Any Tricks @ SD.....Count 5's?.....etc....?

In the immediately preceeding post, Nassei wrote:

I never claimed to be an expert, I simply stated something that *I* feel is a good idea. You, on the other hand, have contributed nothing to this discussion other than flames and insults. If you disagree, fine, but make your case without making yourself look like an ass, kthx.

There was noting in your original post that suggested that your merely �feel� it is a good idea. Here is what you actually wrote:

If the casino will let you... treat all BJs as an 11. Since they're stiffing you on the payout, you might as well go for more money. Double on all your blackjacks. Pretend to be drunk while doing it, whatever works.

You post makes it sound like this mathematically a good play, so much so that you need to pretend to be drunk to pull it off.
People come to this board to get advice. You gave out poor advice which will cost them money. You deserved to be criticized for it.

Johny B gave out correct advice. Contrary to your foolish claims, he did contribute to this discussion. He deserves to be commended.

The proper response when you make an error is to say �I am sorry. I made a mistake.� Saying that your critic has �contributed nothing to this discussion other than flames and insults� is not a proper response.

...always shuffles up on you when you significantly increase your bet, put out a monster bet when the count tanks and you no longer want that deck. It works like clockwork. You want a new shuffle, you put out a monster bet, the D shuffles up on you, you whine a little then pull back your bet back to one or two units for the new deck. I find it very rewarding in so many ways. It's so cool to be able to manipulate a dealer like that.

A simple count, a few indicies, and focus on non-tracked cards for insurance = single deck success. Caution, dealer will want to know why you always know when to take insurance!

Slim

The problem is that Johnny B said "Are you fucking nuts". This is not conducive to good discussion or enlightening. He is of course correct about doubling-down. But presenting his comments that way is only likely to reinforce Naessi's erroneous ideas and promote further misinformation. A little rudeness is quite appropriate when dealing with system sellers and the like, but I think a cordial tone is appropriate for the merely misinformed.

Most of this sub-thread should be deleted, except for Bootlegger's post, which contains the correct figures for doubling-down vs standing.