I realize there is a high possibility of going tilt...but a greater possibility of not.
I am totally aware.
But, what good does it do to say that I have a $10k bank roll....then, if I lose $5,000, well...I am back to the point that I have a $5,000 bank roll...and the cards aren't going to say "well, he is playing on an original $10k bank roll, so he is DUE now to start winning."
Once I lose the first $5k if it goes that way, then I have to deal with the reality that I am under new odds (which would be the same odds that I am at RIGHT NOW!)
So, it is fine to accept a $5k bank roll...and, quite honestly, if I go tilt, then I can move on in life, and all is fine. It is not the end of the world.
My casino is H17...and the sad part is that you cannot resplit aces, which was a huge part of my $2,000 loss during that cycle (which I have turned around since then).
When I say "play forever" I mean never spending any of that money, including winnings. So, when/if my bankroll grows...I never cash out. I still keep all winnings with the bankroll.