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Questions about EG's Intel Sponsorship
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Officedrone
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KarlKaliente
United States434 Posts
Is there any other source for this? | ||
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TheDougler
Canada8306 Posts
 that sucks. Hope this doesn't hurt the team morale too much.Edit: the guy above me makes a pretty good point | ||
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Cokefreak
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cocosoft
Sweden1068 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:41 KarlKaliente wrote: Of course it is! But thats's a bit far-fetched isn't it?Its pretty easy to fake an email Is there any other source for this? | ||
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Chairman Ray
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Officedrone
Canada70 Posts
EDIT: Removing my other comment, adblock stopped it from displaying | ||
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Noobity
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iAmJeffReY
United States4262 Posts
Who are EG's premier members, everyone knows? Idra -- gone. Stephano -- qutting. Demuslim is the only one with an active fan base of some size. I mean, beyond jd fanboys. Machine, jyp, thorzain, oz, alive, revival, incontrol... Some good, but not big 'names' that draw big crowds. So many losing two of their top known/seen players made them pull out? | ||
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Cokefreak
Finland8095 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:45 iAmJeffReY wrote: If it's real -- Who are EG's premier members, everyone knows? Idra -- gone. Stephano -- qutting. Demuslim is the only one with an active fan base of some size. I mean, beyond jd fanboys. Machine, jyp, thorzain, oz, alive, revival, incontrol... Some good, but not big 'names' that draw big crowds. So many losing two of their top known/seen players made them pull out? They're not only in SC2 though. | ||
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Officedrone
Canada70 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:45 Noobity wrote: I'm still seeing sponsors there, including intel. Oh maybe it's just my browser then. Or perhaps your images are cached? No idea. Anyway, I didn't mean that to sound definitive, just that it seemed interesting when I went to look. | ||
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Thrill
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Would be HUGE. | ||
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cocosoft
Sweden1068 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:44 Officedrone wrote: I've passed it around to the "sleuths" in the community to see if they can confirm/get more info. We'll likely hear something soon I would wager. Of note, http://evilgeniuses.gg/teameg-sponsors/ is blank at the moment. There was stuff there last week. Blank what? http://i.imgur.com/SCc6rrL.jpg | ||
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Noobity
United States871 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:47 Officedrone wrote: Oh maybe it's just my browser then. Or perhaps your images are cached? No idea. Anyway, I didn't mean that to sound definitive, just that it seemed interesting when I went to look. I'd never been there before, so I don't think it's a cache thing. Interesting that yours would be blank for any reason though, /shrug. They'll get by without Intel if Intel is in fact cancelling their sponsorship, but it would certainly blow. | ||
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Starcraft 2
United States64 Posts
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KanoCoke
Japan863 Posts
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Officedrone
Canada70 Posts
Was adblock. Solved and removed my previous comment. Thanks guys. | ||
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Officedrone
Canada70 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:49 Starcraft 2 wrote: what did you inquiry them about? I was actually commenting on the IdrA incident and hoped it wouldn't jeopardize their continued support of Esports.... that I love Intel products (I actually do)..yadda yadda. | ||
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aike
United States1629 Posts
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Moralez
Portugal1857 Posts
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RiceAgainst
United States1849 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:52 aike wrote: Intel doesn't sponsor EG. Intel Extreme Boards sponsors EG. ;D. And I remember reading something about Intel no longer producing MOBOs so that may be the reason why. Hopefully there's a good reason behind this. | ||
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Rezudox
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Though when Intel announced a few months ago that they would be dropping their Intel Extreme brand entirely I was afraid that they may reduce sponsorship in esports. IEM etc. | ||
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aike
United States1629 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:55 RiceAgainst wrote: And I remember reading something about Intel no longer producing MOBOs so that may be the reason why. Hopefully there's a good reason behind this. Yeah I think that's it. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025926/intel-exits-the-desktop-motherboard-business-to-focus-on-new-form-factors.html Article about them pulling out of the market. | ||
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Riquiz
Netherlands402 Posts
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Grettin
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ChriseC
Germany440 Posts
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TheRabidDeer
United States3806 Posts
Also, what feedback did you give them that couldve warranted such a reply? | ||
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Integra
Sweden5626 Posts
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Antylamon
United States1981 Posts
Seems strangely unprofessional. Though it could easily be real. | ||
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TheDougler
Canada8306 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:45 iAmJeffReY wrote: If it's real -- Who are EG's premier members, everyone knows? Idra -- gone. Stephano -- qutting. Demuslim is the only one with an active fan base of some size. I mean, beyond jd fanboys. Machine, jyp, thorzain, oz, alive, revival, incontrol... Some good, but not big 'names' that draw big crowds. So many losing two of their top known/seen players made them pull out? There's till plenty of stalwart HuK fans  | ||
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Officedrone
Canada70 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:00 Integra wrote: Looks like fake to be honest. As far I know EG never was sponsored by Intel but by Intel Extreme Boards so the mail doesn't made sense even if it was true. You should read the point Aike made above. I'm going to wager that's a lot of the reason. I'm not trying to be sensationalist and say "ZOMG IdrA GOT DEM DROPPED". Just passing on what I received today because it's interesting. | ||
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System42
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Dodgin
Canada39254 Posts
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Malpractice.248
United States734 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:51 Officedrone wrote: I was actually commenting on the IdrA incident and hoped it wouldn't jeopardize their continued support of Esports.... that I love Intel products (I actually do)..yadda yadda. Im sorry, but why does everyone feel the need to contact sponsors about this stuff? They QQ about something a player said, gets player to lose a job over one statement (or a series of statements) They QQ about something a player wears, or how they quit, or how they raged. When a employee at Applebees is a douche, i dont go whine to management. I take it as a bad day, and move on. I honestly hate when people go to management/sponsors to put in their 2c. :/ (Good or bad) | ||
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Integra
Sweden5626 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:02 Officedrone wrote: You should read the point Aike made above. I'm going to wager that's a lot of the reason. I'm not trying to be sensationalist and say "ZOMG IdrA GOT DEM DROPPED". Just passing on what I received today because it's interesting. For not trying being a sensationalist you sure are doing a good job at doing the opposite. | ||
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Names
Canada328 Posts
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Thrill
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Rezudox
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On May 15 2013 08:10 Thrill wrote: Think this is interesting though in terms of TL moderation. Is a topic like this OK? Is the "proof" offered to substantiate the claim sufficient? Is there a threshold for speculation? I believe verification will take place behind closed doors. Given the OP's low post count that seems like the logical course of action. | ||
NovemberstOrm
Canada16217 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:10 Names wrote: Am I the only one that feels like the initial purpose of the OP contacting Intel about EG was to file a complaint? ;; nope you aren't the only one. | ||
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Sickkiee
Japan607 Posts
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Holdenintherye
Canada1441 Posts
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dcemuser
United States3248 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:10 Names wrote: Am I the only one that feels like the initial purpose of the OP contacting Intel about EG was to file a complaint? ;; I bet the sponsors get 95% complaint letters, 5% thank you letters. I'm surprised any of them still bother to sponsor eSports when they get so many whining fans. | ||
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:51 Officedrone wrote: I was actually commenting on the IdrA incident and hoped it wouldn't jeopardize their continued support of Esports.... that I love Intel products (I actually do)..yadda yadda. I can't believe people actually email sponsors. | ||
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jubil
United States2602 Posts
On May 15 2013 07:45 iAmJeffReY wrote: If it's real -- Who are EG's premier members, everyone knows? Idra -- gone. Stephano -- qutting. Demuslim is the only one with an active fan base of some size. I mean, beyond jd fanboys. Machine, jyp, thorzain, oz, alive, revival, incontrol... Some good, but not big 'names' that draw big crowds. So many losing two of their top known/seen players made them pull out? You're missing one really big one....the recent hero of all the Americas...who defeats the master race Korean Terran with ease....who in his spare time carries an entire university Starcraft team on his broad manly back...who was the sole North American in the round of 8 among a sea of Koreans (and came closest of anyone to knocking out eventual winner Parting)...while teammate "the Tyrant" Jaedong languishes in the Challenger Division ro40 he strides confidently towards the Premier ro16..the one, the only.... EG.SUPPY!! next EG superstar, mark my words : P | ||
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CursedRich
United Kingdom737 Posts
I can only speak for myself but Im really not into this tabloid mentality. Plus as a gent above stated, EG are much more than just an SC2 team, so how about we all show some respect for their other members of staff. Although we're all Starcraft fans, their LOL team & DOTA teams don't deserve this BS IMO, so let Reddit be Reddit. You say your an EG fan so I hope you agree. Plus this playground gossip mentality might mean that they re-evaluate many existing sponsorships across the whole e-sports spectrum. After all it could have been agreed 3-6 months ago and simply they've decided to let this contract run its course. FYI im a Liquid fan thats becoming worn down by every nerd that seemingly wants to work for TMZ and thinks this is exciting. Apologies in advance if i'm in the minority and no offence to the guy that wrote the OP. Sponsors will change teams and the terms of their contracts often. We want to be like real mainstream sports? Well then, this is what happens in established larger sports. Sorry for the rant i'm at the end of long day/night out. | ||
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lorestarcraft
United States1049 Posts
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Steel
Japan2283 Posts
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Sakray
France2198 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:28 lorestarcraft wrote: one of the"DO NOT DELETE" things says "DONOT DELETE" lol Well to me that's an obvious fake. What's the point ? | ||
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Battleaxe
United States843 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:28 lorestarcraft wrote: one of the"DO NOT DELETE" things says "DONOT DELETE" lol As someone that works in support such as this I can assure you that doesn't make the communication any less legitimate. Most of that stuff at the end is copy/pasted or included by default. This doesn't seem farfetched if Intel has discontinued their Extreme Board line who sponsored EG, perhaps the contract is expiring eventually and will not be renewed, but it is definitely a correct statement that EG is NOT sponsored by Intel, even if the name "Intel" appears before the Extreme Boards. | ||
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MicroTastiC
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BretZ
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Plansix
United States60190 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:33 Battleaxe wrote: As someone that works in support such as this I can assure you that doesn't make the communication any less legitimate. Most of that stuff at the end is copy/pasted or included by default. This doesn't seem farfetched if Intel has discontinued their Extreme Board line who sponsored EG, perhaps the contract is expiring eventually and will not be renewed, but it is definitely a correct statement that EG is NOT sponsored by Intel, even if the name "Intel" appears before the Extreme Boards. Why is intel's "support" commenting on who they sponsor? Where is the rest of this email chain? Why does their website still list intel as a sponsor? Why would anyone believe this? | ||
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LuckyFool
United States9015 Posts
What is this, who are you and why would Intel tell you something like this. | ||
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turdburgler
England6749 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:51 LuckyFool wrote: And this email is a support request of what exactly? What is this, who are you and why would Intel tell you something like this. why would a company keep who they sponsor a secret? On May 15 2013 08:20 T.O.P. wrote: I can't believe people actually email sponsors. ive never felt the desire to do it myself, but i can understand. you cant expect/demand for people to reach to sponsors to thank them for support without also seeing people message them for complaints. how else do the fans exercise any control over this industry? | ||
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Serpico
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On May 15 2013 08:20 T.O.P. wrote: I can't believe people actually email sponsors. They're fanatics imo. | ||
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Ctone23
United States1839 Posts
inb4 thread locked  | ||
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KirA_TheGreaT
France204 Posts
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Defacer
Canada5052 Posts
I call BS. | ||
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Kabras
Romania3508 Posts
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Battleaxe
United States843 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:35 Plansix wrote: Why is intel's "support" commenting on who they sponsor? Where is the rest of this email chain? Why does their website still list intel as a sponsor? Why would anyone believe this? Support is commenting because likely OP mentioned something in the initial support request concerning Intel's current sponsorship with EG. If OP contacted Intel support, and not the support for Intel's Extreme Boards, when questioned if Intel is still sponsoring EG, it is the job of support to respond to this question. In this case EG is sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards and not Intel, so the information was provided would be technically correct, Intel has not been an EG sponsor in some time. The rest of the email chain may be hidden by the OP, maybe it's fake, I don't know. The only thing I was commenting on was the fact that a typo at the end of that message has no bearing on the legitimacy of the email. There are real people that compose these messages and they make mistakes, including typos. If you're referring to EG's Website, they do not list Intel as a sponsor, they listed Intel Extreme Boards as a sponsor. There is a very big difference in this verbiage, and it would be incorrect to say EG is sponsored by Intel. They are sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards, which is part of Intel. This would be akin to an SC2 team being sponsored by Blizzard, and someone emailing Activision asking if they sponsor that team. Activision does not sponsor that team even though Blizzard is owned by Activision. Blizzard as a division has its own budget, some of which they have delegated to be used toward sponsoring a team for instance. As far as why Extreme Boards are still listed, likely because they contract is set to expire sometime this year, and once it runs out will not be renewed if Intel has indeed discontinued their Extreme Board line, unless another area of Intel decides to sponsor EG. All of this of course is based on the assumption the OP is not fake. I'm not going to speculate on that because I don't have the means to verify it so I'll let others better suited. I'm also not saying anyone should believe this. However, after reading that Intel is discontinuing the Extreme Board line and the fact that the information provided in the email wouldn't be incorrect even if it was fake leads me to believe this may just be information that would have come out eventually anyway. | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland26499 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:25 CursedRich wrote: Just for a change, how about we try not to speculate and wait for an announcement from Intel for once!!!! I can only speak for myself but Im really not into this tabloid mentality. Plus as a gent above stated, EG are much more than just an SC2 team, so how about we all show some respect for their other members of staff. Although we're all Starcraft fans, their LOL team & DOTA teams don't deserve this BS IMO, so let Reddit be Reddit. You say your an EG fan so I hope you agree. Plus this playground gossip mentality might mean that they re-evaluate many existing sponsorships across the whole e-sports spectrum. After all it could have been agreed 3-6 months ago and simply they've decided to let this contract run its course. FYI im a Liquid fan thats becoming worn down by every nerd that seemingly wants to work for TMZ and thinks this is exciting. Apologies in advance if i'm in the minority and no offence to the guy that wrote the OP. Sponsors will change teams and the terms of their contracts often. We want to be like real mainstream sports? Well then, this is what happens in established larger sports. Sorry for the rant i'm at the end of long day/night out. Stop apologising, you are right in the most part, sadly. | ||
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CrystalDrag
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Battleaxe
United States843 Posts
1. An attempt to give EG some props for booting Idra 2. Questioning how recent events with Idra could jeprodize sponsorships Neither are good reasons to email, but I would say I've seen enough to believe OP would actually send it. | ||
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jalstar
United States8198 Posts
As other have said it was Intel Extreme Boards which hasn't been around for a while, you can't be "sponsored" by a company that doesn't exist anymore. | ||
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iamcaustic
Canada1509 Posts
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jcroisdale
United States1543 Posts
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Sein
United States1811 Posts
On May 15 2013 09:16 Battleaxe wrote: Also just took a look a few of the OPs post, some of which have Idra hate, so it certainly doesn't seem out of the question that OP emailed Intel, and I can think of 2 reasons: 1. An attempt to give EG some props for booting Idra 2. Questioning how recent events with Idra could jeprodize sponsorships Neither are good reasons to email, but I would say I've seen enough to believe OP would actually send it. It's also possible that the inquiry email was sent before IdrA was fired (maybe something along the lines of "Hey, I really like your products, but there's this guy stirring up trouble and I'm concerned it will affect your sponsorship in eSports...") and just received a reply. Hard to really guess the reasons assuming it isn't fake in the first place. | ||
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Hitch-22
Canada753 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + prob fake : D | ||
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Archas
United States6531 Posts
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jalstar
United States8198 Posts
http://i.imgur.com/SCc6rrL.jpg - EG is sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards, not the main Intel division. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025926/intel-exits-the-desktop-motherboard-business-to-focus-on-new-form-factors.html - Intel isn't making motherboards anymore, so the teams sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards are clearly no longer sponsored, as Intel Extreme Boards won't exist. Boring non-story. | ||
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bittman
Australia8759 Posts
On May 15 2013 09:25 jalstar wrote: there's 2 links in the thread that show what's going on, hint it has nothing to do with idra or the community emailing sponsors. http://i.imgur.com/SCc6rrL.jpg - EG is sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards, not the main Intel division. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025926/intel-exits-the-desktop-motherboard-business-to-focus-on-new-form-factors.html - Intel isn't making motherboards anymore, so the teams sponsored by Intel Extreme Boards are clearly no longer sponsored, as Intel Extreme Boards won't exist. Boring non-story. But, a boring non-story that's been solved. Thanks. | ||
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KeyHunt
United States218 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:25 CursedRich wrote: Just for a change, how about we try not to speculate and wait for an announcement from Intel for once!!!! I can only speak for myself but Im really not into this tabloid mentality. Plus as a gent above stated, EG are much more than just an SC2 team, so how about we all show some respect for their other members of staff. Although we're all Starcraft fans, their LOL team & DOTA teams don't deserve this BS IMO, so let Reddit be Reddit. You say your an EG fan so I hope you agree. Plus this playground gossip mentality might mean that they re-evaluate many existing sponsorships across the whole e-sports spectrum. After all it could have been agreed 3-6 months ago and simply they've decided to let this contract run its course. FYI im a Liquid fan thats becoming worn down by every nerd that seemingly wants to work for TMZ and thinks this is exciting. Apologies in advance if i'm in the minority and no offence to the guy that wrote the OP. Sponsors will change teams and the terms of their contracts often. We want to be like real mainstream sports? Well then, this is what happens in established larger sports. Sorry for the rant i'm at the end of long day/night out. I would normally agree with you and all, but when have you ever seen a team or sponsor announce a team departure? It very rarely happens. EG & MSi, coL & GammaGamers, the list goes on and on...so speculation is kind of often the only option in circumstances like these. P.S. I am not speaking on the actual content and whether it's real/fake, as it doesn't really matter either way...just wanted to comment on your rant. Normally, something like this is justified..but speculation on topics like these are all we have because a PR is very rarely, if ever..released. | ||
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jakethesnake
Canada4948 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:25 CursedRich wrote: Just for a change, how about we try not to speculate and wait for an announcement from Intel for once!!!! I can only speak for myself but Im really not into this tabloid mentality. Plus as a gent above stated, EG are much more than just an SC2 team, so how about we all show some respect for their other members of staff. Although we're all Starcraft fans, their LOL team & DOTA teams don't deserve this BS IMO, so let Reddit be Reddit. You say your an EG fan so I hope you agree. Plus this playground gossip mentality might mean that they re-evaluate many existing sponsorships across the whole e-sports spectrum. After all it could have been agreed 3-6 months ago and simply they've decided to let this contract run its course. FYI im a Liquid fan thats becoming worn down by every nerd that seemingly wants to work for TMZ and thinks this is exciting. Apologies in advance if i'm in the minority and no offence to the guy that wrote the OP. Sponsors will change teams and the terms of their contracts often. We want to be like real mainstream sports? Well then, this is what happens in established larger sports. Sorry for the rant i'm at the end of long day/night out. Thanks - I doubt you are in the minority. I do get really tired of the gossip/TMZ style of reddit and forums. Rash speculation doesn't do anyone any good. | ||
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dUTtrOACh
Canada2339 Posts
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Mortal
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tehn00bie
United Kingdom34 Posts
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TUski
United States1258 Posts
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On May 15 2013 08:10 Names wrote: Am I the only one that feels like the initial purpose of the OP contacting Intel about EG was to file a complaint? ;; no lol. I feel the same way. Either way, best to wait for an official announcement if it is infact true | ||
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