hit or stand on 16?

On 16 I always feel stuck. It’s a coin flip for me, especially when it’s against a dealer showing a 10. I get why basic strategy says hit but I see tons of people standing because busting hurts more than losing to a high dealer hand. Most of my sessions are at crypto sites with live dealers, so it feels different than a crowded table in a real room. The way you play your 16 seems to depend on whether you’re grinding comps, playing for fun, or just trying not to tilt.

People argue about this all the time and I can’t tell if it actually matters long-term or if it just affects how much pain you feel in the moment. If you’re using bonus funds or playing low limits maybe that changes the decision too. Sometimes it feels like the right call is more about your mood than your odds.