Quote Originally Posted by MidniteToker View Post
Mr BJ's latest line of argument definitively proves it: if there's ever a consensus on a subject, then people who don't believe that consensus MUST be right! It was the case in one specific situation, so obviously it must apply to everything, ever.

Honestly, the level of thinking on display here is depressing.
Ok, let's address that because I'm not 100% clear what we are "arguing" about. Are we arguing that counting is better? No, because I already agreed to that. So I guess what we are "arguing" about is if you can make money in my progression strategy over the long run without luck. The consensus here is a flat NO, you can not rely on any progression strategy and win long term without a horseshoe up your ass. And the fact that a guy, me, calls his buddy up and says, "I know your broke, but we're going to Vegas to test my system and I'm paying for your flight and hotel..." We land in Vegas and check in at 4 am, start playing around 8 am and stop at 5 pm... During this time, I sit at 12 different tables, with more than 12 different dealers at 12 different casinos and win $200+ all 12 times within an average of 45 minutes or less per table... That is pure luck. Hell, I'm the luckiest guy ever right. To walk into 12 different establishments that were built on advantages and walk away a substantial winner in all 12. Holy ****, why have I not won the lottery? Can only be because I don't play the lottery.

Lets look at another example... Poker. Good players have a definite mathematical advantage over bad players. I have a friend who is a good player, but he is not a top player by any means. He is however discipline and plays a ultra tight game. He's not going to have the huge swings a top player will. He does have a streak of 36+ positive months and that's playing 4-5 days a week, every week. He continues to take **** from top players about his style of play, but he sticks to his guns and continues to collect.