You can try to convince your self of whatever you want. Fact is that the only reason to have a self-moderated thread is to hide stuff and avoid facing the music.

Non-moderated threads have a very nice feature, it's called "ignore" and everyone can use it, so no "waste" of "energy" or any other pathetic excuses. Better yet is the personal "ignore" bottom that anyone can exercise at any time.

The truth of the matter is that self-moderated threads are used to spread just bullshit and to con people out of their money. But, hey, all's well. People learn. Usually way to late to avoid major damages, but people learn. And what people will learn is that, much like DUI citations in your teens and early twenties will mess up your life entire, the same principle applies here. EVERYTHING remains forever on the internet. Forever.

And these crooks will be haunted by their current actions for decades to come.

I can imagine, for instance, Phil Ivey's face if Danny approaches him about investing in pink... provided Danny would ever have access to Ivey, that is...

Uh, tx, no further engagement necessary, by the way. Save your "energy" man...

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