How do you feel about players talking trash while playing poker?

[Bawse]

Does trash talking bother you when you play poker? Do you get involved in the trash talk at all?
Do you think trash talk should be tolerated or removed from the game completely?

Personally trash talk doesn't really bother me, it takes a lot for someone to throw me off my game by running their lips. I think trash talk should be allowed as long as it's friendly, light chirps are fine, but if your clearly annoying a player, leave them alone. Insulting other players crosses the line.

 

[Demon_skeith]

As long as it's all in good faith/humor, I wouldn't mind the trash talking and get in on it but again, it can't be for hurtful tones.

 

[zoldos]

I agree with @Demon_skeith , if it's just friendly banter, then yeah. But if someone gets pissed off, they need to excuse themselves....

 

[Pally]

It doesn't really throw me off, but unless it is good natured kibitzing, I find it pretty crude. Keep it classy or at least friendly, otherwise you might look like a maccabeo.

 

[Nathan AKA Nate]

I always play friendly on poker

 

[zoldos]

I always play friendly on poker

Cool, same here!

 

[royalflush122096]

I would never trash talk during a hand because a poker player is better off being loved than being feared.

 

[zoldos]

I talk nicely in any situation.

 

[Bawse]

I would never trash talk during a hand because a poker player is better off being loved than being feared.

If your talking trash it doesn't necessarily make them fear you, it can help give you an edge if you start to frustrate your opponents with all the smack you talk.

Me personally I changed my tune in recent years, because I try to be a leader since I manage our forums.

I do like using the throwables on StockPoker though. Cool feature.

 

[ezock777]

As long as it isnt personal, it doesnt bother me too much. I tend to find it funny as they r, more often than not, bad loser & as long as it doesnt go on all night.

 

[Eudorus]

Isn't it all just part of the game? Designed to unsteady your opponent, break their concentration and prevent them from being able to bluff effectively? I have never played Poker before - that's why I am here - and I would not have any issue with using any and all tips/tricks and methods to get ahead.

 

[zoldos]

As long as it isnt personal, it doesnt bother me too much. I tend to find it funny as they r, more often than not, bad loser & as long as it doesnt go on all night.

Yes I can dig that..

 

[zoldos]

Isn't it all just part of the game? Designed to unsteady your opponent, break their concentration and prevent them from being able to bluff effectively? I have never played Poker before - that's why I am here - and I would not have any issue with using any and all tips/tricks and methods to get ahead.

I agree as well. But as others have said, it doesn't need to get personal, or combative.

 

[Live4]

A little trash talk is good in any competitive environment, but just don't make it too personal.

 

[Irishpride08]

I think it's part of the game. If you let it into your head it's your own discipline that needs work.

 

[Eudorus]

If you let it into your head it's your own discipline that needs work.

This is what intrigues me about Poker compared to say, blackjack for example. Because there is bluff as a key factor in the game, anything you can do to unnerve your opponent is a good strategy. Of course, keeping the personal insults to a minimum!

 

[zoldos]

This is what intrigues me about Poker compared to say, blackjack for example. Because there is bluff as a key factor in the game, anything you can do to unnerve your opponent is a good strategy. Of course, keeping the personal insults to a minimum!

Yes, I can agree with this! And no shin kicking!! hehe