Uhl be alright. A ladies event blog, by Vicky Coren

[RED-DOG]

Anyway. Mantis has arrived. He just talks complete bollocks but he's well hard.

[MANTIS01]

Anyway. Mantis has arrived. He just talks complete bollocks but he's well hard.

I am offended

[sweet potata!]

Men entering something just for women is like a form of pollution. It's like a big tanker hitting the rocks off some beautiful desert island and dirty oil leaking out into the crystal blue waters. Sure, it isn't against the law for the tanker to be in the sea or to crash into the rocks but it is decidedly unpleasant nonetheless. I must admit that when I read Vicky put a pair of tights on at the table I felt like I wanted to enter. Just to sit there surrounded by women for hours, intoxicated by the perfume in the air, being 3bet and 4bet by ample chests everywhere. Oh my lord. But unfortunately I work on an oil tanker and it is dirty and it smells and our job is to sail past the beautiful island on our way to Grimsby or Hull.

If I did have the balls to enter a women's only event, fnar, I see myself as being charming and witty. Perhaps bringing some little gifts to hand around the table or indulge in chatter about Sex in the City. I think sitting down hooded up all sallow, moody and starting arguments is indicative of the life fail many young poker players are experiencing today. It's like arriving at the beautiful desert island and complaining about the heat or the flies.

Excellent, Mantis dominates as usual!

[WPIL]

I don't think any of the Ladies - First of all I'm gonna big up the ladies Lookin slender an fine Mmm, mine - are going to be intimidated about going into a casino/cardroom etc
I don't think anybody who puts down a $1,000 for a Poker Tourney is going to be intimidated about going into a casino/cardroom/playing against a sullen boy in a hoody/or Vicky C

[pleno1]

just charge 5% extra rake for breast cancer or something similar?

[Tal]

First of all I'm gonna big up the ladies Lookin slender an fine Mmm, mine

Romeo Dunn?

[GreekStein]

When I first read Vicky's article I thought good on her, what a prat that guy is. However I don't think she should have spoken to the guy like that and he doesn't deserve to be villified publicly like he has been.

I think the women's event is a great thing - I can understand why poker can be intimidating and not fun for many women to partake in. I sometimes cringe at the way some men behave in their presence at the tables. This event is designed to encourage more women to play and enjoy the game which will hopefully encourage them to play in more normal tournaments.

I'd therefore like the event to stay and the Rio to put men off entering by doing what Michelle said the Venetian do - let them register if they want but ban them from their properties thereafter.

[Cf]

I think the women's event is a great thing - I can understand why poker can be intimidating and not fun for many women to partake in. I sometimes cringe at the way some men behave in their presence at the tables. This event is designed to encourage more women to play and enjoy the game which will hopefully encourage them to play in more normal tournaments.

Surely a lot of people here have experience of this btw? I took the gf (in before thin) to a couple of local games and she didn't enjoy at all and didn't want to play again. The second one we played wasn't really very fun and attracted the "serious" crowd. It was a mistake to take her to it really but hey ho. But then we went to the blonde bash and she loved it. The more casual friendly setting made all the difference in the world.

[FUN4FRASER]

I think the women's event is a great thing - I can understand why poker can be intimidating and not fun for many women to partake in. I sometimes cringe at the way some men behave in their presence at the tables. This event is designed to encourage more women to play and enjoy the game which will hopefully encourage them to play in more normal tournaments.

Surely a lot of people here have experience of this btw? I took the gf (in before thin) to a couple of local games and she didn't enjoy at all and didn't want to play again. The second one we played wasn't really very fun and attracted the "serious" crowd. It was a mistake to take her to it really but hey ho. But then we went to the blonde bash and she loved it. The more casual friendly setting made all the difference in the world.

Good Points both.....but isnt what CF has highlighted the difference between playing for real money or playing for fun /low levels ? ?

I understand how horrible a poker tournament can be at times but one has to remember a lot of people are playing for their livelihood so their actions can be somewhat pressured  .

If a women( or a man ) feels intimidated at a "real " poker table well unfortunately thats something they just have to over come to succeed !

Can you imagine Beckham and others not wanting to play in large stadiums because of the rude crowds ?

[I KNOW IT]

Did Feldman play in the event?

[redarmi]

Did Feldman play in the event?

wp

[RioRodent]

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Good Points both.....but isnt what CF has highlighted the difference between playing for real money or playing for fun /low levels ? ?

I understand how horrible a poker tournament can be at times but one has to remember a lot of people are playing for their livelihood so their actions can be somewhat pressured  .

If a women( or a man ) feels intimidated at a "real " poker table well unfortunately thats something they just have to over come to succeed !

Can you imagine Beckham and others not wanting to play in large stadiums because of the rude crowds ?

I think that's a pretty lame excuse... lots of people do all sorts of things 'for their livelihood', things much more unpleasant than sitting around a table in the warm, yet they manage to do their jobs without being rude, sexist and downright unfriendly.

If my livelihood depended on getting new inexperienced players to the tables, I think I would do my best to make them feel welcome and comfortable.

[CHIPPYMAN]

I think u will defo play this comp next year COS .
U will become a ladyboy since u been living to long in
Thailand and there so many there. It's cheap to u aswell with
convertion of £ to Thai Baht . Get it done mate

[ripple11]

I'd therefore like the event to stay and the Rio to put men off entering by doing what Michelle said the Venetian do - let them register if they want but ban them from their properties thereafter.

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[BangBang]

I'd therefore like the event to stay and the Rio to put men off entering by doing what Michelle said the Venetian do - let them register if they want but ban them from their properties thereafter.

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