When you see the word "Nit"

[wayne]

So to not be a nit, a winning player has to accomodate the losing player for whatever he/she want is that it?

Whatever you say man.
Your money, your choices.

Which is fine. But to say someone is a nit because they WON'T is completely ridiculous. If they are up 12 games, and they quit without warning, i will agree that they can be classified as a nit, but not cause they won't change the bet.
If i'm playing someone for 400 a game in one pocket, and they are stuck 3 games after like 6 hours, and want to play for 800, it's not going to happen. Maybe at 5 a game 9 ball and i'm up 10 games in 20 minutes, but not at 200 a game where i'm up 6 games after 3 hours.
The bet AND time factor into the whole equation so take that into consideration.
If you do change the bet, and you end up on the losing end of it a few times when they go stellar or go and coke up in the bathroom, you will change your mind. You might still want to do it, but if you go broke enough times taking your shot, you'll learn.
Cause im my book, if i double the bet, i am not quitting. So if i go down the toilet, i go down the toilet.
Would all these people that accept the doubling of the bet that you know be willing to go down the toilet at that new bet? Or would they quit once they got even?
Cause to me, THAT'S being a nit. Trying to get a big win, but not willing to lose a dime in return.

I know lots of gamblers who won't ever change the game, and that's at 5 bucks a game, or 500, and they are the furthest thing from nits. They are GREAT ACTION.

My whole point is that if someone wanted to lay it all on the line, they could have announced that at the beginning, and saved everyone the trouble, instead of pussyfooting around at a cheaper bet to feel each other out.

Bet it all and get it over with.
Don't make a game, and when you have the losing end of it, want them to "help you out" getting unstuck. Forget that garbage. 'If that is the case, why bother gambling at all?
If they are gonna go off, they are gonna go off at whatever price you set.

Man, you are tripping all over yourself. The e.g. of a NIT that you disagreed with was "someone 12 games up and refuses to raise the bet".....PERIOD

Then you went off on how if I was 12 game loser etc. someone who is 12 game loser and wants to double the bet is NOT a NIT.

Now you have a winning player having to always accomodate a loser, being 3 games up, 10 games up, 6 games up, people going stellar and coking up and going down the toilet etc.

THE EXAMPLE WAS "someone 12 games up and refuses to raise the bet". This is what you disagreed to and per the example you are a NIT.....

 

[SUPERSTAR]

THE EXAMPLE WAS "someone 12 games up and refuses to raise the bet". This is what you disagreed to and per the example you are a NIT.....

Whatever floats your boat man.

So lets see, if someone is giving you 200 a game action and has you stuck 12 games, you really think that they are supposed to double the bet?
You'd call them a nit soley based on that?

I don't know what planet you are on, but that's entirely up to the individual person. If that makes them a nit in your mind, so be it.

I know a guy who has bet 200 a game numerous times, and he is GREAT ACTION, and i would never accuse him of being a nit, but he never doubles the bet. Why would it matter if your getting 200 a game action? If you win, your gonna win a boatload regardless if you double or not.
If i'm stuck, oh well, but him not doubling the bet isn't going to make me stop playing him. For that type of action, he can make all the rules he wants.
If you know that he doesn't double any bets going into it, how can you complain?

If you don't know about the not doubling, i can see how someone stuck might get a little pissed, but there's not law that says, give me an easier chance to win my money back. It's their fault for not clarifying it before they even begin.
If someone says "i don't double the bet regardless of if i have you stuck a ton", is that really gonna stop you from playing him if the action is good enough? NO.
There is no BIBLE OF NITNESS that spells out what is right and wrong.
If it's not something you or your friends would do, that's your thing. If someone were to quit the guy and never play him again because he didn't want to double the bet at 12 games, that's just ridiculous.
If someone loses 12 games, it THEIR FAULT that they are stuck. The guy who is winning doesn't have to do SQUAT as far as i'm concerned, and i've been on BOTH ends of that stick. If the guy who is stuck doesn't like it, QUIT.
I'd say that the guy who gets upset and criticizes the guy who won't double up is the REAL nit!

 

[Tom In Cincy]

Pool Hall Nit not just about Gambling IMO

My definition of a Pool Hall NIT

A Nit will;

Show up week after week at the local pool tounament and ***** about how only the same players always win. Yet they never play in the tournament.

They never come to the pool hall and practice. Just jump on a table and do the 'ho bo' thing, and when confronted, they say.. "I was just showing a certain shot, not playing"

At the tournament they just drink water or a half a cup of coffee

Always complain about the way the money is distributed for 1st thru 6th

Expect everyone to agree with their opinions

Know all the rules of the game except when they commit a violation. Then its an interpretation "thing", or the rules from 30 years ago.

***** about having to pay "green fees" at a tournament, wether they play or not.

Lose a bet and will have to pay you next week, "a little short right now"

Start rumors, lie, cheat, complain at the drop of a hat, cuss

tell anyone that will listen, his opinion of the best players in the room.

 

[Pinocchio]

superstar

First I would like to Quote you. 'If the score is big enough he can crash an die on the way home for all i care. What would make the score big enough that you would wish such an untimely demise on someone $12.00 -$34.00,maybe $41.50. I think Wayne read my post an understood it in all it's clarity. I think what Wayne didn't read was the fine print in your avitar SOCIOPATH EXTRAORDINARE at this time I agree with Wayne you are a NIT. IF you persist in stating otherwise I suggest a neutral deciding party
Shannon Daulton or Tony Watson.

Sincerely
Pinocchio

 

[wayne]

Whatever floats your boat man.

So lets see, if someone is giving you 200 a game action and has you stuck 12 games, you really think that they are supposed to double the bet?
You'd call them a nit soley based on that?

I don't know what planet you are on, but that's entirely up to the individual person. If that makes them a nit in your mind, so be it.

I know a guy who has bet 200 a game numerous times, and he is GREAT ACTION, and i would never accuse him of being a nit, but he never doubles the bet. Why would it matter if your getting 200 a game action? If you win, your gonna win a boatload regardless if you double or not.
If i'm stuck, oh well, but him not doubling the bet isn't going to make me stop playing him. For that type of action, he can make all the rules he wants.
If you know that he doesn't double any bets going into it, how can you complain?

If you don't know about the not doubling, i can see how someone stuck might get a little pissed, but there's not law that says, give me an easier chance to win my money back. It's their fault for not clarifying it before they even begin.
If someone says "i don't double the bet regardless of if i have you stuck a ton", is that really gonna stop you from playing him if the action is good enough? NO.
There is no BIBLE OF NITNESS that spells out what is right and wrong.
If it's not something you or your friends would do, that's your thing. If someone were to quit the guy and never play him again because he didn't want to double the bet at 12 games, that's just ridiculous.
If someone loses 12 games, it THEIR FAULT that they are stuck. The guy who is winning doesn't have to do SQUAT as far as i'm concerned, and i've been on BOTH ends of that stick. If the guy who is stuck doesn't like it, QUIT.
I'd say that the guy who gets upset and criticizes the guy who won't double up is the REAL nit!

Anyone that needs about 400 words to explain why they are not a Nit is a NIT.

 

[Voodoo Daddy]

In the world of pool, when you hear someone say "nit" or you're on here (a billiard forum) and you see someone post the word "nit", what do you think they mean? What meaning does the word "nit" used in the pool world mean to you?

NIT;
Your at a toll booth and the "nit "says; "All I got is a $20"...never kicks in.

At dinner when the check comes and he pays his end w/o the tip and the "nit" says "you got the tip, right?" OR...the "nit" conveniently heads to the bathroom to wash hands.

If a "nit" opens his wallet, moths fly out and the faces on the bills all have sunglasses on since they havent seen the light since entering the billfold.

"Nit" has you stuck $100 at $20 a set and REFUSES to raise the bet.

The "nit" wants $1700 for his cue but yours <which is nicer> is only worth $450.

Finally, the only way you get the "nit" in action is when he is betting who is buried in Grant's tomb....

 

[Snapshot9]

Basically ...

A NIT is someone who won't DO what you think is FAIR. Of course, you are the one defining FAIR, and you definition is different than his definition.... lol

Don't you guys think this thread is getting rather 'nitty? ....ROFL

 

[cuetechasaurus]

Being afraid to gamble is not the definition of a nit. A nit is someone who does 'gamble', but they will only play if they have the absoloute nuts. They also quit winners without telling their opponent in advance. A nit is also someone who complains about everything, even if they are playing for $5 or $10. They act like they are playing for thousands. They complain that the music is too loud, or a passerby walked in front of their shot and sharked them, and that's the reason why they missed, etc. Stuff like that is what's considered nitty.

Some people that have money just don't like to gamble, period. I know a couple of people like this. It's not because they are tightwads, or scared to lose. It's because they just enjoy the game, and know that there is hostility involved in gambling, and they want no part of it. Take that into consideration before you call someone like that a nit.

 

[Island Drive]

Being afraid to gamble is not the definition of a nit. A nit is someone who does 'gamble', but they will only play if they have the absoloute nuts. They also quit winners without telling their opponent in advance. A nit is also someone who complains about everything, even if they are playing for $5 or $10. They act like they are playing for thousands. They complain that the music is too loud, or a passerby walked in front of their shot and sharked them, and that's the reason why they missed, etc. Stuff like that is what's considered nitty.

Some people that have money just don't like to gamble, period. I know a couple of people like this. It's not because they are tightwads, or scared to lose. It's because they just enjoy the game, and know that there is hostility involved in gambling, and they want no part of it. Take that into consideration before you call someone like that a nit.

One of the best scores tho is trapping a Nit, the outcome dollar wise is not as important as the crap you can dish their way every time you see them, they are usually thick skinned and that makes it even more fun getting under it. They are good at dishing it out, but very poor at takin' it.