i do like that. now you have me considering the true crux of the problem. i tend to believe the majority of bettors are -EV players. however, more than willing to accept your premise and explore that a potential larger problem isn't -EV, but a lack of discipline. but if over staking is the problem why not just tie these players to 1% flat betting and keep them there?
maybe if we could get bettors to start at the end, ie what figure they want to achieve, and work backwards. it would introduce a whole bunch of reality to the equation.
but i do like where you are coming from on this post. love when a post makes me review my stance on an issue.