One of the most illustrative points in this thread, is the lack of flaming. I can't think of a single other person in e-sports in the west (or hell, foreigners in the east like Artosis/Tastless) that, if given such a title, there wouldn't be a string of "User was temp banned..." for some extreme hate-flame. But, none. Two mod warnings/bans for use of the "f" word.. (ctrl + f if you're really that curious). Not that other casters or members of e-sports are unlikeable or hated, but it clearly shows how much Sean is appreciated in the community. He's a generally terrific guy and gives so much to the community. I have never had a bad thing to say about him to anyone.

I watched your dailies, often live, from about #5, to about #120. Not because the quality was any worse, simply because SC2 has not grabbed me the same was SC1 does, and I don't have enough free time to have that warrant watching the daily on SC2. It has nothing to do with your production or quality of the show, which are both fantastic.

Keep it up. TL loves you.

SiEGEstarcraft

53 Posts

December 31 2010 16:36 GMT

#447

I doubt that it will happen but I really hope that Shaun see's this thread and reads through some of the replies you guys have written. Us internet nerds can be a callus and often abusive lot and there really is none of that here - which is what makes his achievement all the better. Shaun has not only taken a video game and reached out to fans of that game, he has introduced it to people that have nothing to do with that game at all. To take this thing that we all love and to be able to articulate how it makes us all feel well enough that it is introduced into the mainstream a little more each day, speaks of a passion and drive that is so very rare. I can honestly say that if it wasnt for his dailies Starcraft 2 (I have no Strarcraft 1, or Broodwar experience im ashamed to say) wouldnt be anywhere near as popular as it is. I think that is is fantastic that he has been given this award as he is a true ambassador for this sport.

Shaun, Thank you for everything you have done for this game. If I hadnt stumbled across your Day [9] Daily show I probably wouldnt have carried on playing this game, but your infectious enthusiasm and love for it has me inspired me to both play and commentate to try and spread the community. I wish you the very best for the coming year and hope to see more of you doing what it is you do best.

SiEGE

FakeSteve[TPR]

Valhalla18444 Posts

December 31 2010 18:54 GMT

#448

On January 01 2011 01:36 SiEGEstarcraft wrote:
I doubt that it will happen but I really hope that Shaun see's this thread and reads through some of the replies you guys have written.

Day spends all day (lol) on teamliquid he is probably paralyzed by joy every time he reads this thread and thus unable to post

Holophonist

United States297 Posts

December 31 2010 19:24 GMT

#449

I love Day9 and watching his dailies have helped me improve more than any other 1 source (aside from playing!) but he does get a bit overly critical. Especially since even he's been known to throw down some pretty terrible storms and ff (see his show matches with his brother)

Saracen

United States5139 Posts

December 31 2010 20:55 GMT

#450

Can't think of a more deserving person

AngryLlama

United States1227 Posts

December 31 2010 22:21 GMT

#451

<3 Day, GL Man

Keep it up, like always!

Trenchtoaster

United States4 Posts

January 01 2011 00:57 GMT

#452

Awesome day9. If i have a bad day, I watch your dailies. You have no idea how many times I have fallen asleep listening to your voice watching old dailies =)

WLV

Canada76 Posts

January 01 2011 18:43 GMT

#453

Any clue hows hes gonna making a living outta this...?

Raiznhell

Canada786 Posts

January 01 2011 22:01 GMT

#454

GJ Day[J]
Well deserved for being everything and more for the community.

Archontas

United States319 Posts

January 01 2011 23:04 GMT

#455

Very well deserved. Congrats! =D

OnFiRe888

United States629 Posts

January 02 2011 02:11 GMT

#456

day 9 you truly are a starcraft god, you have given everything to the e-sports community and ask nothing in return, you have dedicated most of your life to esports, nobody is more deserving of this award than you, enjoy and keep you dailys and casting coming.