What is and what is not allowed in the chat?

Every site has their own specific rules but some general ones to follow:

1. Never talk about a hand while it's going on, especially if you're not in the hand OR if you have more than one opponent in the hand. At best, this is considered bad manners and at worst it's considered cheating, so just don't discuss hands while they are in progress.

2. Don't abuse or taunt other players. Yes, some people are rude and many will get away with it, but oftentimes it goes too far and sites have blocked chat from those that do. If you're wondering whether what you are about to say will cross the line between good-natured banter and rudeness, just don't say it.

Also remember that if you believe someone is harassing you online, you can always write to the site with the name of the person, the time it happened, and what table it happened on. Something won't always be done, but oftentimes if someone is cursing you out, they're doing it to others as well, and action eventually will be taken.

As with life: just be polite ... and have fun!

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    Just got back from the WSOP ME FT congrats to Moon & Cada.Pulled a 16 hour shift,tired as it gets.http://bit.ly/180uAW

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    Heads up will play out between Darvin Moon and Joe Cada Monday at 10pm (pst). I'm in bed finally and passing out in 3...2...

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    @franckmahon yeah soooo sick!! :(

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    So proud of Jeff Shulman!! Had the patience of a saint, + took a $22 million bad beat his J-J to Cadas 3-3. Shoulda been 4 handed w $30 mil!

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