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Bear4188
Profile Joined March 2010
United States1797 Posts
December 18 2010 21:49 GMT
#81
On December 19 2010 06:46 PlaGuE_R wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 19 2010 06:23 GinDo wrote:
Personally i think its kind of weird.

In some states its called Stalking.


holy mother of god! does that mean i have to move out from the house i rented across from white-ra's house and stop following him around everywhere?????

I'm not stalking anyone, and I'm not looking for any answers or looking to ask questions/advice/1v1s


Asking questions and advice should definitely be done on either a team forum or on TL. When the new patch goes live those things can be done in public channels if they want to be available for it.
"I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something." - R. Feynman
imperator-xy
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Germany1377 Posts
December 18 2010 21:55 GMT
#82
i think while practising (especially when the 'pro' lost against some all in or shit like that) they will easily get angry, but it would be stupid to flame your fans
Randomaccount#77123
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States5003 Posts
December 18 2010 21:56 GMT
#83
--- Nuked ---
Getz
Profile Joined April 2010
United States559 Posts
December 18 2010 21:57 GMT
#84
On December 19 2010 06:56 Barrin wrote:
If you want to have a conversation with a pro your best bet is to wait for chat channels. Find out what channel they frequent, then become a regular in that channel and make sure to say things that don't sound stupid when they're in it THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY DIRECTED TOWARDS THEM. Eventually you will most likely get the opportunity to have a short talk with them. After this happens, stay a regular in that channel and more likely than not you won't just have opportunities to talk to them, but you will probably even become their friend. [/secrets]


This probably the best way to go about it.
I think if you whisper them randomly they will just put you on ignore.
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NIIINO
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Slovakia1320 Posts
December 18 2010 21:57 GMT
#85
In my opinion we as fans should NOT send messages over b.net but here on TL.net. This is right place where to ask our questions and spread love ^^
Dhurn
Profile Joined November 2010
United States53 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-18 22:08:32
December 18 2010 22:07 GMT
#86
On December 19 2010 06:56 Barrin wrote:
If you want to have a conversation with a pro your best bet is to wait for chat channels. Find out what channel they frequent, then become a regular in that channel and make sure to say things that don't sound stupid when they're in it THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY DIRECTED TOWARDS THEM. Eventually you will most likely get the opportunity to have a short talk with them. After this happens, stay a regular in that channel and more likely than not you won't just have opportunities to talk to them, but you will probably even become their friend. [/secrets]


Are you trying to date them? At what point can you suggest a practice match at your place?

Pros are just people, and like all people there will be differing opinions between them. I'm sure some love having fans and attention, and many probably find it very annoying. You don't see celebrities, sports stars, etc walking around in sunglasses and hats most of the time for no reason.
risk.nuke
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden2825 Posts
December 18 2010 22:30 GMT
#87
If you it once to your absolute favorite player and you absolutely needs him/her to know I don't see the hurt in it.
Neo.G Soulkey, Best, firebathero. // http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?show_part=31
DarKFoRcE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1215 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-18 22:38:12
December 18 2010 22:38 GMT
#88
Dont ask "can i ask you a question?" or randomly invite to a game or party, these are the most annoying things that come to mind that happen like 10-20 times a day -_-
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The_Piper42
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States426 Posts
December 18 2010 22:47 GMT
#89
During the beta I actually got matched up against PsyonicReaver, Orb, and G5. It was fun asking G5 questions about the TSL.

Personally I think you should just use common sense--message them maybe once if you're sure they're not busy but don't bug them more than that.
Boxer, White-Ra, Grubby, Flash fighting!
Tyree
Profile Joined November 2010
1508 Posts
December 18 2010 22:48 GMT
#90
My question is: Why would you want to message them? If you think they are awesome and you are a fan, you can easily support them here on TL, or GosuGamers or whatever site you may use.
If you think they suck and you hate _____ then there is no reason to start a flame war.

Last time i checked anyone can make a "Official _____ Fan Club" thread right here on this very site as long as you put some content in it, that is a great way to show your respect and admiration for a player

Asking for advice, coaching or a 1on1 is not acceptable, this isent some hidden rule, its just pure human courtesey, no pro gamer wants to waste his time on some random guy on Bnet, they need to practice.
★ Top Gun ★
Firebolt145
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Lalalaland34510 Posts
December 18 2010 22:50 GMT
#91
On December 19 2010 07:07 Dhurn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 19 2010 06:56 Barrin wrote:
If you want to have a conversation with a pro your best bet is to wait for chat channels. Find out what channel they frequent, then become a regular in that channel and make sure to say things that don't sound stupid when they're in it THAT ARE NOT NECESSARILY DIRECTED TOWARDS THEM. Eventually you will most likely get the opportunity to have a short talk with them. After this happens, stay a regular in that channel and more likely than not you won't just have opportunities to talk to them, but you will probably even become their friend. [/secrets]


Are you trying to date them? At what point can you suggest a practice match at your place?

Hahahahahahaha.

I got a little giddy simply coming across someone somewhat 'known' in the TL community.
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loladin
Profile Joined October 2010
Norway184 Posts
December 18 2010 23:01 GMT
#92
My rule is: If I don't know them, haven't played them.. don't message them.

Works for random joes and random pros.
When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.
LazyMacro
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
976 Posts
December 18 2010 23:07 GMT
#93
I think it depends.

Some players might like to know they have fans and support. I imagine they don't want to be messaged while in a game, so I'd personally be more inclined to message a higher level player only if they were out of a game, and even then it would be more along the lines of "Hey, good luck in your matches later today," or "(player name) fighting~!" or something to that effect.

I wouldn't expect a response, either.
FaZiNaTe
Profile Joined August 2009
Germany290 Posts
December 18 2010 23:11 GMT
#94
@ Socke

stuff like 'can i ask you a question?'


Haha got this one too :D

But i am no pro or semi or whatever, but i can say it can get quite annoying.
And most pros get online for playing games, practise efficient and getting queried all time can get annoying :D.


FaZi


twitch.com/fazinate
DJ Roomba
Profile Joined October 2010
158 Posts
December 18 2010 23:16 GMT
#95
is it okay to say whats up to a celebrity in real life?
Silidons
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States2813 Posts
December 18 2010 23:23 GMT
#96
i would not message a pro if they didn't know me
"God fights on the side with the best artillery." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Klorofyll
Profile Joined October 2003
Norway30 Posts
December 18 2010 23:27 GMT
#97
Dimaga was quite nice during craftcup, even politely said no to games after he'd pwned his way through
Random.. the only race getting nerfed each and every patch...
us.insurgency
Profile Joined March 2010
United States330 Posts
December 18 2010 23:27 GMT
#98
I would leave them alone. Go comment on their fan page.
Sadistx
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
December 18 2010 23:46 GMT
#99
On December 19 2010 05:34 Socke wrote:
you know whats the worst & probably most common query i get?

stuff like 'can i ask you a question?'
BARTHARHARHRHR


You should reply with:

"You just did, good bye".
iSTime
Profile Joined November 2006
1579 Posts
December 18 2010 23:54 GMT
#100
I find it pretty weird when totally random people ask me for games, but if random people just whisper me after I do well in something it's very nice!
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