DS>   I was once told that there is a distinct difference between the
 DS>   American use of the term "tabled" and the British use of the term
 DS>   "tabled".  In American usage, the term
"tabled" tends to mean
 DS> that the
 DS>   idea has been put aside and is not being actively considered (at
 DS> least
 DS>   at this time).  Not quite the same as "killed" but often the same
 DS>   effect.   In British usage, the term "tabled" tends to mean that
 DS> the
 DS>   idea has been brought out and placed on the table for current
 DS> active
 DS>   discussion.


I think you were told wrong then.  As an American, my undertanding of
"it's been tabled" or "put on the table" means it has
been open for discussion, the same as you put the UK meaning on it.

If the younger ones are using a different meaning for it here, I've never
seen an example of it, but hey... the way things get twisted now, who
knows?  I'm not that old either, and yet, "tabled" to me in the
USA is as you say the UK meaning is, to me.

It's a poker relation by history... putting all your cards "on the
table" for everone to see to win the hand.... no cheats.

Of course, you need not show the hand if the opponent folds, as you've
already won by default.

My oppinion... so long as you have a good hand, never fold.  Make them
"PAY" to make you table the cards, yet know when to turn yours
over unseen and play the next hand... It works in cards, life, and (heh,
heh, heh...) [sigh] ...  FidoNet ;>

Has anybody seen Frank S.?  Wanna see if he folds or plays ;>

Phil

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