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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
Community News: Staff Changes
and GOMTV Appreciation
Since we receive regular feedback and questions about staff additions here’s some quick updates to the roster. Ill start out with the older staff changes that most of you are probably aware of followed by some new ones.
Staff Changes
Staff Hirings
Plexa – If you haven’t been reading his blog, you’ve really been missing out. His mini TLFE like entries really caught our attention and his work and dedication shone through. Plexa has been brought on as a writer to work with Manifesto7 on OSL coverage. He is also a contributor to TLFEs.
Semioldguy – This one has been in the works for a while. Infact, I think we told Semioldguy that we were promoting him back in December – Perhaps comparing the slow process to a fine wine but semioldguy stuck with us the whole way. He will be doing MSL coverage with Live2Win. Semi is also working on a new TLFE series with fusionsdf – Starcraft Playback.
Daigomi – This is the man behind much of the proleague coverage from last season and has been brought on staff to do official work for the site. You can read his first TLFE article “Maps in the Balance” in the TLFE section. When we were looking for some new writers Daigomi was right up there on our list and is a valuable addition to the team.
R1CH – R1CH has set a record with being the lowest post count member ever to be hired (96!!!). That being said, the amazing work that R1CH has done in his short time is has really aided in live streaming of matches. His knowledge and skills will be incredibly helpful for the site as a whole. R1CH will be helping execute and program some projects we have on the go.
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/mirror/layout/fe_new.gif) Last Romantic – Last Romantic is the first of our 2 brand new additions to staff. He will be covering some of the minor leagues as well as assisting with Teamliquid’s coverage of the GOMTV Invitational, which starts February 17th. The jury is still out on whether he will be impartial when covering matches including KTF players 
Pachi – Pachi has been a member of Teamliquid’s graphics team for a the past few months. He has made great contributions helping our writers add that extra touch to their work with some great photoshop images. The whole graphics team is stellar but Pachi has made that extra effort that made him a candidate for staff. Pachi will be leading the graphics team, liasing with its members and scouting new talent (if you think you've got what it takes, let him know). Our current leader, KizzBG is busy with school and we hope he can continue to contribute his fantastic work to the site. Pachi will also be assisting GTR-2-GO in maintaining the calender.
Staff Promotions
Live2Win – Live2Win is being promoted to head writer, a role previously filled by Manablue who is now on a hiatus. Live2Win will be coordinating the writing team and laying down the ban hammer when needed (he's been after that ability for a while ).
Replays
As most of you are aware by now, InControl has been uploading a number of replays to our database. While not officially staff, he brings with him not only a wealth of replay sources but also insight into why they are so good. Inc came forward and volunteered for this position so that he could give back to the community - a great quality for any Teamliquid member. If you haven't yet, check out the new uploads here
Final Thoughts on Staff
These new staff and promotions all deserve a big pat on the back. Taking on a staff role is just that much more responsibility and these guys put in a ton of extra effort to keep the site flowing day to day. Let me take this time to publicly thank all the staff for the incredible work they do. The news posts, graphics ,maintenance and moderation of this site aren't always easy and you guys do an incredible job – keep it up.
GOMTV Appreciation: Letter from Project Lead
I’d like to draw the community's attention to an email we received a today. For those of you who don’t know, Joy (Liquid`Meat) is the original programmer and cofounder (with Liquid`Nazgul) of this site. He received an email from JP who is the project manager for the GOMTV Star Invitational.
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Dear Joy and fans of Starcraft,
I would like to officially thank all of you guys at Teamliquid and fans of starcraft for your warm support and cheers. GOM TV international project team is trying hard to make this event go on constantly for a long time. If GSI(GOM TV Star Invitational) ends successfully, we'll be able to pursuit the whole season of the next upcoming GSL(GOM TV starcraft league) to be broadcasted in English and even other languages to all over the world. As the head of this project, I even personally wish to invite players from other countries and create an international event in the future. Our team also wants to help fans in other countries build an official E-sports association like the one that's in Korea.
It's our first time, so please watch us with forgiving heart for unexpected technical problems. We'll still do our very best to keep good qualities.
Thank you once again and please let us know if you guys have any questions regarding this project or our future plans.
Your support and cheers help us very much.
BR,
JP
Project Head of GSI
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I’m sure you guys know that unique feeling that separates this community from any other – the desire to contribute and be part of this great environment in our shared passion for e-sports. So I’d like to add to what this letter said by thanking you Teamliquid, for your continued commitment and support of this site. You don’t have to be staff or a “veteran” to add your piece, and our combined efforts are noticed not only by other starcraft sites, but by large corporations like Blizzard and now GOMTV. These new developments in English commentary are something that a year ago most of us would only have dreamed of (Anyone remember THIS!?). This new interest from Korea is really exciting so lets give GOMTV and GSI all the critical support and feedback we can to make this successful - we are entering a great new age of coverage.
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As a site, we have some big projects on the go to aid and entertain the community even further – stay tuned, your going love them .
That’s all for now. Keep your heads up and be proud of what this community is accomplishing.
~Kennigit
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THIS AWESOME OMFG
Edit: Staff is pretty pro, and an international event sponsored by GOM TV, that's pretty fucking pro too.
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Awesome, <3 TL 
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that sound great but i have to ask isnt too late? isnt that preview before sc2?
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Staff seems to be gettin better n better. TL FTW!!!
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GJ and GL to all new staff !
I love LR's KTF coverage xD
and lemme think... MSL in English with Tasteless ? WOW ! Just omg WOW !
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Belgium9950 Posts
On February 12 2008 04:13 Musli wrote:
GJ and GL to all new staff !
I love LR's KTF coverage xD
and lemme think... MSL in English with Tasteless ? WOW ! Just omg WOW !
no not MSL
GSL
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<3 TL staff, and <3 GOM TV for doing this
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Welcome LR and pachi!
On February 12 2008 04:02 Kennigit wrote:
When we were looking for some new writers Daigomi was right up their on our list and is a valuable addition to the team.
Kennigit was clearly not hired to be a writer.
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haha this is COOL good move by gomtv ill set my webbrowser homepage to the english version of gomtv http://gsi.gomtv.com
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Very nice, I'm glad Plexa got "hired" as staff.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
On February 12 2008 04:25 SonuvBob wrote:Welcome LR and pachi! Show nested quote +On February 12 2008 04:02 Kennigit wrote:
When we were looking for some new writers Daigomi was right up their on our list and is a valuable addition to the team. Kennigit was clearly not hired to be a writer.
I believe my official role Teamliquid Cheer Leader no?
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Live2Win
United States6657 Posts
MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I can now abuse all I want.
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Congrats to all of the new staff
GomTV are seriously kickass for recognizing that there is a foreign sc scene with many capable players, this GSL news is fucking amazing.
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Veeery niceee! Hope it works!
'Our team also wants to help fans in other countries build an official E-sports association like the one that's in Korea.'
:')
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congratulations for the newest staff members.
and wow.just WOW!
GSI here we come!
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JP's letter brought tears[of joy] to my eyes
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United States7488 Posts
On February 12 2008 04:02 Kennigit wrote:
...Infact, I think we told Semioldguy that we were promoting him back in December – Perhaps comparing the slow process to a fine wine but semioldguy stuck with us the whole way....
December 6th, I think, but I remained patient.
Also welcome aboard Last Romantic and pachi! I'm glad I wasn't the staff whipping boy for long. ;p
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Good to see new blood, love this site, keep up the great work.
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United States20663 Posts
Thanks.
Should I be scared of L2W?
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United States12607 Posts
Congrats to the new staff and I'm looking forward to GomTV's international esports ventures. GJ TL!
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Wow, lately I keep saying that over and over again. This is so good for TL.
Go Plexa and new staff, much appreciated.
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Congratulations to all new staff members! and good luck!
Keep up the hard work guys!
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this is very good news imo! English commantary would be great
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by "hired" it is actually implied getting paid for the work? if so i'd like to know how teamliquid business model works.
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thanks for the report, i really like hearing these kinds of updates from the staff kennigit
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you're such a sellout, louis <3
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On February 12 2008 06:50 NoNameLoser wrote:
by "hired" it is actually implied getting paid for the work? if so i'd like to know how teamliquid business model works.
For every FE Plexa writes, we burn an incriminating photo.
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OMG
Tasteless to korea, then subtitle in english then + Show Spoiler + and now this !!!!!!!
oh god this previous 7 days have been amazing
very good for Plexa <3
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Melbourne5338 Posts
On February 12 2008 04:35 Live2Win wrote:
MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I can now abuse all I want.
:o
New goal in life! <3 Live2Win!
edit: my paragraph of description is the longest!
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cool!
i've seen a few of those guys post, and some, i've never heard of at all but
any new staff is always cool =]
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Live2Win
United States6657 Posts
On February 12 2008 05:08 Last Romantic wrote:
Thanks.
Should I be scared of L2W?
I wouldn't dare touch a fellow KTF fanatic
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Gratz to the new guys, specialy to Live the not so new one :D
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Grats to all of you!  even though i'm not too keen on another blue KTF fan
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I feel like I joined TL at a very special time in its existence. We grow stronger every day, and I can only hope that we can make Starcraft mainstream outside of Korea.
To the veterans, to those whose passion and dedication have lifted Teamliquid.net head and shoulders above every other BW site, I salute you. I enjoy the froots of your labour on a day to day basis, and I really appreciate it.
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United States20663 Posts
On February 12 2008 07:00 SpiritoftheTuna wrote:
you're such a sellout, louis <3
Pfft s2 am not.
On February 12 2008 08:23 Live2Win wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2008 05:08 Last Romantic wrote:
Thanks.
Should I be scared of L2W? I wouldn't dare touch a fellow KTF fanatic
^^; Fighting`
On February 12 2008 09:08 grobo wrote:Grats to all of you! even though i'm not too keen on another blue KTF fan
What's wrong with us 
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thats an aswesome letter from GOM. I'm going to watch tasteless cast but since its targeted to toward us i wished they would have casted it at a more normal time instead of 4:30 am for me, and around that time for other people nearer my time zone than korean time.
Only real hardcore fans are likely to watch this. Im sure a lot more people would like to watch but the time is awful for most.
Guess their might be re-runs but i don't know how to search around for them in korean.
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United States7488 Posts
On February 12 2008 10:15 Amnesty wrote:
thats an aswesome letter from GOM. I'm going to watch tasteless cast but since its targeted to toward us i wished they would have casted it at a more normal time instead of 4:30 am for me, and around that time for other people nearer my time zone than korean time.
Only real hardcore fans are likely to watch this. Im sure a lot more people would like to watch but the time is awful for most.
Guess their might be re-runs but i don't know how to search around for them in korean.
Why would they broadcast anything other than live? You will be able to watch the VODs on Gom whenever after the games air, just like you can go on and watch any of the previous MSL games right now.
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United States7166 Posts
I love TeamLiquid! I love you all
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Baltimore, USA22259 Posts
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a lot of good news on this site lately hehe
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i dont think they get paid. hired is just a metaphorical description saying those people have been made official contributors for this site. if TL did hire anybody, where would the funds come from? there are no ads on this fantastic website other than two little ads by google at the top there. surely that aint enough to hire anyone.
in fact, do you guys reckon someone is supplying their own money to keep TL up and running? id have no idea, how much does it pay to have 2 little google ads on your site?
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whoa awesome
we must rally everybody to tune in to the gomplayer
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
On February 12 2008 17:16 cba wrote:
i dont think they get paid. hired is just a metaphorical description saying those people have been made official contributors for this site. if TL did hire anybody, where would the funds come from? there are no ads on this fantastic website other than two little ads by google at the top there. surely that aint enough to hire anyone.
in fact, do you guys reckon someone is supplying their own money to keep TL up and running? id have no idea, how much does it pay to have 2 little google ads on your site?
To answer your question none of staff get paid and yes "hired" is metaphorical.
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