After more than one issue that I have seen recently, I am compelled to write the following:

I believe that there is actually no such thing as a friend at the poker table. Poker is not a team sport.  For everyone who knows me and all of you who don't... let me be clear.

I PLAY TO WIN. I PLAY TO BEAT EVERYONE WHO PLAYS AGAINST ME. I WOULD NOT SOFT PLAY MY OWN MOTHER AT A POKER TABLE... So what are the odds that I might go easy on you because we are friends?

I am a competitor. Everyone need to know this about me. So here are your choices.... Expect me to treat you exactly the same way I would someone I am not friendly with, or someone I don't even know.... Or don't sit at my table!

If that position makes you feel like you no longer want to be my friend.... Then so be it. I play to win... Always.

Bottom line....There should be no such thing as friends at the poker table!