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viOLet forfeits WCS AM due to visa issues - Page 2

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Rainling
Profile Joined June 2011
United States456 Posts
May 22 2013 19:57 GMT
#21
On May 23 2013 04:52 SCST wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system


Thanks for bashing me, an American who has nothing to do with Violet's visa problems. Asshole.

Your cute spoiler attempt doesn't change the fact that you're nationality bashing, which is *suppose* to be against the rules here.

It's not nationality bashing if he's not bashing Americans, instead bashing the American visa system, which is what he was implying.

Anyway, this sucks for violet, I agree the visa system here is pretty bad.
Elite_
Profile Joined June 2012
United States4259 Posts
May 22 2013 19:57 GMT
#22
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system

You do know this is mostly viOLet's fault for being careless and not preparing for this situation... The only "fuckin' American" you can blame is viOLet...
MstrJinbo
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1251 Posts
May 22 2013 19:58 GMT
#23
On May 23 2013 04:55 SCST wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2013 04:54 MstrJinbo wrote:
On May 23 2013 04:52 SCST wrote:
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system


Thanks for bashing me, an American who has nothing to do with Violet's visa problems. Asshole.


This is a case where you might want to read what's in the spoilers.


Sweet, give everyone permission to start bashing people for nationality and then putting a spoiler tag ... *Spoiler* "just kidding haha....". We can all keep that in mind


It's clearly a joke. No need to be so sensitive about it.
Targe
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom14103 Posts
May 22 2013 19:58 GMT
#24
On May 23 2013 04:52 SCST wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system


Thanks for bashing me, an American who has nothing to do with Violet's visa problems. Asshole.

Your cute spoiler attempt doesn't change the fact that you're nationality bashing, which is *suppose* to be against the rules here.


Way to take something way too personally.

This really sucks.
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SCST
Profile Joined November 2011
Mexico1609 Posts
May 22 2013 19:59 GMT
#25
On May 23 2013 04:57 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2013 04:52 SCST wrote:
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system


Thanks for bashing me, an American who has nothing to do with Violet's visa problems. Asshole.

Your cute spoiler attempt doesn't change the fact that your nationality bashing, which is *suppose* to be against the rules here.


I thought the content of the spoiler made it clear enough that I don't have anything against americans, but against this particular system. On that same note, my following post attempted to clarify that the issue isn't limited to the U.S, but anywhere where problems like this can arise on a regular basis. But I guess if you're really looking for something to be offended by, my post was stupid. I apologise, and I've edited it to make sure no one else misunderstands me.


I hate the system too. My Mexican family member (through marriage) also have difficulty with the visa/immigration system of the U.S. Alot of American's are pissed and fed-up with it. Appreciate the clarification and apology.
"The weak cannot forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong." - Gandhi
Betelgeuse
Profile Joined February 2012
Canada210 Posts
May 22 2013 20:00 GMT
#26
This sucks :[ I really wanted to see Polt vs Violet
Through victory, my chains are broken.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
May 22 2013 20:01 GMT
#27
On May 23 2013 04:57 Elite_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2013 04:42 Zealously wrote:
Fuckin' americans. This is really sad =/

+ Show Spoiler +
I don't hate americans, but I do really dislike this system

You do know this is mostly viOLet's fault for being careless and not preparing for this situation... The only "fuckin' American" you can blame is viOLet...


I agree that some of the blame lies with Violet (or at least with AZUBU coach(es) and management for not thinking about this possibility), but the fact that this wouldn't happen if the system was a different one doesn't change. I know that you can't only blame the visa system for the issue, but that doesn't mean I cannot dislike it for sometimes creating unnecessary situations.
AdministratorBreak the chains
fuzzylogic44
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada2633 Posts
May 22 2013 20:01 GMT
#28
Well there goes the group of death
Drake
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany6146 Posts
May 22 2013 20:03 GMT
#29
and thats only cause no one of the big guys give a fuck about esport ... if you go to the NFL and playing in it, you would not get kicked out of the usa for sure ... same for NBA even the soccer league ...
people have to see him as SPORTLER so he has a right to a fucking sport visa ...
Nb.Drake / CoL_Drake / Original Joined TL.net Tuesday, 15th of March 2005
TheButtonmen
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada1401 Posts
May 22 2013 20:03 GMT
#30
Someone in WCS Americas has to forfeit because they couldn't get a visa to get into America.

If only there was someway to prevent this from being an issue.
ShowTheLights
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
Korea (South)1689 Posts
May 22 2013 20:04 GMT
#31
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT?!
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Sunfish
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria162 Posts
May 22 2013 20:05 GMT
#32
These are the worst. I hate to see this happen to any player (except Targa), but it especially sucks when it's a player I really like. That must be the worst feeling -- the helplessness of dropping out of a tournament not because you were bested but because of something probably beyond your control. One wonders if viOlet himself dropped the ball, or maybe AZUBU, or whether it truly was something that was unpreventable. :/

On the plus side, hell, it's a better chance for the North Americans. Gogogo suppy/scarlett :D
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Oukka
Profile Blog Joined September 2012
Finland1683 Posts
May 22 2013 20:05 GMT
#33
Well this sucks.
I play children's card games and watch a lot of dota, CS and HS
shid0x
Profile Joined July 2012
Korea (South)5014 Posts
May 22 2013 20:06 GMT
#34
Land of the free they said.
RIP MKP
ZenithM
Profile Joined February 2011
France15952 Posts
May 22 2013 20:06 GMT
#35
igay
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Australia1178 Posts
May 22 2013 20:07 GMT
#36
dam hes one of the few that could of gone really far (i think of him as a foreigner)
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Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
May 22 2013 20:09 GMT
#37
In case you haven't checked on reddit csn_andrew (His manager) said this
http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/1euifd/violet_forfeits_wcs_america_premier_league/ca3wx2v
Hi guys viOLet's manager here, long story short when you spend too much time in the U.S. in the prior year, getting a VISA can be difficult.
Professional gaming is getting there but it isn't exactly a recognized profession with embassy officials. We are working with Blizzard and MLG to resolve this issue and he should be back over to the U.S. in early June. The U.S. Embassy is extremely strict regarding matters like this and we don't want to do anything that would jeopardize obtaining the correct VISA and allowing him to stay in the U.S. more permanently.
viOLet will be tweeting a statement regarding this later today. Most of all we want to apologize to the fans who support him. If your an avid follower of viOLet you know how much he loves the U.S. and wants nothing more to come back and be able to stay indefinitely.
Also to note viOLet has not been back in the U.S. since the NASL S4 finals that he placed 2nd in back in December of 2012.

Glorious SEA doto
.kv
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2332 Posts
May 22 2013 20:10 GMT
#38
there goes my bet
CygNus X-1
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada169 Posts
May 22 2013 20:12 GMT
#39
I don't think its fair for the whole group that one guy gets a walkover straight to Winner's match. They should make the group play out so that the remaining players all have an equal shot.
Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation: We have assumed control.
xxxxxxb
Profile Joined October 2009
155 Posts
May 22 2013 20:12 GMT
#40
There goes the only player I wanted to see. On the bright side, group might be finished before midnight. (unless they add some visa analysis)
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