Private Tournaments: FT Forum Freeroll

Just got done reading this entire thread ... here's my two cents ...

TILTERRICK : if this is the end of the Forum Freeroll, it was fun while it lasted. I only discovered the Online Poker Forum because of the freeroll. I have to admit that I am an infrequent visitor though. I came in second in the first forum freeroll tourney I played. I was thoroughly lambasted at the table for not being a forum regular and having the audacity of doing well in YOUR tournament.

I took this to heart and tried to use the forum. Unfortunately, the donks at the table were also donks in the forum. Not saying everyone was ... but if you are offended by this statement ... it was probably directed at you. You are the main reason I DON'T regularly visit the forum.

This thread devolved into a trip down memory lane .... not as bad as most threads which typically devolve into petty name calling and usually wander offpoint.

I was not a regular user of the forum, but I after a few visits had little problem finding forum freeroll passwords and I believe anyone with an I.Q. in double digits had little trouble finding them. Therefore, the freerolls would be filled with non-regulars. I don't come to this forum for valid poker advice, just because I rarely find it. If you are looking to learn the game of poker ... David Sklansky's "The Theory of Poker" and Dan Harrington's "Harrington on Hold 'em" are, in my opinion, EXCELLENT sources of valuable information. ( And once again, THANK YOU to the forum freeroll for these. I won 20,000 ftp points for coming in second and used them to get these books from the FTP store ).

As far as multiple accounts for a single player ... didn't have any problems here either. One donk accounting for eight accounts are just eight opponents I don't have to worry about.

If you are looking for other freerolls, they pretty much run every two hours. If you are looking for other private tourneys, there, are plenty of online communities to fill this desire ( www.railbirds.com and www.pinkcowpoker.com just being a couple ).

I don't know what problems the forum freerolls created for Tilterrick, but, I hope I can be an example of what they can create. I started as a complete poker neophyte. I luckily won 20,000 ftp points and got Dan and David's books, with the knowlege I acquired from these, I have built a bankroll of just under $ 200.00 playing nothing but freerolls in a little under 2 months ( And that's just here ). I am far from a professional, but, can definitely hold my own on the felt now.

Thanks Tilterrick.

Well I first came in Jan06 but I've only been a "regular" since last September. I was brought to the forum out of curiousity, and a wanting to get better at poker.

I don't think the forum has grown any faster than online poker or full tilt have, they're about proportional. We picked up a lot of new people when PR and DR stopped doing US business, but apart from that nada.

And as far as I'm aware, none of the 'top' players on here were attracted by forum freerolls.

But as for your assertion that the #1 attaction of the forum is the freeroll, I think thats utter BS, the #1 attraction is the quality poker strategy content on here. The attraction of the freeroll is only there to those whose poker strategy opinion is in most worthless.

cds....its always nice when the government is picking up the tab. Thank you for your service...what branch were you in? I am a NAVY brat myself so that is partly why I am partial to Charleston.

And I am feeling more at home knowing that ManilaDog is formerly from Florence. Are you from here, Dog? or were you just passing through?

I started a new job today so my forum scanning time is cut down considerably. As far as the discussion on the freerolls is concerned, I didn't come here because of them but I did venture into areas of the forum that I might never have gone to because I was looking for hints and in the process learned a lot about poker and who all the people here are. (I like to think if we were all in a room together I could tell who was who, just based on your posts). And really, for some of us newbies..the search was the fun and challenging part. That and it would be chance to play against some of you forum regulars. Sure I'd like to get my hands on all those FTP points, but I'll just find another way to do it now. Thanks to the forums I have learned a few other ways...it might just take a little longer. when I do get a bit of a bankroll going, I'll be sure to see some of you at the cash tables or at the MBJ weekly. I can't wait!!

Rick - I think adding forum weekly's and forum freerolls are great. I would sincerely hope FTP doesn't look upon those negatively. Anything that gets more people into the site has to be good and it makes it a lot more fun to play with friends you meet through the forums than to just play the regularly scheduled donkfests everyday.

you think FT would hire you back (if they ever fired you) if everyone on the forum threatened to boycott FT?

Tiera Star now that you are pro can you tell me what the min transfer is?

No more forum freerolls... Sad to see them go, the first forum freeroll is the only reason i knew FTP even had a forum. It is a great way to get new members, but some times the bad out weighs the good...

A fire eyes wrote and I reitterate:

And as far as I'm aware, none of the 'top' players on here were attracted by forum freerolls.

But as for your assertion that the #1 attaction of the forum is the freeroll, I think thats utter BS, the #1 attraction is the quality poker strategy content on here. The attraction of the freeroll is only there to those whose poker strategy opinion is in most worthless.

Those who come trolling for the pass, very rarely stick around and contribute anyting worthwhile(yes there are exceptions)

I am most grateful for the work that tilterrick does for us, and hate to see the frerolls go, but if it is making things miserable for him and the mods then so be it.

I like the idea of the $1 entry fee, would keep alot of the trolls out.

If the Forum Freeroll is dead, please give us more $1 Forum tourns then! I love 'em... but please, with no rebuys or add-ons! That screwed me last Saturday...

Or maybe FTP payouts more often. Something to make up for no more forum freerolls. Maybe even one game Saturday with cash payouts, then a game Sunday with FTP payouts.

do a freeroll where your starting stack is determined by your post count.

I am a forum regular, but only participated in ONE freeroll (because I only read 2-3 sections of the forum, almost never the private tourney section).

I completely understand the reason for quitting it, but it's a shame regardless. I have seen the freeroll password posted on poker boards here and there by weenies sharing their info to their buddies; pissed me off.

I know a way to stop it (Rick, if you want me to tell you how PM me).

JL

well, the forum freeroll was also the reason why i came and also how i found out there was a forum...

they were definitely fun while they lasted. a lot of hard work looking though

I do like the idea of having the forum freeroll open to the multiple posters(300 was mentioned). I'm no where near that yet, but I can understand the logic of "paying your dues". But I'm pretty disgusted by the attitude some of you regulars have that new people have nothing to contribute. Even the password panhandlers provided you with a lot of entertainment with the wild goose chases and such.

answer 1 of tilterricks questions in the private forum part

Thanks Rick for all your hard work put into this site and forum.

The Forum Freerolls will be missed, but those of us who really

support you and your efforts will understand. I am sure you have

quite a full plate. 8)

PS I still need a Left handed pitcher....lol

Thats an interesting opinion. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, since you've been here longer. So, lets say your right about the #1 attraction: Then "Quality poker strategy posts" are what bring EVERYBODY with something of value to say. Beyond that, everyone that was attracted to the forum by the freeroll is a donk? I just dont see that.

Guess that depends 2 High......Are you saying that based on the theory that "there are enough people here, lets leave it alone"?

Questions to ponder.......

1. What brought you to the forum?

2. How has the forum grown in the past?

3. How many people have contributed quality poker threads that were originally drawn in from the freeroll?

I honestly cant answer these because I have only been here for a couple of months, but some of you "long timers" maybe can.

Is it just me, or has it been quite some time since the last forum freeroll?

Interesting question. If they let me go, I think it would be for good.

I also think adding prizes to the tournaments makes them a lot more fun, and that's why I do it. I also appreciate all the help that the Forum does for the company, and it's players.

Yes, you will receive 25K FTP points. You can use these to purchase items from the store or as buy-ins to a variety of tournaments and sit & goes.

Last time I looked, FTP points had a value range of $6-$10/1K (points). A brief visit to the "Full Tilt Store" thread will give you a better idea of the going rates for points. FTP points cannot be transferred or actually sold. Players offering points for sale will offer to buy someone an item from the store, in exchange for (most commonly) a cash transfer to their FTP account; once again, visit the aforementioned forum section to get a better sense of how transactions are executed. Last edited by nohandnodraw on Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:42 pm; edited 2 times in total

I have been reading these forums for strategy trying to get better and was curious are these forum freerolls for money or play chips?

Yes, keep the forum freeroll going. But to keep it for forumers, PM the password to those with 300+ posts. Or if that isn't fool proof enough, charge $1 for it plus the password. I'd pay a dollar for a chance to win 10000 ftp's. That way it narrows the field. And if people are still angry get rid of it. I still have MBJ and nightly games to attend, so either way im good.

Thanks for having them thus far Rick, I appreciate it. You do a lot of things for this site that im sure go unoticed with the higher ups. You deserve a raise and lots of beautiful women.

Atleast you got to play.

when is this freeroll and how do i get into them?

Cheers

Im not offended. Very good post. See you are in Austin. Was there 30 yrs ago at Armadillo World Headquarters, saw Average White Band, also Barton Springs Lake. As a young lad in my 20s I was very impressed by the beautiful topless Texas women. Almost heaven. What a great place!!

Only TilterRick knows.