Ftp + Cr = :(

Talking Poker · #1 03-17-08, 09:02 AM

So, I see Full Tilt has signed the Card Runners pros now, and are even doing "video tips." I think this sucks and I hope it's just a one time thing.

I'm all for training sites being out there (because the average player is too lazy to seek them out or to benefit from them), but when a poker site teams up with them and basically says, "Hey donkeys - Make sure you check out these really great training aids" to their entire player base, I think that's bad for the game. I guess time will tell.

FWIW, I think FT would have been much, much, much better off simply making their own video tips from well known pros.

Windbreaker · #2 03-17-08, 12:02 PM

For those that dont know....FTP will allow the CRunner pros to login with another ID to film sessions (as to not affect regular play - eg. players specifically going out of their way to play them).

After they are done with the video, the FTP sends out emails to all players they played and gives a *token* of appreciation. I dont know what that is....probably T$.

Fildy · #3 03-17-08, 12:05 PM

Way to go full tilt, educating players!! This is a wonderful way to lose a TON of buisness. I really hope they don't promote this too hard. I would much rather had them sign players like professor77 and bucklox to a instructional video deal.

Talking Poker · #4 03-17-08, 12:16 PM

Since I only read this forum, someone please tell me how the rest of the poker world is reacting to this. I have to think they are going to be getting a pretty negative response.

herschelw · #5 03-17-08, 03:21 PM

I havent seen too much backlash. One thread on pocketfives freaking out about CR pros being able to play on unknown accounts to do videos. I dont read 2+2 much so idk about there.

Fildy · #6 03-17-08, 04:34 PM

Sign this good, he seems excellent LOL at 2:30

PShabi · #7 03-17-08, 05:03 PM

Fildy,

That was someone trying to make a joke, but they weren't really successful at it.

Fildy · #8 03-17-08, 05:08 PM

I know he wasn't playing serious, and fwiw I think some of the stuff he does/says is funny, whats even funnier is that there are undoubtedly people who listen/watch that and go "oh hmmm twilight strat, i should try that"