but since you can't play with real money
Possibly, though that would have to be the stupidest, most confusing way to do things I can possibly imagine.
Seems easier to win money that I expected, $7 up tonight, just raise $1 and 90% of the time everyone folds, discard 2 cards and bet another $1 and 90% fold.
Yes, you're right, the clients are different, why on earth they did not mention this on the .net website I do not know. I can't imagine how many people must have done the same thing, seen pokerstars advertised, gone to the .net website and been totally stumped when it says play money only.