Name a profession...

[stato_1]

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you have more than one?

[aaron1867]

I'm not going to change my opinion, no. But there we go, it's healthy debate, yes.

were u dropped on your head as a baby?

Looks like it

LOL, must have really got to you Alex?

I suppose I can brag about not having to travel round Europe looking for a partner. BRAG!

[celtic]

LOOK THERE HE GOES AGAIN, STICKING TO HIS GUNS!

LOCK HIM A SLOT IN THE ADVENT CALENDAR TIGHTY!

Hilarious watching Tom rip you apart btw.

Just to clear something up, it wasn't tighty that recommended Aaron for the advent calendar.

Not really at liberty to discuss who it was on the open forum, but the mod involved was scottish. And it wasn't ironside, before anyone jumps to conclusions.

Right, back to the debate...

[aaron1867]

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you have more than one?

HAHA!

I can send you more Alex if you want x

[celtic]

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you have more than one?

[cambridgealex]

I'm not going to change my opinion, no. But there we go, it's healthy debate, yes.

were u dropped on your head as a baby?

Looks like it

LOL, must have really got to you Alex?

I suppose I can brag about not having to travel round Europe looking for a partner. BRAG!

Guess the local professional hookers must love your business. Bet you've got some lovely girls right on your doorstep.

[cambridgealex]

LOOK THERE HE GOES AGAIN, STICKING TO HIS GUNS!

LOCK HIM A SLOT IN THE ADVENT CALENDAR TIGHTY!

Hilarious watching Tom rip you apart btw.

Just to clear something up, it wasn't tighty that recommended Aaron for the advent calendar.

Not really at liberty to discuss who it was on the open forum, but the mod involved was scottish. And it wasn't ironside, before anyone jumps to conclusions.

Right, back to the debate...

Don't worry, I know who it was, and have spoken to that person who said they deeply regret it now.

[aaron1867]

I'm not going to change my opinion, no. But there we go, it's healthy debate, yes.

were u dropped on your head as a baby?

Looks like it

LOL, must have really got to you Alex?

I suppose I can brag about not having to travel round Europe looking for a partner. BRAG!

Guess the local professional hookers must love your business. Bet you've got some lovely girls right on your doorstep.

I suppose its cheaper than traveling around Europe!

[aaron1867]

Wow, you must winning a lot then! Congrats.

[cambridgealex]

before you retort, im done, this wont be continued tomorrow. night night everyone.

[cambridgealex]

Wow, you must winning a lot then! Congrats.

enough to justify 1.5

damn it, really am done now

[aaron1867]

Wow, you must winning a lot then! Congrats.

enough to justify 1.5

damn it, really am done now

I suppose one time you have to be successful at selling at 1.5 one time...

[Marky147]

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[WotRTheChances]

I'm not going to change my opinion, no. But there we go, it's healthy debate, yes.

Well that's where you have the advantage.

See, when I debate, I do so with and open mind and I am prepaired to accept good points that are well made.

Not really much point continuing is there?

Good luck to you. I don't think we will be debating again any time soon.

You've based it on that you said that there is skill involved, but you don't have to be skilled to make money from the game. You could be just incredibly lucky, no?

I wonder if we went on an open forum and discussed if it was a profession and if drug dealing was a profession, that they would agree?

Obviously this is true... but I would expect those 5/10% of poker players who make a living and would call themselves professionals would be those who are skillful enough to consistantly make profit. Not some guy who wins the lottery and claims to be a professional lottery player.

Its like you're trying to make a case that being a long-term profitable poker player is some sort of myth. Surely you can't be serious.

[Marky147]

Aaron it's generally safe to assume when Red is disagreeing with you that you're likely missing something, and when multiple other persons are too it's even more likely time to reassess your position.

How can it not be your profession if something provides you with your sole source of income, and your bills are paid as a result of endeavours in said field?

A lot of jobs require some things to go your way in order that you're successful, that doesn't mean they're not any less valid, or does it?

Just because people who play poker in the UK are fortunate enough to not pay tax, it doesn't make it any less a profession and it certainly doesn't validate your stance. Tom attempted to slowly guide you to what I see as the correct conclusion, but you perceive that to be 'twisting' things?