I wish you luck in advocating for change. Stand up to the backlash. I couldn't and finally exited the industry almost entirely, but you're stronger than me and have much more support. If you ever need a friendly ear, my DMs are open. xo

FYI, I unfollowed everyone except a few general media accounts. I'm only on X for news. I still get notifications for DMs and messages. Friends, please follow me on FB or IG if we're not already linked, as I'm on those platforms regularly.

Thanks, Ian.

Poker.

Way to go!

Happy WKRP Day to those who celebrate. youtube.com/watch?v=HiSkjcl9…

Congrats!

The cruelty on here...wow. The use of AI and memes taking the place of people's sincere words and thoughts... The disrespect, the personal attacks, the elitism and conceit... I'm okay with having faded into the background and now finding that exit door.

I'm rather stunned by the trajectory of this, actually. It's sad to watch.

I'm not clear on how AI refines an idea but okay. I've never used it, nor had the privilege of research assistant. I guess I'm just surprised that an op-ed is not something that comes directly from the heart & soul.

I have to ask... how much of this is AI?

That's how you handle your business! Congrats!

I'm so sorry for your pain - past and present. I'll be thinking of you today and going forward.

He's not really know for his sensitivity to matters of importance to others.

Social justice warriors? Those three words explain your position. Conversation (not that there was one, really) over.

That's what I've been trying to say. TY

Picture 1: she's feeling cute & takes a selfie. Picture 2: she's doing a joke video. She's also not the World Poker Tour, a global brand with 25 years of history in the biz that's supposed to be all-inclusive. What is your point?

I'm sorry, Matt, but it's in no way the same thing as ClubWPT posting that video. The only reason Abby doing jumping jacks is "sexualized" is because she has breasts. And she's aware of how that looks, so she's mostly shielded. I really don't see the comparison.

Excuse me? She's doing jumping jacks. How is that the same as twerking all over a poker table?

She's doing half jumping jacks, mostly covered by Stapes' jacket, because it's what she agreed to do as a part of the game. How is this the same as the ClubWPT video?