RE: Take No Prisoners at the Poker Table?

I've seen plenty of top flight games where there is cross-talk between players while the game is in play and decisions are being deliberated.

I understand your point and agree on this aspect (as in "heads up", aka, 1:1). ESPECIALLY if you asked (which you didn't mention in the og post...)...

I did ask "Can I talk?" at some point post-flop and it was agreed that it was OK.

If that is the case, all parties are in agreement, then no issues obviously.

The rule I mentioned, and again, I prefaced:

I get every game is different, some more professional than others. So take my opinion for whatever you want.

Is for a proper game, whether the stakes are high or for peanuts.

For example....I have JQ, you have KQ, on the turn you have me beat with a pair of Kings, let's say, but another player says, "lots of outs there for a straight or flush..." It makes you think. I might have gone all in on a bluff and wanted you to fold, and after that comment you may be more likely to do so. On the other hand, I may hit the river, and annihilate you. The way I play MY hand (or yours), should not be dictated by another player, is my point.

Let the game play. Unless of course, you've all agreed to talk.

My 2 cents.