Is trash talk good or bad for poker?

[n1ckoftime]

I think its good if done tastefully. William Kassouf is an example of poor trash talking imo

 

[williamsc99]

I think these conversations are like: playing to cheer

 

[Transcendence]

I believe, who as wants, so and plays! Play with what you want, just like it. The game would bring pleasure

 

[flattershay]

If it's a good fun jokes like Daniel Negreanu does, I'm cool with that. It brings a nice atmosphere and decorates the table. It's fun to watch a table like this. But when players just whine when they lose and keeps blaming others, it brings a feeling of toxicity to the talbe. I don't like them in offline and in online poker too. Luckily, there's a mute button to deal with them in online tables.