texts, poker sites and interviews I have heard.  I assume those who say it are referring to the current Internet stars that are making the cross over to Live poker with success. People such as Johnny Bax and Gank spring to mind due to their WSOP bracelets.

What confuses me is this, why would they not be there in ten years and still winning as they are right now?.  They are clearly good players who probably have as great a ( possibly greater ) understanding of the game as the old guard do.  They have seen many more hands in a shorter period of time than their older counterparts have in a lifetime.

What is there to stand in the way of an Internet star from mixing it with the best for years to come?   I keep seeing things that almost seem to say the current breed of Internet stars are some how lucky and the old established pros's are the real talent in the poker world.   Wasn't Mike Matasow crushed by H@££INGGOL online at UB?   Many other examples clearly show that some internet players are as talented as the old guard.

[Royal Flush]

Simple Sark, they are insecure. These "newbies" are much better than they should be, so those who seem them as a threat go about rubbishing them.

[thetank]

And such rubbishings are illogical.

If the newbies were fish, don't tap the tank.

If they're not, adjust to beat them or get out of the playpen Grandad.

[byronkincaid]

they've prob seen loads of people do well in a tourney or 2 then donate it all back again, yellowsub is rumored to be doing that right now.

if i ever have a big score the mrs will have me straight down the bank paying the mortgage off before I give it all to mahatma and co.

[thetank]

There is one effiminate up and coming "internet player" who deserves a good rubbishing though. 

[totalise]

they've prob seen loads of people do well in a tourney or 2 then donate it all back again, yellowsub is rumored to be doing that right now.

if i ever have a big score the mrs will have me straight down the bank paying the mortgage off before I give it all to mahatma and co.

yelllowsub has given back a friggin huge amount in the 100 game on UB (plo).... if he doesn't stop, I can g'tee that he will be busto in a year. He just isn't a great cash game player;. He mite be able to beat 3/6 and possiblly 5/10.. but 10/20 he is no more then breakeven

[Sark79]

Who is this Yellowsub chap?   Is he a Navy captain who likes listening to the Beatles? 

[Nem]

they've prob seen loads of people do well in a tourney or 2 then donate it all back again, yellowsub is rumored to be doing that right now.

if i ever have a big score the mrs will have me straight down the bank paying the mortgage off before I give it all to mahatma and co.

yelllowsub has given back a friggin huge amount in the 100 game on UB (plo).... if he doesn't stop, I can g'tee that he will be busto in a year. He just isn't a great cash game player;. He mite be able to beat 3/6 and possiblly 5/10.. but 10/20 he is no more then breakeven

What alais does Yellowsub play under at Ultimate Bet? Also, who is TheJungleCat on Ultimate Bet?

Who is this Yellowsub chap?   Is he a Navy captain who likes listening to the Beatles? 

YellowSub86

[thetank]

they've prob seen loads of people do well in a tourney or 2 then donate it all back again, yellowsub is rumored to be doing that right now.

if i ever have a big score the mrs will have me straight down the bank paying the mortgage off before I give it all to mahatma and co.

yelllowsub has given back a friggin huge amount in the 100 game on UB (plo).... if he doesn't stop, I can g'tee that he will be busto in a year. He just isn't a great cash game player;. He mite be able to beat 3/6 and possiblly 5/10.. but 10/20 he is no more then breakeven

Who is Yellowsub on Ultimate Bet? Also, who is TheJungleCat on Ultimate Bet?

YellowSub86
Who is this Yellowsub chap?   Is he a Navy captain who likes listening to the Beatles? 

Nem f***ed up, Nem f***ed up.   

[Nem]

they've prob seen loads of people do well in a tourney or 2 then donate it all back again, yellowsub is rumored to be doing that right now.

if i ever have a big score the mrs will have me straight down the bank paying the mortgage off before I give it all to mahatma and co.

yelllowsub has given back a friggin huge amount in the 100 game on UB (plo).... if he doesn't stop, I can g'tee that he will be busto in a year. He just isn't a great cash game player;. He mite be able to beat 3/6 and possiblly 5/10.. but 10/20 he is no more then breakeven

Who is Yellowsub on Ultimate Bet? Also, who is TheJungleCat on Ultimate Bet?

YellowSub86
Who is this Yellowsub chap?   Is he a Navy captain who likes listening to the Beatles? 

Nem f***ed up, Nem f***ed up.   

LOL!!

[thetank]

One nil. 

Game on.

[Sark79]

Explain tank?    Why did he f..k up?    

[thetank]

He must not have been trying hard enough.

[Sark79]

He wasn't trying hard enough.

  wtf?   trying hard at what?    I am confused,  I think I will return to trying to set up my DVD player now. 

[Royal Flush]

What alais does Yellowsub play under at Ultimate Bet? Also, who is TheJungleCat on Ultimate Bet?

He posts on blonde....