[PShabi]

I see your point, but I feel like the money I make when I hit a set and when the situation I last outlined is successful makes up for the times when the circumstances are like you said (huh?).

Also, if you play low-limit he, you know a lot of people will call on the flop with just overcards, trying to again hit a pair. Then, they fold on the turn when the Ace or King(for instance) doesn't hit.

Like I said, instincts here are important.

Anyway,

I'm going to keep a log of what happens when I play my pocket pairs this way and I'll record the outcome and compare it to what would have happened when I just called and hoped to hit a set, or worse yet, FOLDED TO A RAISE WITH PAIR BEFORE THE FLOP.

That way I'll either have some hard evidence to present you, or I'll tighten up my game and approach things differently. That's how I improve.

Peace