Quote Originally Posted by Warpe
I'm not betting here just to win this particular hand, though if I do that's great. I'm also betting to give action and show that I'm capable of making moves with position. If I'm raised off this hand or showdown cheaply against Jx, I'm more likely to get action on later, better hands. If there's any place you should be trying to make moves it's on the button, and this is a good hand for doing it.
I like aggression and I like an aggressive image. But you can easily build one in HU and 3-way pots.

I'm not trying to say that betting is a bad play. I would do it in this situation, with the right reads (e.g. loose UTG PFraiser, weak/tight table). But I think it's worth pointing out that a) this is an obvious c/r situation, b) you're rarely winning the pot with a bet here, and c) with callers there are a lot of scare cards that can fall on the turn and push you off this hand. I don't see any shame (or incredible weakness) in checking here.