Fyr's absolutely right. 2+2 is a household name amongst poker players, and if you go by sheer numbers, they definitely have more players, and inherently, probably some better ones. I don't mean that as offensive to anyone here, as there certainly are some excellent players here.

but some of the things I enjoy about FTR is the "quality over quantity" approach of it... we've got maybe 40 REAL contributors here... guys you see in here every couple of days minimum, and there are varying skill levels here... from "n00bs" to fledgling pros. But one thing all the regular contributors here have is a true love for the game. It's not all about the chest pounding... it's about improving. There's a real "We're all in this together" sense to it, and everyone takes their game seriously. The answers you get are genuinely thought out... and I respect the opinion of all the regulars in the forum, even if I don't always agree with them.

Take for example, 'Rilla and hyper.... they're two excellent players. They're different players, and given the same hand they'll approach it often two different ways. Ask them for an opinion on it, and they'll give you two different ones. But you can learn something from both of them, and you can be certain that some thought has gone into their answers.

No one has to be afraid to ask a question here. Or at least they shouldn't be. People in the beginner's forum are treated with respect, and the group gives that to anyone who tries to honestly improve their game. These same players would be run into the ground over on the 2+2 forums... and to some extent, the other guys are right: Poker's a cruel game at times... but you know what? We don't have to be. That might be "politically correct weak tight bs" or whatever, but it's the FTR philosophy, and it's why I park my ass here every day and not over on the "bigger and better" forum. At the table, we take no prisoners. This is a forum of friends and players. This is not the poker table. That's a distinction some can't make.

The mods and contributors here have a sense of camaraderie and and community that you just don't find elsewhere... and that's why we're BETTER Than the other guys... no matter how the cards are played out.