In response to OP (didn't read the others) I just think this is not the ideal way to play the game. The thread that started this is based on making what is assumed to be a slightly +EV hero call. I hate this. Say it's ever so slightly +EV to make the call, then yes, technically it's a good idea in the long run. But I still think it's not the ideal way to make money. Wait for the better spot with a guy like this and be gauranteed to stack him. Who is to say this guy won't hit and run? Who's to say someone won't stack him if he beats you and take your money from him?

Gabe made a point in Lukie's all-in ATs thread about game dynamics and other variables changing the rules in these situations. Maybe I misunderstood him and was not sure what he meant. But this is a situation where you know you and everyone is gunning for this guy. Why take a 52-48 chance to stack him vs having to stack him twice to make some profit off him?

People playing the game with the math in a vacuum that says this is profitable over time are not the big winners. Take advantage of the situation at the table and use these situations to your immediate advantage. The math is a huge tool to being a winner but it's not everything. We let something like "fold equity" affect our mathematical decisions, so why can't something like the type of player affect our mathematical decisions too?

If you have a slight chance to be ahead on a hand with an idiot, why not wait for a greater chance that you know is coming?

I just find that to be a much more profitable way to play. This might not have made sense but I'm in a hurry and have to go.

Edit: to sum up, I don't think making such a thin call is necessarily a wrong way to play if you have a slight edge, but it's not the best way IMO