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An apology to the community

Blogs > RaNgeD
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RaNgeD
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States733 Posts
July 19 2012 17:16 GMT
#1
BM is something that is really common, whether you see it in a ladder game, on a stream, or chat channel, it's pretty unavoidable. Some people think its funny, others think its unacceptable.

Basically I am making this post because the last 3~ weeks or so I have acted way out of character; i've been quick to anger, in and out of games, and i've also been extremely selfish. Some people might not care, but to me sportsmanship is as equally important as skill; and treating other progamers, the organizers of tournaments, and casters with respect is very important.

I wouldn't make this post if I just had a random outburst of frustration one time; if that were the case I would just apologize personally, forgive myself and move on. But lately i've just been a terrible person all around, and it's something I want to change.

I just got done taking a 4 day or so break from playing, something that I feel like I definitely needed. I think it's too easy to get tunnel vision and only focus on winning when you are grinding game after game each day. In the 4 days I was able to take a step back and really reflect on how i've been acting and thinking, and I decided that I needed a major attitude adjustment. Being given the chance to be a progamer, and to be a part of this amazing community is a privilege, and it's something that I have been taking for granted. It grieves me and it's something that I am going to change.

Sorry to everyone I've mistreated, Lucifron, Bischu, Select
Those are just a few players who I was bm to in game.
I'll try my very best to treat others with love from now on. I want to be a positive figure in this community, not one of the guys who people look at and say "oh it's RaNgeD, this guy is a jerk."

***
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7
StimiLant
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States534 Posts
July 19 2012 17:28 GMT
#2
much love ranged, everyone can be a bm idiot, u know major used to be a bm idiot too? all u "progamers" need to and should always try and act "manner", keep ur head up dude.
Otolia
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
France5805 Posts
July 19 2012 17:34 GMT
#3
While it's nice to see that you acknowledge your misbehavior, you owe us nothing. But you owe your fellow programers apologies.
KingDime
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada750 Posts
July 19 2012 17:36 GMT
#4
Sounds similar to what many players have had to deal with including myself. It can give you a bad image but if it's a stressful period, people tend to understand that SC2 is a competitive game promoting rage occasionally.

Come back refreshed with a better mental attitude and people will quickly forget "you as a jerk". Even well-mannered players (maybe not white-ra or Sheth) have outbursts time to time.

Doom Guy
Synwave
Profile Joined July 2009
United States2803 Posts
July 19 2012 18:10 GMT
#5
Hey cool for putting yourself out there and making a positive change. I hope it sticks and you become known as a Sheth on the GM ladder
♞Nerdrage is the cause of global warming♞
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
July 19 2012 18:31 GMT
#6
People get angry, i don't think you owe the community a apology, but I thank you for being a good example for all of us.
Hey do you want to hear a joke? Chinese production value. | I thought he had a aegis- Ayesee | When did 7ing mad last have a good game, 2012?
kamkerx
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States264 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-19 19:47:58
July 19 2012 19:47 GMT
#7
seriously why did you make a post on tl about this. If you want to change and be good dont talk about it be about it. This is nothing more than bringing attenition to yourself.
RaNgeD
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States733 Posts
July 19 2012 19:56 GMT
#8
On July 20 2012 04:47 kamkerx wrote:
seriously why did you make a post on tl about this. If you want to change and be good dont talk about it be about it. This is nothing more than bringing attenition to yourself.


This is being about it. It's about letting people know that I have remorse and that I am going to change. It's an apology.
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7
dragoon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States695 Posts
July 19 2012 20:01 GMT
#9
personally, i feel like you didn't need to apologize to us. however, i really respect your decision to do so. everyone gets mad, im glad someone is taking the right accountability for it.

looking forward to seeing you play in raleigh! :D
i love you
The Final Boss
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1839 Posts
July 19 2012 20:10 GMT
#10
Things can be frustrating, but I just wish that other important/sponsored members of the community could act more like this if they do wind up raging. Obviously avoiding actions like that is best, but moments of anger happen to everybody. You just need to learn to take responsibility for what you have done and said.
Zombo Joe
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada850 Posts
July 19 2012 22:34 GMT
#11
Never heard of you before, now I'm going to think you are a jerk.

Just kidding.

Its good you are taking the first step in solving your BM problem.
I am Terranfying.
DJWilma
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada740 Posts
July 19 2012 22:48 GMT
#12
This post made me rethink my BM behaviour! Thanks RaNgeD for this, I will follow suit and try to match your mannerness!
I write stuff on LiquidDota also I own omwproductions.com
Psychobabas
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
2531 Posts
July 19 2012 22:49 GMT
#13
No worries, BMing is healthy.

rage on
Kukaracha
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
France1954 Posts
July 20 2012 00:13 GMT
#14
On July 20 2012 07:49 Psychobabas wrote:
No worries, BMing is healthy.

rage on


Some psychology studies have suggested that catharsis does not operate in certain cases - it fuels the problem!
Rage will bring more rage into your life.
Le long pour l'un pour l'autre est court (le mot-à-mot du mot "amour").
TheFrankOne
Profile Joined December 2010
United States667 Posts
July 20 2012 00:36 GMT
#15
Catharsis can often be good but raging at random people online is unhealthy, no questions about it. Kukuracha has strongly understated the modern psychological view of this kind of rage.

"Modern psychological opinion is clear on the usefulness of physical non goal-fulfilling cathartic aggression in anger management. "Blowing off steam" may reduce physiological stress in the short term, but this reduction may act as a reward mechanism, reinforcing the behavior and promoting future outbursts."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharsis#Therapeutic_uses

4 sources for that quote alone and they are all reputable, mostly academic journals

Other forms of catharsis can be helpful but not this, its not healthy, don't tell yourself it is because it feels good. So do opiates.
tonight
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
United States11130 Posts
July 20 2012 01:30 GMT
#16
I have never known you to be BM at all. That goes back to BW as well. Always seemed to be a stand up guy. Though, you do seem to up and quit every so often, but then always come back.
if I come without a thing, then I come with all I need @tonightsend
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
July 20 2012 04:13 GMT
#17
Can definitely relate, classy way of handling it too
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
July 20 2012 04:36 GMT
#18
I can relate, I can normally f 10 n out without a gg but sometimes a snide comment comes out ><, especially if its vs a person I don't like either xD.
When I think of something else, something will go here
Kojak21
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1104 Posts
July 20 2012 04:58 GMT
#19
Who cares, as long as your not making personal attacks about people, or making racist comments. everyone gets mad
¯\_(☺)_/¯
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15690 Posts
July 20 2012 05:41 GMT
#20
On July 20 2012 13:58 Kojak21 wrote:
Who cares, as long as your not making personal attacks about people, or making racist comments. everyone gets mad


Everyone gets mad, but only some people are man enough to take responsibility for it and admit they messed up.

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