I'm right there with you Variable. I've played some live games with friends, usually 6 or less players, and am generally way up on them - I think because I'm taking it more seriously. I'm not so far ahead of them that they're looking to stop playing with me, but I'd rather take money from strangers than friends

So I'm looking at the online games as fun. Not money making - I've got a decent paying job, I'm married with a one-year old - I'm not looking to live the poker professional lifestyle.

On the other hand, making money sure would be fun, and would keep the wife from worrying too much that I'll start blowing money out onto the internet.

-dunk