Moving up to higher limits.
After a long time playing very low limits at multiple different poker rooms I moved up to the $1 tables. Although this is still considered low stakes by some it is a large step from the $.25 cent tables.
I can say with relative certainty that the $1 tables were much looser and easier then the $.25 tables. I attribute this to the “starving student theory.” Poor students with low amounts of spare cash but a high to medium skill level combined with the people that truely do not care about such small amounts of money make the $.25 tables nearly impossible to win at because of the inconsistancy of the tables.
Finally, after being fed up with the play at lower limits I moved to higher stacks and found myself up to $600 dollars quickly which I cashed out some of the money and played with the remaining balance. I do not suggest that all players should do this, check my Poker Bankroll Management Article before you decide to move up in limits.
I found success at moving up but not all players have the required skill levels and should not do so if they have limited funds. I also must say that with higher reward comes higher risk and a good method to employ is to cash out any winnings so money left in your poker account is all the “house” money. Good luck and Ill se you at the high stakes