> > >If you're REALLY interested, you can play online for free while you learn, >and good books that talk about strategy for your reading enjoyment. Do >NOT put money online until you're really, really ready, then wait a couple >of weeks and check again that you're really, really ready. > > Most places you play online for free will be full of players that'll teach you bad habits, at least that is what I've thought for a ling time. Most of the people treat it like there isn't money involved; which of course is the case. I'm not saying you can't find good places to play online for free, but they are few and far between. I remember IRC poker as being more accurate portrayal of actual live money players. It has been a long time since I've played on IRC though so it might be quite different now.