For those of you who don't know me, my two gpokr identites are Rob S. and L.R. Shadowplay. You can look at my stats and see both are completely separate.

I think the 'unethical' thing of multi-accounting is that it potentially allows you to bypass the refill rule. If ryan has the site worked out so the refill rule isn't bypassed then the money in any account is 'earned' money, IMO.

I think it's a bit deceptive to for regulars to play under assumed 'newbie' aliases. People should extend the decency to let others know who they're playing against, but that's the internet for you.

Lewis Robert Shadowplay = Rob S. no deception,
no confusion, no comingling of funds. Both accounts are paid accounts. Both are treated as separate players. I play one sometimes all day, some times I play the other. Originally the second account was created because I was tired of waiting to refill. How is that an ethical violation? The only thing it does is allow me to play sooner on a different account when I lose. On the positive side it means that I am supporting this site twice not once and still playing as one person. Somehow I am failing to see how this in any way changes the play of the site. Whereas, were I to comingle my winnings it could change my final finish at the end of the month. No matter how well I play luck has everything to do with poker. The evidence is right in front of you in my two accounts. One Rob S. is in the top 100, the second L.R. Shadowplay I can't hardly get off the lower tables. That is way it is with luck, and were I to win a substantial amount with my L.R. identity I still would not add it to Rob S. to medal. That is the ethical violation I am talking about.

Rob, I really don't mind how many accounts you have. I do object to people blurting out 'CHEATERS' over the forums because they have seen chip transfers. Loads of players have transferred chips, Ryan has previously authorised it in at least one case in the past (according to These Cards Suck) and until rules are clearly stated the accusation of cheating is false.

You and others might not like it, and I fully respect your opinions on that.

On the positive side, at least it stimulated debate although I do feel for Phenobarb/Impatient because she was accused of breaking a rule that did not exist. Additionally, all these posts of cheating make the site look shabby for all the newcomers.

At this point I have to remind myself as to why I came to gpokr in the first place. It certainly wasn't to get into petty arguments or ethical debates, it was to learn hold'em and have fun.

I think I might return Backgammon until the fuss has died down, all the mudslinging is beginning to get on my nerves and detracts from the fun.

Besides, it's now summer where I live and more time outdoors and less time in front of the monitor will be very welcome.

I have nothing against transfers as such but I dont think combining accounts should be allowed. If say a player has 2 accounts with 100k on each, he/she can minimise risk against losing all with all ins knowing that they have a 100k backup should they lose. Another reason is that it is possible to play two accounts at the same time, using different browsers ( I do the same myself with IE and firefox). If you can play 2 accounts at the same time, you are effectively giving yourself 2 months playing time.

For the record, I play at the same time (which as far as I know isn't against the rules) as Delboy71 and Isisboy but dont combine or transfer.

ps. at the end of the day, what will be will be

Dam youlot need to get a life, writting paragraphs about cheating and what not lmao

Ghoon, love the comic irony, nice one.

GHOON knows nothing of comedy or irony he has stumbled upon it like the retarded chimp he is. I can't wait for his usual wondefully written response.

Jules I agree totally with you that slinging accusations around isn't proper. I never went in for that in any of my posts. I used the words unethical and improper because I feel that comingling is all of that. I would never suggest that a decent player like Impatient was a cheater and never did. The post did that and I entered the discussion to air my opinion. That is what the forum is for. I've had enough of this discussion and this is my last post. I'm tired of the whole affair.