Table Etiquette when it comes to Nits and OMCs
Have had this thought running in my head the past few sessions and was wondering if I could get some feedback or just thoughts on the subject in general.
In my local room as well as many others there are types of players who are OMC/Nit types that we all encounter. Some are the stereotypical OMC, others are just super tight MAWGs. These players only play premiums, and once they win a pot getting any of their winnings becomes very difficult. I obviously just avoid playing with them, and essentially do not give them any action.
HOWEVER how does one attempt to persuade the 'recs' and lesser players to avoid giving action to these OMCs/Nits? T
Does one just blatantly call out their tightness to the table? Would you mention it to the rec if the OMC/Nit gets up from the table?
I know there aren't any rules against that in many rooms, but besides upsetting the feelings of these OMC/nits what other issues may arise?
I obviously know to request table changes, etc.
Have had this thought running in my head the past few sessions and was wondering if I could get some feedback or just thoughts on the subject in general.
In my local room as well as many others there are types of players who are OMC/Nit types that we all encounter. Some are the stereotypical OMC, others are just super tight MAWGs. These players only play premiums, and once they win a pot getting any of their winnings becomes very difficult. I obviously just avoid playing with them, and essentiall
They don’t sound like players that will be winning much money against the weaker players. So what’s the big deal?
If you’re worried about other players losing money to them, then shouldn’t you be more concerned when a better, looser, and more aggressive player sits down that is more skilled than the nits you are talking about?
What if a weaker player didn’t come to the casino to fold and doesn’t care if he is playing against a nit?
Maybe he wants to see the cards that come on the flop, wants to see if his hand improves on the later rounds, and is willing to call bets to see future cards. Maybe he didn’t come to the casino to fold.
And maybe he doesn’t care if he loses a nit, another fish, or anyone else.
This thread indicates to me the high proportion of "nits" on the LLNL forum, most notably in respect of the offence felt by some to the prospect of being called-out as one (e.g. borderline cheating claim). That's understandable given that "nit" is a derogatory term evoking an image of a parasite sucking the life out of the table.
It's probably unfair to call some "nits" even though they may refer to themselves as such. I can think of a handful of players over the years, who were regularly called "nits" or "too tight" or "who always have it" and so on, but were nonetheless well liked in the room largely because they were good-natured, sociable, didn't angle-shoot, hit'n'run, berate players, shamelessly bum-hunt, tank too long, etc. These "nits" were nearly always winning players: disciplined TAGs who took advantage of their image and probably got more bluffs through than most realised.
The reality is that you can't control table-talk except when a hand's in action (and even that's an ordeal if the dealer's not switched-on or simply doesn't care). So I believe it's ok to "out" a nit to a newer player so long as neither is in the midst of a hand. If you're outed as one then it's possible that you're missing a few points of social and game etiquette at the table; it's also possible the person doing the "outing" is having a bad day/week/month/year/life. As long as things don't get too aggressive and you're comfortable, ethically, with the way you play, I believe it's best just to invest in the art of deflection, retain your humour and re-exploit the opponent who's trying to exploit you.
