Whatever happened to Three?

RS · 09-02-2019, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Freightman

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There certainly were some oddities and h3 did go off on tangents - believe it or not - there was good high end shit too, you just had to recognize it.

The problem is although the stuff he was saying was "true", he way over emphasized how good it is. It'd be like saying you can make a lot of money playing blackjack (true), then follow it up by saying you'll earn billions of dollars a year (complete bullshit). In fact, a lot of what he said is harmful to players, particularly new players, who aren't experienced or knowledgeable enough to crunch of the numbers and figure out HOW LITTLE making upgrades to your game is. I mean FFS, he was boasting about 5%+ edges (or maybe it was 5x the EV of a regular hilo player), also with a super low N0 and practically no variance, and I'm sure a bunch of other crap that I can't remember. That isn't just misguiding people, but that is outright harmful to players who don't know any better.

**Counting_Is_Fun** · 09-03-2019, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by RS

The problem is although the stuff he was saying was "true", he way over emphasized how good it is. It'd be like saying you can make a lot of money playing blackjack (true), then follow it up by saying you'll earn billions of dollars a year (complete bullshit). In fact, a lot of what he said is harmful to players, particularly new players, who aren't experienced or knowledgeable enough to crunch of the numbers and figure out HOW LITTLE making upgrades to your game is. I mean FFS, he was boasting about 5%+ edges (or maybe it was 5x the EV of a regular hilo player), also with a super low N0 and practically no variance, and I'm sure a bunch of other crap that I can't remember. That isn't just misguiding people, but that is outright harmful to players who don't know any better.

Agree and he finally admitted that most of his bullshit wasn't even about blackjack...rather Spanish 21 or other variants.
Plus around the time of his disapearance, he started deleting thousands of his old posts (who does that?) after being routinely called out on his bullshit... trying to cover his tracks.
Plus other good members either left or were banned as a direct result to standing up to Three and some other forum bullies.

**Counting_Is_Fun** · 09-04-2019, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by RS

The problem is although the stuff he was saying was "true", he way over emphasized how good it is. It'd be like saying you can make a lot of money playing blackjack (true), then follow it up by saying you'll earn billions of dollars a year (complete bullshit). In fact, a lot of what he said is harmful to players, particularly new players, who aren't experienced or knowledgeable enough to crunch of the numbers and figure out HOW LITTLE making upgrades to your game is. I mean FFS, he was boasting about 5%+ edges (or maybe it was 5x the EV of a regular hilo player), also with a super low N0 and practically no variance, and I'm sure a bunch of other crap that I can't remember. That isn't just misguiding people, but that is outright harmful to players who don't know any better.

And to be honest...I have been wondering if bjanalyst wasn't Three's most recent sock. He has many of Three's posting characteristics, and Three suddenly disappeared exactly at the time bjanalyst arrived on the forum.

**Freightman** · 09-04-2019, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by Counting_Is_Fun

And to be honest...I have been wondering if bjanalyst wasn't Three's most recent sock. He has many of Three's posting characteristics, and Three suddenly disappeared exactly at the time bjanalyst arrived on the forum.

They weren’t similar at all. The only thing in common was verbosity. What was your former name?

**Norm** · 09-04-2019, 04:11 AM

Counting-is-fun, please stop accusations of socking without evidence. You accused Three of using three socks that were not him. Indeed, one is an admin at ZZ pretending to be Three. That admin also has an account pretending to be me. This is common at ZZ. Three was a pain in the ass. But, he broke no rules. OTOH, someone you respect has used multiple socks here and falsely claimed that I knew and allowed it. Socks are not allowed.

**BJGenius007** · 09-04-2019, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Gronbog

He is ok. Just not posting. I don't know why.

If you read T3's posts in his last few months with us, you can see he changed his mind and support my point of the view on ASM clumping. This was picked up by his archenemies in other BJ sites. Many praised him for that while others question him. I think he just doesn't want to debate this topic so he disappeared. It is really pointless since you can't prove either way.

**Gronbog** · 09-04-2019, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Counting_Is_Fun

And to be honest...I have been wondering if bjanalyst wasn't Three's most recent sock. He has many of Three's posting characteristics, and Three suddenly disappeared exactly at the time bjanalyst arrived on the forum.

Having corresponded with both privately, I can tell you that they are not the same person.

**Norm** · 09-04-2019, 07:03 AM

The banned socks can be seen in the subscription forums at: https://www.blackjacktheforum.com/sh...?2503-Bannings

**21frogman** · 09-04-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Norm

This is common at ZZ

What is ZZ? I understand that Norm used the initials in order to avoid advertising whatever it is. So if someone would PM me the answer, I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

**Jabberwocky** · 09-04-2019, 11:13 AM

Try ZZF for a better clue.

**21frogman** · 09-05-2019, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

Try ZZF for a better clue.

Jabberwocky, I appreciate the clue. Unfortunately, my Google search led to German speaking sites that appeared to have nothing to do with BJ or gambling.
As mentioned, I can receive PMs.
Thanks

**Counting_Is_Fun** · 09-05-2019, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Norm

Counting-is-fun, please stop accusations of socking without evidence. You accused Three of using three socks that were not him. Indeed, one is an admin at ZZ pretending to be Three. That admin also has an account pretending to be me. This is common at ZZ. Three was a pain in the ass. But, he broke no rules. OTOH, someone you respect has used multiple socks here and falsely claimed that I knew and allowed it. Socks are not allowed.

Norm I didn't accuse anyone, I said I wondered. It wasn't really that crazy to wonder that considering the timing etc. You deleted the other post so I'll take your word that they were Three socks on the other forums.
And the person I respect didn't do much wrong on this forum as far as I remember until he was banned.

**Counting_Is_Fun** · 09-05-2019, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by 21frogman

What is ZZ? I understand that Norm used the initials in order to avoid advertising whatever it is. So if someone would PM me the answer, I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

Trust me...you don't even want to know what the ZZ forum is. Just stay here, it's really the only legitimate forum that I am aware of.