Checking the flop out of position: Weakness or trap?

[phantelan]

I feel you on the struggle, betting feels aggressive but then you build a pot you kinda wish was smaller out of position

[Surnix9521]

Is there still free Holdem games daily? 

[Zylkaienne]

I lead mostly. hate faing a float.

[nyxlor]

The whole "weakness or trap" framing in the title nails the dilemma perfectly, because against obbservant opponents a check gets read one way and a lead gets read the other way, neither of which is always right.

[Legacytha]

I led out with top pair decent kiccker last week and immediately regretted it when he smooth called and the turn brought a third diamond. I just sat there staring at the board wishing I had checked.

[myxlia]

I used to lead out by default but it just inflates the pot when I have no clue where I stand, so now I prefer a check with top pair and see how the action develops on the turn.

[freezedoge]

yeah i'm a check guy too, lets them hang themselves if they too aggro lol