this is a long two questions, but i think they are good ones. thanks in advance for replies. recently i have moved from my generally tight aggressive playing style, to a more "sharky" style, incorporating none-to-two gapped connectors, suited or not, and sometimes, suited cards, connecting or not. i have implemented a formula for this. when facing a raise in late position (sb or bb), i call under this situations:

4XBB raise: call w/ connectors(0-2 gapped), suited cards (got this one from element), or suited connectors

6XBB raise: call w/ connectors(0-2 gapped), suited connectors

8XBB raise: call w/ suited connectors(0-2 gapped)

I have 3 questions as to how to handle other conflicts im baffled on...

First off, What is so beneficial about playing the suited connectors or connectors in position? i mean if im going to call a raise w/ them anyway, i just dont see the difference. i am very confident in my ability to read hands and to play/bet/raise in order to get information for myself. granted there will be times when there will be times when ppl go all-in w/ gigantic raises that i can't call w/, but i definately would say that doesnt happen nearly enough to where that would be enough of a reason to not play s.c.'s in early or mid position. plus, if raises are made behind, even re-raises that you dont think will result in an all-in, wouldn't your cards odds be favorable to call anyway? (Just a thought after reading HOHE).

Secondly, what do you all recommend when it comes to calling w/ mid to low pairs. I usually dont call w/ 77's or lower unless the raise is representing a higher pair, usually 4XBB. today, i folded 77 in a big pot that was raised 3$ on a .25/.5 table, so i folded barely, according to my limits. however, the flop came down J7J, and the two others left in the pot went at it. it turned out that i would've made a killing on this hand had i not folded, after seeing their revealed cards after the river. what is everyone's recommendation then when it comes to facing raises w/ these kinds of cards (88 or lower i guess.)

Thirdly, is there anything blatantly wrong w/ my current strategy that you think is not helpful to me. any suggestions for change or advice on other styles would also be appreciated. thanks again for any advice, sorry this was so long.