EPT[News] Jaedong's dad says retirement is an option - Page 9
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wok
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Zozma
United States1626 Posts
On August 25 2009 04:44 ReS wrote: Yeah... it gives the impression that he doesn't really understand just how much of a genius Jaedong is. Probably that's why he's saying retirement is an option. So this is saying he had no faith in his son winning the OSL or even one game? Is he crazy? After reading that (assuming it was translated and I interpreted it correctly) it just seems like his parents are fucking crazy wackos. | ||
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Random_0
United States1163 Posts
On August 24 2009 15:54 Day[9] wrote: good for the parents!! as far as i'm concerned, much of the progaming scene is one giant human rights violation. players and parents NEED to start pushing for better playing conditions and players' rights! !! Man, I hope you're not serious about this. These guys look like they're having the time of their lives in a truly unique experience where they're celebrated by thousands. Sure, they have to practice, but they obviously really want these careers. | ||
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zazen
Brazil695 Posts
One could guess that lately JD's life been pretty much only playing BW and sleeping, shortly stopping for eating and bathroom, and nothing else. And that's just cruel, no matter how much you love this game. | ||
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koOl
Canada254 Posts
On August 25 2009 04:56 Random_0 wrote: Man, I hope you're not serious about this. These guys look like they're having the time of their lives in a truly unique experience where they're celebrated by thousands. Sure, they have to practice, but they obviously really want these careers. being celebrated by thousands doesnt always seem to have a positive effect really. just look at how many celebrities have suched messed up lives. the pressure is intense for them to always be better and being in the public eye only amplifies it | ||
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wok
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TwoToneTerran
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starPride
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calvinL
Canada416 Posts
On August 25 2009 04:56 Random_0 wrote: Man, I hope you're not serious about this. These guys look like they're having the time of their lives in a truly unique experience where they're celebrated by thousands. Sure, they have to practice, but they obviously really want these careers. You mean how the top progamers (especially on shitty teams..JD for Oz and Flash for KT) always look like they're dead tired? | ||
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starPride
United States142 Posts
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Juicyfruit
Canada5484 Posts
Not to mention he works way more than the standard 8-hour shift right now. | ||
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KillForce
Sweden36 Posts
On August 25 2009 04:56 Random_0 wrote: Man, I hope you're not serious about this. These guys look like they're having the time of their lives in a truly unique experience where they're celebrated by thousands. Sure, they have to practice, but they obviously really want these careers. The kids probably want to play SC for a living, but that doesn't mean that their conditions can't get better. I think it's pretty obvious that the way things are now are pretty unfair to the players (just read this thread). I bet Jaedong's parents are only thinking about their own son, but as it is they seem to be the people best fit to lead the fight for players' rights. I doubt anything will actually happen, but some change could sure make the starcraft scene healthier. | ||
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Elvin_vn
Vietnam2038 Posts
Jaedong is too young to decide his life (in term of maturity, 19 in asia is like 16 in eastern country). | ||
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starPride
United States142 Posts
On August 25 2009 05:35 Juicyfruit wrote: Jaedong is no ordinary person in any case. I have no doubt he has both the intelligence and perseverance to be successful in a lot of careers. Not to mention he works way more than the standard 8-hour shift right now. Anyone can go to school and work in a career. 100k salarys aren't just ok SChool-College-100k salary. And hes not too young to make his own decisions. Parents shouldn't be making life choices for a 19 year old. This whole situation is absolutely fucking retarded. And i feel bad for jaedong is put into this situation. Being in this stress only hurts his training even more. Jaedong should do what he wants and what he loves. He shouldn't go to college and skip pro-gaming just cause you or his parents think in the longrun its the better choice. You shouldn't even be talking about what jaedong should do Cause as far as im concerned hes far more accomplished then anyone on TL. | ||
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Chef
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I mean, I guess education wise, if he goes to America at least he won't be harassed and he can concentrate, but it seems like such a waste of an opportunity. I wouldn't even call it selling out, since pretty much from the beginning progaming has been entirely about selling out. | ||
motbob
United States12546 Posts
On August 25 2009 05:37 starPride wrote: Anyone can go to school and work in a career. 100k salarys aren't just ok SChool-College-100k salary. And hes not too young to make his own decisions. Parents shouldn't be making life choices for a 19 year old. This whole situation is absolutely fucking retarded. And i feel bad for jaedong is put into this situation. Being in this stress only hurts his training even more. Jaedong should do what he wants and what he loves. He shouldn't go to college and skip pro-gaming just cause you or his parents think in the longrun its the better choice. You shouldn't even be talking about what jaedong should do Cause as far as im concerned hes far more accomplished then anyone on TL. Who are you to say his mom and dad are being bad parents? | ||
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citi.zen
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On August 25 2009 05:37 starPride wrote: Anyone can go to school and work in a career. 100k salarys aren't just ok SChool-College-100k salary. He said he would be interested in computer science, so yes, its not an automatic college-100k. Still, within 5 years of graduating 100k is very feasible. (In the US... I know nothing about Korean wages for engineers.) The point is: this does not seem like the MUST TAKE, MOST MONEY YOU WILL EVER MAKE opportunity. A smart and hardworking person can reach that level of pay taking many "regular" paths. Financially speaking, of course there are other benefits, as long as he enjoys them. You shouldn't even be talking about what jaedong should do Cause as far as im concerned hes far more accomplished then anyone on TL. In the SC world he sure has. As far as salary, personal life, girlfriends, etc. etc., ... guarantee you he did not. This is what is eating at his parents... and why they feel the things he is giving up must be compensated for. | ||
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Batibot
Philippines348 Posts
On August 25 2009 05:40 Chef wrote: Fame brings money. Even if he retired now, as long as he doesn't leave Korea (which is retarded) he can make a tonne of money just signing things, putting his name on stuff, whatever. I mean, I guess education wise, if he goes to America at least he won't be harassed and he can concentrate, but it seems like such a waste of an opportunity. I wouldn't even call it selling out, since pretty much from the beginning progaming has been entirely about selling out. That's what you thought. What if he runs into a TLer and proceeds to touch him all over? | ||
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