Collusion question

[NutzyClutz]

Non-tournement holdem, if players are only colluding on their betting, but not actually flashing hole cards, am I wrong to think that this is NOT WRONG?

[mikeyp]

Colluding is colluding whether or not they know each others hole cards.

[tripdad]

yes.

[fishman]

Flashing hole cards is only one of the worst possible cases of collusion. There are plenty of others including whatever betting scheme you guys used. Its cheating plain and simple.

[NutzyClutz]

This was a hypothetical question, I pondered this because I never have encountered it. Offhand to me, deception is part of the game and I should be prepared for it. Perhaps someone can give example where I am at disadvantage.