Anon at dtd

[smashedagain]

I'm not in favour of ANON in any of our main weekend comps, well im not actually in favour of ANON anywhere, its on the list to review

Wow I knew Linton had haters but never thought you would make your feelings public

[ripple11]

I do not know the protocol or rules as to Live Internet streams.

Last week at at an event, we all had to sign the "usual broadcast disclaimer", and that was only for live internet.

[tikay]

I do not know the protocol or rules as to Live Internet streams.

Last week at at an event, we all had to sign the "usual broadcast disclaimer", and that was only for live internet.

Yes, but players do not usually have to sign it, they have the choice. It is quite possible to do it the other way round IF the venue so desired - "by entering this building, you are waiving your rights to anonymity, & your image may be reproduced on Live Internet Streams ir Live Updates. This would not apply in the case of TV, though. TV is regulated, Internet Streams are not, as far as I know.

[RED-DOG]

I'm not in favour of ANON in any of our main weekend comps, well im not actually in favour of ANON anywhere, its on the list to review

I agree with you to an extent, but what about the bloke who has say, a 'sensitive' job, and doesn't want the world (Or his boss) to know he spends his weekends 'gambling'?

[RED-DOG]

I'm not in favour of ANON in any of our main weekend comps, well im not actually in favour of ANON anywhere, its on the list to review

I agree with you to an extent, but what about the bloke who has say, a 'sensitive' job, and doesn't want the world (Or his boss) to know he spends his weekends 'gambling'?

If we are just talking live streamed comps then I agree, he waves his rights.

[tonytats]

Poker is not gambling poker is a skill game
Gambling is wagering on which you have no influence on the result

[TightEnd]

Poker is not gambling poker is a skill game
Gambling is wagering on which you have no influence on the result

You are a poker player. Many many people have trouble trying to explain that to a boss/layman

The example that happened at DTD is the defence barrister (no names to be mentioned please) Anon at DTD for professional reasons, not everyone is Anon to avoid the CSA etc

   

[smashedagain]

Poker is not gambling poker is a skill game
Gambling is wagering on which you have no influence on the result

You are a poker player. Many many people have trouble trying to explain that to a boss/layman

The example that happened at DTD is the defence barrister (no names to be mentioned please) Anon at DTD for professional reasons, not everyone is Anon to avoid the CSA etc

   

The guy in question is a decent chap but if it is frowned upon by his employers / profession and causes him problems with his job then why would he play. I think i may have seen him on a live feed before and would think if it was a choice between being anon or playing poker then it would not be too difficult a decision.

[outragous76]

I have to say, I have told very few people that I have ever worked with that I play poker.

Mostly because I cba expalining the usual, but also because of how it might "look".

[kinboshi]

Poker is not gambling poker is a skill game
Gambling is wagering on which you have no influence on the result

You are a poker player. Many many people have trouble trying to explain that to a boss/layman

The example that happened at DTD is the defence barrister (no names to be mentioned please) Anon at DTD for professional reasons, not everyone is Anon to avoid the CSA etc

   

He does list his hobbies as 'card games' on his chambers' website though.

[Acidmouse]

Poker is frowned upon as a hobby? surprised half of my wife's chambers play it often, that's including a few QC's. Seems rather old fashioned to look down upon it.

[Woodsey]

Poker is frowned upon as a hobby? surprised half of my wife's chambers play it often, that's including a few QC's. Seems rather old fashioned to look down upon it.

Maybe, but a lot of people do still, its gambling end of as far as many are concerned.

Potential employers might google you if your going for a job and the more references there are online pokerwise about you (tourney results etc) the more likely they will find something in a search. So I don't blame people at all for wanting to be anon as much as possible. In fact I don't see why others care if people want to be anon.

Obv if there is a live stream they lose the option.

[RED-DOG]

Poker is not gambling poker is a skill game
Gambling is wagering on which you have no influence on the result

Did you feel you needed to explain that?

I rest my case.

[tikay]

Poker is frowned upon as a hobby? surprised half of my wife's chambers play it often, that's including a few QC's. Seems rather old fashioned to look down upon it.

Maybe, but a lot of people do still, its gambling end of as far as many are concerned.

Potential employers might google you if your going for a job and the more references there are online pokerwise about you (tourney results etc) the more likely they will find something in a search. So I don't blame people at all for wanting to be anon as much as possible. In fact I don't see why others care if people want to be anon.

Obv if there is a live stream they lose the option.

Boom!

I was hoping someone would say that eventually. These little things seem to pre-occupy many people, which is all very odd, imo, it's like everyone is accountable to complete strangers - they are not!

[AndrewT]

Tony 'TV Superstar' Kendall says it's OK if other people want to remain anonymous.

It's not for him though - he's addicted to the fame and glamour of everyone knowing who he is.