As people have said there wasn't that much drama. In his interview he didnt call Nestea an idiot. People probably just told NesTea that to get a reaction.

stokes17

United States1411 Posts

November 20 2011 18:42 GMT

#342

I see no issue here. Naniwa has been working hard to reestablish his image and for the most part i think he has done a great job. I don't think I've heard him "speak his mind" at all in recent months (tsl 3 interviews, mlg dallas interviews, etc)

And the one time he tries to have a little fun after Nestea said he'd crush him, dood gets murdered by the internet lol. Let's just back off its not like he told WBC to fuck himself after losing (major >_>)

tarian

United States67 Posts

November 20 2011 18:45 GMT

#343

Knowing when someone says something in a fun way is a skill most people don't have I guess. IMO Naniwa did nothing wrong.

leveller

Sweden1840 Posts

November 20 2011 18:46 GMT

#344

On November 21 2011 03:33 Dante_A_ wrote:
There is a line between acting BM in game and acting BM in real life - Naniwa seems to be treading that line, and his interview about NesTea annoyed people so much because it seemed to translate his in-game BM to real life. Maybe because I'm a bit older now, but complaining/insulting in interviews and stuff just seems immature.

Idra/MC being BM in a game setting is fun and part of the game. If Naniwa can be nice in interviews and contain his BM to the games themselves then I'm all for it. Just don't be a jerk in real life!

Except idra is not bm in a game setting only but has rutinely over his career called people idiot, fat, given them the finger, telling them to fuck off, that they are a waste of human life... he is the worst bmer by far.

zanga

659 Posts

November 20 2011 18:46 GMT

#345

Naniwa is so amazing

This was just a big misunderstanding and should be forgotten!..

NANIWA FIGHTING! ^^

rontol

71 Posts

November 20 2011 18:50 GMT

#346

bla bla bla...

he just said the act as idiot....nt the person itself

dunno why u guys keep bashing Naniwa - -

GhandiEAGLE

United States20754 Posts

November 20 2011 18:52 GMT

#347

This is going way out of proportion T_T

thebig1

248 Posts

November 20 2011 18:52 GMT

#348

Guys, don't hurt your brains over this...

NesTea has way way more fans than Naniwa, and most people would agree that zerg fans are the most ... vocal ... by far. Are you at all surprised that there would be backlash? Personally, I would have been surprised if there weren't SOMEONE whining if Naniwa had beat him and there was never any no interviews or thumbs downing.
At this point there is no point in trying to 'protect' Naniwa in this thread, as the people who are attacking him on this page of the thread have made up their mind. If you feel the need to try and support him in the thread, just save your time and send him a supportive message on Twitter or something.

FeyFey

Germany10114 Posts

November 20 2011 18:56 GMT

#349

Considering BM, naniwa was actually worse then idra in sc2 beta/after release. But he got what he deserved back then and really became calmer. I actually like him for recovering from his past so to say.
I wouldn't say he is good mannered, but wouldn't consider him BM anymore.

NotSorry

United States6722 Posts

November 20 2011 19:05 GMT

#350

people hear what they want to

Naniwa if you don't have haters you're doing something wrong, they just jealous.

tombola

41 Posts

November 20 2011 19:11 GMT

#351

Being a Nestea-fan I am a little biased for sure but I think all the bad manner going on in Starcraft 2 is really stupid and hurting its image as a serious form of competition. You can't just go around call the event you're competing in a joke and BM a player in an interview. If you really think this is part of sports, you should really consider watching WWE or some shit. From the view of an outsider I think this looks like some nerds shitting at eachother all the time. It can be fun at times but Naniwa especially has a history of terrible behaviour and should really think about how he acts in public.

Also on a side note: Naniwa is from Sweden and most Swedes I got really good English. He meant it when he called Nestea an idiot and felt like rubbing his win into Nestea's face and nothing else...

MarKeD

Australia183 Posts

November 20 2011 19:12 GMT

#352

I think the fact that Naniwa is still winning, and not letting this "controversy" get to him is a testament to his mental fortitude. I'm sure that most other people would be too rattled by something like this to keep on with their A game.

Joseph123

Bulgaria1144 Posts

November 20 2011 19:12 GMT

#353

Naniwa is a boss guys you are free to stop with the hate and show some deserved respect to such a great player winning with protoss.

llKenZyll

United States853 Posts

November 20 2011 19:17 GMT

#354

Yeah i still thought the thumbs down was a little unnecessary after all the trouble that was caused AND NesTea was mannered enough to shake everyones hands. Kinda rude but whatever, its not Elementary school.

Gladiator6

Sweden7024 Posts

November 20 2011 19:18 GMT

#355

Haters is going to hate. I don't know why this thread isn't closed. It leads to nothing but more hate and flame between the two parties. I feel MLGs statement and Naniwas is more than enough to close this all and for once. Well, I guess people like to shit talk the opposite side.

pPingu

Switzerland2892 Posts

November 20 2011 19:20 GMT

#356

On November 21 2011 04:17 Lebzetu wrote:
Yeah i still thought the thumbs down was a little unnecessary after all the trouble that was caused AND NesTea was mannered enough to shake everyones hands. Kinda rude but whatever, its not Elementary school.

Nani said he did it because nestea said he would crush naniwa I believe

But I can understand that people find it disresepectful to do it to a guy like nestea

hunts

United States2113 Posts

November 20 2011 19:21 GMT

#357

That's great and all, but apologizing on twitter with a 1 liner isn't going to change the fact that he basicly cheated and possibly lied (about the admin telling him it was cross spawn only.) I used to have a tiny bit of respect for him, but whatever I may have had is now completely gone.