EPTeSport's Athletes and Professionalism - Page 4
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HotSLOL
American Samoa6 Posts
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nira
United States116 Posts
On January 19 2011 12:23 Probe... wrote: What's your definition of an athlete? Athlete is defined as a person trained to compete in sports. Now, we have to define what sports is.. Sports - An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively. These guys play computer GAMES, they are not athletes. What type of physical exertion is involved by professional players? Carpal Tunnel? Eye straining? Raging? Sitting on your ass between 10- 35 minute games? GTFO...professional gamers are athletes. Blowing my mind with this shit. Thank god for saying what I have had on my mind for a LOOONG time. I agree with your post 100% In fact I have begun a mission to try and get golf professionals to put weights on their arms. I mean, they even use golf carts now days. Seriously this stuff is what is killing all competition, and the list can go on. PM me so we can discuss this more I've been looking for someone who shares my point of view. | ||
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bahl sofs tiil
United States233 Posts
Shaq can swear because he is already highly regarded in a game that is seen as legitimate in the minds of the people. If esports wants that same legitimacy, the players will have to overcome a lot of preconceived notions that have existed in people's minds for years. Showing up late, rage, unprofessional attitudes, all these things just confirm widely held stereotypes. If professional video game players act like angry nerds, then that is all the outside world will ever see in esports. | ||
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