How does loosening your raising requirements early get you more respect later?
I'm not loosening my raising requirements. I am pushing with two pair on the flop. I know I am being called here but I think I am ahead. If I am ahead and I win the hand then it gives more credibility to future pushes. In earlier stages of the game I would not be sticking all my chips in this spot.
dn
'hyper-aggression' does not include loosening your rasing requirements?
From your initial post I get the impression that your opening up a lttle bit too early.
Most of your pushes later will be pre-flop, I don't see how betting your hand here gives you any more credibility. Slow playing bottom 2 pair is a weak play and rarely the best option.
I'm folding this most times preflop. If I do call, then I go bust too.