The rules of etiquette on the right relate to poker played at the real tables but in principle they are also valid for online poker where applicable.

Except for rare cases we do not chat online even when it is allowed.

 

POKER ETIQUETTE

Act in Turn: Don’t fold your cards early if you know your hand is worthless. If you act out of turn and fold, it will have an effect on the betting that would have happened before your turn. Wait until it's your turn, than fold. This rule also applies for calling and raising. In short, wait for your turn before you take any sort of action.

Keep Quiet During a Hand: Regardless of what sort of poker genius you might think you are, the rest of the table may not want to share your wisdom during a hand. Also, no hand of poker needs a play by play analysis of each betting round. This is a distraction to the rest of the players. Save your commentary for the bar after the game.

Don't Splash the Pot: Keep your chips in a neat pile in front of you until the time comes for you to calmly place your chips in the pot. Neat chip stacks help a number of players keep track of what is going on during the hand.

One Player to a Hand: Poker is not a team sport. If it was there would be uniforms and butt slapping. You don't get to receive advice during a hand, and you don't get to give it. Play your own hand and let everyone else play their own hand.

Pay Attention:  If you are going to play, show the game and the other players the respect they deserve and keep your head in the game so they don’t have to do it for you.