Still negative on the month outside all the bonuses

So I think im around -3k on AP for the month and -500 or so on Cake. It really is disturbing that im still running like shit on cake and still in the red after about 1500 games. Ive been through those swings before but this is just brutal. My only saving graces are all the bonuses and this 5k diamond. I figure 4k in rakeback, 2500 in rake races, 1k in credits for cash, 5k diamond, would put me at 11.5k....So really my goal for the rest of hte week is to break even on the month cause profiting outside these bonuses seems far fetched :(

Why do people help others for free?

So I was reading a post on p5's asking questions about sngs and a well known user that knows sng's very well posts a detailed response, with links to ICM programs,etc. Now I know we all want to help people, and its really in our nature, but do we not play poker for profit? I really think alot of these "helpers" are naive about the poker economy and the game itself. The bottom line (especially with SNG's since they have the flattest learning curve) is games are getting harder, and people offering free information are just burning their own money. I also see this alot with MTT'ers, especially the more sucessful ones who think their profits won't be hurt. That's pretty ridiculous to think people cant learn to beat high buy in MTTs - I don't think you need a natural born talent to beat MTT's of that nature, just alot of studying and dedication. I also see alot of people responding to posts to stroke their ego - show the new player how much they know and how good they are. Thats great but really put your wallet before your ego. I have to admit I use to tell people how bad they played, etc - it was immaturity and now I definitely stem away from any negativity about someone's game. So in conclusion I would like everyone to think twice next time they post useful information either in an IM, forum, etc. Sure we love to help people, its in our nature, but if your playing poker for profit your hurting yourself in the longrun.

Back from Vegas, rough start to the month

Vegas turned out to be amazing after a 3 hour plane delay getting there....the hotel was huge - you had the casino and club area, a food court, pool/lounge area and a ton of shops......we also visited caesars, the venetian and some others that were also pretty sick......if you ever go to vegas just walk around and check out all the hotels/sites, its really amazing.....the clubs were sick as well - Pure in caesars was really cool - we got a pussycat doll show while we were there....ghost bar at the palms was great as well going up to the 54th floor and overlooking vegas....I didnt really play much poker down there -I wanted to relax and not do any type of work while on vacation......as far as AP, I missed the 2k diamond last month which really annoys me, but Im also in great shape for this 5k diamond that ends this month. I got a guy "crudebar25" putting up some points, but I think I had him by 25k last month so I should be fine. On AP I think im maybe +1k on the month so far, and about +1500 on Cake(yes im actually up this month on cake outside bonuses). Sad thing is Im still down overall on Sharkscope :(...So my plan for this month is to win the ap rake race, generate maybe 3-4k in rakeback, win this 5k diamond, and hopefully make atleast a couple grand.....we'll see how things go