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deltamal
Profile Joined October 2006
Canada23 Posts
December 19 2010 12:52 GMT
#161
I find it normal to get msg by fan ... and well ... In the game you may not answer them but after you can ...

for myself i find it really cool to get msg by some 2v2 fan heh
merz
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Sweden2760 Posts
December 19 2010 12:56 GMT
#162
It's flattering, but don't expect long conversations. A message saying "I like your style and im a huge fan!" is always welcome, but usually thats followed up by "you know i'm struggling tvz can you go through a few of my replays..." That's basically asking to make us work for free and it's not really adviseable. But if you were to just encourage us or whatever I dont have troubles writing a short "thank you!" or something a long those lines.
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MorroW
Profile Joined August 2008
Sweden3522 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-19 13:23:25
December 19 2010 13:09 GMT
#163
i think most pros appreciate fans and supporters when they write something nice to them on bnet but whats not as appreciated is when ppl ask for games or advise

so basically everything merz said after reading his post :p

On December 19 2010 07:38 DarKFoRcE wrote:
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 -_-

ye thats so true, its very annoying when they invite to party or invite to game in middle of nowhere. i wish there was an option to bnet so u could only get invited from ppl you have on your friend list or open chat window with
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TibblesEvilCat
Profile Joined March 2010
United Kingdom766 Posts
December 19 2010 13:11 GMT
#164
its howz u make nu freinds Keep messenging them, find there facebook, find there mobile number :D, hide in a bush outside there house xox
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Cel.erity
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4890 Posts
December 19 2010 15:16 GMT
#165
Looks like a number of SC2 pros already commented on this thread, but I'll just reiterate what they said (being a top player in other games). I'm a narcissist so having fans is awesome to me, but I don't really care to learn about what your cat's name is or analyze your gameplay. If I were pro in SC2 I would welcome all friend requests and casual messages "Nice game! Can you post the replay on TL?", yeah that's fine, but maintain the difference between 'fan' and 'friend'.
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DarKFoRcE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1215 Posts
December 19 2010 15:25 GMT
#166
On December 19 2010 22:09 MorroW wrote:
i think most pros appreciate fans and supporters when they write something nice to them on bnet but whats not as appreciated is when ppl ask for games or advise

so basically everything merz said after reading his post :p

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On December 19 2010 07:38 DarKFoRcE wrote:
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 -_-

ye thats so true, its very annoying when they invite to party or invite to game in middle of nowhere. i wish there was an option to bnet so u could only get invited from ppl you have on your friend list or open chat window with


Yes, i've been even thinking about requesting something like that on battle.net forums. but then again, im not sure how much sense it makes to post on battle.net forums.
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QueueQueue
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada1000 Posts
December 19 2010 15:31 GMT
#167
On December 20 2010 00:25 DarKFoRcE wrote:
Yes, i've been even thinking about requesting something like that on battle.net forums. but then again, im not sure how much sense it makes to post on battle.net forums.



The battle.net forums will always be a major source of mental anguish for any half intelligent starcraft player.
TSM
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Great Britain584 Posts
December 19 2010 15:36 GMT
#168
ye that league is awesome, but only message them when they're not in game
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Patriot.dlk
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
Sweden5462 Posts
December 19 2010 15:38 GMT
#169
Don't do it ;p

It's so much better with chat channels because then you can say stuff to people in there (including skilled players) otherwise I think it's stupid because being spammed is zzz
Gingerninja
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United Kingdom1339 Posts
December 19 2010 15:54 GMT
#170
OGRE 1 Former halo pro (now retired) once posted a screenshot of what happens when he logs into aim. you literally couldn't see his screen for little boxes of people saying hello. Can't find the screen shot anywhere but it was pretty funny. I'd say unless you meet them on ladder, then no leave them be, They're just people, they are busy playing (or technically working if they are pro players)
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TheResidentEvil
Profile Joined September 2010
United States991 Posts
December 19 2010 16:27 GMT
#171
Message them if you want. Hell internet celebrity is easy. Imagine real celebs with paparazzi and you cant even go outside. Thats crazy. Its easy to ignore someone on the internet.
KiLL_ORdeR
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States1518 Posts
December 19 2010 16:36 GMT
#172
On December 19 2010 17:16 LoLAdriankat wrote:
I'm not a pro, obviously, but even I get annoyed when I'm watching a stream and some nonamer messages the streamer asking for a 1v1.

Don't, it's rude and annoying.

Slightly related, but at a Marduk show, this guy came up on stage and hugged the lead vocalist. The lead vocalist slammed him into the floor.
Flip at 1:15


rofl that guy got pwned. That's a slightly different situation though since in a setting like that I wouldn't put it past a fan to have a gun or a knife or to just hurt they singer with his bare hands. Kinda bad that security or the other band members didn't try to stop the guy before he got that far on stage.
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RyanRushia
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2748 Posts
December 19 2010 16:49 GMT
#173
On December 19 2010 17:16 supersoft wrote:
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On December 19 2010 14:58 BetterFasterStronger wrote:
On December 19 2010 14:33 Moonloop wrote:
On December 19 2010 14:25 BetterFasterStronger wrote:
it really depends on the player but most the time they want to be left alone. Sometimes ill talk to IdrA and TT1... IdrA doesn't respond to "Fanboi messages" as i call them but sometimes he does respond when i ask him about patches and his thoughts when he just logs on to NA server but that was months ago so he will probably flame you now.

[image loading]
THIS WAS PATCH 1.1 NOT 1.2 rofl

Honestly, though It is better to just post on their Fanclub page and if they don't have one... make it


Dude, that pic is tiny. Mind resizing it? I want to read it. ^^

My bad heres the real pick[image loading]


nice, a response from Idra himself! probably thats pretty rare...

at topic: I don't know why somone wants to start a conversation with a pro player in Battle.net...
Cant you guys just write them a PM on TL.net? Battle.net-Chat wasn't supposed to be for mass conversations. I think its pretty annoying.


to the guy who posted that picture... a majority of the time sending a person you don't know well (in this case we talking about a percieved "pro") a random question out of the blue when they log on to practice, albeit not "fanboing" as you put it which is good, still doesn't change the fact that they don't know you and are trying to practice for what they play professionally, so likely wont want to be debating potential patch notes with someone they don't know. Honestly, i am unsure if you felt like sending him the message to help work into his friends group or whatever, but if he truly doesn't find you annoying then wait and see if he is the one that messages you first

like i said i'm not trying to bash on you but taking different "approaches" to contacting a pro don't work quite as well in use as they do in theory
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ZoneofEnders
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada71 Posts
December 19 2010 16:55 GMT
#174
It just seems like bad manners, even if they are being nice you have no way to know if they are just doing that because they themselves have good manners and do not want to tell you that you are putting them out. I think other indirect messaging is better like through their own fan website and such.
LeCastor
Profile Joined July 2010
France234 Posts
December 19 2010 17:11 GMT
#175
bnet 2.0 is retarded, there is no 'mutual friend' like in wc3.

Without looking at pros, even casters like HD and Psy have a ton of annoying messages.

What's the point of messaging somebody just to tell him gl ! If everybody does this, it would be hell.

{ToT}ColmA
Profile Joined November 2007
Japan3260 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-19 17:26:40
December 19 2010 17:25 GMT
#176
dont't add other people without them giving you their id - there are mostly only bad / annoying / retarded follow ups u can do.

i hate stalkers :3
The only virgins in kpop left are the fans
cilinder007
Profile Joined August 2010
Slovenia7251 Posts
December 19 2010 22:07 GMT
#177
whell is it acceptable to messsage them and ask for a replay ?
Proto_Protoss
Profile Joined September 2010
United States495 Posts
December 19 2010 22:09 GMT
#178
Try to PM IdrA during a game he lost, that would be interesting.
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Zlasher
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States9129 Posts
December 19 2010 22:15 GMT
#179
On December 19 2010 11:44 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Please don't message the top players unless it's for a very good reason. Even though there are a lot of guys who are nice and will answer you, this is just because they are nice not because it is not annoying. Instead if you are really a fan just visit a live tournament sometime it is a much nicer setting to meet a player and ask him some questions.


I agree with this, I feel bad for the lack of privacy pros have, you really shouldn't message them because you found their character code through illegitimate means, only message them if they specifically gave you their character code in my opinion...isn't that the idea of the character code in thef irst place...

On December 19 2010 11:46 dvide wrote:
Something I've been wondering is if tournaments enforce busy. Otherwise what is to stop somebody from messaging their favorite player during the game from watching the stream?

"Hidden exp at 12 o clock."

During MLG somebody in #teamliquid IRC claimed to have done this, and the player in question immediately went to scout for hidden expos. Seems fucking lame if that's true.


I don't think this is true, one, people troll the shit out of IRC, but mostly, the rules at MLG state that you MUST be on DND mode at all times during a game, so the scouting had nothing to do with a message he got.
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fams
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada731 Posts
December 19 2010 22:22 GMT
#180
How is this even a thread, and why was it not closed?

Do you seriously think it is appropriate to spam messages to someone who is working?

That's like asking if it is a good idea to phone up all your friends when they are in the middle of their shifts at work. SURE, sometimes some of them wont mind, but it is still wildly inappropriate to do so.

Leave the professional players alone. If you want to show your support for them, open a fanclub thread like others have, and leave your comments there, I am sure the pro's attention will be brought to the fanclub threads eventually, and see your kind words of encouragement.

If you are asking for advice or replays, book a lesson or leave them alone. It is quite rude to spam the player for replays or advice if you are not friends with them in the first place.


NOTE: You shouldn't be able to randomly add friends to your account like that. You should have to 'accept' in order for them to be able to message you or something. Or at least have better 'privacy' blocks like an offline mode or something. I still get messaged after games when I'm in busy mode.
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