EPT[Trans] ESPORTS: It's not just for men - Page 6
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thehitman
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Ikonn
Netherlands1958 Posts
On January 05 2011 18:44 FindingPride wrote: who is kang min?  Nal_rA | ||
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Dectilon
Sweden50 Posts
It's clear that South Korea has a ways to go on the equality issue. Not only on the political side, but on the social side too if someone makes that excuse seriously. I've heard some really dumb statements about why there are way more men in e-sports than women (I think the most retarded I've heard was that "men have a natural hunting instinct"), and the idea that it would be because women "lack stamina" is one of them. As for mean comments, I think most of everyone would prefer not to be called names. But this is the internet, and that shit isn't going away. I don't think being susceptible to bullying is a female trait either. If you're bullied and you don't feel you get support from your peers then it'll hurt more regardless of what the situation otherwise is. Of course, people react differently to abuse, but saying it's gender-specific rather than societal is wrong. I'm sure most of everyone here would like to see women make it into the best leagues on their own ability, and I don't think anyone seriously believes that's impossible by any means. | ||
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Euronyme
Sweden3804 Posts
I think female players could do VERY well, as I've heard (somewhere from the militay I think) that they deal with stressful situations much better than men, and dealing with stressful situations might be enough to get you into the GSL, if you're a good player to begin with. It seperates good from great I believe  I havn't heard much of the korean commentators, but being a female commentator in general must be very hard, as they imho tend to sound more irritating when yelling.. but then again I guess I'm just not a big fan of high pitched voices when watching a game of starcraft ^^ | ||
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CanucksJC
Canada1241 Posts
On January 05 2011 21:02 Dectilon wrote: If you lack stamina, start going to the gym or something. Nine times out of ten fatigue from long periods of focus (like studying) can be averted by getting more oxygen to your brain. And stronger muscles gives better hand precision to an extent. It's clear that South Korea has a ways to go on the equality issue. Not only on the political side, but on the social side too if someone makes that excuse seriously. I've heard some really dumb statements about why there are way more men in e-sports than women (I think the most retarded I've heard was that "men have a natural hunting instinct"), and the idea that it would be because women "lack stamina" is one of them. As for mean comments, I think most of everyone would prefer not to be called names. But this is the internet, and that shit isn't going away. I don't think being susceptible to bullying is a female trait either. If you're bullied and you don't feel you get support from your peers then it'll hurt more regardless of what the situation otherwise is. Of course, people react differently to abuse, but saying it's gender-specific rather than societal is wrong. I'm sure most of everyone here would like to see women make it into the best leagues on their own ability, and I don't think anyone seriously believes that's impossible by any means. Women do lack stamina. Look at every other sport and tell me in which one a woman holds a record over a man. Swimming, running, jumping, soccer, hockey, basketball. Men are clearly superior. | ||
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Ryo
8787 Posts
Does she play starcraft? | ||
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mierin
United States4943 Posts
On January 05 2011 21:45 Ryo wrote: "In comparison, I don't think there is that big of a skill gap between Jaedong and the winner of a local PC bang tournament." (Jung So Lim) Does she play starcraft? I read that and my eyes almost popped out of my head. o.O + Show Spoiler + Maybe it's not her "stamina" and "voice" that makes her bad at casting...j/k | ||
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FlopTurnReaver
Switzerland1980 Posts
When it hit me at around the middle of the text I knew why I had that feeling^^ | ||
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MageKirby
United States535 Posts
On January 05 2011 21:45 Ryo wrote: "In comparison, I don't think there is that big of a skill gap between Jaedong and the winner of a local PC bang tournament." (Jung So Lim) Does she play starcraft? Who the fk was playing in that local PC bang touney? Effort? lol Srsly, I dont buy it. | ||
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iFU.pauline
France1659 Posts
On January 04 2011 14:59 lastkarrde wrote: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ePLim.jpg) Kim Ga-Eul so Beautiful! I like your sarcasm. | ||
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DoXa
Switzerland1448 Posts
i often read about the heavy drinking of the korean progamer (men in general), even in this interview it is mentioned several times. is there an article, a blog or something about this? it's like drinking is mentioned in a lot of interviews (Fomos Fruitdealer Interview for example), and the question about the drinking habits of koreans always comes to my mind. | ||
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KiLL_ORdeR
United States1518 Posts
On January 05 2011 21:37 CanucksJC wrote: Women do lack stamina. Look at every other sport and tell me in which one a woman holds a record over a man. Swimming, running, jumping, soccer, hockey, basketball. Men are clearly superior. uh, no. Men are superior in sports because we have more muscle mass and we don't have mammaries and ovaries, which in terms of physical activity are useless organs that throw off our center of gravity. It has nothing directly to do with stamina, although having those useless organs obviously puts more stress on your body, ie you get tired fast. Women can easily overcome this by simply working out a harder, but at the world class level men will always win. | ||
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aidnai
United States1159 Posts
I think it's interesting that even men who are actually inadequate for a job often don't recognize that fact for themselves. For example, I had a boss who was really not fit to be management. He was a good chemist, but lacked the people skills and ability to communicate expectations and such clearly. But I doubt it ever crossed his mind that he had serious deficiencies. I wonder how often the only difference between a man and a woman in terms of fitness for a particular job is that the man just has an inflated or unrealistic opinion of himself. | ||
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EviL.sc
Portugal82 Posts
Thanks a bunch for translating! | ||
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Megaliskuu
United States5123 Posts
I like your lack of knowledge | ||
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crappen
Norway1546 Posts
But I think that a woman who has a family of her own can go well in mens social clubs, as she is married and have kids, she is no longer wanted by other men and will not set men up against each other. Most important thing is to act down to earth, be curious and ask good questions. Woman that does this instead of portraying her insecurities of being a female is an interesting person to talk to. | ||
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Percutio
United States1672 Posts
Good work! | ||
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Crunchums
United States11144 Posts
If there was a difference, sports players have far more skill than the normal person, but e-sports progamers don't have that big of a skill gap between the general public. As an example, if you compared the skills of Park Ji-Sung from Manchester United and some player from beer league, the skill gap is huge. In comparison, I don't think there is that big of a skill gap between Jaedong and the winner of a local PC bang tournament. ewwwwwwwwww gross | ||
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Weedk
United States507 Posts
She obviously has never seen Jaedong play. I still remember the quote, "it was like playing a computer." Edit: nice article and the girls are all beautiful and soo-ra is so sexy and no I'm not a sexist just saying the facts. I'm going to ruin this right here and now. Notice a resemblance she bears to a certain Korean Air OSL winner? | ||
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Brett
Australia3822 Posts
YES! WTF? I was reading the interviews and when she said that I was absolutely fucking stunned.... How ridiculous... Especially from HER. | ||
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