Quote Originally Posted by jackvance
Quote Originally Posted by andy-akb
I agree with all of this, what I disagree with is when people assume that a downswing is due more to bad play than to variance. Often times yes what people perceive as variance is really bad play, but that isnt always the case.
Well, I guess we agree then. Thing is, it seemed like in the past people made posts about variance biting them in the ass, in such a pattern that it was clearly not random card variance, and everyone just replied "yeah it sucks". That's why it needs to be said to look at other things too. You can't change your luck, but you CAN do something about the other factors.
Right, I definitely agree with what you are saying in general about most people complaining about "variance" when a lot of it is related more to bad play; however, Im simply saying you cant assume its bad play and even more so saying I [or anybody else] need to play x amount of hands before I can distinguish whether or not Im in a downswing is a little ridiculous.