Quote Originally Posted by euphoricism
Is it a bit rude? Sure. But poker is a rude game. Is it illegal? Nah. Definitely not written in any rulebook. Is it "unethical", nah. Its hard to be unethical in a game where the single sole objective is to literally and directly profit from your opponents mistakes
Agreed. Mostly.... it's not hard to be ethical. We're not thieves. It's a chess match with chips instead of ponds. (Or do you sneak the chess pieces around when your opponent isn't looking too? lol... just kidding euphor )

I doubt that I would assume collusion based on what was stated by the OP alone. And it is not agaist the "rules'. And I wouldn't call it unethical, becuase I can see a strong case that the BB was talking to improve is very own chances of winning alone, not to improve his and the SB chances of taking out the OP. So, I would not call it "unethical". I would call it unethical if his intentions were otherwise (aka similar to colluding).

But I will agree that it is bad etiquette. And I think it would be a good idea for a rule limiting players from commenting on play when it is not their turn to act or not HU in an effort to avoid collusion (But I agree it would be a tough balance to enforce).


And my initial point was that I can see the guy making this comments (yes, in poor form none the less) in an effort to only help himself. Not to be unethical, not colluding. But yes, poor etiquette.

But anway..... "I don't thing this horse is getting up anymore!"