I love poker, the game, the industry and the overwhelming majority of the people in it. If you're reading this column on PokerNews right now, there's a good chance you do to. I think it's important that members of the poker community, whether they be players, fans, industry insiders or media, do what they can to help grow this great game. I feel like we all have a responsibility to do that.
For the media, it's always easy to focus on negativity and controversy. Writing about these things draws traffic, increases hits and can help a writer build a following.