I've been seeing a lot of post here lately where people are griping about suckouts. That's part of the game. Yes, it hurts when it happens, but get used to it. If you don't, you aren't cut out for poker.
It probably feels like the bad players are getting away with suckouts more than you right? Well, I hate to break it to ya, but they are. Yes, I said it. They are sucking out more than you. And no, that's not a product of online poker and their systems. Get that out of your head right now.
It's simple logic. By definition, you can only suckout if you are behind at any point. If you are a quality player and getting your money in good more often than not, then you are not getting the chance to suckout.
Focus on just lessening the damage from a suckout when it happens. Be aware of the type of draw they might be on. Be aware when a card comes that might be a trap card or the kill card for your opponent. Don't be afraid to lose a little value form time to time, just to make sure you get to showdown and see their cards. Ride them for info and punish tem later.
If you've got the means, punish them for reaching for those poor draws later. Slowly take their money and make them enjoy. Don't hate them. Don't belittle them. Don't talk down to them or berate them by telling them how bad they are.
You want them to keep trying to suckout. You want them to keep playing terribly. You just have to keep a level head. You need to adjust to the situation. You need to stay even keeled and not let it get to you. It's part of the game. If it wasn't bad palyers couldn't convince themselves that they are any good and they wouldn't be part of this game.
Many of you want to believe that there is a level where these donks and fish don't exist. I hate to break it to you, but they are at every level. I've seen live games where the donks play as high as 100/200. And I've watched some high limit tables online with some atrocious players.
Some people simply have "more dollars than sense" (get it?
). These guys are having fun and can afford to throw away the money. That's how people like us get to stay ahead (cashwise) playing the game that we love and enjoy.
I'll tell you right now, if I knew of a limit that had no donks or fish at all that would mean it was full of quality players. I would steer clear of that game and definitely step down a level or two.
Keep your head on straight and take emotion out of your game and you will eventually get'em.
Pick your head up. Suck it up. Rub some dirt on it. And get back out there to fight the good fight.