I think it's the right thing to do. I really never liked ceremonies, I watch games because I love the game, not the player doing the monkey, and if it's something offensive to the opponnent I really don't like it. I respect progamers a lot, and I always thought they did too, whenever I see a progamer doing something unrespectful to their opponent that person lose all my respect.
I cant tell if they mean offensive to the general public or offensive to the other player. None of firebathero's ceremonies would be considered offensive from a public standpoint (except maybe the shirtless one).
imo, this will effect viewer ratings... people like FBH draw in crowds because of his retarded ceremonies, like it or not, it pretty much helps the industry.
and how are kespa referees gonna judge whats BM, and what is not? seriously.. I cant wait to read the guidelines for this.
"thrusting your crotch towards the audience while shaking your arms up and down is BM"
It says offensive, not BM. Pretty sure FBH never insulted anyone's religion or political alignment with those crotch thrusts, so it's not like he's going to be shut down.
No politics is a typical asian thing. In asia they don't understand democracy like they do in the west. The west forced it on them or they don't have it at all. For them politics is something for only politicians to be concerned about.
On October 04 2008 02:29 JoxxOr wrote: Wasn't Korea a democracy?
Rules like these makes me questions their goverment and/or Kespa
True, but there was also that topic about korea banning books. The rules just mean they dont wanna offend anybody political or religious wise it doesnt mean they're less democratic. Also, whats up with the keyboard, mouses, I doubt any of them will switch the lettering so they can build faster.
Also, can you still do ceremonies during the game? like much's heart thing, or that one terran guy that builds ccs in their opponents base?
The rules seemed specific in banning offensive ceremonies...while I think his rice-bowl-throwing at the grand finals last season at go.go would be an infraction this time around, I don't see most everything else he does to be in violation of that, personally.
Who knows...we'll see.
On October 04 2008 02:29 JoxxOr wrote: Wasn't Korea a democracy?
Rules like these makes me questions their goverment and/or Kespa
lol...what the FUCK are you talking about?? hahaha.
On October 04 2008 02:29 JoxxOr wrote: Wasn't Korea a democracy?
Rules like these makes me questions their goverment and/or Kespa
What kind of retarded question is that? There are certain acts/events where display of religion, politics and such subjective and personal points of view that could be offensive to anyone are considered impolite and bad mannered. In some of those events, they might even make rules forbidding it. And yes, they happen in democracies.
It is not well seen for example in sport events. It's not forbidden, but usually if you do, you end up looking like a douchebag.
-Display of fascist symbols and such in football stadiums are supposedly banned(and keyword here is "supposedly").
-Club's owners/presidents are not supposed to talk about politics, thus why lot of people don't like Barcelona's president Laporta, cause he is using the club's image for political means(separatism of Catalonia from Spain, which is kind of a hotspot subject in the country).
-In school, starting from k12 to college, teachers and professors are not supposed to talk about politics/religion in propaganda mode, and don't jump on me with the: "then what about politics courses and stuff?", because keyword here is "propaganda". Of course this one is very catchy and usually it is a rule always violated, but I've seen in my own university a very very conservative guy blow the whistle on a sort of liberal teacher who was taking sides talking about political parties.
-In most countries, if not all of them, the Military is not allowed to make official political statements(of course they can have their strong opinions about it, but you can't go public talking about what a bunch of fags you think the democrats are and how the Republicans should take over forever while "wearing the uniform"). The violation of this rule, usually ends up in military arrest, with its period depending on the official's rank and the gravity of the statements made.
And there are a lot more of other cases, all bound to modern occidental democratic countries. And it doesn't make you doubt about their democratic system.
However, I'll say this: politics in Korea are pretty fucked up, filled with bitter vindictive candidates who use the big corporations to get even with the previous president.
Oh, and one question, then what about the Samsung ceremony in the PL finals. They one relating to the Dokdo island phrase? They phrase they wrote obviously aimed at the PL title, but it is based on a very strong political thought.
I agree with the rules. Ceremonies are cool but offensive ones are unnecessary.
They're not banning all ceremonies, just offensive types. FBH can still do ceremonies and dance without being offensive. You guys shouldn't be worried. I'm sure he is creative enough to come up with something funny that doesn't offend people. He won't stop, he'll just adapt! Have faith on him!
He just need to avoid some point-laugh-pelvic-thrust type of things and he'll be fine :p
On October 04 2008 02:29 JoxxOr wrote: Wasn't Korea a democracy?
Rules like these makes me questions their government and/or Kespa
Care to elaborate???
Not sure if my English is that good but sure.. Actually it was just my first impressions and a pretty stupid post, I will edit it. I also wanted to say that I only found some elements of the first rule strange, the others (except the check of the clothes ) is decent and nice changes.
After further consideration I can actually agree on that a rule that deals a punishment to anyone who insults a "group" for their race/color/gender or religious believes. But I still think it's sad that a rule like this has to be implemented Why could not people use their common sense instead?
About showing political views in ceremonies... i'm confused . I would understand if they wanted to censor it for two major reasons: 1. Have a good relationship with the government 2. They are there to play Starcraft, not making political comments.
But what I dislike is that they are limiting the individual players power to raise their opinions. Like for etc. if H.O.T. was still playing and he would maybe make a little ceremony after winning a game about SPL taking away 2v2's(which i'm 99% sure that he dislikes). I would accept that and respect his bravery for doing it.
I don't think my example made any sense, but I just don't understand what this rule will do. I still think that the Korean culture is so strong that no Korean progamer would even consider making a hostile/political or offensive ceremony. There might be some mocking or funny ceremonies against the other team (like best vs Go.Go), but they are not that serious and its just a joke .
The biggest problem with this rule is that it's subjective and not OBJECTIVE. There are no definition of what a offensive or political ceremony is, so that in one eye it might be OK, in another it could be offensive.
So.. Would FBH's ceremonies be considered offensive? He won't be able to do them? That would suck nothing else. Suck dust. Suck cock. Suck elephants. Suck pooh... Winnie?
offensive celebration leads to discussion and lots of hype. you don't need to LIKE the player for doing it. I will usually dislike someone like that but will watch his games just to see hiim lose, making it more interesting for me.
I always thought players might be able to cheat like, they have a cellphone set to vibration with them, and they have someone who will say call them once if opponent proxies, call twice if its some other cheese build, etc,, Guess now that won't happen :O
Offensive is so broad. I mean, whiping you junk out on stage is offensive but is FBH's hip thrusting offensive because it is sexually suggestive? Similarly when he threw that cup of ramen across the stage...or when he took his clothes off and had a bathing suit on underneath and dove into the water.....so grey
-Before the game, KESPA will check carefully every single player's Mouse, Mousepad, Keyboard, even clothes...
rofl this is hardcore
yeah, they also uses metal detector... to detect "Hidden radio"
Yeah lol what top plays maphack is a small radio in the side of his sleeve. Lol check the mouse program it to atuo play.
About the offensive material what is offensive i guess only fbh with alot of crotch thrusting and partial nudity could be that that's about it
They should have just put fbh STFU. Or perhaps they predicted fbh would loose to savior and savior taking out a knife and scalping fbh was too much for the audience.
On October 04 2008 06:50 hugitout wrote: good rules, i hate ceremonies, they are pros after all its about time they started acting professional
ITS AN ENTERTAINMENT business. Professional means jack shit you don't watch tv to see professionals if you wanted that watch the news. You don't watch a sport for professional behavior you watch for good plays and ENTERTAINMENT.
I'm just wondering if anyone has ever done a political/religious ceremony. That would be kinda cool if they did something like sacrificing an animal on stage to thank the gods for their victory in war.
On October 04 2008 06:50 hugitout wrote: good rules, i hate ceremonies, they are pros after all its about time they started acting professional
ITS AN ENTERTAINMENT business. Professional means jack shit you don't watch tv to see professionals if you wanted that watch the news. You don't watch a sport for professional behavior you watch for good plays and ENTERTAINMENT.
So there is no entertainment in Nadal vs Federer for instance? You don't get much more professional and entertaining than that (or money/tv-coverage).
Seems like a weird decision to make about the ceremonies. Who is getting offended here? Why did they do this, this is only gonna get them less viewers.
Maybe someting was lost in the translation. "Offensive" is broad, and I'm not really sure if FBH antics count.
On October 04 2008 03:20 il0seonpurpose wrote: Also, can you still do ceremonies during the game? like much's heart thing, or that one terran guy that builds ccs in their opponents base?
I was wondering that too.
Much's heart - not offensive go.go building CC's in people's bases/Best building nexii in go.go's bases - borderline, a grey area like FBH antics Typing EZ in pylons and sharing vision - I'd consider that offensive
So say I was Best and I just beat Flash in the PL and I type EZ in pylons. Do I get fined/punished/whatevered?
On October 04 2008 03:20 il0seonpurpose wrote: Also, can you still do ceremonies during the game? like much's heart thing, or that one terran guy that builds ccs in their opponents base?
Typing EZ in pylons and sharing vision - I'd consider that offensive
So say I was Best and I just beat Flash in the PL and I type EZ in pylons. Do I get fined/punished/whatevered?
I believe they'll deduct points from your team's PL score... they did it before, but i cant remember for what offense.
It would be so pimp if Savior beat FBH and did some real payback regardless the new ruling that him getting punished by KeSPA would make it even more pimp.
On October 04 2008 09:47 RamenStyle wrote: It would be so pimp if Savior beat FBH and did some real payback regardless the new ruling that him getting punished by KeSPA would make it even more pimp.
The problem is that it is extremely unprobable that Savior will not win a game against anybody in the 15 next year.
The whole Samsung team brought about this knee jerk reaction from Kespa, because of their way over the top displays in the recent Pro League Finals. The ceremonies will of course continue, but Kespa is reminding the teams and players that they don't appreciate some of the antics.
The checking of equipment rule probably came from the noticeable tendency of players to pause the game when they are caught off guard by an opponent's tactic, and then say they have an equipment problem to give themselves a moment to think things over. Kespa should have some guts and start penalizing players when it looks like an obvious play for time.
Maybe this ceremony thing is just meant as a precaution in case someone decides to come up with a particulary offensive ceremony and the PL is held responsible.
On October 04 2008 11:05 moebius_string wrote: The whole Samsung team brought about this knee jerk reaction from Kespa, because of their way over the top displays in the recent Pro League Finals. The ceremonies will of course continue, but Kespa is reminding the teams and players that they don't appreciate some of the antics.
The checking of equipment rule probably came from the noticeable tendency of players to pause the game when they are caught off guard by an opponent's tactic, and then say they have an equipment problem to give themselves a moment to think things over. Kespa should have some guts and start penalizing players when it looks like an obvious play for time.
Aside from FBH, how is TT flexing his manly body and Stork running around shirtless considered to be over the top? Those are pretty valid non-bm ceremonies imo.
I imagine stork running around shirtless would be something pretty terrible to behold. Girls make up a high % of the fanbase they probably want to keep them.
On October 04 2008 11:05 moebius_string wrote: The whole Samsung team brought about this knee jerk reaction from Kespa, because of their way over the top displays in the recent Pro League Finals. The ceremonies will of course continue, but Kespa is reminding the teams and players that they don't appreciate some of the antics.
The checking of equipment rule probably came from the noticeable tendency of players to pause the game when they are caught off guard by an opponent's tactic, and then say they have an equipment problem to give themselves a moment to think things over. Kespa should have some guts and start penalizing players when it looks like an obvious play for time.
Aside from FBH, how is TT flexing his manly body and Stork running around shirtless considered to be over the top? Those are pretty valid non-bm ceremonies imo.
Everyone's standards are different, but to me the performances taken as a whole in that instant seemed petty, since they rolled an obviously inferior team with back to back displays that lost all semblance of being special. In the end I'm fine with Samsung taking up gymnastics, since it will be one of them that kills all the physical display nonsense when they break something.
On October 04 2008 11:05 moebius_string wrote: The whole Samsung team brought about this knee jerk reaction from Kespa, because of their way over the top displays in the recent Pro League Finals. The ceremonies will of course continue, but Kespa is reminding the teams and players that they don't appreciate some of the antics.
The checking of equipment rule probably came from the noticeable tendency of players to pause the game when they are caught off guard by an opponent's tactic, and then say they have an equipment problem to give themselves a moment to think things over. Kespa should have some guts and start penalizing players when it looks like an obvious play for time.
Aside from FBH, how is TT flexing his manly body and Stork running around shirtless considered to be over the top? Those are pretty valid non-bm ceremonies imo.
Everyone's standards are different, but to me the performances taken as a whole in that instant seemed petty. They rolled an obviously inferior team and acted like a bunch of idiots celebrating it like it was some special accomplishment. In the end it's fine with me if Samsung wants to take up gymnastics, since it will be one of them that ends up breaking their neck and killing all the physical display nonsense.
Offensive - Something that offends. From a judging, non-emotional standpoint, how is striping and jumping into the water offensive?
On October 04 2008 11:05 moebius_string wrote: The whole Samsung team brought about this knee jerk reaction from Kespa, because of their way over the top displays in the recent Pro League Finals. The ceremonies will of course continue, but Kespa is reminding the teams and players that they don't appreciate some of the antics.
The checking of equipment rule probably came from the noticeable tendency of players to pause the game when they are caught off guard by an opponent's tactic, and then say they have an equipment problem to give themselves a moment to think things over. Kespa should have some guts and start penalizing players when it looks like an obvious play for time.
Aside from FBH, how is TT flexing his manly body and Stork running around shirtless considered to be over the top? Those are pretty valid non-bm ceremonies imo.
Everyone's standards are different, but to me the performances taken as a whole in that instant seemed petty. They rolled an obviously inferior team and acted like a bunch of idiots celebrating it like it was some special accomplishment. In the end it's fine with me if Samsung wants to take up gymnastics, since it will be one of them that ends up breaking their neck and killing all the physical display nonsense.
Offensive - Something that offends. From a judging, non-emotional standpoint, how is striping and jumping into the water offensive?
Your arguing with yourself at this point so I'll end it here.
New rules for proleague: - Ceremonies can NOT be: offensive; related to politics, religion or smt else.
-There is 5 periods at this year. KESPA have right to change/add game map after each period, If they see that some map is unbalance or buggy.
-If two teams have same score after last period (5th period), both team will choose one player to play a ACE match.
-Before the game, KESPA will check carefully every single player's Mouse, Mousepad, Keyboard, even clothes...
Source:Cobet@replays.net
a rule changed from the last season. if two teams are tied, the results between those two teams during all five rounds is considered. if 3 or more teams tied, # of penalty recieved are considered first, then if there is still a tie, ace match will be held.
The reasoning Kespa is doing this is not because they are sick of FBHs antics or anything. All they are doing is putting the rule in there so they have something to refer back to if someone steps over the line. Ceremonies are getting more and more crazy and its only really a matter of time before someone does something wrong. Kespa just has the rule there so if/when this happens, they can point to the rule when enforcing a punishment. Kespa is not anti-ceremonies.
On October 04 2008 02:29 dinmsab wrote: imo, this will effect viewer ratings... people like FBH draw in crowds because of his retarded ceremonies, like it or not, it pretty much helps the industry.
and how are kespa referees gonna judge whats BM, and what is not? seriously.. I cant wait to read the guidelines for this.
"thrusting your crotch towards the audience while shaking your arms up and down is BM"
Yeah right. Starcraft must have been in the Stone Age before firebathero.
On October 04 2008 17:05 Fen wrote: The reasoning Kespa is doing this is not because they are sick of FBHs antics or anything. All they are doing is putting the rule in there so they have something to refer back to if someone steps over the line. Ceremonies are getting more and more crazy and its only really a matter of time before someone does something wrong. Kespa just has the rule there so if/when this happens, they can point to the rule when enforcing a punishment. Kespa is not anti-ceremonies.
How boring.
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Yeah actually 1 person does some serious ceremonies and it is FBH.
I rly dislike any unnecesary fucking rules. It doesnt rly hurt anyone and theres no fucking reason to bound ppl`s freedom to express themselves ;;
Eh, I have a dilemma here. I found disgusting the FBH ceremonies to Savior, and I'm glad from this point of view that the rule is here. But, in the same time I loved the Much heart and if I think about it, we wouldn't have seen it, if FBH wouldn't have done those ceremonies to Savior. Still I think this rule is a good thing. Express yourself as you want as long as you don't offend anybody.
I cant tell if they mean offensive to the general public or offensive to the other player. None of firebathero's ceremonies would be considered offensive from a public standpoint (except maybe the shirtless one).
I think they mean to the player and the public... the ceremony he had w/ the rice was extremely offensive to the opposing team (it can be translated as the equivalent of giving the finger)
I think that this rule is going to be just so that the players don't get too out of hand- some celebration is good for the sport, but insults and memorably bad demonstrations are not.
im curious what the penalty will be. will it be like what they do in the NFL where players who are good at ceremonies (I.E. T.O and OchoCinco) won't care about it, and just do what they want and take the fine ? or is it going to count as a forfiet loss or what ?
On April 24 2009 12:41 Disarray wrote: im curious what the penalty will be. will it be like what they do in the NFL where players who are good at ceremonies (I.E. T.O and OchoCinco) won't care about it, and just do what they want and take the fine ? or is it going to count as a forfiet loss or what ?
Wierd bump but okay. They don't penalize the entire team for one player generally speaking. Player gets a warning, fine, and/or relieved from the game.