I would add something here that is insightful and witty, but there is no longer anything to say. Dang it. So, I have a joke to tell. Oh no... I forgot the punch line. Now i can't even do that. Well, I guess I shouldn't even bother posting this comment, but I have put so much work into typing this much that I think I may as well. So good work Em. Thanks for bringing it up for me to have this forum for this post! Hugs and kisses. Now when was your birthday?

Totally agree, mom.

then its probley our job to say 'HEY WTH?'

When I first started playing I was on another site and said in chat what i had folded, I didnt know any better. Another player politely told me I should never do that, I asked why and they explained, I have never done it again. If the person you talked to did not know they should have learned from it. Maybe they did and just didnt want you to know that they were that new to the game. I agree it should never be done, but some are ignorant as I was at that point. If they do it again I would repor

Yes it against poker rules, not just rules of behavior. There are so may better ways to cheat, I think this person was just ignorant and rude.

Couldn't agree more Mel, and for exactly the reasons halloedangel states. If someone feels the need to say what they folded before the hand is done, it probably meant that they were holding some key cards in relation to the board and will have a drastic effect on the decisions the remaining players make. I also agree with ZZ and pokerOD in that its not merely etiquette, its closer to cheating.

good point em its pretty much cheating in my eye's.After the whole hand is over it's a different story but not while the hand is in play.By the way ((((HUGS))))

This is not etiquette; this is a rule.
EZ answer always comes back to math...Odds calculation, when someone discusses their folded hand, could be dramatically altered. This is a reason I report players who violate this rule.

agree, folded cards should not be discussed until hand is done

I fully agree, not only does it help the people in the hand know what the other players do not hold, but if one of your outs is a card mentioned, then you know that you have one less out and this information may change your plan for the hand

Sadly, you are probably right.

Etiquette is not taught by families anymore. That player probably doesn't know how to use a knife and fork properly either. It used to be only the poor that did not know the rules of etiquette, and that kept them poor. Now, it has crossed class and educational lines. Great blog, but I agree the person is clueless and probably thinks you're the one who;s nuts.

The problem is this Mom, they don't know and they don't know that they don't know.

I am in full agreement. I remeber when UltBet went to no chat when "All In" happened, it was the best thing ever. Maybe something to think about here. See ya soon Freddy