Quote Originally Posted by wufwugy
I think the idea in this thread that opponents pay off substantially lighter to mid stacks is an illusion.
This is definitely not an illusion. There's no way a full stack would normally get all-in for 100bb's on the flop with TP no kicker or even middle pair but there are a bunch who will gladly get 50bb's in the middle. You should probably just try it out yourself to find out.

Quote Originally Posted by wufwugy
I'm sure it's already standard knowledge that the shorter the stacks, the lower the potential winrates.
I don't agree with this.

EDIT: Yes, the potential winrate is higher with a higher stack but in reality the average player's 50bb winrate vs. their 100bb winrate shouldn't differ too much imo (Their 50bb winrate might actually be higher if they make a lot fewer mistakes half-stacked). If that player is way above average and is a great hand reader then their winrate would likely differ noticeably. Like stated earlier if you can read souls then play as deep as you possibly can.

And also like stated before it's all about your goals. If you want to become an expert deep stack player and be the greatest player around and pwn everyone then half-stacking isn't for you. If you don't play as well deep stacked as you do half-stacked and you just want to make the most money possible at your current skill level then play half-stacked.