My thoughts on this thread:
Noname...: any approach has a chance to work, we never know the definite value because how could we? the values of certain approaches are only set by standards of certain individuals who have experimented them in certain scenarios, environments, what have you. Try it, try it many times, see how many out of your tries actually takes the bait. You MAY be surprised, however the more spread on the variety of targets you have tried this on... the more accurate your chances seem to be, which is always good to know.
Since its worked plenty for you, stick with it. It always comes down to you.
onyx: in all honesty and respect, i must say that being alpha alone has its own chances as using a canned or original Opener. however, for some targets, when they see a man just being very alpha, they tend to steer away from him. The Alpha has been the target for women time immemorial, believe it or not some targets want to go against the grain, just like some PUAs do.
Id only ask that you consider this fact that the world itself is a collection of variables among variables, which is why reading, luring, and body language, picking up on every signal is key. it helps you determine what would work best and what wouldnt do so well.
Hopeful33: its gonna sound like a halfassed answer but i feel that telling you that trying again and again, reflecting, planning better, and repeating is the best remedy. this way the most important part, instinct, picks up on this and works to your advantage.
Having said this, go forth and do great things.
-Pierrot