Mixed Reaction Re: Prahlad Friedman's Deal with UB
Published on 2011-01-07 13:58:00
Some in the poker world have supported Friedman and his decision to sign with UB.com, while others (namely Daniel Negreanu) have been extremely vocal in their disagreement with Friedman's decision.
I thought that it would be interesting to do a Twitter search to find out what people are saying to Prahlad via his @prahladfriedman account regarding his deal with UB. Let's take a look:
@NoahSD - "FYI, the people that now run UB are the same people that tried to cover up the scandal."
@nes463 - "Dude, stop explaining urself. U made the right choice for u and urs which is all anyone needs to know. Peace and Congrats!"
@Kirban_Meyer - "Alot of people are giving @PrahladFriedman crap for signing with@UB My thing is, if you dont like it, then dont play there, simple as that"
@YorkyPuds - "Can't believe @prahladfriedman sold out. Someone I looked up to I now look down on. Scum"
@jinzerd - "say you care about us yet you encourage us to play on a shady site man f*** you you know you got no more respect n dontcare"
@JonFriedberg - "I used to rail @PrahladFriedman in total awe. Always had ton of respect for him and have even more now. Congrats to him and @UB!"
@brader311 - "@PrahladFriedman I downloaded @ub today because you jumped on! Congrats on the choice!"
@CasinMason - "@PrahladFriedman life is short my man. Do what feels good and is good and you'll sleep tight. Salutations."
@kajunkidpoker - "@PrahladFriedman Always liked your style. Best of luck with the new @UB deal. Let the haters hate, cause most are just jealous anyway."
@MattKeikoan - "congrats to @PrahladFriedman for signing w/ UB. He is the real deal, he taught me how to play nlhe; his style was copied & emulated by all"
@BaronVonMunch - "@PrahladFriedman @UB F*** UB. F*** you for signing with UB. classless.
@lgrodt - "If my bank stole from me I wouldnt do a commercial for them because they paid me back"
@BUSTERU86 - "@PrahladFriedman fuck what they say prahlad gotta do what is best 4 u and your family, u did nothin wrong no"
@kid_clean - "@PrahladFriedman never thought I'd see Prah signed with UB, they musta paid serious cash for that. Best of luck with the new endeavor!"
@Psx120 - "@PrahladFriedman You would have lost less respect from everyone if you had eaten a living cow live on ESPN."
@xBHOWEx - "@PrahladFriedman I dont play on ub anymore lost all respect for them but its your life I hope that they treat you right gl with it"
@DL_Mavrikakis - "@PrahladFriedman Forgot to congratulate you on your signing with UB. Hope it works out and helps bring them good PR and practices."
@AceGolfer01 - "Don't get defensive about you signing with UB. People are jealous...Congrats again"
@James_Compton - "@PrahladFriedman Well done for signing with a company who have stolen from players and havnt paid the money back."
@CMJ519 - "@PrahladFriedman of all the people to make an about face like this I probably trust you the most to do so with integrity"
@wwants - "Getting @UB to actually address the remaining details of the cheating and proof it's stopped would be great."
@kells859 - "@PrahladFriedman just got a UB account. If you can endorse the site it must be doing a lot of things right. Keep on winning"
@RealCrudefinder - "@PrahladFriedman @UB Yea, thats pretty much what Joe Sebok said too. You are whats known in my circles as a sellout. Enjoy"
@ya_tez - "@PrahladFriedman good to know prahlad..my buddies have been waiting for some changes to ub..much respect for your decision"
@lpsites - "@PrahladFriedman very sad sellout used to root for you"
@DJstuckIN215 - "@PrahladFriedman I'm sure you will fix ub just as much as sebock has..still waiting for those hh's from Joe and ub.oh,my bad their "gone".."
@wagerwars - "Does "Shut it down" count? RT @PrahladFriedman: If anyone has any comments/suggestions on ways of improving @UB lemme know."
@J_Fish237 - "I'm happy for u @PrahladFriedman get yours while u can I'm an avid poker player and can only hope to be signed one day"
@btp325 - "Congrats on the deal @PrahladFriedman...do some good things over there."
@sketchy1poker - "@prahladfriedman hater's always gunna hate, but they hate you because you're a sellout who signed with a company who stole from everyone."
@dirtydw - "@PrahladFriedman your a f***** idiot if you play at ub. Thats like me robbing your house and then you invite me to your bday party. douche."
@Jakutaman - "@PrahladFriedman Best of luck with UB. For you to trust them says a lot. I might go play there now."
@ITRIED2WARNU - "@PrahladFriedman I like you, but failboat."
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Just a sampling of some of the reactions.. definitely a mixed reaction.
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