No, it's not a "nh". You just suck.

I was recently indoctrinated into the world of online poker. I'm not really sure what encouraged me to try it, although a friend did suggest online games reminiscent of the old days.

Many of my childhood friends probably know this already, but some of you may not realize that I spent a large majority of my high school years playing cards. Although it was great fun, and I have made some lifelong friends this way, in retrospect, I probably should have spent my time on studying or something.

Anyway, while playing online poker, there are some really good players, and a lot of really bad players. I'm an average player, so I can only win money when I am playing against the bad players. Fortunately, as long as I am playing as well as I can (and if I can stay patient and levelheaded) then I can usually win some money.

But there are a LOT of bad players that simply don't know when to fold. (segue into poker terminology. if you are not familiar, you should check out this wiki on texas hold'em poker) They will call a preflop raise with a 6-2 unsuited, then call it all the way to the river with only a pair of deuces, and with terrible odds. Then they congratulate the winner with "nh" in the chat area, "nh" meaning "nice hand". Every time that happens, I want to write back, "No you imbecile! It wasn't a "nh"!! You just suck at poker!!!"

But then, I wouldn't want that person to stop giving me their money.