More Merge Bullshet: "removing rakeback entirely as of January 31st"

"CarbonPoker has decided to remove rakeback entirely as of January 31st, 11:59 PM EST. All players will be transferred from the rakeback program to the VIP program.

This change enables us to offer larger and more beneficial bonuses and ultimately allows for an improved distribution of bonuses to our players.
Players can receive similar benefits and rewards as they would have with the rakeback program through our evolving VIP program. Removal of rakeback applies to all existing and new players. Please note that VIP points earned by players in the rakeback program are not transferable.
If there's any additional help or resources you need, feel free to contact us at support:
The CarbonPoker Team Email: [email protected]
Site: Online Poker - Play USA Poker Games & Tournaments at Carbon Poker!
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Got this email this week - if your a grinder on cash tables like I used to be - these rakeback payments can float you through hard times and earn you extra cash on top of your streaks. IT's bad enough they take like 10% or more from everything we touch. Rake back was saving me 35% off that rake. ITs bad for them as I will never generate rake like I used to for them (no more cash ring games) and just a general overall shetty feeling that they can just up their earnings on a awhim - whats this - like an extra $1 million a week for them? Greedy fks; their software sux and needs constant upgrades out of cycle - patches etc - customer service sux - payouts are slow and over priced. They reduced their $200 Free rolls to $50. On top of that I couldnt log into my carbon skin from home last night - just stalled. I go on Aced and play a $3.50 super turbo and get shifted into the blinds on 3 str8 table transfers ina row - I went from 25th place out of 70 to last in literally 30 seconds after going from $5k to $1.200 short stack. I emailed their support about it - it was like a bug - I mean in a live tourney would you really move someone 3x to blinds at other tables? in a row??

Not happy. No repsonse yet from them - I double up at $5k in that tourney and I go into the top 10 and a payout. It just screwed my whole tourney up. Had 102 as one of my final 3 hands with all-ins in front of me. Toally screwed - had to go all in on last hand with like j4 off.

Yea laser they have us by the balls,,, without a doubt they have got greedier than they were. Myself being from the USA I haven't got very many choices as to where I can play. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting to hear back from support. I can't wait for Hero to comeback, now that guy knew how to please his customers.

A couple of years back, I was never part of the rakeback because I think it required you to deposit (no entirely sure why I wasn't part of it). So it doesnt affect me and when they say they are going back to the VIP program, is that when they adjust your balance everyday according to your rake? I used to love that!

that is not what i signed up for!!!

And how come my flush draws NEVER hit. I've NEVER hit a flush draw on Carbon. It's straight bull.

in 2 words"fakk carbon"...

I think what is happening here is they see Fulltilt back in the game (almost), and the US market opening up again (legaly) in the not to distant future. Hell, their having enough trouble now! I suspect they know they won't be able to compete with the big boys down the line and are grabbing as much cash as they can before they go tits up. I don't plan on kipping a big bankroll with them going forward.

mergee is terrible the worst beats the worst software ever so rogged

merge is total cheat site

looks like I have to cash out my balance and play somewhere else

LOL....Merge just seems to continue to amaze...LOL....Its a miracle that they are even still afloat!

Yeah merge is definitely going down hill, I wish ACR supported holdem manager or I'd probably make the switch. Maybe juicy or lock...

Just a matter of time until merge just loses everything... i guess its still making profit, but the sharks and regulards arent going to take kindly to it.

yea they just rape there players and are about to f themselves

after taking away P2P,, nothng is surprising in the online poker world an ymore, from day to day....

ill be playin all my cash games on lock. rb by the hour

Good luck with the cashing out. Have you ever cashed out before?

Why you say that? Does it really make any difference to a player? They keep 80% of everyones proceeds forever. I'm sure the site owners have a ultra fat lifestyle. Have you ever cashed out from an online site? I did once about 4 years ago, and it took several months to collect a check by mail. But they took the amount off my balance immediately. Just sayin'....