Bonita Strong wrote:
Harry and all prudent players,
You will notice that Jim's website carries his name, not that of a
blind casino. I have seen the website under construction and it is
well worth visiting. There are no hidden gimmicks and he is not
asking for anything from any of us. I have known Jim for years and
he is a pretty good guy! I have followed him "blindly" and have not
lost a penny, or my identification, yet. Ahhhh, what cynics these
mortals be.....
Hey Bonnie,
I'm not suggesting anything is underhanded in what Jim has posted nor
disparaging him in any other manner. I have absolutely no reason to
hold that Jim is anything but honorable.
He's inviting those who are generally interested in casino comps to
contact him. Presumably it would be anticipated that the player would
provide at least cursory specifics concerning their play.
What I'm saying is that ultimately a host represents, and is an
employee of, a casino and foremost serves its interests (although the
ideal host strongly benefits the player at the same time). I'm
suggesting that it's most prudent to wait to contact him until he
represents a specific casino and the player knows up front precisely
who he/she is detailing with (and, for that matter, when all involved
have a better feel for the environment in which he is operating).
View my suggestion as being cautious, not cynical. And, of course, I
expect anyone who happens to read my post will still act on their own
judgement, not mine.
- Harry
Bonnie ... I might add that it's almost novel to see my generally
naive/optimistic self referred to as a cynic 