I began playing online poker about 14 months ago and one of the first sites I joined was Paradise. I have been pretty much a regular at this site. I only learned recently that this site has some of the toughest players on the net. Maybe that is why I find it difficult to win a lot of money consistantly. I have enjoyed playing this site more than any of the other three I have played, (Party, Empire, Pacific). I am very pleased with their software, have very few server problems, much less than with the other three. For some unknown reason I just enjoy the atmosphere the board gives. You have pretty much "regulars" that play and they do know how to play the game. I enjoy the consistancy of the games I play in. You can predict much better your opponents hands etc. than at sites in which 60% see the flop and go to the river. It is more difficult to make money here but a much more pleasing "poker" experience. I know I can make more money playing other sites but for some reason I just enjoy this place and continue to play here. Of course, I am not playing poker to "make a living", I already have a job, I just want consistantly win a few dollars, ($100 a month). Is that too much to ask? You must play solid poker to make money here but that is the joy of this place. I have never had trouble cashing out and have not experienced the "bad beat" syndrome as much at this site. But maybe the reason for this is I am a tight player not going to show down as much as other players. The cards never seem to vary, good/bad one way or the other. There is consistancy in the cards you are dealt. No long periods of bad cards and no long periods of good cards. Just a good mix of the two. It has always seemed like a "normal" holdem game to me. I simply enjoy playing at this site! I have never felt like I was getting a "raw deal" or being cheated at this site and I have played this site for over a year.