[2NL] 56s in BB, 3-way pot. Action flop

I have to add that, even though I don't agree with Cobra's argument here, I have immense respect for him standing up to this crowd.

Well, Cobra... concede or defend... for clarity

What, exactly, are you trying to learn? What is the subtlety to your approach that has not been heard by your critics (me, et. al)?

What assumptions have we (the nay-sayers) made?

What is the long-term success you seek with this strategy?

Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey

I have to add that, even though I don't agree with Cobra's argument here, I have immense respect for him standing up to this crowd.

Well, Cobra... concede or defend... for clarity

What, exactly, are you trying to learn? What is the subtlety to your approach that has not been heard by your critics (me, et. al)? - All I am trying to do is understand why it is so bad to sometimes play 56s from the blinds. I don't want to come across as ignorant/ungrateful I am just struggling to get my head around it. It's 2NL, surely this would be the best time to try and play these type of hands and just gain a bit of experience. I understand that it is -EV in the short term, but surely it's +EV in the long term?

What assumptions have we (the nay-sayers) made? - I think it has been assumed that I ALWAYS play these type of hands OOP, regardless of the raise size. If button folds, I fold. Because button calls, I think I can call to see a flop (this may well be a bad play, I don't know, I am just trying to learn)

What is the long-term success you seek with this strategy? Just to gain a bit of experience/knowledge playing these type of hands that will hopefully come in use at a later date. To make any really costly mistakes now, rather than at a higher stake. That's it really.

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Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey

I have immense respect for him standing up to this crowd

he's a scouser. that's what they do.

1st in with boots 'n' fists, even if death is a certainty.

hardcore