Here's a myspace message I got today...

subject: yo dutch

i live near philly and im kind of a child prodigy when it comes to poker. I play online despite the fact im a few months less than 18 under a friends account. I win rediculous amounts of money at least for my age. We deposited $100 and started at .5/.10 and in a month I built the bankroll to be able to play $10/$20. Its a thin line im walking cause im 17 but we withdrew all the money cause it was on paradise poker. Now I only play with my friends for like $20 and even they dont play much with me anymore cause I win 8 or 9 out of 10 times.

i'll be going to college to get a good education but my ultimate goal is to become a pro. it's a scary thing because of the risk, but I really haven't encountered any level of play that i've had a difficult time with yet, and 10/20 is high for a serious player, let alone a 17 year old. I've read at least 12 poker books that i can think of off the top of my head. Also, i've been playing for 3 years and ive gotten to a higher level than most people, certainly anyone my age. And I have 3 and half more years to improve until I'm 21.

I just wanna know what you think about my situation.

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My response is this :

Hey player. It sounds like you've got some smart friends. Good luck on your journey... I hope our paths cross one of these days.