It seems that every single person that live streams feels that they're the victim. No one can go by saying something about the stream without the streamer flipping out, pulling the most unreasonable hissy fit, and then banning everyone who says anything remotely "hurtful".
I mean SERIOUSLY?
Livestreamers are either the most uptight, self-righteous bastards or the whimpiest, most self-conscious individuals I have ever come into contact with.
I won't point out names *coughkonadoracough* but one livestreamer decided that they'd had enough of the viewers and decided to post a whiny blog talking about how their feelings were hurt and all that other pussy stuff.
And just now another streamer *coughrofflescough* decided to rage quit from streaming Oz vs CJ because ONE or TWO people said something about the stream lagging. He procedes to close chat and whine about how tough it is to stream. Shit dude, we're not criticizing you. Apparently all anyone has to do is say one itty-bitty thing for you to QQ yourself to sleep.
And I have to say, Roffles seems like a nice guy and livestreaming all this shit for us is great, but acting up over something so small is pretty ridiculous.
On another occasion, I said "dang OGN is lagging a lot today" and konadora decided to perm ban me. For what? I don't even know. I guess his feelings were hurt somehow indirectly. That's how big his feelings are. Careful guys, don't touch it.
Also, being an admin on livestream makes you the biggest dick ever.
9 out of every 10 viewers making comments on livestream typically bash the quality of said stream. How about this, livestream goes away, no one livestreams then you have to be dependent on people properly live reporting a thread like we used to, you know, the days where very few people could find streams?
Stop making a blog to bitch when you have no idea how much shit live streamers put up with, accept the service for what it is, someone trying to give back to the community by giving you something they love, rather than being total douchbags about it.
On February 10 2010 15:47 BanZu wrote: It seems that every single person that live streams feels that they're the victim. No one can go by saying something about the stream without the streamer flipping out, pulling the most unreasonable hissy fit, and then banning everyone who says anything remotely "hurtful".
I mean SERIOUSLY?
Livestreamers are either the most uptight, self-righteous bastards or the whimpiest, most self-conscious individuals I have ever come into contact with.
I won't point out names *coughkonadoracough* but one livestreamer decided that they'd had enough of the viewers and decided to post a whiny blog talking about how their feelings were hurt and all that other pussy stuff.
And just now another streamer *coughrofflescough* decided to rage quit from streaming Oz vs CJ because ONE or TWO people said something about the stream lagging. He procedes to close chat and whine about how tough it is to stream. Shit dude, we're not criticizing you. Apparently all anyone has to do is say one itty-bitty thing for you to QQ yourself to sleep.
And I have to say, Roffles seems like a nice guy and livestreaming all this shit for us is great, but acting up over something so small is pretty ridiculous.
On another occasion, I said "dang OGN is lagging a lot today" and konadora decided to perm ban me. For what? I don't even know. I guess his feelings were hurt somehow indirectly. That's how big his feelings are. Careful guys, don't touch it.
Also, being an admin on livestream makes you the biggest dick ever.
Direct correlation.
You're blind if you think it's "one" or "two" people say things about the stream.
Every single time it buffers, the stream chat is FLOODED with people complaining about lag. Don't even get me started on the copious amounts of "power outage" jokes there were.
On February 10 2010 15:52 Rufio wrote: I agree. Sometimes they even torture viewers with k-pop. I put it on mute most times now and also avoid the chat screen.
don't use the service then. Accept what you are given, or make it better, dont complain about it.
On February 10 2010 15:47 BanZu wrote: Livestreamers are either the most uptight, self-righteous bastards or the whimpiest, most self-conscious individuals I have ever come into contact with.
Apparently all anyone has to do is say one itty-bitty thing for you to QQ yourself to sleep.
And I have to say, Roffles seems like a nice guy and livestreaming all this shit for us is great, but acting up over something so small is pretty ridiculous.
Also, being an admin on livestream makes you the biggest dick ever.
Direct correlation.
you are a child.
are you seriously complaining about someone who provides a free service to you at a ridiculous hour for no reward whatsoever and puts up with thousands (not one or two) bitching internet trolls a week?
i can't believe someone as juvenile as you is allowed to legally vote.
appreciate what you have, and stop being such a brat in chat.
EDIT: i'm surprised at how many people are agreeing with the OP. you are all pathetic single children. this is unbelievable, I thought TL had more respectable people on it.
On February 10 2010 15:51 BloodyC0bbler wrote: 9 out of every 10 viewers making comments on livestream typically bash the quality of said stream. How about this, livestream goes away, no one livestreams then you have to be dependent on people properly live reporting a thread like we used to, you know, the days where very few people could find streams?
Stop making a blog to bitch when you have no idea how much shit live streamers put up with, accept the service for what it is, someone trying to give back to the community by giving you something they love, rather than being total douchbags about it.
Lol I'm not bitching. I just thought I'd bring it up. I'm not even one of the ones who act like douchebags who complain and spam and talk shit about people. -_-
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Amen to that, everytime I view it now it's chatless, when livestream first came onto TL I use to leave it but the people and their comments almost drove me insane.
On February 10 2010 15:56 Grobyc wrote: Oh sorry I'm such a big whiner bro, I'll fix that asap.
You stream?
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
It's not just one or two. The streams are filled with fucking idiots, it's like reading youtube comments. If one person complains and the mod tolerates it, there will be at least a hundred people jumping on the bandwagon, and then it'd be too hard to stop. It's much better to establish a rule beforehand and regulate the channel with an iron fist than let the channel be flooded with moronic comments.
I mean, there is really no point in saying "lag" because, everyone, especially the streamer, is aware of the problem, and it's clearly out of their control (in most cases).
I hate stream chat, it hurts my brains. I am so glad it's disabled.
Why are all people watching livestreams such whiners?
I won't point out names *coughBANzucough*, but for some reason everyone who watches and chats in livestreams seems to think they're entitled to quality eSports coverage from across the globe. Apparently all the stream has to do is have a little bit of lag for you to annoy everyone else.
On February 10 2010 15:51 BloodyC0bbler wrote: 9 out of every 10 viewers making comments on livestream typically bash the quality of said stream. How about this, livestream goes away, no one livestreams then you have to be dependent on people properly live reporting a thread like we used to, you know, the days where very few people could find streams?
Stop making a blog to bitch when you have no idea how much shit live streamers put up with, accept the service for what it is, someone trying to give back to the community by giving you something they love, rather than being total douchbags about it.
What BC said.
Seriously many of you take these guys for granted. You don't have to point out the obvious. If it lags; it lags. There is nothing you can do to change it.
P.S. I would say the viewers whine and bitch just as much as the streamers you mentioned.
Actually no, I'm not even going to stick with that sarcastic remark.
On February 10 2010 15:52 Rufio wrote: I agree. Sometimes they even torture viewers with k-pop. I put it on mute most times now and also avoid the chat screen.
They stream at their own will your know. They are allowed to play music they like to listen to, and no one forces you to tune in. IN FACT, some other generous people have even provided guides for you to get direct stream sources so you have the option of
a) shutting the fuck up, and taking what free services there are to offer.
or
b) doing the god damn work yourself to get a stream that pleases you.
take your fucking pick. if you get banned then you are left with option b, which you would have had in the first god damn place if there was no streaming anyway, so you're not any better by bitching about shit like this in a blog than the person who you ragged on about doing the same shit.
Seriously people? They are doing you a free service, they don't have to be nice or put up with your shit. They can play whatever music they want, stop complaining. Go find another stream then if you don't like the admins.
I don't give a shit about lag. I bet most of the time is my side of the connectino that's having problems. And when it does lag because of the streamer I understand 100% well what it's like for the OGN/MBC stream to lag on you.
But when I said "man OGN is lagging a lot today" and konadora decided to perm ban me because I just happened to be the straw that broke the camel's back, THAT is absolutely lololol worthy
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
yes. maybe once a week or so ill stream pro matches, and once in a while ill stream iCCup or whatever else.
using "all" in the thread title is pretty ignorant.
and don't get me completely wrong. I'm not saying some stream mods DONT overreact, but there's nothing you can do about it as a free service. I'd feel the same way if I got banned for something silly like that, but to be honest you aren't really in a position to make a blog yourself, because you're contradicting yourself by bitching and moaning like the said livestreamers.
On February 10 2010 16:02 BanZu wrote: Ugh you guys are impossible.
I don't give a shit about lag. I bet most of the time is my side of the connectino that's having problems. And when it does lag because of the streamer I understand 100% well what it's like for the OGN/MBC stream to lag on you.
But when I said "man OGN is lagging a lot today" and konadora decided to perm ban me because I just happened to be the straw that broke the camel's back, THAT is absolutely lololol worthy
Blame the viewers not the streamers. You said it yourself.
On February 10 2010 15:56 Grobyc wrote: Oh sorry I'm such a big whiner bro, I'll fix that asap.
You stream?
hes a moderator on streams
And man, this general blog is a complete "bitch" about livestreamers in general. Is it tactful, yes, is it very understandable and to a degree accurate, yes.
I am not annoyed that you have these concerns, its more the fact, people are contributing. You may not like how they opt to contribute, but you have the option of not using their stream, don't publically drag them out and bash them more.
I have been on enough streams, or irc when huge games are being played. I know how much flak they get from general users, and how annoying it is to deal with. The more people complain, the less you want to contribute. Then your quality goes down. Rather than making a thread about how bad livestreams are
A) make one that praises the work they do to try and boost morale, or b B) Get a stream yourself and correct the issues you have with others.
As someone who has contributed in various things off and on, complaints really drain any enthusiasm to continue doing so, or even when you do getting a complaint that its "not up to snuff". People expect wonders out of the littlest things without giving recognition to those that deserve it.
the streamers does know when it lag and when it doesn't. Don't need you whiners complaining about it. You cant fix the lag with the whinning, streamers tries the whole damn night trying to fix it but its just one of those night where it decides to fail. But still the complains come through like rain, no one is gonna sit around for 2-3hours streaming and listening to shit without thanks.
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Mystlord has translators, so I like to watch it on tv.zeroboy to see what the commentators are saying. Other than that though, the chat is annoying, and I do know what the OP means about the livestreamers and especially about the admins. They complain about everyone being annoying but when the chat is muted, they enjoy being the only ones talking.
On February 10 2010 15:56 Grobyc wrote: Oh sorry I'm such a big whiner bro, I'll fix that asap.
You stream?
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
yes. maybe once a week or so ill stream pro matches, and once in a while ill stream iCCup or whatever else.
using "all" in the thread title is pretty ignorant.
and don't get me completely wrong. I'm not saying some stream mods DONT overreact, but there's nothing you can do about it as a free service. I'd feel the same way if I got banned for something silly like that, but to be honest you aren't really in a position to make a blog yourself, because you're contradicting yourself by bitching and moaning like the said livestreamers.
I'm not posting this blog seriously. So don't take the title seriously. :|
I understand why you guys are saying but you're missing the point
Err I'm not sure but I think the post about the k-pop music was a joke LOL
On February 10 2010 16:04 Kentor wrote: People will bitch about lag, streamers just need to bitch along with them. Just be like this motherfucking source is fucking terrible man fuck.
Or just mute the chat if you can't take the heat or just not pay attention and let them go wild.
On February 10 2010 16:03 Jakalo wrote: I quit reading cha as soon as I found chatless versions.
Yes Grobyc streams, somewhat less lately but he used to.
yeah my internet seems to get worse and worse every day :S
i should be able to do some more after the coming weekend though, since I have all next week off school and will be playing lots of iCCup to get C+(currently C).
On February 10 2010 16:02 BanZu wrote: Ugh you guys are impossible.
I don't give a shit about lag. I bet most of the time is my side of the connectino that's having problems. And when it does lag because of the streamer I understand 100% well what it's like for the OGN/MBC stream to lag on you.
But when I said "man OGN is lagging a lot today" and konadora decided to perm ban me because I just happened to be the straw that broke the camel's back, THAT is absolutely lololol worthy
he doesn't really owe you anything though, man up.
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
its that fantastic use of vocabulary that really drives your point home.
I think all the streamers should stop immediately in response to this garbage. just because its the "internet" doesnt make it okay for people to be ungrateful.
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Mystlord has translators, so I like to watch it on tv.zeroboy to see what the commentators are saying. Other than that though, the chat is annoying, and I do know what the OP means about the livestreamers and especially about the admins. They complain about everyone being annoying but when the chat is muted, they enjoy being the only ones talking.
Are you saying they get special privileges because they provide everyone a valuable service?
On February 10 2010 15:52 Rufio wrote: I agree. Sometimes they even torture viewers with k-pop. I put it on mute most times now and also avoid the chat screen.
On February 10 2010 16:02 prototype. wrote: hey streamers, welcome to the internet
that is NOT an excuse. internet trolls are spoiled delinquents who torrent music and youtube tv episodes and aren't appreciative of all the FREE stuff ppl provide for their slobbering mouths.
On February 10 2010 15:56 Grobyc wrote: Oh sorry I'm such a big whiner bro, I'll fix that asap.
You stream?
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
its that fantastic use of vocabulary that really drives your point home.
I think all the streamers should stop immediately in response to this garbage. just because its the "internet" doesnt make it okay for people to be ungrateful.
On February 10 2010 15:56 Grobyc wrote: Oh sorry I'm such a big whiner bro, I'll fix that asap.
You stream?
On February 10 2010 15:56 lazz wrote: it really doesn't take much effort to just ignore all the retards in chat.
Exactly what I'm thinking!
For all those who think I'm complaining when streaming is a free service, I'm not. I IMMENSELY enjoy the streaming and I try my best not give flak to livestreamers.
But when they start acting like douches that NO ONE SHOULD EVER ACT LIKE, that is a COMPLETELY different matter.
I don't give a shit if you're my friend. If you act like a faggot, I will put you in your place for acting that way. Mostly depending on the situation but what I mentioned is what I would say crosses the line.
its that fantastic use of vocabulary that really drives your point home.
I think all the streamers should stop immediately in response to this garbage. just because its the "internet" doesnt make it okay for people to be ungrateful.
Uh... lol
I'd just like to say that you're missing my point
how in the world could i possibly be missing your point?
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Mystlord has translators, so I like to watch it on tv.zeroboy to see what the commentators are saying. Other than that though, the chat is annoying, and I do know what the OP means about the livestreamers and especially about the admins. They complain about everyone being annoying but when the chat is muted, they enjoy being the only ones talking.
Do you see the admins muting chat and doing power outrage memes once every 30 second?
Why did you make a blog about something that obviously doesn't concern you? Why do you guys complain about streamers when we do this for you guys?
When you see a string of comments saying "FUCK YOU SUCK" or "FUCK BUFFER" or "JESUS CHRIST STREAM" it really ticks you off. The active streamers are devoting freaking 3 hours per night for you guys. We could be doing other things. We could watch the VODs in our free time. But no, we did it during fucking finals week and we do it when we're tired as shit. And you viewers who wouldn't have a stream without us come into our stream and fucking flame us? I don't care what you guys think, but any of those above statements are flames. They imply that we're the ones at fault. That we can fucking fix it. That we could care less about the buffer and that you guys can rot? I don't care who the hell you are, but we expect at least some basic courtesy from you guys.
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Mystlord has translators, so I like to watch it on tv.zeroboy to see what the commentators are saying. Other than that though, the chat is annoying, and I do know what the OP means about the livestreamers and especially about the admins. They complain about everyone being annoying but when the chat is muted, they enjoy being the only ones talking.
Streamers bought a pool that they let 1000 people use every other day or so, but all the people who use the pool leave trash everywhere and pee in the pool, break the diving board etc. So they lock the gate and don't let us use the pool. But when we're not in the pool, we see them enjoying playing in their own pool!
On February 10 2010 15:55 Waxangel wrote: I don't understand why anyone would use livestream with the chat on, whether you're a viewer or the streamer.
Mystlord has translators, so I like to watch it on tv.zeroboy to see what the commentators are saying. Other than that though, the chat is annoying, and I do know what the OP means about the livestreamers and especially about the admins. They complain about everyone being annoying but when the chat is muted, they enjoy being the only ones talking.
Are you saying they get special privileges because they provide everyone a valuable service?
no wai
No, most of the admins don't do shit but ban people they feel like banning. Roffle's admins are simply there because they share his K-pop enthusiasm (I don't mind K-pop at all btw). It's the fact that practice a double standard.
I think if this blog was titled "fuck you roffles," it would have delivered the OP's point more accurately and lead to a more entertaining discussion for all involved.
Hey Mystlord I appreciate your live reports in the LR threads, but can you stop posting it in caps, I know you're excited but it gets really annoying. Thanks.
I really like the livestream chat. I mean sure its a flaming troll fest but its great for when you want to talk about the game and it gives a greater sense of community.
On February 10 2010 15:52 Rufio wrote: I agree. Sometimes they even torture viewers with k-pop. I put it on mute most times now and also avoid the chat screen.
On February 10 2010 16:12 Mystlord wrote: Why did you make a blog about something that obviously doesn't concern you? Why do you guys complain about streamers when we do this for you guys?
When you see a string of comments saying "FUCK YOU SUCK" or "FUCK BUFFER" or "JESUS CHRIST STREAM" it really ticks you off. The active streamers are devoting freaking 3 hours per night for you guys. We could be doing other things. We could watch the VODs in our free time. But no, we did it during fucking finals week and we do it when we're tired as shit. And you viewers who wouldn't have a stream without us come into our stream and fucking flame us? I don't care what you guys think, but any of those above statements are flames. They imply that we're the ones at fault. That we can fucking fix it. That we could care less about the buffer and that you guys can rot? I don't care who the hell you are, but we expect at least some basic courtesy from you guys.
Ah I see. You're doing it out of some feeling of duty.
No wonder you guys rage so much.
If you don't want to do it, then don't. Easy as that.
Btw, some of you guys are wussies for taking everything so seriously lulz. Don't take things so personally. How are you going to get along in life when every little prick makes you cry.
I have to admit that I find it pretty awesome when Roffles stream is getting flooded with constant stupid messages and Roffles turns off the chat and lets them know how damn annoying they are. Roffles reacts how any sane, intelligent person would. If you don't like how the streamers act on their own stream then find a new damn stream. Good luck!
On February 10 2010 16:12 Mystlord wrote: Why did you make a blog about something that obviously doesn't concern you? Why do you guys complain about streamers when we do this for you guys?
When you see a string of comments saying "FUCK YOU SUCK" or "FUCK BUFFER" or "JESUS CHRIST STREAM" it really ticks you off. The active streamers are devoting freaking 3 hours per night for you guys. We could be doing other things. We could watch the VODs in our free time. But no, we did it during fucking finals week and we do it when we're tired as shit. And you viewers who wouldn't have a stream without us come into our stream and fucking flame us? I don't care what you guys think, but any of those above statements are flames. They imply that we're the ones at fault. That we can fucking fix it. That we could care less about the buffer and that you guys can rot? I don't care who the hell you are, but we expect at least some basic courtesy from you guys.
Ah I see. You're doing it out of some feeling of duty.
No wonder you guys rage so much.
If you don't want to do it, then don't. Easy as that.
Btw, some of you guys are wussies for taking everything so seriously lulz. Don't take things so personally. How are you going to get along in life when every little prick makes you cry.
remind me that you made this post on stream chat in one of the streams im a moderator on
On February 10 2010 16:12 Mystlord wrote: Why did you make a blog about something that obviously doesn't concern you? Why do you guys complain about streamers when we do this for you guys?
When you see a string of comments saying "FUCK YOU SUCK" or "FUCK BUFFER" or "JESUS CHRIST STREAM" it really ticks you off. The active streamers are devoting freaking 3 hours per night for you guys. We could be doing other things. We could watch the VODs in our free time. But no, we did it during fucking finals week and we do it when we're tired as shit. And you viewers who wouldn't have a stream without us come into our stream and fucking flame us? I don't care what you guys think, but any of those above statements are flames. They imply that we're the ones at fault. That we can fucking fix it. That we could care less about the buffer and that you guys can rot? I don't care who the hell you are, but we expect at least some basic courtesy from you guys.
Ah I see. You're doing it out of some feeling of duty.
No wonder you guys rage so much.
If you don't want to do it, then don't. Easy as that.
Btw, some of you guys are wussies for taking everything so seriously lulz. Don't take things so personally. How are you going to get along in life when every little prick makes you cry.
you have SUCH a masculinity complex, christ.
all this wussies, cry, faggots, bitches talk is disgusting dude.
no one is impressed that you don't have any emotions mkay? outside of your football truck testosterone soaked world, other humans actually take things personally.
Why must everyone, on both sides, take such a beautiful thing meant for good and bash it to a fucking pulp?
TBH - I was on Roffles stream when he, IMO, completely overreacted to maybe a handful of people out of hundreds that were otherwise perfectly content. I thought it was pretty childish to be honest. But in all seriousness, I don't know what led up to that... bad night? People badgering him in the chat before that particular game? Maybe lots of complainers the night before? I don't know. All I do know is that people like him and Mystlord and others stream nearly every goddamn night, so you know what? I'm going to cut him some slack.
Everyone is so quick to complain and tear people down. I can only imagine investing my time into something, only to have someone, even if it's a single person, just disregard my efforts like a spoiled brat. Livestream unfortunately suffers from the same problem that 4chan relishes in; anonymity and lack of individual accountability.
Seeing as there is really no feasible way to tie TL logins with Livestream IDs, I think as long as the chat remains open, this will always be a problem. I would absolutely encourage all Livestreamers to permanently disable chat if you feel the comments getting to you. Like it or not, when you're closing down streams in the middle of a match, yes, you're 'sticking it to' the few unappreciative idiots that ruined it in the first place, but you're also screwing over hundreds of eager, on-the-edge-of-their-seat fans who are just trying to watch some SC, which is the reason you guys started doing this in the first place. And even though you're doing this on your own free time, that's still an extremely disrespectful thing to do.
I digress... What we really need is a way to tie TL logins to steam ID's. The banhammer can keep out of the riff raff that way.