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Genna Bain leaves Axiom

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TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
August 16 2013 03:51 GMT
#1
Genna Bain, owner of Axiom eSports, has announced in a recent blog that she is stepping down from the position of team owner and passing control of the team to John "TotalBiscuit" Bain.

Source:

GLHF -- http://t.co/ymCygnp1IE

— Genna Bain (@GennaBain) August 16, 2013

Genna's blog: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693
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nqqvt3
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada55 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 03:55:36
August 16 2013 03:54 GMT
#2
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
GrimZeRo
Profile Joined January 2011
United States113 Posts
August 16 2013 03:55 GMT
#3
I dont even...
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KelsierSC
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United Kingdom10443 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:21:24
August 16 2013 03:57 GMT
#4
oh..ok =(
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Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
August 16 2013 03:59 GMT
#5
Sad to see her go
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
August 16 2013 04:00 GMT
#6
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.
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Clicker
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1012 Posts
August 16 2013 04:01 GMT
#7
(( I've been out of the SC2 scene mix the past two weeks...was this foreseen at all? ;c
Erraa93
Profile Joined December 2012
Australia891 Posts
August 16 2013 04:01 GMT
#8
Wait what?
That's horrible. Wow sorry to hear it...
suicideyear
Profile Joined December 2012
Ivory Coast3016 Posts
August 16 2013 04:01 GMT
#9
i don't think axiom will be around in its current from 1 year from now
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Erraa93
Profile Joined December 2012
Australia891 Posts
August 16 2013 04:02 GMT
#10
On August 16 2013 13:01 Clicker wrote:
(( I've been out of the SC2 scene mix the past two weeks...was this foreseen at all? ;c


In light on the recent atc issue that happened ( look it up, hard to explain) and the heat that generated. I guess maybe
Daralii
Profile Joined March 2010
United States16991 Posts
August 16 2013 04:02 GMT
#11
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
August 16 2013 04:03 GMT
#12
Whyyyyyyyyy =/
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44074 Posts
August 16 2013 04:04 GMT
#13
Sad Hopefully Axiom still does as well as they've been doing (or even better!).
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LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
August 16 2013 04:05 GMT
#14
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face



Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.
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NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:05:53
August 16 2013 04:05 GMT
#15
On August 16 2013 13:03 lichter wrote:
Whyyyyyyyyy =/

Read her blog
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
August 16 2013 04:05 GMT
#16
Totalbiscuit vs Take LET'S GO
Capped
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom7236 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:11:50
August 16 2013 04:06 GMT
#17
Oh wow. She made a boo-boo and couldnt handle the flak that it got. Sad to see really

Well, i suppose when you make a royal PR fuckup in a real job job your not the boss in you get fired. So its pretty normal.

Good luck in the future, no mini-biscuits please, the world is not ready
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Daralii
Profile Joined March 2010
United States16991 Posts
August 16 2013 04:07 GMT
#18
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!
Show nested quote +

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face


Show nested quote +

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit

Oh and Fuck Take by the way


Okay, third act.
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Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
August 16 2013 04:07 GMT
#19
On August 16 2013 13:05 Dodgin wrote:
Totalbiscuit vs Take LET'S GO


I don't like Take's chances.
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
August 16 2013 04:08 GMT
#20
Sad to see her go. Really appreciated what she was doing.
Danger Boy
Profile Joined June 2011
United States47 Posts
August 16 2013 04:12 GMT
#21
this is so nuts. she seemed so good with a team (
Fun only makes dieing worse...
HyperDesi
Profile Joined February 2011
63 Posts
August 16 2013 04:13 GMT
#22
this is a complete shock!!
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
August 16 2013 04:15 GMT
#23
"The fire rises."

Wait, is this a different Bain?
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LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
August 16 2013 04:15 GMT
#24
On August 16 2013 13:07 Daralii wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face



Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.

Show nested quote +
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit

Oh and Fuck Take by the way


Okay, third act.


Well, he also posted in her blog (and said fuck TaKe again).
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Polygamy
Profile Joined January 2010
Austria1114 Posts
August 16 2013 04:16 GMT
#25
Sad to see one of the "good ones" go.
duckTemplar
Profile Joined February 2011
United States153 Posts
August 16 2013 04:17 GMT
#26
Slayers nightmare again!
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44074 Posts
August 16 2013 04:17 GMT
#27
On August 16 2013 13:07 Daralii wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face



Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.

Show nested quote +
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit

Oh and Fuck Take by the way


Okay, third act.


He is really, really not handling this well.

In the other thread, he openly states that Axiom will no longer be attending anything related to Take (which hurts his team more than anything else), and essentially every comment coming from him is unprofessional. Yeah, I get the whole brutal honesty thing, but I think a little tact is important too.

+ Show Spoiler +
On August 16 2013 13:00 TotalBiscuit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 12:58 Joedaddy wrote:
Pretty shitty move when you make what one presumed to be a private conversation public. Even if you didn't think it was a big deal, Dennis obviously did.


Fuck Dennis. If he wasn't so concerned about saving face rather than being honest with everybody about his mismanaged tournament then some of this might not have happened. When you say "I hope there are legal consequences for what you've done" all bets are off, I lose any respect I've had for you. I hope Take enjoyed the free casting and the numbers, I'll never deal with him and his organisation ever again.

~http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693&currentpage=2
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LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
August 16 2013 04:20 GMT
#28
On August 16 2013 13:17 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:07 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face



Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit

Oh and Fuck Take by the way


Okay, third act.


He is really, really not handling this well.

In the other thread, he openly states that Axiom will no longer be attending anything related to Take (which hurts his team more than anything else), and essentially every comment coming from him is unprofessional. Yeah, I get the whole brutal honesty thing, but I think a little tact is important too.

+ Show Spoiler +
On August 16 2013 13:00 TotalBiscuit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 12:58 Joedaddy wrote:
Pretty shitty move when you make what one presumed to be a private conversation public. Even if you didn't think it was a big deal, Dennis obviously did.


Fuck Dennis. If he wasn't so concerned about saving face rather than being honest with everybody about his mismanaged tournament then some of this might not have happened. When you say "I hope there are legal consequences for what you've done" all bets are off, I lose any respect I've had for you. I hope Take enjoyed the free casting and the numbers, I'll never deal with him and his organisation ever again.

~http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693&currentpage=2



I don't know, does it? No ATC - if that ever happens again - and no HSC. All of his/her players are based in Korea, so it's not like they're missing out on regional tournaments or anything. WCS, GSTL and the various offline majors seem like more than enough for any team. Not having TotalBiscuit cast for TaKe's tourmanents seems like a bigger blow to me.
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hangene92
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada258 Posts
August 16 2013 04:23 GMT
#29
This story is mind blown. I dunno what to do.
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Patjuh
Profile Joined July 2010
Netherlands20 Posts
August 16 2013 04:24 GMT
#30
Even though her reasons for resigning as team owner don't carry enough weight in my personal opinion (I think eSports should be a lot more transparent, it's a win-win situation for everyone within the community and can only aid the professionalism of the industry itself), I kinda saw this coming. I feel sorry for her though, as I believe she had all the right intentions during the entire journey.

Of course I can only judge based on what I've read for the past couple of days, but I don't think Dennis 'Take' should threaten with exploring the legal possibilities of suing someone (especially not in an international affair). I do believe it's not smooth to publish any private conversations, but then again people should put things into perspective a bit more. Not only does any such threats (from Dennis) put the community unnecessarily on 'sharp' (in a negative way, lots of negativity will flow around for the next days), I actually believe he might not have such a strong case towards Mrs. Bain (I doubt he would speak for Acer by proclaiming such actions, and if he does then he really has no clue). If for any reason the contracts between contract-parties have non-disclosure clauses, obviously (legal) rules are broken (freedom of contract); however, it depends on who signed what contract whether someone is guilty of breaking such rules stated in the mutually agreed contract (a contract between Acer and Dennis 'Take' would have no legal force towards Mrs. Bain, therefore she needs to be party in a separate contract herself; it would obviously be the joke of the day if Take would threaten Mrs. Bain based on a contract where he's no legal party off). And even then, if eventually she would be to blame for something, one of the foremost reasons why e-sports related conflicts (almost) never get in front of a legal court is because the involved interests for the contracted parties don't weigh up against all the time, effort and costs any such scenario would take up.

I hope this is in no way the beginning of the end of Axiom, nor the beginning of hell breaking loose within the community/industry...
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ladysman09
Profile Joined June 2013
237 Posts
August 16 2013 04:29 GMT
#31
What's the difference? TB is married so Genna will be ordering him around anyway. Everyone knows marriage is signing your soul away to the woman.

Although TB has the manager title we all know who the real boss is behind the scenes.
Larkin
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United Kingdom7161 Posts
August 16 2013 04:29 GMT
#32
I don't think this is that big a deal, she is married to the guy she's passing control over to...
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Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:46:45
August 16 2013 04:36 GMT
#33
So wait, from what I understand, how was it professional for Genna to make a sensationalist blog post
"AxiomHate 2013 : The ATC Edition"
and openly broadcast private emails in the first place? Even the so called "threats" is actually

"[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?"

Where Dennis says that he HOPES that this is something you can get punished for, which I wouldn't blame the guy for since releasing private emails (which is considered legal binding in some areas) can be construed as infringement on individual / corporate rights. Not to mention that was also a part of a private conversation that Dennis did not broadcast nor actually seek legal action (at least to what we know).

From what I've seen she seems to be good with the team and ran it well, but I don't see how this hate on Dennis is justified.
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DeathDyingDoomKiller
Profile Joined October 2012
Canada91 Posts
August 16 2013 04:37 GMT
#34
TOTAL BISCUIT!!!! oh wait, will this interfere with his YouTube D:
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Nomzter
Profile Joined March 2012
Sweden2802 Posts
August 16 2013 04:38 GMT
#35
How the fuck can TB do so much work???
xtyxtbx
Profile Joined December 2011
United States53 Posts
August 16 2013 04:39 GMT
#36
Never was a T.B. fan. I respect him for his hard work in the e-sports community, but sometimes he just lets trolls get the best of him and goes on a freak out. I seen him do it once or twice, so i'm not really confident with the direction Axiom is going.
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Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
August 16 2013 04:39 GMT
#37
On August 16 2013 13:37 DeathDyingDoomKiller wrote:
TOTAL BISCUIT!!!! oh wait, will this interfere with his YouTube D:


I'm guessing he's just going to make like vlogs on it and drive up traffic to his youtubes, all press is good press.
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P7GAB
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada486 Posts
August 16 2013 04:42 GMT
#38
wow.... daamn definatley cant be a good thing
ssxsilver
Profile Joined June 2007
United States4409 Posts
August 16 2013 04:42 GMT
#39
On August 16 2013 13:39 xtyxtbx wrote:
Never was a T.B. fan. I respect him for his hard work in the e-sports community, but sometimes he just lets trolls get the best of him and goes on a freak out. I seen him do it once or twice, so i'm not really confident with the direction Axiom is going.

You mean once or twice... a thread?
In any case, kinda sad to see her go given that she seems to be a really nice person.
Holytornados
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1022 Posts
August 16 2013 04:43 GMT
#40
This is insane. I can't believe this..
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CosmicSpiral
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States15275 Posts
August 16 2013 04:44 GMT
#41
On August 16 2013 13:36 Caihead wrote:
So wait, from what I understand, how was it professional for Genna to make a sensationalist blog post
"AxiomHate 2013 : The ATC Edition"
and openly broadcast private emails in the first place? Even the so called "threats" is actually

"[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?"

Where Dennis says that he HOPES that this is something you can get punished for, which I wouldn't blame the guy for since releasing private emails (which is considered legal tender in some areas) can be construed as infringement on individual / corporate rights. Not to mention that was also a part of a private conversation that Dennis did not broadcast nor actually seek legal action (at least to what we know).

From what I've seen she seems to be good with the team and ran it well, but I don't see how this hate on Dennis is justified.


Er, I don't think "legal tender" means what you think it means.
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Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
August 16 2013 04:46 GMT
#42
On August 16 2013 13:44 CosmicSpiral wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:36 Caihead wrote:
So wait, from what I understand, how was it professional for Genna to make a sensationalist blog post
"AxiomHate 2013 : The ATC Edition"
and openly broadcast private emails in the first place? Even the so called "threats" is actually

"[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?"

Where Dennis says that he HOPES that this is something you can get punished for, which I wouldn't blame the guy for since releasing private emails (which is considered legal tender in some areas) can be construed as infringement on individual / corporate rights. Not to mention that was also a part of a private conversation that Dennis did not broadcast nor actually seek legal action (at least to what we know).

From what I've seen she seems to be good with the team and ran it well, but I don't see how this hate on Dennis is justified.


Er, I don't think "legal tender" means what you think it means.


oops, typed that wrong
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00higgo
Profile Joined May 2013
Australia119 Posts
August 16 2013 04:47 GMT
#43
Assuming a Team should get their information on what funding they will be getting for participating in the offline portion of your event, that you invited them too, is unprofessional, The email "accidentally" not being sent is also unprofessional.
aDominionGhost
Profile Joined August 2013
Canada1 Post
August 16 2013 04:48 GMT
#44
I did not see this comming. I hope T.B. can handle all the extra work.
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CosmicSpiral
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States15275 Posts
August 16 2013 04:48 GMT
#45
On August 16 2013 13:46 Caihead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:44 CosmicSpiral wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:36 Caihead wrote:
So wait, from what I understand, how was it professional for Genna to make a sensationalist blog post
"AxiomHate 2013 : The ATC Edition"
and openly broadcast private emails in the first place? Even the so called "threats" is actually

"[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?"

Where Dennis says that he HOPES that this is something you can get punished for, which I wouldn't blame the guy for since releasing private emails (which is considered legal tender in some areas) can be construed as infringement on individual / corporate rights. Not to mention that was also a part of a private conversation that Dennis did not broadcast nor actually seek legal action (at least to what we know).

From what I've seen she seems to be good with the team and ran it well, but I don't see how this hate on Dennis is justified.


Er, I don't think "legal tender" means what you think it means.


oops, typed that wrong


Much better. ^_^
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Blargh
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2101 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:51:02
August 16 2013 04:50 GMT
#46
On August 16 2013 13:47 00higgo wrote:
Assuming a Team should get their information on what funding they will be getting for participating in the offline portion of your event, that you invited them too, is unprofessional, The email "accidentally" not being sent is also unprofessional.

Well, if you look at HSC, it really is about the least "professional" tournament... I actually see more people sitting on a couch than I do SC2 matches when watching Take.tv (not tournament specific). Though, I do like when players cast because it's significantly better than normal casting.
TheButtonmen
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada1401 Posts
August 16 2013 04:55 GMT
#47
Sucks to hear, best of luck in the future and as for Take all I can do is vote with my feet. There's enough tournaments out there to skip his events without missing out too much.
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 04:58:46
August 16 2013 04:58 GMT
#48
TB's thought's in audio form.
https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/gennas-retirement
Moderatorlickypiddy
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
August 16 2013 04:59 GMT
#49
All of this just makes me incredibly sad.
Administrator
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
August 16 2013 05:02 GMT
#50
More drama, I don´t even...
Vaelone
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Finland4400 Posts
August 16 2013 05:03 GMT
#51
Well I wouldn't appreciate people copy pasting my private chat logs to public without asking me first. But I probably wouldn't suggest a lawsuit for doing so either though.

It feels like only SC2 community could create so much drama just because one team can't attend a tournament due to not having the money to go there. There's no winners in any of this.
theking1
Profile Joined June 2013
Romania658 Posts
August 16 2013 05:04 GMT
#52
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.
TheButtonmen
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada1401 Posts
August 16 2013 05:04 GMT
#53
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.
TheButtonmen
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada1401 Posts
August 16 2013 05:05 GMT
#54
Either way there are no winners here, only losers.
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
August 16 2013 05:05 GMT
#55
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Dude quit posting all you're doing is ignoring logic and shit posting Genna & TB.
Moderatorlickypiddy
imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
August 16 2013 05:06 GMT
#56
On August 16 2013 14:05 TheButtonmen wrote:
Either way there are no winners here, only losers.


meh i feel like the drama-lovers which seems to be a big part of the vocal community are the winners, they got their weekly dish...
Zest fanboy.
Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 05:06 GMT
#57
Obviously, the logistics of having a LAN teamleague finals (especially with 4 teams, not just 2 teams like IPL) makes it nearly impossible outside of Korea.

It should be obvious from the start that paid flights are necessary if teams even want to participate...
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theking1
Profile Joined June 2013
Romania658 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 05:11:13
August 16 2013 05:06 GMT
#58
On August 16 2013 14:04 TheButtonmen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.


there a lot of things sayd on skype.TAKE didn't take any action.he might have well said that when he was upset.He never would have taken action.Like I said.Genna and totalbiscuti are way to entitled for their own good.The man tried to help them out and they publish the private conversation.period.

@novermberormst

why?because you have another oppinion than mine?or because there has long been evidence of this happening?Take has organized 7 hsc,some of the biggest and nicest tournaments this community has seen and because he made a threat on skype after without actually doing anything he gets bad pr without defending himself.

=================================================
Hey Guys,

we will provide you with some more information very soon We also had alot of stuff to do with the cebit BUT! I saw some question i would love to answer and i think you might like them!!

We cover 1500 Dollar travelexpenses to support the teams Plus! Hotels for the teams so that they don t have to pay all the costs!!! I hope this shows that we want to help the teams and we know its expensive to send 4-5 players!

Beside that this will be an onlineleague with the top 4 qualifying for the offline finale which is 2 days (Saturday/Sunday) at my place!!

More information will come!! Stay tuned and awesome first feedback <333 i am an old wc3 player and played several wc3l saisons and i was aiming for this teamleague for along time and i am happy that acer and also intel is supporting me with that <3 but also don t forget about roccat and needforseat who support the whole thing too!

Times for the qualifiers will be also announced offiicially very soon but we have to wait for an official go but it will be soon! All teams be prepared!

//Dennis
================================================================

some of us saw the shitstorm happening ever since tb starting saying on twitter how he wants to move form sc2 casting and then throwing the 100k$ in our face like he was the only teamowner investing money into esports.
justiceknight
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Singapore5741 Posts
August 16 2013 05:08 GMT
#59
Genna Bain and John Bain. Are they blood related?
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 16 2013 05:08 GMT
#60
That's too bad.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Brett
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
Australia3820 Posts
August 16 2013 05:13 GMT
#61
On August 16 2013 14:08 justiceknight wrote:
Genna Bain and John Bain. Are they blood related?

lol...


Drama, drama, drama. I'm not sure why I'm surprised really. They're all in the entertainment business, and drama seems to be very popular in that respect!
Hrrrrm
Profile Joined March 2010
United States2081 Posts
August 16 2013 05:13 GMT
#62
This sucks. Was hoping for more people like Genna in the scene and then there she goes.
alot = a lot (TWO WORDS)
KuKri
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany168 Posts
August 16 2013 05:27 GMT
#63
Miscommunication, Axiom couldn't spend as much money for the ATC tournament, Take tried to fix it, it didn't work out, Genna Bain revealed private communication with Take about funding, Take responded again in privately to Genna, indirectly pointing towards taking legal actions, and she made it public again? Is this what this is about?
Why is Take to be blamed? I must've missed out on something...
Wingblade
Profile Joined April 2012
United States1806 Posts
August 16 2013 05:28 GMT
#64
On August 16 2013 13:58 NovemberstOrm wrote:
TB's thought's in audio form.
https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/gennas-retirement


I just listened to this... holy crap clinical depression? I feel for Genna even more right now. You don't need to "be on their side" to feel for her when you hear about everything they've been going to.
PartinG fanboy to the max, Rain/Squirtle/Dear/Scarlett/Bbyong are cool too. I don't always watch Dota2 but when I do I have no clue what's going on. GOGO POWER RANGERS
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 16 2013 05:28 GMT
#65
Melodrama
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Topdoller
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom3860 Posts
August 16 2013 05:28 GMT
#66
Never wash your dirty linen in public,in other words if you are in a position of responsibility keep,off Twitch,Facebook,Reddit etc or you will sooner or later get caught out. You have to keep it professional or you will never be taken seriously, this is a business and bad press can have a negative impact.

Way to much drama about this situation
Havik_
Profile Joined November 2011
United States5585 Posts
August 16 2013 05:30 GMT
#67
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?
"An opinion is only as good as the evidence that backs it up."- William O'Malley, S.J.
tiaz
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden231 Posts
August 16 2013 05:33 GMT
#68
I feel this whole thing concerns me in very few ways, but in the ways that do concern me, I don't care particularly much.
"When you play, you have to start off with a mind to turn the game into a rape." - Iloveoov
PresenceSc2
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia4032 Posts
August 16 2013 05:36 GMT
#69
Poor TB lol
Stephano//HerO//TaeJa//Squirtle//Bomber
PresenceSc2
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia4032 Posts
August 16 2013 05:36 GMT
#70
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@
Stephano//HerO//TaeJa//Squirtle//Bomber
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 05:52:17
August 16 2013 05:39 GMT
#71
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Everyone seemed quick to react to what happened.
Moderatorlickypiddy
beesinyoface
Profile Joined May 2012
2450 Posts
August 16 2013 05:39 GMT
#72
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Because it's related to SC2, what else did you expect?
aaaaa
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
August 16 2013 05:44 GMT
#73
I really wish for the Axiom players that things settle down and become stable. I mean, they´re already traumatized by the Jessica-drama-rama, no need for another one. I´m worried though, that the whole team is dissolved in a hysteric fit of frustration over some silly shit. Please stay strong!
thirtyapm
Profile Joined January 2012
521 Posts
August 16 2013 05:44 GMT
#74
how does leaving help???
cmon genna, stay and help the team out.
regardless of whether this is a mistake, learn and grow.
you were doing great, keep at it.
DeepS
Profile Joined July 2013
Romania1 Post
August 16 2013 05:47 GMT
#75
Respect goes out for the effort that TB and Genna put into e-sports. In this troubled time, it's easy to look into this sea of negativity and drama. It's harder to see some of the more positive and encouraging messages. So I hope one of them reads this. I wish you the absolute best in the future, Genna. I hope you feel better soon, and that everything works out for you.

I will make a small side note, and pretty much stop supporting TaKe in any way I can. Instead of cursing at him, and just creating so much drama and hostility and negativity within the scene. Just cut all support away from Take. it's as simple as that.
When behind, get more behind.
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 05:50:57
August 16 2013 05:49 GMT
#76
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Ask Take.

how does leaving help???

How does not having to deal with a massive amount of responsibility not going to help? I'm not going to pretend I know half of what goes into it, but neither do you. But I do know it's a lot can be quite draining.
Refer to my post.
BlackPanther
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States872 Posts
August 16 2013 05:58 GMT
#77
People need to understand the stress that Genna is under. We can argue all day about how she did some less than ideal things in regards with the latest situation but TB revealed that she is currently clincally depressed. On top of that shes been having to manage 2 companies (Cynical Brit and Axiom), be a mother to her son and a wife to her husband. The community should not be giving any shit to anyone involved. It was a bad set of events that resulted in a major loss to the scene. If you really want to help SC2 become better, start by not being a toxic shit and throwing blame at people.

Best of luck to Genna and I hope she gets better.
KuKri
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany168 Posts
August 16 2013 06:00 GMT
#78
On August 16 2013 14:49 Zenbrez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Ask Take.

Show nested quote +
how does leaving help???

How does not having to deal with a massive amount of responsibility not going to help? I'm not going to pretend I know half of what goes into it, but neither do you. But I do know it's a lot can be quite draining.

I don't get it... I only see TB and Genna make blogs and audio records about how bad of a person Take is, revealing parts of what was supposed to be private communication. Why do you hold Take responsible for turning this into a drama?
He didn't make anything about this public, did he? Again, what did I miss?
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
August 16 2013 06:02 GMT
#79
WHAAAT?!!!

This felt like I got hit by a brick out of nowhere.
Someone call down the Thunder?
benjiman
Profile Joined July 2013
United Kingdom3 Posts
August 16 2013 06:05 GMT
#80
The term "dirty laundry" was thrown around, but I disagree on that assessment. The information was provided by Genna in an attempt to provide information for the community about why the team had pulled out of ATC... and there is nothing particularly damning in any of that information, short of some very unfortunate miscommunication. As you will notice at the time, Genna seemed to be very positive towards Take and everything he was doing for them - I cant speak for TB's position on him at the time, but I cant imagine it was too different.

That means that the majority of the problems between the two parties, in our view at least - and it is entirely possible there was more to it that we don't know - came from the comments made in Genna's later blog. Now, Take certainly has a reason to be annoyed. I'm sure the conversation was made in the expectation that it be private between them, and I cant help personally wondering if the comments made there were extremely heat of the moment, that perhaps the implication that Take hopes Genna receives legal action against her was not exactly what he had in mind in making the comments he did. While he certainly would be angry, he cant really have had THAT much antagonism towards Genna just from a relatively neutral conversation being exposed.

Ultimately, and unfortunately, the damage has been done, regardless of the intention. Genna has, as TB tells us, been dealing with other problems, and this was the final straw. TB may have teething issues in dealing with what is simply people serving their respective companies rather than the people they are dealing with, but I am fairly sure that an unusual method of handling problems wont stop him from getting what he needs to get done, done. It just seems that he will need help if he intends to continue with his other work too. Hope he finds that help. Id be up for it but I doubt I could help out here in the lovely UK. ^^

As an aside, if nothing else, this will give Genna time to coalesce and handle any continue problems she has. Heres hoping for the best, for the both of you.
LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
August 16 2013 06:06 GMT
#81
On August 16 2013 15:00 KuKri wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:49 Zenbrez wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Ask Take.

how does leaving help???

How does not having to deal with a massive amount of responsibility not going to help? I'm not going to pretend I know half of what goes into it, but neither do you. But I do know it's a lot can be quite draining.

I don't get it... I only see TB and Genna make blogs and audio records about how bad of a person Take is, revealing parts of what was supposed to be private communication. Why do you hold Take responsible for turning this into a drama?
He didn't make anything about this public, did he? Again, what did I miss?


Read the posts. Until you do don't talk.
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cutler
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany609 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 06:21:19
August 16 2013 06:10 GMT
#82
so Genna left cause esports is more work than she could handle. I hope her health is not in bad condition.
Good luck.
GwSC
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1997 Posts
August 16 2013 06:21 GMT
#83
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?
cutler
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany609 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 06:24:52
August 16 2013 06:22 GMT
#84
On August 16 2013 15:21 GwSC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?


HSC...Acer Team Leauge...Acer Deal...big Community Web Site...Need for Seat...hmmm?

i terms of building something up from nothing...i think Take is one of the most accomplished persons.
Cant believe how much work he puts into this...and still is casting, doing interviews and actually plays HOTS in Masters.
GwSC
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1997 Posts
August 16 2013 06:25 GMT
#85
On August 16 2013 15:22 cutler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:21 GwSC wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?


HSC...Acer Team Leauge...Acer Deal...big Community Web Site...Need for Seat...hmmm?


I'm not going to bother responing with a list of things TB is involved with and has built because while I promise it is just as long, it is pointless. My point is that he doesn't need any lessons in building anything.
LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
August 16 2013 06:28 GMT
#86
On August 16 2013 15:22 cutler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:21 GwSC wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?


HSC...Acer Team Leauge...Acer Deal...big Community Web Site...Need for Seat...hmmm?

i terms of building something up from nothing...i think Take is one of the most accomplished persons.
Cant believe how much work he puts into this...and still is casting, doing interviews and actually plays HOTS in Masters.


SHOUTcraft, team founder and sponsor, partnered with Acer in GSTL, arguably the most successful general-gaming personality today, YouTube channel with more than a million subscribers, casts a million events - including ATC. So yeah. I mean, it's not like you're making sense.
On Twitter @GosuGamers_LotI | Grubby has a huge head!
Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
August 16 2013 06:38 GMT
#87
On August 16 2013 15:28 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:22 cutler wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:21 GwSC wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?


HSC...Acer Team Leauge...Acer Deal...big Community Web Site...Need for Seat...hmmm?

i terms of building something up from nothing...i think Take is one of the most accomplished persons.
Cant believe how much work he puts into this...and still is casting, doing interviews and actually plays HOTS in Masters.


SHOUTcraft, team founder and sponsor, partnered with Acer in GSTL, arguably the most successful general-gaming personality today, YouTube channel with more than a million subscribers, casts a million events - including ATC. So yeah. I mean, it's not like you're making sense.


It's not an epeen popularity contest, keep this crap out of discussions both of you, please. What's relevant is what's happening now.
"If you're not living in the US or are a US Citizen, please do not tell us how to vote or how you want our country to be governed." - Serpest, American Hero
Lithian
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland38 Posts
August 16 2013 06:42 GMT
#88
So in short,

Due to misunderstanding, where Genna was not included in the mass email which contained information, Axiom wasn't informed about traveling expenses and how they were supposed to be handled. They did receive the details, but it was on way too short notice for them to collect funds neccessary. TakeTV did try to correct this but there was only so much they can do financially, considering that they have to also host the event and pay part of the travel and living expenses for the other teams aswell. Therefore Axiom decided not to attend the event.

Genna makes a blogpost explaining their reason for pulling back and uses private chat logs and emails to provide some facts and to clear up some misunderstandings. Take doesn't like private logs being posted like that and messages Genna about that and she goes and posts these messages aswell for the public eye to see.

And now to my opinion. TakeTV made a mistake which caused Axiom to be unable to participate in offline finals of ATC. They attempted to correct their mistake was it wasn't enough and and it was too late to help Axiom. While making the blogpost, Genna should have asked Take first if it was ok to post those private logs on the internet. While I'm pretty sure there's nothing preventing her from doing that, it would have been an act of good manner to ask Take's opinion first if it was ok to post those logs.

Well, this was for sure really roundabout reply, but just wanted to sum up the whole situation as we know it and give some of my thoughts on it.
Make people think they will lose, bluff if needed. People want an easy victory and will not attack if they think they will lose.
Caryc
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany330 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 06:53:04
August 16 2013 06:42 GMT
#89
you dont reveal private conversations.

on a side note, writing "fuck take" 20 times on the internet is about what i expect nowerdays from tb.

edit :
also - while takes "threat" might not be very tactful,how can you not understand that he is upset?
his sponsor money is on the line,which he is living from
Gonzo103
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany220 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 07:11:31
August 16 2013 06:44 GMT
#90
I don't know how to manage a team nor do I know how to manage a team league, but one thing I know is that this incident was unprofessional managed by both party's involved. Without knowing all details but you should never post private chat and Denise response was also stupid. If knew already that gena posts private chat and still calls her out.

This is for sure not good for anyone involved.

I like both party's and will not stop to support both of them.


Edit: Damn Typos. Note to myself: Never write on Smartphone while walking
Creepseep
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany9 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 06:50:11
August 16 2013 06:49 GMT
#91
On August 16 2013 15:28 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:22 cutler wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:21 GwSC wrote:
On August 16 2013 15:10 cutler wrote:
Throwing such blog posts, casts, tweets etc at Take is very disrespectful. Always thought that TB has good intentions...well...my fault. In terms of building something up...he should take a lesson.


Take a lesson in building something up? You do realize who you're talking about right? The guy who built a hugely successful youtube channel and founded Axiom?


HSC...Acer Team Leauge...Acer Deal...big Community Web Site...Need for Seat...hmmm?

i terms of building something up from nothing...i think Take is one of the most accomplished persons.
Cant believe how much work he puts into this...and still is casting, doing interviews and actually plays HOTS in Masters.


SHOUTcraft, team founder and sponsor, partnered with Acer in GSTL, arguably the most successful general-gaming personality today, YouTube channel with more than a million subscribers, casts a million events - including ATC. So yeah. I mean, it's not like you're making sense.


Guys, wtf is this? They're both great entrepreneurs and important persons for Starcraft 2 ... stop that stupid comparision. I like TB but I think he goes too far with this one. Genna published some critical conversations in her blog; like Acer not giving out more money for travel expenses. Not for TL as well it seems. And I think this really CAN be bad for the next ATC season. Just imagine Acer lost trust in TaKe's management and pulls out of ATC, which could totally be happening ... And all that just because Genna wants to be transparent with her management. Sadly this just does not always work out.

TaKe actually did not say he WILL legally pursue the action, but I can understand him saying he hopes he has a legal basis to forbid releasing internal conversations. Just in case u know ...
elijah.snow
Profile Joined May 2013
8 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 06:50:22
August 16 2013 06:50 GMT
#92
On August 16 2013 15:06 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 15:00 KuKri wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:49 Zenbrez wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Ask Take.

how does leaving help???

How does not having to deal with a massive amount of responsibility not going to help? I'm not going to pretend I know half of what goes into it, but neither do you. But I do know it's a lot can be quite draining.

I don't get it... I only see TB and Genna make blogs and audio records about how bad of a person Take is, revealing parts of what was supposed to be private communication. Why do you hold Take responsible for turning this into a drama?
He didn't make anything about this public, did he? Again, what did I miss?


Read the posts. Until you do don't talk.


Done. I dont like Take but I also cant see how he is responsible for this drama. Blaming others for mistakes is a very bad habit.
DrBeansy
Profile Joined April 2011
England85 Posts
August 16 2013 06:50 GMT
#93
i've liked TB for a few years now (partly because im a brit) but in the recent months i've realised how incredibly petulant he appears. his tweets are regularly ranting and moaning and have become less interesting.

i certainly dont know the whole story, but his reaction seems unproffessional. its dissapointing to hear. i think hes going to start to lose alot of fans if he continues

as for the above posts of "genna is under alot of stress", yes, she probably is. i dont think this warrants her actions however (again i dont know the whole story). as a doctor working with people who are also clinically depressed, shes not the only one.... its very common and is often a result of huge traumas. i just get a little pissed off when people use 'depression' or 'stressed out' as reasons for actions. im in no way attacking Genna here, just the people justifying actions with 'shes stressed out'
Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 06:52 GMT
#94
On August 16 2013 15:42 Lithian wrote:
So in short,

Due to misunderstanding, where Genna was not included in the mass email which contained information, Axiom wasn't informed about traveling expenses and how they were supposed to be handled. They did receive the details, but it was on way too short notice for them to collect funds neccessary. TakeTV did try to correct this but there was only so much they can do financially, considering that they have to also host the event and pay part of the travel and living expenses for the other teams aswell. Therefore Axiom decided not to attend the event.

Genna makes a blogpost explaining their reason for pulling back and uses private chat logs and emails to provide some facts and to clear up some misunderstandings. Take doesn't like private logs being posted like that and messages Genna about that and she goes and posts these messages aswell for the public eye to see.

And now to my opinion. TakeTV made a mistake which caused Axiom to be unable to participate in offline finals of ATC. They attempted to correct their mistake was it wasn't enough and and it was too late to help Axiom. While making the blogpost, Genna should have asked Take first if it was ok to post those private logs on the internet. While I'm pretty sure there's nothing preventing her from doing that, it would have been an act of good manner to ask Take's opinion first if it was ok to post those logs.

Well, this was for sure really roundabout reply, but just wanted to sum up the whole situation as we know it and give some of my thoughts on it.


I agree... it truly is unfortunate that Genna felt the need to retire, and I definitely empathize with her depression problems. However, blaming Take (especially comments like "fuck Take") is not the correct answer!

I mean, was Take even aware of Genna's depression? It's not like he was trying to give her stress... Take was probably stressed too. Managing events is not an easy task, and when one of your top 4 teams suddenly cannot attend, I bet he was thrown in a hectic situation. When he saw Genna post private conversations (which he interpreted as an attempt to blame Take for the situation), Take understandably reacted with anger.

Take talked about legal action, but did he actually take legal action? No, and it would be surprising if he does.

I can definitely empathize with both parties here, and we really shouldn't try to point the blame finger. Just because TotalBiscuit said "fuck Take" does not mean we should hate Take... and it also does not mean we should think of TotalBiscuit as an immature idiot.
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hansonslee
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States2027 Posts
August 16 2013 06:57 GMT
#95
Wow, that really sucks. But hey, at least, she's not like Slayers Jessica who stuck around and made the slight drama into a big one.
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Kommatiazo
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States579 Posts
August 16 2013 07:03 GMT
#96
Genna was one of my favorites to meet at events. TB will do great as Axiom's Manager, but Genna will be sorely missed. Axiom is one of the coolest stories in eSports IMO.
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limbonic
Profile Joined December 2012
70 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 07:29:16
August 16 2013 07:03 GMT
#97
this whole situation is pretty messed up. while i am really happy that there are people like genna putting a lot of effort into managing teams, i am all but fine with the way the whole story regarding the offline finals has been laid out.
it is, in fact, not legitmate (neither by moral nor juridical standards) to just openly publish private logs and e-mails. considering the unsatisfactory outcome, by publishing private information one has to anticipate at least some sort of backlash (why not simply ask whether it is fine to release them?) - quite likely an emotionally driven one.
it's not for me to say whether take actually considered taking legal measures at any point in time (which would be going over the top, imo) but my guess would be that he was genuinely upset about the post.

in the end the whole thing comes down to just one point: can one expect traveling expenses to be paid or not. for me, an invitation does not directly imply ANYTHING whatsoever (this goes for pretty much any field outside of e-sports). and even if paid flights were some kind of unwritten law, why would one not simply ask for clarification at any point down the road (better safe than sorry)? given traveling expenses obviously are a supercritical part in planning, why not approach that issue without making any assumptions, timely sorting out any misconceptions there might be?

bottom line:
from the logs, neither ATC nor TakeTV deserve any hate (posts like "fuck you dennis" are totally inappropriate). i do not see any ill will in the doing of anybody during the planning. the whole leaving axiom part should not be all so firmly tied to JUST that one (singular) incident. the logs should be taken down. things can get super-stressful, that's what naturally comes with working with other people. mostly, it is a pain for all parties involved - i feel like that particular insight has not really been taken into consideration all that much.

edit:
"protect the family because that's what a regular person does" - well yes, that's what you would expect, but sure instinct was called for. de-escalation would have been the key - for an outside person, objectively speaking, the sole reason for ANYBODY to be legitimately upset (note: it is of course perfectly reasonable to be unhappy about how the planning went) about was the public posting of private logs. the whole legal measures thing should have been discussed in private - that's what reasonable persons do...

edit2:
still, all the best to genna though!
TheButtonmen
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada1401 Posts
August 16 2013 07:06 GMT
#98
On August 16 2013 15:00 KuKri wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:49 Zenbrez wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:36 Za7oX wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:30 Havik_ wrote:
Total Biscuit is still involved, the team isn't dead yet as far as I can tell, what's the big deal? Maybe she just doesn't want to deal with all the nonsense of running the team?

But why did it have to turn into a drama like this @_@

Ask Take.

how does leaving help???

How does not having to deal with a massive amount of responsibility not going to help? I'm not going to pretend I know half of what goes into it, but neither do you. But I do know it's a lot can be quite draining.

I don't get it... I only see TB and Genna make blogs and audio records about how bad of a person Take is, revealing parts of what was supposed to be private communication. Why do you hold Take responsible for turning this into a drama?
He didn't make anything about this public, did he? Again, what did I miss?


Him threatening legal action.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
August 16 2013 07:06 GMT
#99
Eh, what
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Railgan
Profile Joined August 2010
Switzerland1507 Posts
August 16 2013 07:09 GMT
#100
I think Take is doing a good job. I don't think he did anything wrong. People should not criticise Take but Genna for the way she handeld things
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Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 07:12 GMT
#101
On August 16 2013 16:09 Enema wrote:
I think Take is doing a good job. I don't think he did anything wrong. People should not criticise Take but Genna for the way she handeld things


No, we shouldn't criticize anyone... she handled everything to the best of her ability, she was damn good.
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JP Dayne
Profile Joined June 2013
538 Posts
August 16 2013 07:13 GMT
#102
It's always nice to see people with some sort of power on the scecne having enough of BS.
It's always sad to see people with a lot of power STILL trying to save face with demagogy.
Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 07:16 GMT
#103
On August 16 2013 16:13 JP Dayne wrote:
It's always nice to see people with some sort of power on the scecne having enough of BS.
It's always sad to see people with a lot of power STILL trying to save face with demagogy.


Isn't TotalBiscuit the one behaving more like a demagogue considering he essentially released an appeal designed to make us sympathize with him?
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Yip12343
Profile Joined December 2010
120 Posts
August 16 2013 07:25 GMT
#104
TotalBiscuits thoughts: https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/gennas-retirement
moshonkel
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany4 Posts
August 16 2013 07:27 GMT
#105
I really like axiom and axiom/acer is my final team in gstl, but when i read tbs twitter i am seriously wondering if he is the right man for this. Rallying his fans agains take is just such an odd thing to do. And why did he tell us about gennas depression if he thinks she did everything so perfectly (this point i can understand since she is his family and he obviously shouldnt be neutral about this)?


On a sidenote i absolutely dont understand why he keeps mentioning how sc2 is his passion and how much he is sacrificing for it, everybody knows that this isnt pure charity since he is building his brand/image/future returns. And even if it is pure charity how does it help to constantly mention it?
Sub40APM
Profile Joined August 2010
6336 Posts
August 16 2013 07:31 GMT
#106
I feel bad for Genna and Take. If you take TB's posts at face value that this isnt the first incident that Genna had to deal with stressful/unfortunate situations then maybe it is best for her retire. Still, TB going fully nuclear seemed like it added an unnecessary tension to an already volatile situation.
Voyage
Profile Joined May 2013
Germany71 Posts
August 16 2013 07:31 GMT
#107
On August 16 2013 16:16 Entirety wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 16:13 JP Dayne wrote:
It's always nice to see people with some sort of power on the scecne having enough of BS.
It's always sad to see people with a lot of power STILL trying to save face with demagogy.


Isn't TotalBiscuit the one behaving more like a demagogue considering he essentially released an appeal designed to make us sympathize with him?



I think that's what he's implying.
Fleshcut
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany592 Posts
August 16 2013 07:33 GMT
#108
That was really really unexpected. O_o
Latty
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany567 Posts
August 16 2013 07:34 GMT
#109
See, when doing buiseness you have to be aware of stuff. And honestly participating in a team league, knowing there will be an offline final in germany and having no information about travel costs should trigger to ask about it. Not just assume that it will be like this or like that.

There clearly have been mistakes made by both sides, but to shit on TakeTV/Acer now is a bad move. As a Team its your responsibility to be aware of Information you need in order to participate. And running 2 companys and beeing a mother is gennas problem not anyone elses problem. So why mention that all the time...

And posting all these conversations is bullshit either, what does this proof? This only proofs that TakeTV tried to fix it, but still Axiom failed to notice that they had no information at all about the travel expenses.

i can totally understand Take to be super mad after all these private conversations was been posted. Imagine you talk to buiseness partners and after a deal havent worked out you read your personal messages with the company in the newspaper a day later ... that is totally unprofessional crap and is nowhere else seen other then esports ... its a shame!

Take knows how to run a buiseness, TB and Genna obv. dont.
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Esoterikk
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada1256 Posts
August 16 2013 07:37 GMT
#110
On August 16 2013 16:34 Latty wrote:
See, when doing buiseness you have to be aware of stuff. And honestly participating in a team league, knowing there will be an offline final in germany and having no information about travel costs should trigger to ask about it. Not just assume that it will be like this or like that.

There clearly have been mistakes made by both sides, but to shit on TakeTV/Acer now is a bad move. As a Team its your responsibility to be aware of Information you need in order to participate. And running 2 companys and beeing a mother is gennas problem not anyone elses problem. So why mention that all the time...

And posting all these conversations is bullshit either, what does this proof? This only proofs that TakeTV tried to fix it, but still Axiom failed to notice that they had no information at all about the travel expenses.

i can totally understand Take to be super mad after all these private conversations was been posted. Imagine you talk to buiseness partners and after a deal havent worked out you read your personal messages with the company in the newspaper a day later ... that is totally unprofessional crap and is nowhere else seen other then esports ... its a shame!

Take knows how to run a buiseness, TB and Genna obv. dont.


I don't understand why you wouldn't ask at the start of the Team League what the arrangements were :S
Talack
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada2742 Posts
August 16 2013 07:38 GMT
#111
sc2 scene is too volatile anyways, more people should get out while they can before they're too invested in it.
Capped
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom7236 Posts
August 16 2013 07:42 GMT
#112
Nobody seems to understand that this situation never would have occured had Genna just asked about the travel costs instead of assuming. She also stated she didnt know about the offline finals when an email DID have it stated.

Thats the root of this situation, Genna assuming things unfortunately
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[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
August 16 2013 07:44 GMT
#113
On August 16 2013 13:01 suicideyear wrote:
i don't think axiom will be around in its current from 1 year from now

Neither will you. Panta rei.
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Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 07:46 GMT
#114
On August 16 2013 16:38 Talack wrote:
sc2 scene is too volatile anyways, more people should get out while they can before they're too invested in it.


People getting out causes the scene to be volatile... that's begging the question right there!
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ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 07:49:22
August 16 2013 07:47 GMT
#115
I love what TB and Genna did for the scene, it is greatly appreciated! I get that it is very stressful to run a team and nobody likes it when someone hints at legal action. I have all the sympathy for Genna (I know how hard it is to deal with clinical depression) and I hope she stays with the scene in some, maybe more relaxed, fashion, she'd be a sore loss for us<3

But please, amidst all that, tone down the hate towards Take. I mean, try looking at it like this:
He organizes not only this tournament but one of the most succesfull non-major tournaments. He offers to do everything to help get Axiom to the event, even offering to pay some out of his own pocket. Then a private skype conversation is published without his consent (which is an absolute no-go not only in business but anywhere) - he then is afraid of losing the major sponsor of the tournament due to this reveal. It was obviously not done with malintent by Genna, but it must have come off as a big "f*ck you" to Take after having tried to be helpful.
So, calm down, keep private communications private, don't threaten with legal action easily, try to be a cheerful, positive community and don't try to acitvely scare away sponsors. Peace.
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Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
August 16 2013 07:47 GMT
#116
It feels like Slayers all over again...

Honestly i like TB old-football-style casting, but i do not like his temper at all, Take on the other hand might not be the most professional but i do not doubt that he means well, maybe a hinted lawsuit is for americans way more offending than for germans, here it is more or less a normal procedure to implicate that we could involve lawyers if we get uncertain how a money related issue pans out.

i guess the best part is that i as a "costumer" do not have to choose between TB and Take events, so i can happily enjoy both.
and maybe when people have cooled off, they will realize how dumb this all is and there is only losers and no winners from this.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51462 Posts
August 16 2013 07:48 GMT
#117
So wherever SlayerS goes....drama appears it seems? xD

Still very silly to just pull the plug on your career when people start questioning it, i do think that was a silly way to go. Oh well im sure TB won't stand no messing Us English are ruthless when we need to be :D
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GTPGlitch
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
5061 Posts
August 16 2013 07:50 GMT
#118
On August 16 2013 16:34 Latty wrote:
See, when doing buiseness you have to be aware of stuff. And honestly participating in a team league, knowing there will be an offline final in germany and having no information about travel costs should trigger to ask about it. Not just assume that it will be like this or like that.

There clearly have been mistakes made by both sides, but to shit on TakeTV/Acer now is a bad move. As a Team its your responsibility to be aware of Information you need in order to participate. And running 2 companys and beeing a mother is gennas problem not anyone elses problem. So why mention that all the time...

And posting all these conversations is bullshit either, what does this proof? This only proofs that TakeTV tried to fix it, but still Axiom failed to notice that they had no information at all about the travel expenses.


They DIDN'T know there was going to be an offline final until they had already registered, and because of that Axiom assumed travel would be covered which it wasn't, and they posted proof of that, and then apparently Take shit on GB for posting her reasoning so that her team didn't get hated on. Thus, this.
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ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12345 Posts
August 16 2013 07:53 GMT
#119
Not sure about what's right what's wrong.
I feel like TB is just not that type of person to handle a team though
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moshonkel
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany4 Posts
August 16 2013 07:53 GMT
#120
"I am a mother and owner of 2 buisnesses i cannot do xyz."
"I have dropped 100k on sc2 as pure charity and still have to deal with haters like everyone else."


Those statements are just hard to overread. Why are they writing this?

For me it seems pretty obvious that tb/genna are pretty emotionally charged, and seem to not acting very rationally right now.

Making a statement about your wife depression and how strong she is, is just solidifying this. I hope tb/genna realize they are likely going to make mistakes in that situation, so i would recommend to not rally up your followers to pitchfork someone when you are so vulnerable to making irrational decisions.
styLesdavis
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany833 Posts
August 16 2013 07:59 GMT
#121
Why do i have to choose between 2 (or 3) great persons about
who is the more accomplished person for the esports community?
Faults like this can happen. Nobody has to overreact that much.
Keep up the good work all and make things happen in the future like you
did in the past.
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GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
August 16 2013 08:03 GMT
#122
Wow i go to sleep and wake up to this wtf?
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lessQQmorePEWPEW
Profile Joined November 2011
Jamaica921 Posts
August 16 2013 08:07 GMT
#123
lol such drama queens. taking this shit out on twitter shows real maturity!!
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Hollick
Profile Joined October 2012
Canada5 Posts
August 16 2013 08:07 GMT
#124
I have literally spent 2 hours going through Genna's original post, Her blog announcing her retirement/showing Take's messages that were posted and listening to TotalBiscuit's soundcloud recording on her decision. I am officially informed. Interesting, but petty in the big picture and is being blown way out of proportion. Clearly the community was starved for drama since the SlayerS situation was the last actual thing to happen that made such a splash.

To me, this sounds like Genna really has had too much on her plate as a person to manage a team in the first place. It is clearly noted that she is a "CEO of 2 businesses and a mother", while TB also states in his soundcloud that she has been diagnosed with clinical depression. I understand mental health being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder earlier this year with a prescription which has helped majorly to get rid of the disorder. However, the constant throwing around that "I am a mother and a CEO of 2 businesses is an excuse bottom line. Do you think successful CEO's and business personalities go around telling other CEO's their personal info on why they were unable to get something done, and or follow up? What she does day to day is clearly a busy schedule, but if you can't handle it, then Genna you've made the right move to get out of eSports. We're finding out more and more that it really is not nearly financially stable as we think or will be any time soon. I think the decision you made in not sending Axiom to ATC was the right one, and as you stated to Take, you can't risk financial instability for the sake of getting your team there, especially when top prize didn't even cover the cost to get there, all-in, in the first place. So kudos for that.

The second part of this whole situation I do understand is the response from Take, seeing his private emails and Skype conversations aired out to the entire community. This is not something that the community should be seeing. It's just asking for a sh** storm. Instead, it simply could have been handled by a blog post without the private conversation/email posts, or a tweet saying "Axiom will not be able to attend ATC due to unfortunate financial circumstances, we apologize to our fans." Why the posts of private information that was expected to remain so? Take took offense to this because people like me look at this and say why are you trying to discredit ATC and ATC only for which really is just as much a mistake of yours as is theirs. Sure, they didn't email you directly, that is a big mistake. But to not hear anything for months, and not even confirming travel arrangements to begin with is completely your mistake in not following up, when surely (being a team in the financial situation you were in, according to TB's soundcloud) would have been in the back of your mind throughout those months?

I wish you luck with less on your plate Genna. You deserve a schedule you can handle, and maybe just handling Cynical Brit's channel and going back to the way things were before Axiom will only benefit you.

Shoutout's to TakeTV for epic SC2 content as well. I hope this doesn't bog down the greatness that is the SC II community for days and weeks to come.
TheBloodyDwarf
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
Finland7524 Posts
August 16 2013 08:10 GMT
#125
On August 16 2013 14:04 TheButtonmen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.

He hoped. He wasnt threating legal actions agaisnt her.
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Sabu113
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States11047 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 08:13:22
August 16 2013 08:11 GMT
#126
It's confusing. I didn't realize that TB and axiom suffered so much negative publicity before they released the chat logs. I vaguely get the sense that they might be eyeing an exit between this and the "no events" tweet. Very peculiar twist to try and frame this as "making it open source". Actually in the sound cloud, he is really hinting at an exit.

I think they want an excuse to quit SC and maybe move back to only their business or another esport.

Ah what a waste. Still like/will consume both party's content.
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XiaoXiaoo
Profile Joined October 2012
Switzerland20 Posts
August 16 2013 08:11 GMT
#127
Wait, TB said she's had to deal with "clinical depression to the point of suicidal thoughts"?! If that's the case, she definitely cannot be handling this well, I can't imagine how painful this thing would be for her to be accused of or to deal with...

I can see why Dennis may get angry over publicly released private conversations, but the sympathy of the community will definitely goto Genna + TB, and we all know the community follows their hearts in most issues so... things don't look too great either way.

In the end, the thing I'm most worried about is Genna's mental health being able to recover from this team management and stuff... gl Genna.
NeThZOR
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
South Africa7387 Posts
August 16 2013 08:11 GMT
#128
Sad to hear this. It's unfair that such misfortunes happen to people who have done the world of eSports a great amount of good.
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RandomPlayer
Profile Joined April 2012
Russian Federation389 Posts
August 16 2013 08:13 GMT
#129
I've been following sc2 for 3 years, but am shocked that people know who Genna Bain is. I had no clue.
sc2superfan101
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
3583 Posts
August 16 2013 08:13 GMT
#130
Don't care about the drama at all.

GLHF in the future, and GL to all parties involved.
My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.
namste
Profile Joined October 2010
Finland2292 Posts
August 16 2013 08:13 GMT
#131
On August 16 2013 17:11 Sabu113 wrote:
It's confusing. I didn't realize that TB and axiom suffered so much negative publicity before they released the chat logs. I vaguely get the sense that they might be eyeing an exit between this and the "no events" tweet. Actually in the sound cloud, he is really hinting at an exit.

I think they want an excuse to quit SC and maybe move back to only their business or another esport.


Would be a shame for all their players tbh. They're a good bunch.
IM hwaitiing ~ IMMvp #1 | Bang Min Ah <3<3
Hellbat
Profile Joined June 2013
223 Posts
August 16 2013 08:15 GMT
#132
can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen
Liman
Profile Joined July 2012
Serbia681 Posts
August 16 2013 08:15 GMT
#133
One does not run a team (business) with copy pasting private conversations.
One does not quit for minor obstacles and mistakes.
Freelancer veteran
Too_MuchZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Finland2818 Posts
August 16 2013 08:19 GMT
#134
Why didnt Axiom hire korean guy (with english skills) to maintain connection between Genna and Axiom within decent working hours?
Tobberoth
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden6375 Posts
August 16 2013 08:20 GMT
#135
This sucks for everyone. I'm sympathetic to Axiom, but I don't think there's any way they can justify posting private conversations. The whole "We need transparency" thing TB has got going is honestly a bullshit excuse. Yeah, if you want to publicly show your teams economy etc, that's perfectly fine, but there's a clear limit where YOUR will to be transparant puts OTHER PEOPLE in shitty positions. You can't say "He just wants to save face" as an argument, it's a private discussion and you shouldn't post it without permission, and I'm not surprised Take would discuss legal measures, especially in an emotional state.
Gowerly
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom916 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 08:23:39
August 16 2013 08:22 GMT
#136
Axiom couldn't make it. Funds or whatever.
Take and Acer couldn't find the funds to help them out.
Therefore, Axiom couldn't attend. The shit that was on Twitter about them not attending was ridiculous "Herrr they're stupid why compete in a tournament you know you wouldn't be able to attend", like you know that this far in advance.
Genna made a mistake posting the content of the e-mails/conversations. However, as she's not German she's not really covered by the "all private conversations have some privacy thing attached to them" that German law has, so nothing can be done.
Take is angry, said angry things, now everyone is angry and we're in an infinite loop of hate.

It's sad. Everyone made mistakes here. Nothing generally illegal, but widely regarded as immoral.
I'm pretty confident that if people knew everything that went on in the games industry and the e-sports industry, a lot of people would laugh and leave.
I will reduce you to a series of numbers.
pmp10
Profile Joined April 2012
3279 Posts
August 16 2013 08:26 GMT
#137
Oh great - published chat-logs.
And we used to deride Jessica for recording phone-calls.
Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12022 Posts
August 16 2013 08:27 GMT
#138
On August 16 2013 13:01 Clicker wrote:
(( I've been out of the SC2 scene mix the past two weeks...was this foreseen at all? ;c


This is all happening because SKT or KT didn't win proleague T_T
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Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
August 16 2013 08:28 GMT
#139
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
robih
Profile Joined September 2010
Austria1085 Posts
August 16 2013 08:28 GMT
#140
On August 16 2013 17:11 XiaoXiaoo wrote:
but the sympathy of the community will definitely goto Genna + TB, and we all know the community follows their hearts in most issues so


i dont see why. just because you feel so?
Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 16 2013 08:33 GMT
#141
On August 16 2013 17:28 Musicus wrote:
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.


Listen to TB's thoughts and you will understand her struggle with depression and the difficulties of managing a team. In short, no she did not quit over this incident. This incident is one of many which eventually caused her to make her decision (which was a long time coming).
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saiyogo
Profile Joined June 2011
Vietnam136 Posts
August 16 2013 08:34 GMT
#142
I feel sorry for Take if all he did was typing a couple of angry sentences PRIVATELY to the wrong person, I don't think he would actually do anything.
I should see it as a lesson and be more careful talking to people I don't really know.

Btw, no one can deny what Genma had done for the community. And I love Axiom.
Sevre
Profile Joined June 2013
Ireland619 Posts
August 16 2013 08:40 GMT
#143
On August 16 2013 17:27 Qikz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:01 Clicker wrote:
(( I've been out of the SC2 scene mix the past two weeks...was this foreseen at all? ;c


This is all happening because SKT or KT didn't win proleague T_T


Flash is shaking his head right now like what's wrong with these people.
Rainling
Profile Joined June 2011
United States456 Posts
August 16 2013 08:43 GMT
#144
Thanks for investing so much into Axiom and Shoutcraft! You did so much for this community, I hope TB can adequately continue in your stead.
Eurekastreet
Profile Joined November 2010
1308 Posts
August 16 2013 08:44 GMT
#145
Cheers for all the work you put up in the past few months with the team, and I hope Genna gets better asap.
"2 cannons, it's not one cannons" - White-Ra
opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
August 16 2013 08:47 GMT
#146
Poor Slayers guys, they may have developed serious fear of women by now

Hell no, I think they all take it too damn seriously, it's just all done for fun after all, isn't it? I don't really see any reason for anyone to take personal consequences from a couple of chats here and there. Maybe they should all just calm down, meet up, have a beer a be cool again?

I definitelly urge everyone to not stop watching or supporting any organisation just because of these small skirmishes. In my opinion both Axiom (including the Bains) and Take do a great job in SC2 and I hope we can make it so that it is all that matters.
"Jeez, that's far from ideal." - Serral, the king of mild trashtalk
TL+ Member
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
August 16 2013 08:48 GMT
#147
On August 16 2013 17:33 Entirety wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 17:28 Musicus wrote:
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.


Listen to TB's thoughts and you will understand her struggle with depression and the difficulties of managing a team. In short, no she did not quit over this incident. This incident is one of many which eventually caused her to make her decision (which was a long time coming).

Yeah listening to the TB stuff she shouldn't even have started this Team in the first place.

like this whole depression thing matters. yes not good for her. but why on earth would you then make a Team so you get even more stress?!?!?
Arkani
Profile Joined February 2012
Austria60 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 08:51:16
August 16 2013 08:49 GMT
#148
i don't get it. how the f... can you release private conversations.. what did they hope to acomplish with that? creating drama so not going to the event is overshadowed? or did they go all in and hope that all their expenses get paid?

but i don't care, it was not professional and thats what stands out the most. once again (sc2-)esports showed that its far away from being stable and is mostly managed from wannabee ceo's that don't get how a business is run in the first place. (meant in general, no offense to axiom or take here)

im pretty sure the lawsuit threat was in heat of battle and not meant as a real threat but that does not excuse it being said..

i hope that genna gets stable again in her personal life, maybe with her being "out of" esports she can defeat the depression, its probably the most importang thing for tb+genna


just sad its not possible for the community to go: "we cant attend event xyz due to financial misunderstandings, sorry to our fans and sponsors" or something along this lines.
Grubby, Life, Jaedong, CoCa, MarineKing, TY, Maru
Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 08:57 GMT
#149
On August 16 2013 13:17 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 13:07 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face



Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.

Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit

Oh and Fuck Take by the way


Okay, third act.


He is really, really not handling this well.

In the other thread, he openly states that Axiom will no longer be attending anything related to Take (which hurts his team more than anything else), and essentially every comment coming from him is unprofessional. Yeah, I get the whole brutal honesty thing, but I think a little tact is important too.

+ Show Spoiler +
On August 16 2013 13:00 TotalBiscuit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 12:58 Joedaddy wrote:
Pretty shitty move when you make what one presumed to be a private conversation public. Even if you didn't think it was a big deal, Dennis obviously did.


Fuck Dennis. If he wasn't so concerned about saving face rather than being honest with everybody about his mismanaged tournament then some of this might not have happened. When you say "I hope there are legal consequences for what you've done" all bets are off, I lose any respect I've had for you. I hope Take enjoyed the free casting and the numbers, I'll never deal with him and his organisation ever again.

~http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693&currentpage=2

I doubt Take would want TB involved in his events for at least the short term, seeing that anything they discuss privately could be made public.
TB already burned the bridge I would think, and now he's going to claim that he won't attend anything related to Take.
Will there even be invites to reject?
HOLY CHECK!
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
August 16 2013 09:01 GMT
#150
On August 16 2013 17:33 Entirety wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 17:28 Musicus wrote:
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.


Listen to TB's thoughts and you will understand her struggle with depression and the difficulties of managing a team. In short, no she did not quit over this incident. This incident is one of many which eventually caused her to make her decision (which was a long time coming).


Yeah just finished listening to it. I guess it all just grew over her head, she might just be too nice for the scene. Or she just needed a thicker skin, as she basically always made a huge post every time axiom/shoutcraft got critizised. Just shows that things really get to her and she couldn't handle it any longer, too bad.

Now I am worried about TB handling the team, he is so emotional man. Just look at how he blew the whole drama out of proportion and his "fuck take" comments don't help.

Also one ironic thing about the situation is, Genna posting a private message from Take, stating he is angry about her posting their private chats without permission. He is the only one that did not say anything to this yet, officialy. We only have chats that are supposed to be privat.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 09:04 GMT
#151
At least if TB stops posting he might prevent the flames being fueled further.
Biggest drama queen who insists on doing to others what he rages about when people do the same to him.
HOLY CHECK!
FFW_Rude
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France10201 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 09:06:18
August 16 2013 09:05 GMT
#152
This is something you should add to the OP => https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/gennas-retirement

Good luck to them. It's a sad day

On August 16 2013 17:48 rasers wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 17:33 Entirety wrote:
On August 16 2013 17:28 Musicus wrote:
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.


Listen to TB's thoughts and you will understand her struggle with depression and the difficulties of managing a team. In short, no she did not quit over this incident. This incident is one of many which eventually caused her to make her decision (which was a long time coming).

Yeah listening to the TB stuff she shouldn't even have started this Team in the first place.

like this whole depression thing matters. yes not good for her. but why on earth would you then make a Team so you get even more stress?!?!?


Because you need to fight depression
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dizzy101
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands2066 Posts
August 16 2013 09:05 GMT
#153
When problem arises, people can do two things: 1) solve it, 2) try not to get the blame.

All this back-and-forth, releasing private emails, name-calling, etc. seems to be about 2), not 1). In fact, the original problem seems to have gotten worse, and other issues have now popped up.

Why not work out the details behind closed doors and SOLVE the goddamn problem?
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3673 Posts
August 16 2013 09:05 GMT
#154
Hahahahahahahahahaha
As much as I love all the ex-slayers guys, I don't think having TB around is worth them being on a foreign team.
Wormi
Profile Joined December 2011
Germany181 Posts
August 16 2013 09:11 GMT
#155
from sponsors/companies point of view this is like:
-"Take is a guy we can trust, he understands our interests."
-"we can´t talk to Axiom. if the negotiations don´t go well for them, it goes public."

guess who´ll get the contracts.
I´m a real person. Beep beep.
skatblast
Profile Joined September 2011
United States784 Posts
August 16 2013 09:12 GMT
#156
On August 16 2013 17:49 Arkani wrote:
i don't get it. how the f... can you release private conversations.. what did they hope to acomplish with that? creating drama so not going to the event is overshadowed? or did they go all in and hope that all their expenses get paid?



Idk, she kind of reminds me of slayers.jessica. Causing drama and expecting husband to pick up for it.
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
August 16 2013 09:13 GMT
#157
On August 16 2013 18:05 FFW_Rude wrote:
This is something you should add to the OP => https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/gennas-retirement

Good luck to them. It's a sad day

Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 17:48 rasers wrote:
On August 16 2013 17:33 Entirety wrote:
On August 16 2013 17:28 Musicus wrote:
Huh, I didn't expect that. When I saw her blog post, with the chats, I just assumed she asked every party involved beforehand. I think she did a mistake and I get why Dennis and Acer are angry, but I don't think she has to step down. Well good luck Genna, maybe we will see her back.


Listen to TB's thoughts and you will understand her struggle with depression and the difficulties of managing a team. In short, no she did not quit over this incident. This incident is one of many which eventually caused her to make her decision (which was a long time coming).

Yeah listening to the TB stuff she shouldn't even have started this Team in the first place.

like this whole depression thing matters. yes not good for her. but why on earth would you then make a Team so you get even more stress?!?!?


Because you need to fight depression

with more stress and shit to worry about?. :D
grs
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany2339 Posts
August 16 2013 09:14 GMT
#158
I don't know if that is different in other countries/cultures, but from my experience in the moment you repeatedly release business conversations without mutual agreement, you have already lost the dispute.
xpldngmn
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria264 Posts
August 16 2013 09:15 GMT
#159
I love Axiom and everything Take does, so all this drama makes me very sad.

Having had depressions as well I wish all the best to Genna.
Non-native speaker, those prepositions are so hard to know.
Doublemint
Profile Joined July 2011
Austria8444 Posts
August 16 2013 09:18 GMT
#160
So fucked up -_-

GL Genna, TB & Take
Liman
Profile Joined July 2012
Serbia681 Posts
August 16 2013 09:18 GMT
#161
If Genna and TB think Take deliberately screw their team over,they should openly say it,not beat around the bush.If thats not the case i dont really see any point of all of this.
Freelancer veteran
Littlesheep
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada217 Posts
August 16 2013 09:25 GMT
#162
She seems like a bit of a pain to deal with professionally, posting those E-Mails was an unprofessional move.

Women in positions like Genna sometimes create drama on purpose, not saying that's what this is because I don't know her personally, but to me that's what it looks like.

Goodluck to TB being forced to burn bridges in his career because of her, as well as picking up and running the team by himself now.

pro toez
Mekare
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany393 Posts
August 16 2013 09:27 GMT
#163
Oh god, the amount of shit in this thread...
The situation is fucked up and makes me quite sad, but reading the comments is ten times worse. I don't know why I keep doing it.
Ryps
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Romania2740 Posts
August 16 2013 09:29 GMT
#164
Im sure she will read all the comments, so Id like to say Im sorry shes leaving; She had the best intentions and its sad to see her depart from starcraft scene.
Schandro
Profile Joined May 2011
57 Posts
August 16 2013 09:32 GMT
#165
This hate campaign TB is trying to start against Take is disgusting and wrong.
itsbecca
Profile Joined October 2012
United States28 Posts
August 16 2013 09:34 GMT
#166
I have to wonder if the people looking down their noses on TB have ever been in love, much less married (love + time + commitment). Seeing your significant other in pain is such a horrible feeling and you would burn the world to make them feel better.

As others have said, was just an unfortunate situation overall, no one's reactions were anything but reasonable given their circumstances I'd say...
-Celestial-
Profile Joined September 2011
United Kingdom3867 Posts
August 16 2013 09:35 GMT
#167
On August 16 2013 17:10 TheBloodyDwarf wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:04 TheButtonmen wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.

He hoped. He wasnt threating legal actions agaisnt her.



Because saying "I hope you can get sued over this" is much less nasty than saying "I'm considering suing you for this", right?

I can understand Take being upset but if anything I find the former mindset to be far more weaselly and nasty than the latter. The second one at least can be presented as making a statement of being hurt by someone's actions and a expressing a desire to seek recompense on it. The first one is just petty horribleness, as if taking a sadistic pleasure in the idea of taking legal action and causing the other person pain and difficulties.

Feel bad for Genna, must have all been very hard for her. Best wishes to her and TB.
"Protoss simultaneously feels unbeatably strong and unwinnably weak." - kcdc
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
August 16 2013 09:38 GMT
#168
On August 16 2013 18:32 Schandro wrote:
This hate campaign TB is trying to start against Take is disgusting and wrong.


i agree wholeheartedly. Take has nothing to do with the real problems the Bains seem to have.
schaf
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1326 Posts
August 16 2013 09:39 GMT
#169
On August 16 2013 18:29 Ryps wrote:
Im sure she will read all the comments, so Id like to say Im sorry shes leaving; She had the best intentions and its sad to see her depart from starcraft scene.


I hope she doesn't... If this is what she had to deal with on some days during her manager job, I'm wondering how she made it this far. I have nothing but respect for her and some comments on her blog made me even sick, I can't imagine how it is for her.

Keep going Genna, you were very successful even if this community cannot appreciate it at large.
Axiom wins more than it loses. Most viewers don't. - <3 TB
Gianttt
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Netherlands194 Posts
August 16 2013 09:42 GMT
#170
Remember that winners gain if they don't care about pain. Everyone has their struggles, doesn't mean you have to stop what you do

Don't admit your loss to the losers!
Winners: It is difficult, but it's possible.
Littlesheep
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada217 Posts
August 16 2013 09:43 GMT
#171
On August 16 2013 18:38 Naphal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 18:32 Schandro wrote:
This hate campaign TB is trying to start against Take is disgusting and wrong.


i agree wholeheartedly. Take has nothing to do with the real problems the Bains seem to have.


Yep.

The Bains need to work out their problems privately and stop airing their dirty laundry.

This could've all been handled in two Tweets

"Axiom is unable to attend ATC"

"Genna Bain steps down from Axiom"

pro toez
Czarnodziej
Profile Joined January 2011
Poland624 Posts
August 16 2013 09:45 GMT
#172
She obviously wasn't fit for this job. Doing business is not a walk in the park. And stirring public drama?

No respect for this lady.
Aunvilgod
Profile Joined December 2011
2653 Posts
August 16 2013 09:46 GMT
#173
Hey Starcraft celebrities, could you please stop creating drama? Thanks?
ilovegroov | Blizzards mapmaker(s?) suck ass | #1 Protoss hater
nikoYO
Profile Joined November 2011
Germany131 Posts
August 16 2013 09:46 GMT
#174
On August 16 2013 18:11 Wormi wrote:
from sponsors/companies point of view this is like:
-"Take is a guy we can trust, he understands our interests."
-"we can´t talk to Axiom. if the negotiations don´t go well for them, it goes public."

guess who´ll get the contracts.



i wanted to say that thx nicely put.

this whole drama is axiom trying to save face and blame TaKe. Axiom was done, from a sponsor perspective, as soon as she posts private convos about sponsor funds / admin stuff.
Gowerly
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom916 Posts
August 16 2013 09:55 GMT
#175
On August 16 2013 18:43 Littlesheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 18:38 Naphal wrote:
On August 16 2013 18:32 Schandro wrote:
This hate campaign TB is trying to start against Take is disgusting and wrong.


i agree wholeheartedly. Take has nothing to do with the real problems the Bains seem to have.


Yep.

The Bains need to work out their problems privately and stop airing their dirty laundry.

This could've all been handled in two Tweets

"Axiom is unable to attend ATC"

"Genna Bain steps down from Axiom"


The twitter shit that Axiom got for saying they weren't attending ATC is horrific.
Yes, you can say that "well there will be uninformed people spouting their ignorant opinions on twitter", but it's no real excuse for it.
Anyone who wanted to make sure that their side of the story came across, to show that Axiom did everything they could would have done the same.
When you're in the business to make sure your team/company gets the best press they can, having people going around saying "hurr why did you join a tournament if you couldn't make the offline finals?!" doesn't help with that.
I can see the need to show their side of the story.
It was just not done as well as it could have been. Then anger, then hate, then suffering.
I will reduce you to a series of numbers.
Littlesheep
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada217 Posts
August 16 2013 10:02 GMT
#176
On August 16 2013 18:55 Gowerly wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 18:43 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 16 2013 18:38 Naphal wrote:
On August 16 2013 18:32 Schandro wrote:
This hate campaign TB is trying to start against Take is disgusting and wrong.


i agree wholeheartedly. Take has nothing to do with the real problems the Bains seem to have.


Yep.

The Bains need to work out their problems privately and stop airing their dirty laundry.

This could've all been handled in two Tweets

"Axiom is unable to attend ATC"

"Genna Bain steps down from Axiom"


The twitter shit that Axiom got for saying they weren't attending ATC is horrific.
Yes, you can say that "well there will be uninformed people spouting their ignorant opinions on twitter", but it's no real excuse for it.
Anyone who wanted to make sure that their side of the story came across, to show that Axiom did everything they could would have done the same.
When you're in the business to make sure your team/company gets the best press they can, having people going around saying "hurr why did you join a tournament if you couldn't make the offline finals?!" doesn't help with that.
I can see the need to show their side of the story.
It was just not done as well as it could have been. Then anger, then hate, then suffering.


I think the E-Mails were posted out of frustration, I don't think it was to improve the teams image. Arguing on the internet, in public, is the worst press a team can get, even if you're right.

I think Genna just got frustrated.
pro toez
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 10:07:46
August 16 2013 10:07 GMT
#177
On August 16 2013 18:12 skatblast wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 17:49 Arkani wrote:
i don't get it. how the f... can you release private conversations.. what did they hope to acomplish with that? creating drama so not going to the event is overshadowed? or did they go all in and hope that all their expenses get paid?



Idk, she kind of reminds me of slayers.jessica. Causing drama and expecting husband to pick up for it.

Pretty funny considering TB had quite the opinion about Jessica.
Latty
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany567 Posts
August 16 2013 10:07 GMT
#178
On August 16 2013 16:50 GTPGlitch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 16:34 Latty wrote:
See, when doing buiseness you have to be aware of stuff. And honestly participating in a team league, knowing there will be an offline final in germany and having no information about travel costs should trigger to ask about it. Not just assume that it will be like this or like that.

There clearly have been mistakes made by both sides, but to shit on TakeTV/Acer now is a bad move. As a Team its your responsibility to be aware of Information you need in order to participate. And running 2 companys and beeing a mother is gennas problem not anyone elses problem. So why mention that all the time...

And posting all these conversations is bullshit either, what does this proof? This only proofs that TakeTV tried to fix it, but still Axiom failed to notice that they had no information at all about the travel expenses.


They DIDN'T know there was going to be an offline final until they had already registered, and because of that Axiom assumed travel would be covered which it wasn't, and they posted proof of that, and then apparently Take shit on GB for posting her reasoning so that her team didn't get hated on. Thus, this.


ofc they knew .. genna postet the email from february where this is clearly stated! Take has done nothing wrong, but i guess its too hard to understand for people that have no idea how the basic buiseness relationship works.

You make sure you know everything, if you dont, you ask. If i would run my buiseness like they do esports i would be broke and homeless within a year..
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NightOfTheDead
Profile Joined August 2009
Lithuania1711 Posts
August 16 2013 10:09 GMT
#179
On August 16 2013 19:07 Assirra wrote:
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On August 16 2013 18:12 skatblast wrote:
On August 16 2013 17:49 Arkani wrote:
i don't get it. how the f... can you release private conversations.. what did they hope to acomplish with that? creating drama so not going to the event is overshadowed? or did they go all in and hope that all their expenses get paid?



Idk, she kind of reminds me of slayers.jessica. Causing drama and expecting husband to pick up for it.

Pretty funny considering TB had quite the opinion about Jessica.


Difference is, Jessica had put reputation of her team on the line.
Bahajinbo
Profile Joined May 2012
Germany488 Posts
August 16 2013 10:10 GMT
#180
Too bad - lets hope the best for Axiom and their players.
Grollicus
Profile Joined September 2011
Germany287 Posts
August 16 2013 10:12 GMT
#181
Genna did not?

On August 16 2013 18:11 Wormi wrote:
from sponsors/companies point of view this is like:
-"Take is a guy we can trust, he understands our interests."
-"we can´t talk to Axiom. if the negotiations don´t go well for them, it goes public."

guess who´ll get the contracts.
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Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
August 16 2013 10:13 GMT
#182
On August 16 2013 19:09 NightOfTheDead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 19:07 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 18:12 skatblast wrote:
On August 16 2013 17:49 Arkani wrote:
i don't get it. how the f... can you release private conversations.. what did they hope to acomplish with that? creating drama so not going to the event is overshadowed? or did they go all in and hope that all their expenses get paid?



Idk, she kind of reminds me of slayers.jessica. Causing drama and expecting husband to pick up for it.

Pretty funny considering TB had quite the opinion about Jessica.


Difference is, Jessica had put reputation of her team on the line.

Considering that whenever you deal with Axiom you have the risk of your private emails getting posted on the internet, i say there has been a serious hit for reputation.
F.O.A.D.
Profile Joined July 2013
Canada100 Posts
August 16 2013 10:23 GMT
#183
TB; y u so petulant?
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pmp10
Profile Joined April 2012
3279 Posts
August 16 2013 10:24 GMT
#184
On August 16 2013 18:11 Wormi wrote:
from sponsors/companies point of view this is like:
-"Take is a guy we can trust, he understands our interests."
-"we can´t talk to Axiom. if the negotiations don´t go well for them, it goes public."

guess who´ll get the contracts.

Nobody will.
Sponsors can't be expected to care which part of community is reliable and will take their business elsewhere.
Dramas and fanboy wars like this hurt sponsors and so all of us equally.
D4V3Z02
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany693 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 10:30:56
August 16 2013 10:26 GMT
#185
Esport drama is unfolding and the community is shitting their pants, because they love sensationalism. Please let this end well. It never does.
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Val_
Profile Joined May 2010
Ukraine156 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 10:41:07
August 16 2013 10:38 GMT
#186
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Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12022 Posts
August 16 2013 10:41 GMT
#187
On August 16 2013 13:42 ssxsilver wrote:
Never was a T.B. fan. I respect him for his hard work in the e-sports community, but sometimes he just lets trolls get the best of him and goes on a freak out. I seen him do it once or twice, so i'm not really confident with the direction Axiom is going.


He let's "trolls" get the better of him because it's his internet persona/personality. Back when he was on Something Awful you'd find it hard to find a single person who even liked the guy, but when Youtube took offf he jumped on the bandwagon and has ended up with a hell of a lot of fans who just know him for being a "cynical brit".

I respect everything he's done for both eSports and Axiom and I hope he continues to support the team in place of Gemma and makes a huge success of it, but I can't personally say I'll ever be a fan of his due to his personality :p
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Kreb
Profile Joined September 2010
4834 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 11:02:28
August 16 2013 10:56 GMT
#188
Too bad. Especially since there didnt even seem to be an issue to begin with. I mean, Axiom had perfect reasons not to attend ATC. Miscommunication happen and sometimes you just have to deal with it. Then somehow the reactions to a non-issue started all this. And a possibly slightly out of sense comment by (a probably angry) Take which wasnt even formulated as a threat turned into this shitstorm with insults being thrown around to well respected community members on twitter. The initial issue wasnt even an issue, then somehow a pretty big issue was created by reactions from it....

I do hope the Bains can learn something from this though. They chose to make it public which was basically what caused the shitstorm. Look at the amount of times Alex Garfield steps out of the shadows to comment on things. I can remember two off the top of my head, once regarding those racist comments and once when Idra left EG. Theres probably been more, but Axiom could learn a lot from him how/when to go public with things.

Furthermore a lot of blame is being put on "the community" (Im starting to really dislike that word). They are a part of the community themselves. So they blame themselves for the troubles. They also blame Nazgul, Day9 and poor 16 year old Bob who just likes to watch a bit of WCS when its on and doesnt even know what TL.net is. That is to name a few. Call out the individuals responsible instead, by blaming "the community" you're suddenly gonna make thousands of nerds feeling hit by shit they dont deserve (and rightfully so...), which just further escalates the shitstorm.

On a last note I feel it might be good to point out that the tweet by TB where he complains about people trying to save face holds some truth to it. But by god dont be the most face-saving person ever when you say that. How many public face-saving statements did Take make concerning all of this? Exactly. Or take another look at dear Mr Garfield again, how often does he try to save EG face (and EG gets A LOT of shit)?
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Axiom was getting crucified over it for no apparent reason and Gennas duty as manager was to do what she could to alleviate that. She did exactly what any other team owner would have done in that situation, tried to clear the air.

is exactly what it is to save face. And no, any other team owner wouldnt have done the same. Actually, no other probably would. When stupid community member make stupid statements either because of lack of intelligence, lack of information or just because they enjoy flaming, then you just do one thing: ignore it. Its that "simple".

I do hope both Bains can find their place in the community somewhere though (supposing they still want to be here). Sadly, right now almost every time i hear something from TB its drama or complaints about Blizz/WCS/Random retards posting shit/Other community members. Hopefully he can get back having a much more positive influence on the community, which I know he can do and has done plenty in the past. Hes still a great commentator. Sadly, he doesnt seem to enjoy being a part of SC2 as much recently :-/ .
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 10:57:41
August 16 2013 10:57 GMT
#189
I can sum up my opinion pretty simply:

What people think: We are a community and everyone is working together to bring us great SC2.

Reality: All of the teams and event runners are businesses, all who are self interested and want to make money to support themselves.

No one is to blame, but it is a reality we must accept. Not everyone is going to agree on everything.

Also this is pretty good and topical:

http://www.polygon.com/2013/8/15/4622252/plague-of-game-dev-harassment-erodes-industry-spurs-support-groups
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
shell
Profile Joined October 2010
Portugal2722 Posts
August 16 2013 11:01 GMT
#190
Sad situation beetween arguably some of the most hardworking people in SC2!!

sad.. sad.. day
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FeyFey
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany10114 Posts
August 16 2013 11:11 GMT
#191
sad to hear, but hope she gets back in shape.
Didn't expected a we can't attend post to be getting out of hand that badly. Guess I underestimated twitter hope people stop using it soon.
mikedebo
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada4341 Posts
August 16 2013 11:14 GMT
#192
TotalBiscuit and Slayers.Jessica should collaborate on something. Anything, really, I don't care. It would be the most amazing thing ever.
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Jacmert
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1709 Posts
August 16 2013 11:18 GMT
#193
On August 16 2013 14:04 TheButtonmen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.


Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.



Do you mean this quote, that according to Genna is what Take said?

[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?


Assuming that's true, it's not even saying that he wants to sue them. And looking at the context of the statement, I would question how literal he's being with the whole thing; when I read it, I understood it more as an expression of exasperation/frustration. Which is why the wording is "i hope that..." not, "I'm going to".

Honestly, guys, if this is all the info we have so far, can we please not jump to conclusions right away? Especially when it's only coming from one side of the story?
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 11:29 GMT
#194
On August 16 2013 20:18 Jacmert wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 14:04 TheButtonmen wrote:
On August 16 2013 14:04 theking1 wrote:
"
Dennis : okay i see but lets be honest thier chances doing pretty okay at the finale are there if we cant find a deal at all it would be the worst solution right? the point is i dont have big budgets that i can pay from my own pocket 3-4-5 flights

Genna : Worst case scenario, we forfeit and Millenium takes our slot.

Dennis : but before a team is not coming i really wanna help and even willing to pay some of my money into it thats why i ask i just try to find options

Genna : I'll have to talk to John about it to see if we have anything leftover from our sponsor pool for the month.

Dennis : okay and i will talk to acer about it if they would cover another 1500+ i think i am willing to help to on top
"


"Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 16 Aug
Oh and Fuck Take by the way"

Take offers to help them with money and this is what he gets.really do not know why the genna-tb couple feels they ar emore entitled than anyone else in esports.



Take threatened legal actions against her. That's what prompted the fuck Take not the tournament.



Do you mean this quote, that according to Genna is what Take said?

Show nested quote +
[6:51:33 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: actually i hope that by law
[6:51:40 AM] Dennis.Gehlen: this is something you can get punnished for?


Assuming that's true, it's not even saying that he wants to sue them. And looking at the context of the statement, I would question how literal he's being with the whole thing; when I read it, I understood it more as an expression of exasperation/frustration. Which is why the wording is "i hope that..." not, "I'm going to".

Honestly, guys, if this is all the info we have so far, can we please not jump to conclusions right away? Especially when it's only coming from one side of the story?

I am sure there is stuff out there that we didn't read and other people saying other stuff. We are not aware of everything. As I said before, they are both businesses and expecting them to be anything else is silly. If the event was going to cost Axiom to much money, its not responsible for them to attend. Although they made a promise to Take TV to attend, they also made a promise to their players to take care of them.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
dreamseller
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
Australia914 Posts
August 16 2013 11:30 GMT
#195
On August 16 2013 14:44 thirtyapm wrote:
how does leaving help???
cmon genna, stay and help the team out.
regardless of whether this is a mistake, learn and grow.
you were doing great, keep at it.



and /thread.

honestly that's all that needs to be said from the community to TB+Genna. The rest is all he said she said.
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Badfatpanda
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States9719 Posts
August 16 2013 11:34 GMT
#196
Neither party is without their share of faults but to let it escalate to this point is unfortunate. She seems like a genuinely caring person who was really pushing for esports and her players to succeed, it's a shame it came to this.

I hope TB can manage effectively, Axiom has definitely had its fair share of shining moments recently, they are looking to only improve from here, managerial troubles are never a good thing for an organization to deal with.
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. -Beethoven | Mech isn't a build, it's a way of life. -MajOr | Charlie.Sheen: "What is sarcastic, kids who have no courage to fight?" | #TerranPride #yolo #swag -Naama after 2-0'ing MC at HSC VI
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
August 16 2013 11:45 GMT
#197
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=425693&currentpage=24#461

Takes response in the other thread.
Otolia
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
France5805 Posts
August 16 2013 11:47 GMT
#198
This is so hilariously bad I can't even enjoy being petty.

Taipoka
Profile Joined November 2012
Brazil1224 Posts
August 16 2013 11:48 GMT
#199
On August 16 2013 19:56 Kreb wrote:
Too bad. Especially since there didnt even seem to be an issue to begin with. I mean, Axiom had perfect reasons not to attend ATC. Miscommunication happen and sometimes you just have to deal with it. Then somehow the reactions to a non-issue started all this. And a possibly slightly out of sense comment by (a probably angry) Take which wasnt even formulated as a threat turned into this shitstorm with insults being thrown around to well respected community members on twitter. The initial issue wasnt even an issue, then somehow a pretty big issue was created by reactions from it....

I do hope the Bains can learn something from this though. They chose to make it public which was basically what caused the shitstorm. Look at the amount of times Alex Garfield steps out of the shadows to comment on things. I can remember two off the top of my head, once regarding those racist comments and once when Idra left EG. Theres probably been more, but Axiom could learn a lot from him how/when to go public with things.

Furthermore a lot of blame is being put on "the community" (Im starting to really dislike that word). They are a part of the community themselves. So they blame themselves for the troubles. They also blame Nazgul, Day9 and poor 16 year old Bob who just likes to watch a bit of WCS when its on and doesnt even know what TL.net is. That is to name a few. Call out the individuals responsible instead, by blaming "the community" you're suddenly gonna make thousands of nerds feeling hit by shit they dont deserve (and rightfully so...), which just further escalates the shitstorm.

On a last note I feel it might be good to point out that the tweet by TB where he complains about people trying to save face holds some truth to it. But by god dont be the most face-saving person ever when you say that. How many public face-saving statements did Take make concerning all of this? Exactly. Or take another look at dear Mr Garfield again, how often does he try to save EG face (and EG gets A LOT of shit)?
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Axiom was getting crucified over it for no apparent reason and Gennas duty as manager was to do what she could to alleviate that. She did exactly what any other team owner would have done in that situation, tried to clear the air.

is exactly what it is to save face. And no, any other team owner wouldnt have done the same. Actually, no other probably would. When stupid community member make stupid statements either because of lack of intelligence, lack of information or just because they enjoy flaming, then you just do one thing: ignore it. Its that "simple".

I do hope both Bains can find their place in the community somewhere though (supposing they still want to be here). Sadly, right now almost every time i hear something from TB its drama or complaints about Blizz/WCS/Random retards posting shit/Other community members. Hopefully he can get back having a much more positive influence on the community, which I know he can do and has done plenty in the past. Hes still a great commentator. Sadly, he doesnt seem to enjoy being a part of SC2 as much recently :-/ .


Congratz. This is a hell of a good post and sums up what i think but can't write so well.
And in the 7th day, Flash stopped macroing the universe.
philip697
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom123 Posts
August 16 2013 11:55 GMT
#200
TB needs to just smooth out how he interacts with people sometimes. The content he creates and casting etc is all fine, but when conversing on Twitter/TL/Reddit, he can be very abrasive, rude and sharp. Especially if he deems someone to be being stupid. Everyone thinks stuff like that, but you keep internal and externally be cool and don't give much away.
MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 11:59 GMT
#201
On August 16 2013 19:24 pmp10 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 18:11 Wormi wrote:
from sponsors/companies point of view this is like:
-"Take is a guy we can trust, he understands our interests."
-"we can´t talk to Axiom. if the negotiations don´t go well for them, it goes public."

guess who´ll get the contracts.

Nobody will.
Sponsors can't be expected to care which part of community is reliable and will take their business elsewhere.
Dramas and fanboy wars like this hurt sponsors and so all of us equally.


This is probably the most realistic scenario, at least at this stage.
"my shaft scares me too" - strenx 2014
MVega
Profile Joined November 2010
763 Posts
August 16 2013 12:00 GMT
#202
Sad. Genna was actually one of the few people in management that really cared, and one of the only people outside of spectators that cared about the NA scene. Sadly she wasn't tough enough to handle the mountain of shit that would get heaped on her by the community when something didn't go smoothly, and she'd crack a bit. But then that's the case with most normal people. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
bumkin: How can you play like 50 games per day... I 4gate 2 times then it's nap time
Godwrath
Profile Joined August 2012
Spain10115 Posts
August 16 2013 12:07 GMT
#203
This kind of unnecessary drama/shit makes me want to just watch matches and not give a fuck about anything else.
MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 12:09:20
August 16 2013 12:09 GMT
#204
On August 16 2013 21:07 Godwrath wrote:
This kind of unnecessary drama/shit makes me want to just watch matches and not give a fuck about anything else.


Good to see there's still a handful of people with this mindset left on this site. x)

For those who missed it on the last page by the way, TaKe's response.
"my shaft scares me too" - strenx 2014
n0ave
Profile Joined January 2011
180 Posts
August 16 2013 12:11 GMT
#205
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.
zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
August 16 2013 12:17 GMT
#206
Sorry to hear it. Too bad regardless of "whose fault it is".

One can only reflect upon oneself.

Move forward, gl hf
(:
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
August 16 2013 12:19 GMT
#207
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

This news means TB has to dedicate even more of his time to SC2, not shy away from it...
Doublemint
Profile Joined July 2011
Austria8444 Posts
August 16 2013 12:22 GMT
#208
On August 16 2013 21:19 ZAiNs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

This news means TB has to dedicate even more of his time to SC2, not shy away from it...


Don't fall for the bait.
Amblygon
Profile Joined June 2012
United Kingdom57 Posts
August 16 2013 12:32 GMT
#209
So sad to see Genna go. I was so amazed by how Axiom began and how it developed. I really think Genna managed to start something special and unique in the SC2 scene, and my hope is that Axiom can continue to develop in the way that it has and that it keeps its players at the heart of things. I wish all the best to the Axiom players, and I hope none of this gets in the way of them improving to become even more amazing. GLHF!
Believe in yourself.
SgtCoDFish
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United Kingdom1520 Posts
August 16 2013 12:36 GMT
#210
This story could and should have been "Axiom unable to participate in ATC finals, citing money issues." and details about the replacement. I don't want anyone to retire or lose viewers over this. It's so pointless.
Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 12:42:20
August 16 2013 12:40 GMT
#211
On August 16 2013 21:32 Amblygon wrote:
So sad to see Genna go. I was so amazed by how Axiom began and how it developed. I really think Genna managed to start something special and unique in the SC2 scene, and my hope is that Axiom can continue to develop in the way that it has and that it keeps its players at the heart of things. I wish all the best to the Axiom players, and I hope none of this gets in the way of them improving to become even more amazing. GLHF!


To be honest, aside from them being incredibly vocal and public about their 'story', it's not really any different or special from most other teams, especially the early Korean teams. I mean, having managers set players up with houses and equipment out of their own pockets in hopes of maybe, one day getting sponsorships sufficient to cover the expenses is what pretty much every team used to do in the past, just because of their interest and passion in the esports scene, rather than garnering themselves more publicity and youtube subscriptions. It's cool to have a little more insight into it - but to think that Genna and TB were somehow "more into it" or "giving it more heart" is pretty naive; seeing how important self-validation and "saving face" was for TB and Genna seems to contradict everything they said about caring about their team and players, too.
IcedBacon
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada906 Posts
August 16 2013 12:40 GMT
#212
Yeah she never did seem like a person that could handle the criticism and drama involved with being a team manager. Didn't deal with the ATC business very well either IMO.
"I went Zerg because Artosis is a douchebag." -IdrA
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
August 16 2013 12:48 GMT
#213
Such a disappointing conclusion to somewhat-unnecessary drama. The hate towards TB/Genna/Axiom in the first place was unfounded (imo), and it's very disappointing to see it all come crashing down like this. Take's response in the other thread proves that he wasn't really looking for blood, he was angry, only to be expected...

Hopefully this won't spell the end of Axiom. I never really liked or disliked them, but the fact that Genna/TB took it upon themselves to run an SC2 team when we have few non-KeSPA teams left is admirable. I hope they keep playing!
On August 15 2013 03:43 Waxangel wrote: no amount of money can replace the enjoyment of being mean to people on the internet
StatixEx
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United Kingdom779 Posts
August 16 2013 12:53 GMT
#214
tb just tries to jump on all the bandwagons given his very fortunate popularity in this industry, this team is dead and gone . . ill give it 3 months, its one thing being a shoutcaster of starcraft, then to run a team where we all know makes barely any money at all, these people arent millionaires and as they age noone really wants to listen to old people go on about video games and listen to cringe worthy, (they call it funny and zany)comments which just make most of our blood boil..
DjHorsi
Profile Joined March 2013
20 Posts
August 16 2013 12:55 GMT
#215
well she isn't professional enaugh i guess.
Publishing private chats and throwing everything after some crtitics.
deth2munkies
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States4051 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 12:59:57
August 16 2013 12:56 GMT
#216
On August 16 2013 14:27 KuKri wrote:
Miscommunication, Axiom couldn't spend as much money for the ATC tournament, Take tried to fix it, it didn't work out, Genna Bain revealed private communication with Take about funding, Take responded again in privately to Genna, indirectly pointing towards taking legal actions, and she made it public again? Is this what this is about?
Why is Take to be blamed? I must've missed out on something...


Pretty simple: when someone is doing your PR for you, you don't blast them and threaten legal action. She didn't reveal the whole thing, but it's clear that he's pissed, and after a full year of taking massive amounts of shit from everyone, I don't blame her for leaving. I don't blame TB for posting "Fuck Take" as well, because he's fucking with their team and his wife, he deserves it.

For the record, I haven't given a fuck about SC2 for a long time, but I know a little bit about both depression and being in jobs where you do nothing but take shit all day, and I don't blame her in the slightest.

One last thing: Never say anything in private you don't want in public, especially on the internet. Integrity is about being the same person no matter what the circumstance is. If you wanna be a dick to someone, be prepared to have a valid reason for doing so.
Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 13:03:05
August 16 2013 12:58 GMT
#217
I did get the impression that Genna was not a happy person, I suppose this is not surprising. Keep in mind that she has kids and please believe me when I tell you that it's not fun to grow up in a household where your mother has clinical depression, so she has a responsibility for her mental health not only to herself but also to her children.

Also, people can't seriously be angry with Take for not taking into account Genna's fragile mental state. They have a business relation, Genna's actions aren't excused by her mental health situation. I wish her the best and I hope she recovers, but you do have to live with your mistakes.
Well, now I tell you, I never seen good come o' goodness yet. Him as strikes first is my fancy; dead men don't bite; them's my views--amen, so be it.
Topdoller
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom3860 Posts
August 16 2013 13:12 GMT
#218
On August 16 2013 21:22 Doublemint wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:19 ZAiNs wrote:
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

This news means TB has to dedicate even more of his time to SC2, not shy away from it...


Don't fall for the bait.



Personally i would be very surprised if Axiom are involved in SC2 this time next year.
fbi11ibf
Profile Joined August 2013
1 Post
August 16 2013 13:13 GMT
#219
I think it's good for Team Axiom. It's very unprofessinal to post PRIVATE chats... A good manager would also never think that the broadcaster of a tournament will pay the journey. It's very weird to think that, normally the competitors have to pay a little sum to take part in the tournament and Take also never wrote they will pay it, so why did she thinks that. Both sides made mistakes, but to post private chats is just childish and does not show that she mades her job that good. Well that's my point of view.
IPA
Profile Joined August 2010
United States3206 Posts
August 16 2013 13:13 GMT
#220
On August 16 2013 21:07 Godwrath wrote:
This kind of unnecessary drama/shit makes me want to just watch matches and not give a fuck about anything else.


Join us. It's much better on this side.
Time held me green and dying though I sang in my chains like the sea.
MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 13:16 GMT
#221
On August 16 2013 22:13 IPA wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:07 Godwrath wrote:
This kind of unnecessary drama/shit makes me want to just watch matches and not give a fuck about anything else.


Join us. It's much better on this side.


Except for when there's no StarCraft to watch...

I was hoping that with the oversaturation of content of 2012 dying out, more weekly/daily/several times a week leagues like Go4SC2 etc would spring up but apparently not.
"my shaft scares me too" - strenx 2014
floor exercise
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada5847 Posts
August 16 2013 13:19 GMT
#222
On August 16 2013 22:12 Topdoller wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:22 Doublemint wrote:
On August 16 2013 21:19 ZAiNs wrote:
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

This news means TB has to dedicate even more of his time to SC2, not shy away from it...


Don't fall for the bait.



Personally i would be very surprised if Axiom are involved in SC2 this time next year.

I wouldn't even give it until this time next month.
JimSocks
Profile Joined February 2009
United States968 Posts
August 16 2013 13:24 GMT
#223
maybe they can start an axiom dota team
LogiiK
Profile Joined June 2011
France185 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 13:26:00
August 16 2013 13:25 GMT
#224
Good news, kid attitudes don't have her place for an esport manager.

gl somewhere else.
Cattlecruiser
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States340 Posts
August 16 2013 13:25 GMT
#225
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.
MarkCJ
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada239 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 13:26:07
August 16 2013 13:25 GMT
#226
GL GENNA
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sunless
Profile Joined November 2011
62 Posts
August 16 2013 13:30 GMT
#227
If someone "hoped" there is a way I can be legally punished for something, I would feel like they are intending to take legal action against me. But I guess these things are up to interpretation.

Anyway, let us hope the slayer's players don't get screwed up again by another random drama. Will there still be an Axiom-Acer GSTL team next season?
"-Probes transferring. -An SCV as well. A little bit of an identity problem over there."
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
August 16 2013 13:34 GMT
#228
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.
Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 13:36 GMT
#229
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...
HOLY CHECK!
Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 13:38 GMT
#230
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.
HOLY CHECK!
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
August 16 2013 13:39 GMT
#231
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 13:40 GMT
#232
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51462 Posts
August 16 2013 13:40 GMT
#233
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?
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fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 13:42:12
August 16 2013 13:41 GMT
#234
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 13:42 GMT
#235
On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

Its unknown, but a law degree from any country is still helpful in navigating any legal system and assessing if someone can take legal action against. You won’t be drafting motions or briefs, but you can a at least get an idea if someone’s legal threats should be taken seriously.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51462 Posts
August 16 2013 13:43 GMT
#236
No problem i thought that was meant a derogatory post, didn't mean it had substantial value behind it Carry on :D
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Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 13:44 GMT
#237
Unfortunately, she's proven she can't handle running a team. Thanks for your passion and what you've done, but if I can suggest anything, play a role that doesn't involve interacting much with the community.
zyce
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States649 Posts
August 16 2013 13:44 GMT
#238
This whole progression of events has been nothing short of hilarious. If this becomes any more of a grab for attention I think I'm going to vomit.

My thoughts go out to the Axiom players who are having the spotlight turned away from them to service this clown.
Beauty is not the goal of competitive sports, but high-level sports are a prime venue for the expression of human beauty. The relation is roughly that of courage to war.
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
August 16 2013 13:44 GMT
#239
On August 16 2013 22:43 Pandemona wrote:
No problem i thought that was meant a derogatory post, didn't mean it had substantial value behind it Carry on :D

sorry i just wanted to highlight different countries different laws
no harm done.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51462 Posts
August 16 2013 13:45 GMT
#240
On August 16 2013 22:44 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:43 Pandemona wrote:
No problem i thought that was meant a derogatory post, didn't mean it had substantial value behind it Carry on :D

sorry i just wanted to highlight different countries different laws
no harm done.


Indeed!
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 13:47 GMT
#241
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 13:50:20
August 16 2013 13:49 GMT
#242
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough. I don't see how Take could beat that without going completely off the rails publicly.
Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
August 16 2013 13:51 GMT
#243
Too much drama for something that need not have to escalate this much.

This will keep us busy till the next drama episode, I guess.
Bigtony
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States1606 Posts
August 16 2013 13:53 GMT
#244
Sorry to see her go, but she's also 100% wrong for posting private conversations. All we needed to know was there was a misunderstanding about travel funds. No fuss required, mistakes happen.

Anyway she/TB have said the retirement is not about this one event so feel better.
Push 2 Harder
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 13:55 GMT
#245
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 13:57 GMT
#246
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


How are private financial matters not a huge deal?
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
August 16 2013 13:58 GMT
#247
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.
Tobberoth
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden6375 Posts
August 16 2013 13:59 GMT
#248
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

You need to read up on what has happened. You're being a sheep by simply trusting Genna and TBs position when they are the ones who posted private business conversations, and then started insulting Take online. All Take did was handle a bad situation, got mad when his private conversation was posted publicly, and then posted ONE post publicly explaining his position, unlike Genna who posts private conversations over and over to throw shit on Take while TB uses twitter as his personal schoolyard, acting like you and writing "fuck take".

You whine about 0 professionalism in the EU, then say you only support Axiom. Are you being dumb on purpose? They posted private business conversations online, they have no professionalism what so ever.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:00 GMT
#249
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 14:02 GMT
#250
Reading TB's twitter leaves me with virtually zero confidence about axiom's future. Is this guy for real?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:02 GMT
#251
On August 16 2013 22:57 Gentso wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


How are private financial matters not a huge deal?

Because nothing of substance was really released beyond that they couldn’t fund more that $1,500 in travel, which we sort of already knew.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:07:10
August 16 2013 14:04 GMT
#252
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.

On August 16 2013 23:02 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 22:57 Gentso wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


How are private financial matters not a huge deal?

Because nothing of substance was really released beyond that they couldn’t fund more that $1,500 in travel, which we sort of already knew.

she released informations that weren't meant to be public like take covering some of TL expenses. you don't do this without asking for permission.
Tobberoth
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden6375 Posts
August 16 2013 14:05 GMT
#253
On August 16 2013 23:02 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:57 Gentso wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


How are private financial matters not a huge deal?

Because nothing of substance was really released beyond that they couldn’t fund more that $1,500 in travel, which we sort of already knew.

It's a breach of trust regardless, there's literally zero reason to post that discussion online without asking TaKe about it. You simply don't do that, it's a matter of principle if nothing else.
Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 14:07 GMT
#254
On August 16 2013 23:02 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:57 Gentso wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


How are private financial matters not a huge deal?

Because nothing of substance was really released beyond that they couldn’t fund more that $1,500 in travel, which we sort of already knew.


Come on man, think a little. Who's paying who, how much, why, all these things have repercussions for further negotiations.
PPN
Profile Joined August 2011
France248 Posts
August 16 2013 14:09 GMT
#255
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


Of course it is a huge deal because it means for anyone who'd want to be involved with Axiom that their managment cannot be trusted because they cannot keep things for themselves. Doing business with people whom you think you can't be fully honest with is hard.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:09 GMT
#256
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view
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fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:11:39
August 16 2013 14:10 GMT
#257
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.
F.O.A.D.
Profile Joined July 2013
Canada100 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:14:45
August 16 2013 14:13 GMT
#258
Does TB behave so petulantly for the publicity, or is there a surplus of female hormones coursing through his body?

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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:14 GMT
#259
On August 16 2013 23:09 PPN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 22:55 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:49 Assirra wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

The moment they posted private conversations they "won" that battle tough.

Once again, I would not have done that, but I don’t think it is a huge deal either. At the end of the day, both sides are trying to tell their side of the story and releasing those discussions puts everyone cards on the table.


Of course it is a huge deal because it means for anyone who'd want to be involved with Axiom that their managment cannot be trusted because they cannot keep things for themselves. Doing business with people whom you think you can't be fully honest with is hard.


That is true, however most of the people running events and teams already have working relationships with TB and the team and trust them to some degree. Also they have an manager now and TB has said he is taking a step back from voicing his opinions when it comes to the team.

Its was not a great decision, but I don’t think it has done permanent damage to the team and they should be fine. They should not do it in the future unless 100% necessary(such as the other side flat out lying about that they said or did)
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:20:05
August 16 2013 14:16 GMT
#260
On August 16 2013 13:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
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On August 16 2013 13:02 Daralii wrote:
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

His first act as manager is tweeting "Fuck Take," so he's off to a good start. :p


Not true!
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Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

So eSports is plagued with incompetence, fragile egos, backroom bullshit, people out for themselves and more concerned with saving face


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Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 6m

I just want to make that abundantly clear for those who didn't know. Similar I'd imagine to most entertainment industries.


I love TB and I couldn't agree more. Also for those curious this wasn't the first mishap during the ATC. It's been a pretty bad nightmare and I'll also say this. It goes both ways.
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
August 16 2013 14:19 GMT
#261
Read the blogs, this thread etc... I'm still lost on how this is Take's fault. Their information while not formatted well still mentioned the amount they pay the team and then Genna went ahead and make their private convos public causing him to worry about how that will affect sponsorship and such and leading him to mention that he wishes there were legal ramifications for her actions. Honestly, I don't see this being Take's fault and his reaction is normal when you consider what went down.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:20 GMT
#262
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
[quote]
TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.
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mythandier
Profile Joined January 2011
United States828 Posts
August 16 2013 14:20 GMT
#263
Sad for Genna but quite honestly I'm quite tired of TB's egocentric, narcissistic attitude. The whole "the community needs to take accountability for its toxic behavior and how often it relishes in tearing down the people that make the scene happen" song and dance got old for me fast.

I was a huge Axiom supporter in the beginning -- I even campaigned on the TL Website forum to get the team icon available. But seriously, stop crying for recognition already. Obviously we know you do a ton for the scene. Is that going to stop the vocal minority from being a-holes? Of course not. But that's the freaking cost of doing business. I work hand in hand with the entertainment industry and I'll tell you that I know there's so much hate it's borderline crazy but that doesn't mean you need to acknowledge it and cry constantly to be put on a freaking pedestal. If you really love the community, and I think you do, the best thing is to just keep doing what you do and try to make it better and ignore all the filth that spews forth.
/rant

I still have high hopes for the Ax players as they're some of the best personalities of the scene. Despite my personal pet peeves, I'll be disappointed if things continue to get worse for them.
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
August 16 2013 14:23 GMT
#264
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
[quote]
Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
[quote]
in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.
PPN
Profile Joined August 2011
France248 Posts
August 16 2013 14:24 GMT
#265
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:39 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:38 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:34 Doodsmack wrote:
It's a shame people who don't understand the law get intimidated by dumb legal threats. Take clearly is not going to do anything legally and wouldn't have a chance in hell if he tried.

TB has a law degree, supposedly.

in the UK....


That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

If you're going the quoting path with wikipedia...

Honesty != sincerity.

Honesty refers to a facet of moral character and connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, or theft. Furthermore, honesty means being trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere.

Regardless of whose fault it is in the first place, TB and Genma stepped on a landmine the moment they thought it would be a good idea to publish private conversation without asking and insulting/hurting other parties involved (and I mean Acer, Take but also team MVP earlier in another thread about the ATC incident : TB's saying "begging bowl" was very inappropriate)
Ippo
Profile Joined November 2010
708 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:26:19
August 16 2013 14:24 GMT
#266
The TB Clan is a drama loving clan i suppose? Never seen a man who involves himself with more bullshit than TB.
Everything he does is right, everyone else is wrong..
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:26 GMT
#267
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
[quote]

I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.

nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

On August 16 2013 22:40 Pandemona wrote:
[quote]

That is supposed to mean?

he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:25 Cattlecruiser wrote:
Sad to see her go, her and TB were doing so much to help improve the scene.

I wasn't interested in ATC to begin with, but with this drama between Take and Axiom management I'm glad that I haven't watched a single minutes worth of it.
European scene has almost 0 professionalism compared to KeSPA, exactly why I only support Axiom, Quantic, eSF and KeSPA. (Mill too but mostly for ForGG).

Fuck Take, you don't need to answer to that POS Genna.

Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.
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Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 14:28 GMT
#268
Ok, the opinion on professionalism is probably the dumbest discussion in this thread. Wtf?
fleeze
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany895 Posts
August 16 2013 14:29 GMT
#269
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:41 fleeze wrote:
[quote]
nope, totally not.
one side made the other look bad by revealing private information and insulting.
the other side stayed calm and only apologized publicly.

[quote]
he doesn't know german law?

Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:36 Lonyo wrote:
[quote]
Pretty sure Axiom have been less professional in this than Take has...


I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.
BoZiffer
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1841 Posts
August 16 2013 14:30 GMT
#270
I like TB as a caster and I like many of Axiom's players. I like Take's products and contributions to SC2. What I really grow tired of is everytime something happens to TB regarding SC2 he pulls out the "SC2...thousands of dollars...pure charity" thing. I can't stand that stuff. At the end of the day, I'm sure everything will work out just fine for Take and TB and this will be a relative non issue within a few weeks time and hope for nothing but success for Axiom and Take.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:32 GMT
#271
On August 16 2013 23:28 Gentso wrote:
Ok, the opinion on professionalism is probably the dumbest discussion in this thread. Wtf?


It’s the standard internet argument of taking one’s personal opinion and claiming it is “fact”. You see it all the time, ei: “Fact: This game was bad because it had a feature I didn’t like”. Its nothing new. But it is a totally dumb argument.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 14:32 GMT
#272
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
[quote]
Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
[quote]

I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.
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Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:42:00
August 16 2013 14:41 GMT
#273
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
[quote]

this directly contradicts your last post:
[quote]

also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post private conversations on the internet without first checking with the other parties.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to say "Fuck X" where X is the person you have an issue with.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to talk down to any and everyone who disagrees with you using ad hominem attacks.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post further private conversations after the other party has said they had issue with you posting the first lot of private conversations.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post your own statements regarding events where they were trying to come to an arrangement to say something in a joint manner.

Take has made only one statement in which he explained his side of the story, and apologised both to Axiom and the community.

Most people would think that in comparison, Take has been far more professional than Genna or TB.
HOLY CHECK!
Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:43:06
August 16 2013 14:42 GMT
#274
I kinda do not see the point of jumping TB for being "unprofessional". He is definately one of the honest persons in the community, like Naniwa, and they deserve only praise in my opinion
Taipoka
Profile Joined November 2012
Brazil1224 Posts
August 16 2013 14:43 GMT
#275
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
[quote]

this directly contradicts your last post:
[quote]

also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Hope you two (Plansix and fleeze) know you are being really boring after the 2nd argument.
And in the 7th day, Flash stopped macroing the universe.
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
August 16 2013 14:45 GMT
#276
On August 16 2013 23:41 Lonyo wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
[quote]
I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post private conversations on the internet without first checking with the other parties.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to say "Fuck X" where X is the person you have an issue with.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to talk down to any and everyone who disagrees with you using ad hominem attacks.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post further private conversations after the other party has said they had issue with you posting the first lot of private conversations.
The vast majority would agree it's unprofessional to post your own statements regarding events where they were trying to come to an arrangement to say something in a joint manner.

Take has made only one statement in which he explained his side of the story, and apologised both to Axiom and the community.

Most people would think that in comparison, Take has been far more professional than Genna or TB.


its the most basic code of conduct in every business of the world really!
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 14:50:59
August 16 2013 14:46 GMT
#277
On August 16 2013 23:43 Taipoka wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
[quote]
I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Hope you two (Plansix and fleeze) know you are being really boring after the 2nd argument.

That I will totally agree and I am going to just drop it at this point.

On August 16 2013 23:42 Muffloe wrote:
I kinda do not see the point of jumping TB for being "unprofessional". He is definately one of the honest persons in the community, like Naniwa, and they deserve only praise in my opinion

I do as well and that they are up front about how hard it is to run a team. I don’t think any other team has come out and said “we run in the red and we are trying hard to change that”. I also think TB and his crew take very good care of their players and stick up for them a lot. I value that a lot and I willing to overlook some of the questionable decisions with the Take TV event. At the end of the day, we are better off with TB and Axiom than without.
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TL+ Member
eurTsItniH
Profile Joined January 2012
887 Posts
August 16 2013 14:46 GMT
#278
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:47 Plansix wrote:
[quote]
Eh, you could be right and I wouldn’t have done that. But TB and Axiom have done as much at TakeTV for the scene, so I am willing to give them both a pass and wish them luck. I appreciate TB’s honesty and I understand why he would not be happy with Take TV. As someone in a long term relationship, I would be hostile towards anyone who made my girlfriend upset, no matter how reasonable or professional they were.


this directly contradicts your last post:
On August 16 2013 22:40 Plansix wrote:
[quote]

I am sure the measuring who is more professional is entirely subjective and greatly influenced by personal bias.


also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.


Neither do you.
PPN
Profile Joined August 2011
France248 Posts
August 16 2013 14:49 GMT
#279
Muffloe > Then you'd better look up what honesty means. Speaking your mind without carefully choosing your words and without considering the position of others does not make one honest. In fact, it sometimes goes against what honesty is about. Backstabbing people you don't like is sincere, still it is not honest. That's precisely what TB's and friends' been doing in this incident ranting all over the place and making many people feel uneasy.
F.O.A.D.
Profile Joined July 2013
Canada100 Posts
August 16 2013 14:53 GMT
#280
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 22:58 fleeze wrote:
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this directly contradicts your last post:
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also take is a player who loves RTS, TB is just another caster. but that's only my opinion.

I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.
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MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 14:57 GMT
#281
On August 16 2013 23:53 F.O.A.D. wrote:
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On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:00 Plansix wrote:
[quote]
I think you need to look up what the word “subjective” means.

nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.


I love how a user called "F.O.A.D" (who's been recently banned as well, if I'm not mistaken) berates a 30 something year-old as being "too immature" while also being a condescending prick and trying to enforce his opinion on others. I find this quite humorous tbh.
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Apoteosis
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile820 Posts
August 16 2013 15:07 GMT
#282
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.
Life won like 200k and didn't hire a proper criminal lawyer.
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 16 2013 15:11 GMT
#283
On August 16 2013 23:57 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:53 F.O.A.D. wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
[quote]
nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.


I love how a user called "F.O.A.D" (who's been recently banned as well, if I'm not mistaken) berates a 30 something year-old as being "too immature" while also being a condescending prick and trying to enforce his opinion on others. I find this quite humorous tbh.


Being a 30 something year-old does not mean that he or she have attain the appropriate maturity level suitable for the age. Many teens or even child have more mature thoughts and behavior than their older counterparts. FOAD is simply calling it as he sees it.

"That's like, just your opinion man." is a last ditch effort to salvage w/e a dignity left there is for the losing side and is itself a very pathetic act of attempting to leave the argument arena by committing ad hominem.

On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


This can't be any more appropriate.
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Phantom_Sky
Profile Joined August 2010
Hong Kong512 Posts
August 16 2013 15:15 GMT
#284
more esports drama !
wondering any website keeping these interesting stories
bodomReaper
Profile Joined August 2013
Germany5 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 15:20:04
August 16 2013 15:17 GMT
#285
On August 16 2013 23:42 Muffloe wrote:
I kinda do not see the point of jumping TB for being "unprofessional". He is definately one of the honest persons in the community, like Naniwa, and they deserve only praise in my opinion


Yes but this is only partially true. You see, it's like this:
If you claim to be a professional, you have to act the part. No matter how much you want to "speak your mind" you still have to be polite and politically correct. When huge companies like Microsoft and Sony are at "war" with each other, you don't see the CEO of MS writing things like "oh, and btw, FUCK YOU Sony" on twitter. If you write stupid kiddy stuff online as a so called professional, you have to act the part! That isn't the first time, that TB forgot, that he has to behave a certain way.
I'm not trying to bash on him. He has obviously done a lot, but some things are just not ok.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 15:17 GMT
#286
On August 16 2013 23:57 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:53 F.O.A.D. wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:04 fleeze wrote:
[quote]
nope, you need to know that emotions are unprofessional. you make excuses for TBs emotional posts, which are the most unprofessional you can be. whereas take made ONE post, where he APOLOGIZED and said he is ready to talk through the issue.
i don't know how you can not see who is professional and who isn't here? it's pretty much obvious.


Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.


I love how a user called "F.O.A.D" (who's been recently banned as well, if I'm not mistaken) berates a 30 something year-old as being "too immature" while also being a condescending prick and trying to enforce his opinion on others. I find this quite humorous tbh.


The whole thing is super amusing in context of my work day, since I am drafting a motion in which we are submitting another attorney’s emails to us as evidence of him negotiating in bad faith and withholding information. I would also feel bad about it, except I am holding the invoice for the thousands of dollars he cost my client. Although not exactly the same, releasing discussions and emails is pretty minor is my book when it comes to be a professional. If I am going to say things I don’t want repeated, I call people on the phone.

Business is mean and not everyone is going to like you in the end. Although I don’t always agree with TB, I respect that he is at least honest about that aspect of things and doesn’t try to hide it. It is refreshing in a scene that seems very focused on selling the idea that we are one big happy family of SC2 players all the time.
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Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15487 Posts
August 16 2013 15:17 GMT
#287
Comparing the statements of Genna and Take tells the whole story. It was these 2 personalities having this dispute, and when you look at which one through a hissy fit and said "i quit!", it all makes sense. Wishing you the best, Take, I look forward to the competition. Good riddance, Genna.
SHOOG
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1639 Posts
August 16 2013 15:17 GMT
#288
I liked Genna. She seemed to have things under control pretty well.
TotalBiscuit knows what he has to do, so I trust that he will keep Axiom going,
Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 15:20 GMT
#289
On August 17 2013 00:17 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:57 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:53 F.O.A.D. wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:09 Plansix wrote:
[quote]

Well you have your opinion and I have mine. I value their honesty and straight talk more than an apology. You clearly value the apology. We each have our own personal beliefs on which is more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective

• Subjectivity, a subject's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, desires or discovery, as opposed to those made from an independent, objective, point of view

LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.


I love how a user called "F.O.A.D" (who's been recently banned as well, if I'm not mistaken) berates a 30 something year-old as being "too immature" while also being a condescending prick and trying to enforce his opinion on others. I find this quite humorous tbh.


The whole thing is super amusing in context of my work day, since I am drafting a motion in which we are submitting another attorney’s emails to us as evidence of him negotiating in bad faith and withholding information. I would also feel bad about it, except I am holding the invoice for the thousands of dollars he cost my client. Although not exactly the same, releasing discussions and emails is pretty minor is my book when it comes to be a professional. If I am going to say things I don’t want repeated, I call people on the phone.

Business is mean and not everyone is going to like you in the end. Although I don’t always agree with TB, I respect that he is at least honest about that aspect of things and doesn’t try to hide it. It is refreshing in a scene that seems very focused on selling the idea that we are one big happy family of SC2 players all the time.

Who are you submitting those emails to? The public?
Are you doing this as a last resort, or as a first step?
There's a point at which such conversations may end up being public. Step 1 of discussions is not it.
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Swords
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
6038 Posts
August 16 2013 15:21 GMT
#290
I'm still kind of trying to process what happened here, but I'm pretty staggered by everything.

I like TakeTV, I like Axiom, I like Genna, and I like TB (even though I disagree with the way he shoots his mouth off sometimes). It's really unfortunate that everyone's name is being dragged through the mud right now and it hurts everyone involved.

I'm shocked by the way Genna/TB are acting though. The only thing they're doing right now is torpedoing Axiom. Nobody is going to want to sponsor a team that releases private conversations, is managed by a guy who trashes event organizers on twitter, and appears to lack business acumen entirely. If they're hurting for money now it's only going to get harder as a result, and that's really sad because I think Axiom is a fun team and good for the scene. Their openness was refreshing, but in this case they've been way too open about the wrong things.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 15:27:05
August 16 2013 15:24 GMT
#291
On August 17 2013 00:20 Lonyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:17 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:57 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:53 F.O.A.D. wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:32 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:29 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:26 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:23 fleeze wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:20 Plansix wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:10 fleeze wrote:
[quote]
LOL. maybe read what you wrote.

you said which side is professional is subjective. you are wrong.

No, I said measuring who is more professional is subjective and influenced by bias. That each person would make their own decision on who they believed acted more professional during the process and the process was not a math equation.

still wrong.
one side takes everything out to the public without apologizing at all.
the other side doesn't and only apologizes publicly.

professional means you stand above the issues and don't let emotion take care of you. also you seek for a solution with the other party privately and only tell the result to the public.
so i think TB is as unprofessional as you can be here.

You are entitled to your opinion of how professional they are.

and you have no clue what being "professional" even means.

You are entitled to that opinion as well. Really, you can believe what you want, but it doesn't make you right.

Technically everything is subjective, we can only converge on objectivity, and there is a standard definition of professionalism. Your "that's your opinion" responses are laughably pathetic, you know you're wrong but you're too immature to concede.


I love how a user called "F.O.A.D" (who's been recently banned as well, if I'm not mistaken) berates a 30 something year-old as being "too immature" while also being a condescending prick and trying to enforce his opinion on others. I find this quite humorous tbh.


The whole thing is super amusing in context of my work day, since I am drafting a motion in which we are submitting another attorney’s emails to us as evidence of him negotiating in bad faith and withholding information. I would also feel bad about it, except I am holding the invoice for the thousands of dollars he cost my client. Although not exactly the same, releasing discussions and emails is pretty minor is my book when it comes to be a professional. If I am going to say things I don’t want repeated, I call people on the phone.

Business is mean and not everyone is going to like you in the end. Although I don’t always agree with TB, I respect that he is at least honest about that aspect of things and doesn’t try to hide it. It is refreshing in a scene that seems very focused on selling the idea that we are one big happy family of SC2 players all the time.

Who are you submitting those emails to? The public?
Are you doing this as a last resort, or as a first step?
There's a point at which such conversations may end up being public. Step 1 of discussions is not it.

To the court, which makes it public. Its the fastest way to prove he has been acting in bad faith and counter his claims that we refused to communicate. It is not the only way, but it is fastest. It is also underhanded, but we don't really care. There has been some debate, but we want him to knock it off, so we are taking a shot at him in open court to prove a point. Its mean and some would call it unprofessional, but others would say that the other side earned it by withholding information. Everyone has their own opinion on the subject, even in my office. .
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XaCez
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden6991 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 15:29:18
August 16 2013 15:29 GMT
#292
Sometimes I wish that people would just shut up. Silence is a virtue more often than not in eSports; more drama is definitely what this scene needs.
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Steel
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Japan2283 Posts
August 16 2013 15:30 GMT
#293
On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


As much as it seems like a bit of a dick move by Take to get so angry over so little, I have to agree with you. Yep, she should of asked to post that conversation before she did, that much is obvious. Then, she could of said 'oops sorry didn't mean no offense just wanted to clear up the situation- its not like I edited anything,' but no instead she quits right away in the face of some hate. Everybody makes mistakes, the community and esports organisations will forgive you, it feels weak to just run away like that. I mean I don't even know what it accomplishes since she's with TB. Now she doesn't have to deal with the mess she created? Cmon.
Try another route paperboy.
lessQQmorePEWPEW
Profile Joined November 2011
Jamaica921 Posts
August 16 2013 15:31 GMT
#294
the sc2 community sure does love drama x_X

seems to be the most drama filled esport
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
August 16 2013 15:33 GMT
#295
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).
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NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
August 16 2013 15:34 GMT
#296
On August 17 2013 00:33 lichter wrote:
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).


You don't need to own a business or have a real job to get in touch or get a feeling of professionalism. While I think your main point was that there is too much bullshit in these 3 threads I guess which I can agree to. (if that was your point)
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 15:34 GMT
#297
On August 17 2013 00:30 Steel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


As much as it seems like a bit of a dick move by Take to get so angry over so little, I have to agree with you. Yep, she should of asked to post that conversation before she did, that much is obvious. Then, she could of said 'oops sorry didn't mean no offense just wanted to clear up the situation- its not like I edited anything,' but no instead she quits right away in the face of some hate. Everybody makes mistakes, the community and esports organisations will forgive you, it feels weak to just run away like that. I mean I don't even know what it accomplishes since she's with TB. Now she doesn't have to deal with the mess she created? Cmon.


You may want to listen to TBs message on the subject. She has a lot of other stuff going on, like depression, being a mother and helping TB run his normal youtube stuff. The team proved to be to much for her to handle on top of all of that. To quote him: “…At some point you need to take a step back and focus on taking care of yourself and making sure your doing what you need to stay healthy.”

That doesn’t have to do specifically with the Take TV stuff, but the team in general. It’s a harder job that most people think.
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
August 16 2013 15:37 GMT
#298
On August 17 2013 00:34 NarutO wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:33 lichter wrote:
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).


You don't need to own a business or have a real job to get in touch or get a feeling of professionalism. While I think your main point was that there is too much bullshit in these 3 threads I guess which I can agree to. (if that was your point)


It isn't necessary but it certainly helps to understand the situation. 'Professionalism' isn't as black and white as a lot of people make it seem. And, unfortunately, sometimes acting 'professional' isn't always the best thing to do. This situation is far more complicated than we can assume based on the handful of threads and posts provided.

But yeah basically so much BS and crap being flung around lately
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ChowMuddha
Profile Joined March 2013
Australia8 Posts
August 16 2013 15:37 GMT
#299
i like eggs
Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
August 16 2013 15:39 GMT
#300
On August 17 2013 00:17 bodomReaper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 23:42 Muffloe wrote:
I kinda do not see the point of jumping TB for being "unprofessional". He is definately one of the honest persons in the community, like Naniwa, and they deserve only praise in my opinion


Yes but this is only partially true. You see, it's like this:
If you claim to be a professional, you have to act the part. No matter how much you want to "speak your mind" you still have to be polite and politically correct. When huge companies like Microsoft and Sony are at "war" with each other, you don't see the CEO of MS writing things like "oh, and btw, FUCK YOU Sony" on twitter. If you write stupid kiddy stuff online as a so called professional, you have to act the part! That isn't the first time, that TB forgot, that he has to behave a certain way.
I'm not trying to bash on him. He has obviously done a lot, but some things are just not ok.


It is unnecessary, although I am not the one to deny TB his right to speak his mind
MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 15:42 GMT
#301
On August 17 2013 00:34 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:30 Steel wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


As much as it seems like a bit of a dick move by Take to get so angry over so little, I have to agree with you. Yep, she should of asked to post that conversation before she did, that much is obvious. Then, she could of said 'oops sorry didn't mean no offense just wanted to clear up the situation- its not like I edited anything,' but no instead she quits right away in the face of some hate. Everybody makes mistakes, the community and esports organisations will forgive you, it feels weak to just run away like that. I mean I don't even know what it accomplishes since she's with TB. Now she doesn't have to deal with the mess she created? Cmon.


You may want to listen to TBs message on the subject. She has a lot of other stuff going on, like depression, being a mother and helping TB run his normal youtube stuff. The team proved to be to much for her to handle on top of all of that. To quote him: “…At some point you need to take a step back and focus on taking care of yourself and making sure your doing what you need to stay healthy.”

That doesn’t have to do specifically with the Take TV stuff, but the team in general. It’s a harder job that most people think.


No see, because it's much easier for random kids to spew their vitriol and shit up this forum with their stupidity than it is to actually consider the whole situation in perspective and relate to another human fucking being.

But at least it's still true what a poster said, that in a single day of their life Genna, TB (and TaKe for that matter, I dare add) do more for eSports than these drama-mongering fiends ever will in their entire lives.
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HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
August 16 2013 15:42 GMT
#302
I feel like, it is really petty that is got so dramatic. At least that is my take on it after reading her blog. I don't know I wasn't a big fan of Axiom or anything. I always thought it was good for more teams to exist. As for TB running it I am sure he is capable, but I would imagine that would cut into his own stuff like casting and his other game youtube channels.
Steel
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Japan2283 Posts
August 16 2013 15:43 GMT
#303
On August 17 2013 00:34 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:30 Steel wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


As much as it seems like a bit of a dick move by Take to get so angry over so little, I have to agree with you. Yep, she should of asked to post that conversation before she did, that much is obvious. Then, she could of said 'oops sorry didn't mean no offense just wanted to clear up the situation- its not like I edited anything,' but no instead she quits right away in the face of some hate. Everybody makes mistakes, the community and esports organisations will forgive you, it feels weak to just run away like that. I mean I don't even know what it accomplishes since she's with TB. Now she doesn't have to deal with the mess she created? Cmon.


You may want to listen to TBs message on the subject. She has a lot of other stuff going on, like depression, being a mother and helping TB run his normal youtube stuff. The team proved to be to much for her to handle on top of all of that. To quote him: “…At some point you need to take a step back and focus on taking care of yourself and making sure your doing what you need to stay healthy.”

That doesn’t have to do specifically with the Take TV stuff, but the team in general. It’s a harder job that most people think.


I was not aware of that, thanks for pointing it out. If she had been feeling the pressure for some time, I understand this situation full of unnecessary bullshit would push her into stepping down, at least in an official way.
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Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15487 Posts
August 16 2013 15:44 GMT
#304
On August 17 2013 00:33 lichter wrote:
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).


TL being an old website means a lot of us are 25+. I have a very solid understanding of what professionalism means and Genna's goodbye post had none.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 15:52 GMT
#305
On August 17 2013 00:42 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:34 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:30 Steel wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:07 Apoteosis wrote:
The scene is dominated by adults trying to be kids, full of people with the Peter Pan syndrome.

Genna, you can't just leave your post at the first scandal. You have responsibilities.

And btw, posting private conversations is totally suable.


As much as it seems like a bit of a dick move by Take to get so angry over so little, I have to agree with you. Yep, she should of asked to post that conversation before she did, that much is obvious. Then, she could of said 'oops sorry didn't mean no offense just wanted to clear up the situation- its not like I edited anything,' but no instead she quits right away in the face of some hate. Everybody makes mistakes, the community and esports organisations will forgive you, it feels weak to just run away like that. I mean I don't even know what it accomplishes since she's with TB. Now she doesn't have to deal with the mess she created? Cmon.


You may want to listen to TBs message on the subject. She has a lot of other stuff going on, like depression, being a mother and helping TB run his normal youtube stuff. The team proved to be to much for her to handle on top of all of that. To quote him: “…At some point you need to take a step back and focus on taking care of yourself and making sure your doing what you need to stay healthy.”

That doesn’t have to do specifically with the Take TV stuff, but the team in general. It’s a harder job that most people think.


No see, because it's much easier for random kids to spew their vitriol and shit up this forum with their stupidity than it is to actually consider the whole situation in perspective and relate to another human fucking being.

But at least it's still true what a poster said, that in a single day of their life Genna, TB (and TaKe for that matter, I dare add) do more for eSports than these drama-mongering fiends ever will in their entire lives.


Yeah, I don’t think people understand how hard running a team or tournament can be. The only thing I hope comes out of the end of all of this is that more people in the community realize that the business of running an event and running a team does not always line up. More often than not they conflict and that can be hard to work out.. At the end of the day they are all trying to make money and make this whole idea of playing competitive videos games work.

Also, fuck plane tickets. When are we going to focus on local events with local players and get away from the idea of flying every player all over creation.
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MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 15:55 GMT
#306
On August 17 2013 00:52 Plansix wrote:
The only thing I hope comes out of the end of all of this is that more people in the community realize that the business of running an event and running a team does not always line up.


But that would imply them actually thinking for themselves instead of flinging shit at whoever's involved (or at each other; or both) and acting like complete and utter morons. Sure would be fun to see though, no question about that.
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synd
Profile Joined July 2011
Bulgaria586 Posts
August 16 2013 15:58 GMT
#307
So I think we can all say that Axiom is going downhill.
No reason for Genna to bail out, since I'm sure she was the best person for the job.

I'm hoping that she didn't bail out because of the weird 'treat' by Take that posting skype chat logs isn't legal, lol.
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Nuclease
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1049 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 16:00:20
August 16 2013 15:59 GMT
#308
That's kinda sad. Hopefully things between her and TB are still okay.

That's not at all speculation, I'm actually, legitimately worried that things between her and TB are stable.

GL TB!

Hopefully Axiom doesn't turn into a Dota 2 team now.
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Treemonkeys
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2082 Posts
August 16 2013 16:00 GMT
#309
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.
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bodomReaper
Profile Joined August 2013
Germany5 Posts
August 16 2013 16:00 GMT
#310
+ Show Spoiler +
On August 17 2013 00:39 Muffloe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:17 bodomReaper wrote:
On August 16 2013 23:42 Muffloe wrote:
I kinda do not see the point of jumping TB for being "unprofessional". He is definately one of the honest persons in the community, like Naniwa, and they deserve only praise in my opinion


Yes but this is only partially true. You see, it's like this:
If you claim to be a professional, you have to act the part. No matter how much you want to "speak your mind" you still have to be polite and politically correct. When huge companies like Microsoft and Sony are at "war" with each other, you don't see the CEO of MS writing things like "oh, and btw, FUCK YOU Sony" on twitter. If you write stupid kiddy stuff online as a so called professional, you have to act the part! That isn't the first time, that TB forgot, that he has to behave a certain way.
I'm not trying to bash on him. He has obviously done a lot, but some things are just not ok.


It is unnecessary, although I am not the one to deny TB his right to speak his mind


I'm not denying his right to speak his mind. I am however denying to speak his mind the way he does especially when he bashes certain companies for not "being professional". If you are a true pro, you will find a better way to speak your mind than "Fuck You Mister xyz". He could have said something along the lines of "never going to work with Take again" or even "I advise you all to never work with Take again", but writing "Fuck You" in all caps like a little League of Legends kiddo high on sugar is not the right thing to do.
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Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 16:03 GMT
#311
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.
Treemonkeys
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2082 Posts
August 16 2013 16:10 GMT
#312
On August 17 2013 01:03 Gentso wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.


It's not a lesson learned if she walks away, it sounds like she's really screwing her team.
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ComaDose
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada10357 Posts
August 16 2013 16:13 GMT
#313
I am so amazed he hasn't posted in this thread yet. Must be hard for him to resist.
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Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 16 2013 16:13 GMT
#314
On August 17 2013 01:10 Treemonkeys wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:03 Gentso wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.


It's not a lesson learned if she walks away, it sounds like she's really screwing her team.


Yeah. I was kind of talking about her position in the early stages of organizing her team's involvement with the tournament and how she could have handled it. She's definitely screwing her team right now, and a little more than just her team.

Somehow, I see her coming back. She doesn't strike me as someone who can let go just like that.
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
August 16 2013 16:15 GMT
#315
On August 17 2013 01:13 ComaDose wrote:
I am so amazed he hasn't posted in this thread yet. Must be hard for him to resist.


If he is TB, then he has already, earlier pages.
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SaWse
Profile Joined January 2012
Belgium102 Posts
August 16 2013 16:15 GMT
#316
On August 17 2013 00:55 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:52 Plansix wrote:
The only thing I hope comes out of the end of all of this is that more people in the community realize that the business of running an event and running a team does not always line up.


But that would imply them actually thinking for themselves instead of flinging shit at whoever's involved (or at each other; or both) and acting like complete and utter morons. Sure would be fun to see though, no question about that.


You're the moron, the reason why there is this shitstorm in the first place is because your so amazing community figures such as the Bain family start flinging shit when they don't like what's going on. They brought this on themselves with their ego and stupidity, if they just solved this shit in private as they should have none of this would've ever happened. Is that so hard for you to grasp, are you this dense?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 16:15 GMT
#317
On August 17 2013 01:10 Treemonkeys wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:03 Gentso wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.


It's not a lesson learned if she walks away, it sounds like she's really screwing her team.


By letting someone else take over the role and hiring a second manager? How is that screwing them? Also, she suffers from depression, has been stressed out for a full year, runs TBs normal business and is a mother. I think her reasons for stepping away are reasonable and she is leaving the team in fine shape.
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MasterOfPuppets
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Romania6942 Posts
August 16 2013 16:16 GMT
#318
On August 17 2013 01:15 SaWse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:55 MasterOfPuppets wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:52 Plansix wrote:
The only thing I hope comes out of the end of all of this is that more people in the community realize that the business of running an event and running a team does not always line up.


But that would imply them actually thinking for themselves instead of flinging shit at whoever's involved (or at each other; or both) and acting like complete and utter morons. Sure would be fun to see though, no question about that.


You're the moron, the reason why there is this shitstorm in the first place is because your so amazing community figures such as the Bain family start flinging shit when they don't like what's going on. They brought this on themselves with their ego and stupidity, if they just solved this shit in private as they should have none of this would've ever happened. Is that so hard for you to grasp, are you this dense?


I like how you're proving my point by making this post, but please continue in your quest for drama.
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Noobity
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States871 Posts
August 16 2013 16:16 GMT
#319
I would disagree with the professionalism point. Not because what occurred was professional as it is currently defined, but because I think a lot of it should be how professionalism becomes in the future.

I think we're at a point in time where professionalism in it's current incarnation is outdated and needs to be re-tuned anyway. I think a lot of what was posted was out of frustration and possibly fear, to be fair, but I don't see it as unprofessional at heart, but only current definition.

I'm personally glad to see a level of transparency that is otherwise extremely rare in eSports, and for what it's worth I'm much more likely to buy Acer goods after hearing that they're handling this situation respectfully of the individuals involved.

I'll be the first to admit that I reacted negatively towards them and Take on twitter (these tweets have been removed) and apologize if anyone read those tweets somehow (I have I dunno, 20 followers ish) and it did even the tiniest to their brands.

I don't think TB will be able to do it, honestly. Not because I don't believe he can't mentally or physically do the work, but because I think he's going to be fucking overwhelmed as shit with all his other stuff. I honestly think he (and Genna as well from her pretty outstanding work with the team up until now) would be wonderful team owners if their workloads were quite a bit lower than they are currently. They have the right ideas for the scene and growth, and I think even the cynical one has a mindset that would allow him to succeed at it. I have no experience running a team or business or media empire or family or anything, so this isn't exactly something with a lot of sway and I hope that I'm wrong in TB's success. I think that if he can keep from collapsing under the stress I see a very bright future ahead of Axiom, eclipsing their past even.

I'm hoping that TB calls on the fanbase for more in the future. I think there are a great many of us that want to see Axiom succeed, and would be willing to help where necessary. If you need someone to read through emails and weed out some of the bullshit or unnecessary ones, if you need someone to guide a player around town for an event you can't get to, if you need updates written or need... man I dunno, whatever you guys need. Call on the fanbase. We'd be happy to help.

But of course, these are simply suggestions from someone who honestly doesn't know better and has just the best wishes intended.
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ComaDose
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada10357 Posts
August 16 2013 16:18 GMT
#320
On August 17 2013 01:15 renaissanceMAN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:13 ComaDose wrote:
I am so amazed he hasn't posted in this thread yet. Must be hard for him to resist.


If he is TB, then he has already, earlier pages.

No I don't think he has its pretty easy to check.
BW pros training sc2 is like kiss making a dub step album.
mythandier
Profile Joined January 2011
United States828 Posts
August 16 2013 16:37 GMT
#321
There's a very simple axiom (pun intended) in professional leadership that they teach in most schools of management:

- Praise in Public
- Punish in Private (punish can be: coach, develop, dispute...etc.)

This applies to both managing individuals (as a supervisor) and business relationships -- and for good reason.
Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
August 16 2013 16:49 GMT
#322
On August 17 2013 00:44 Mohdoo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:33 lichter wrote:
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).


TL being an old website means a lot of us are 25+. I have a very solid understanding of what professionalism means and Genna's goodbye post had none.

It's a goodbye post, I don't know if she cared very much about professionalism at that point.
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bodomReaper
Profile Joined August 2013
Germany5 Posts
August 16 2013 16:54 GMT
#323
On August 17 2013 01:49 Grumbels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 00:44 Mohdoo wrote:
On August 17 2013 00:33 lichter wrote:
I wonder how many people in this thread arguing about "unprofessionalism" actually have a real job (or better, own a business).


TL being an old website means a lot of us are 25+. I have a very solid understanding of what professionalism means and Genna's goodbye post had none.

It's a goodbye post, I don't know if she cared very much about professionalism at that point.


Maybe, but unfortunately her actions are still bound to Axiom and whatever she does will always in one way or the other reflect this team since she was the one, who "created" this clan. It's like this:
If Bill Gates suddenly decides to be a racist you can expect the MS sales to drop. Simple logic
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TitusVI
Profile Joined April 2013
Germany8319 Posts
August 16 2013 17:02 GMT
#324
Skojz gets hotter and hotter with every week. And better and better.
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Bizeheryer
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany307 Posts
August 16 2013 17:12 GMT
#325
Team Axiom should find a new manager. TB is not the right guy to lead and manage a team.
BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 17:20:23
August 16 2013 17:13 GMT
#326
On August 17 2013 01:37 mythandier wrote:
There's a very simple axiom (pun intended) in professional leadership that they teach in most schools of management:

- Praise in Public
- Punish in Private (punish can be: coach, develop, dispute...etc.)

This applies to both managing individuals (as a supervisor) and business relationships -- and for good reason.


In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical. If it was any of those things, then people wouldn't mind if it was made it public. People would be proud of it.

I remember vividly sitting in a private meeting and my boss was trying to come up with a story to tell a customer. He was trying to lie, and after someone came up with something he stated "Well, now that's a good story!" as to why we couldn't fulfill a contract.

Generally, private meetings result in someone get screwed over (usually people that aren't that meeting), a customer, a coworker, a supplier, ect...
Wiciu87
Profile Joined February 2012
Poland14 Posts
August 16 2013 17:16 GMT
#327
Take is a massive douchbag u can see it once again.
Sn0_Man
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Tebellong44238 Posts
August 16 2013 17:16 GMT
#328
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.
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BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 17:21:56
August 16 2013 17:17 GMT
#329
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same (though in healthcare patient confidentiality and privacy are exceptions).

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 17:19 GMT
#330
On August 17 2013 02:12 Bizeheryer wrote:
Team Axiom should find a new manager. TB is not the right guy to lead and manage a team.

They already have a new manager. I can't remember her name, but he said he will bring on more staff as necessary.
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SightlessGunner
Profile Joined August 2013
6 Posts
August 16 2013 17:19 GMT
#331
I'm pissed off coz i lost too much time today reading all this bs...

ATC finals start tomorrow, so any statement should be given to community. And Genna let us know what happened. Best way she could (without Dennis' help). John would do the same, also without hiding any details.
Did we get any words from Take? Check ATC website. I've got a quest for you: try to find ANY info about finals as offline event or anything about Axiom not coming...

Someone said that Genna's statement was "not professional". Maybe if she were just a team manager... But she was more like a mother/auntie for this guys! There are so many good and bad feelings involved... Axiom story was all bout family and that's why it is so unique!

GJ Genna! Thanks for everything!
and GL John!

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"Assumptions. Mothers of all screw ups"
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Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 17:23:48
August 16 2013 17:20 GMT
#332
On August 17 2013 01:15 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:10 Treemonkeys wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:03 Gentso wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.


It's not a lesson learned if she walks away, it sounds like she's really screwing her team.


By letting someone else take over the role and hiring a second manager? How is that screwing them? Also, she suffers from depression, has been stressed out for a full year, runs TBs normal business and is a mother. I think her reasons for stepping away are reasonable and she is leaving the team in fine shape.

Sorry but if all that is true, why in the world she started a team in the first place? And really, leaving the team in a fine shape?
She just gave a major hit to the team by revealing those private conversations. A hit which might as well be unrecoverable considering that TB said they are already in red. Who would sponsor a team that would hang out the dirty laundry like that?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 17:23 GMT
#333
On August 17 2013 02:20 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 01:15 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:10 Treemonkeys wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:03 Gentso wrote:
On August 17 2013 01:00 Treemonkeys wrote:
How do you run a team and get involved in a tournament without going out of your way to make damn sure you know what will be required and will be able to afford whatever arrangements are needed? This is an epic fail by Axion.


It's a lesson learned. I think she should've just manned up to making a mistake instead of playing ignorant and trying to get extra compensation last minute. Reading the way she handled things reminded me of when I was a teen dealing with evga customer service after my warranty expired.


It's not a lesson learned if she walks away, it sounds like she's really screwing her team.


By letting someone else take over the role and hiring a second manager? How is that screwing them? Also, she suffers from depression, has been stressed out for a full year, runs TBs normal business and is a mother. I think her reasons for stepping away are reasonable and she is leaving the team in fine shape.

Sorry but if all that is true, why in the world she started a team in the first place? And really, leaving the team in a fine shape?
She just gave a major hit to team by revealing those private conversations. A hit which might as well be unrecoverable considering that TB said they are already in red. Who would sponsors a team that would hang out the dirty laundry like that?

Who knows, but I think TB can handle that problem and they have a manager set up already for the team. TB is very successful on Youtube and likely can sell the teams to sponsors, even with this minor bit of drama. In a couple weeks, no one will really remember a lot of this stuff.
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Kambing
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1176 Posts
August 16 2013 17:24 GMT
#334
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same.

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.


Simple example.

Your subordinate messes something up bad. You don't publicly chastise said person in public in front of fellow employees and/or customers. You pull him or her off to the side to deal with it. Addressing it in public does very little good for your employees (demoralizes them) or your customers (makes you look unprofessional).
Maxus80
Profile Joined August 2013
1 Post
August 16 2013 17:27 GMT
#335
I feel the biggest problem with this whole situation is, that people believe everyone that runs a team/event is a professional. Most of the people that run the teams, or run the events (with some exceptions, especially on the event side) have never had any type of special education in the field of management.

It is inevitable that situations like these will arise, and I'm happy it hasn't happened more often. A lot of these people started as, for example, youtube personalities. That does not give them special skills at management.

What most of you are also forgetting, unlike a CEO of some company, these people get confronted with bucketloads of SHIT on a daily basis, given to them by this community. Granted, it's the bad apples, but it's those that you remember most.

It is inevitable that, under pressure, someone will make a mistake or lash out.


Would you not lash out towards people that are sending threats to your wife? Insulting your wife? You have to always keep in mind that Genna and totalbiscuit ARE MARRIED and no matter how much you turn it around, that will ALWAYS influence what happens. Everyone here is human and if TB would not take up arms for his wife, Genna, he would be a giant tard.


In short, just keep in mind, not eeveryone holds a masters degree in management/marketing/whatever
BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 17:33:53
August 16 2013 17:31 GMT
#336
On August 17 2013 02:24 Kambing wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same.

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.


Simple example.

Your subordinate messes something up bad. You don't publicly chastise said person in public in front of fellow employees and/or customers. You pull him or her off to the side to deal with it. Addressing it in public does very little good for your employees (demoralizes them) or your customers (makes you look unprofessional).


Well I didn't mean disciplinary meetings, I should have clarified that. However, you shouldn't chastise anyone in private either (in that case someone is getting screwed), either you fire someone (which quickly becomes public) or your explaining to them how to fix what they've done wrong. I pride myself on my management, and you can help people learn better public in such a way that doesn't make them feel bad.

Furthermore, that isn't a real life example, why I don't give you some real life examples of disciplinary meetings where people got screwed, I was a union steward for years... anyway, the interaction here was not a disciplinary meeting.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
August 16 2013 17:32 GMT
#337
On August 17 2013 02:27 Maxus80 wrote:
I feel the biggest problem with this whole situation is, that people believe everyone that runs a team/event is a professional. Most of the people that run the teams, or run the events (with some exceptions, especially on the event side) have never had any type of special education in the field of management.

It is inevitable that situations like these will arise, and I'm happy it hasn't happened more often. A lot of these people started as, for example, youtube personalities. That does not give them special skills at management.

What most of you are also forgetting, unlike a CEO of some company, these people get confronted with bucketloads of SHIT on a daily basis, given to them by this community. Granted, it's the bad apples, but it's those that you remember most.

It is inevitable that, under pressure, someone will make a mistake or lash out.


Would you not lash out towards people that are sending threats to your wife? Insulting your wife? You have to always keep in mind that Genna and totalbiscuit ARE MARRIED and no matter how much you turn it around, that will ALWAYS influence what happens. Everyone here is human and if TB would not take up arms for his wife, Genna, he would be a giant tard.


In short, just keep in mind, not eeveryone holds a masters degree in management/marketing/whatever

You make it sound like she got dead threats from Take lol.
Knuty
Profile Joined May 2012
Germany68 Posts
August 16 2013 17:35 GMT
#338
Holy shit ,people are such assholes out for drama when being anonymous.....
Chronald
Profile Joined December 2009
United States619 Posts
August 16 2013 17:36 GMT
#339
Not sad. Her entitled sense of self worth will not be missed.
Got that.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 17:37 GMT
#340
On August 17 2013 02:32 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:27 Maxus80 wrote:
I feel the biggest problem with this whole situation is, that people believe everyone that runs a team/event is a professional. Most of the people that run the teams, or run the events (with some exceptions, especially on the event side) have never had any type of special education in the field of management.

It is inevitable that situations like these will arise, and I'm happy it hasn't happened more often. A lot of these people started as, for example, youtube personalities. That does not give them special skills at management.

What most of you are also forgetting, unlike a CEO of some company, these people get confronted with bucketloads of SHIT on a daily basis, given to them by this community. Granted, it's the bad apples, but it's those that you remember most.

It is inevitable that, under pressure, someone will make a mistake or lash out.


Would you not lash out towards people that are sending threats to your wife? Insulting your wife? You have to always keep in mind that Genna and totalbiscuit ARE MARRIED and no matter how much you turn it around, that will ALWAYS influence what happens. Everyone here is human and if TB would not take up arms for his wife, Genna, he would be a giant tard.


In short, just keep in mind, not eeveryone holds a masters degree in management/marketing/whatever

You make it sound like she got dead threats from Take lol.

He did make an implied “threat” of legal action after the release of the discussions about travel expenses. I have gone pretty nuts when people have done similar things to my girlfriend at her last job(which she left). The moral of the story is, don’t make passive threats to sue peoples wives or husbands
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Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
August 16 2013 17:37 GMT
#341
On August 17 2013 02:19 SightlessGunner wrote:
I'm pissed off coz i lost too much time today reading all this bs...

ATC finals start tomorrow, so any statement should be given to community. And Genna let us know what happened. Best way she could (without Dennis' help). John would do the same, also without hiding any details.
Did we get any words from Take? Check ATC website. I've got a quest for you: try to find ANY info about finals as offline event or anything about Axiom not coming...

Someone said that Genna's statement was "not professional". Maybe if she were just a team manager... But she was more like a mother/auntie for this guys! There are so many good and bad feelings involved... Axiom story was all bout family and that's why it is so unique!

GJ Genna! Thanks for everything!
and GL John!

------------------------------------------------------------------------
"I sort of assumed it would all be online only until it was revealed later the would be an offline finals."
Genna Bain
"Assumptions. Mothers of all screw ups"
John Bain


Except for all the communications they DIDN'T reveal during the course of this.
They didn't reveal all the private communications, just some. Selective transparency isn't "without hiding any details".
HOLY CHECK!
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11330 Posts
August 16 2013 17:44 GMT
#342
Alright people, this and blog have become pretty terrible. Time to take a deep breath and post more calmly.
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tar
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany991 Posts
August 16 2013 17:44 GMT
#343
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same (though in healthcare patient confidentiality and privacy are exceptions).

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.



Without confidentiality parties will always be (over-)thoughtful of how to word every thing they bring forward, thus hindering the flow of the negotiations.
Also, think a company being really hard pressed for money at some point. In a confidential meeting they could explain their position and ask for terms considering their current financial situation.

In a day to day context: If we knew all our words could be put on twitter for everyone to see at any time, I think most conversations would look a lot different
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BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:03:36
August 16 2013 17:47 GMT
#344
On August 17 2013 02:44 tar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same (though in healthcare patient confidentiality and privacy are exceptions).

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.



Without confidentiality parties will always be (over-)thoughtful of how to word every thing they bring forward, thus hindering the flow of the negotiations.
Also, think a company being really hard pressed for money at some point. In a confidential meeting they could explain their position and ask for terms considering their current financial situation.

In a day to day context: If we knew all our words could be put on twitter for everyone to see at any time, I think most conversations would look a lot different


In theory, confidentiality is great.

In practice, when it comes to businesses it is often, (not always) used to cover up for unethical, dishonest, and deceptive business practice where someone is getting screwed.

Which is why I asked for a real life example.

It is also not certain that what Genna did is illegal. In most countries, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the knowledge of one or both of the parties. But Genna didn't record anything, this is where it get's hairy. Take recorded it when he wrote what he wrote and sent it to Genna.

It is up to a judge (at least where I live) to decide if Take had a reasonable expectation for that conversation to remain private, or he could decide that the fact that he put it down in email and sent it to her makes it something that Genna could share. If someone writes me a letter, and I share, do I get in trouble? Often not. Take would have a tough case on his hands, did he make sure no one was looking over his shoulder when he wrote it or Genna when she recieved it (if you have "private conservation" on a street corner, courts often see that as a public conversation)? Did he tell her this was private and not to be shared. Probably not, I didn't see the disclaimer in the emails she posted (yes there is a reason for that disclaimer at the end of someone emails!). Again, that is up to the judge

This is why so much business is done face to face or over the phone.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 17:53 GMT
#345
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
OsHc
Profile Joined February 2013
15 Posts
August 16 2013 17:57 GMT
#346
On August 17 2013 02:19 SightlessGunner wrote:
I'm pissed off coz i lost too much time today reading all this bs...

ATC finals start tomorrow, so any statement should be given to community. And Genna let us know what happened. Best way she could (without Dennis' help). John would do the same, also without hiding any details.
Did we get any words from Take? Check ATC website. I've got a quest for you: try to find ANY info about finals as offline event or anything about Axiom not coming...




and here it is http://taketv.net/news/-12-08-13-7387
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
August 16 2013 17:59 GMT
#347
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.
User was warned for too many mimes.
TitusVI
Profile Joined April 2013
Germany8319 Posts
August 16 2013 18:01 GMT
#348
That apology from TB looks to me a bit ironic
Science>Mechanics
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:03 GMT
#349
On August 17 2013 02:59 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.

So basically the drama and internet outrage is over when you say its over, not before?
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
AgentW
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United States7725 Posts
August 16 2013 18:03 GMT
#350
On August 17 2013 02:59 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.

Agreed, but drama diffusion is done by the community turning its back on this incident and moving on. Let's see how long that takes.
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rd
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2586 Posts
August 16 2013 18:06 GMT
#351
On August 17 2013 02:59 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.


You're not one for continuing drama yet you want to continue the drama. What is TB supposed to do? Cut off his ear and offer it to Take? It's way too late to resolve what the dispute was originally about, so at this point it's literally just drama.
mythandier
Profile Joined January 2011
United States828 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:17:48
August 16 2013 18:11 GMT
#352
On August 17 2013 02:47 BronzeKnee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:44 tar wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same (though in healthcare patient confidentiality and privacy are exceptions).

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.



Without confidentiality parties will always be (over-)thoughtful of how to word every thing they bring forward, thus hindering the flow of the negotiations.
Also, think a company being really hard pressed for money at some point. In a confidential meeting they could explain their position and ask for terms considering their current financial situation.

In a day to day context: If we knew all our words could be put on twitter for everyone to see at any time, I think most conversations would look a lot different


In theory, confidentiality is great.

In practice, when it comes to businesses it is often, (not always) used to cover up for unethical, dishonest, and deceptive business practice where someone is getting screwed.

Which is why I asked for a real life example.

It is also not certain that what Genna did is illegal. In most countries, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the knowledge of one or both of the parties. But Genna didn't record anything, this is where it get's hairy. Take recorded it when he wrote what he wrote and sent it to Genna.

It is up to a judge (at least where I live) to decide if Take had a reasonable expectation for that conversation to remain private, or he could decide that the fact that he put it down in email and sent it to her makes it something that Genna could share. If someone writes me a letter, and I share, do I get in trouble? Often not. Take would have a tough case on his hands, did he make sure no one was looking over his shoulder when he wrote it or Genna when she recieved it? Probably not. Again, that is up to the judge

This is why so much business is done face to face or over the phone.

I can't give you a real life example...that would breach the privacy of the conversation....jk.

There are countless times in my work experience where actions have been taken private -- and not to "chastise" someone as you put it. Here are a few examples within the last year where I've had 1 on 1 conversations:

With Staff:
- To coach someone on an area where they were falling behind metrics
- To coach someone on the importance of communication (ie, if you're going to be out of office, let team know; or, if you're going to miss a deadline, send out an email letting me know it's going to be late)
- To help a staff member start the process for dealing with a sexual harassment violation from a client

With Clients:
- To discuss the hold up on certain contract terms
- To discuss certain individuals lack of cooperation with a project
- To discuss ending the business relationship

There are countless examples of private communication. That isn't to say that some sort of communication can't/shouldn't be made public. But it's up to both parties to agree on what that communication should be. If that's not done properly then there is a breach of trust and you potentially ruin future relationships as a result...and, if there's evidence that you breached the duty of care you could be on the hook for other repercussions.

I'm not sure why you have such a view that private = "screwed over" but believe it or not, the world is not out to get you.
Qwyn
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2779 Posts
August 16 2013 18:16 GMT
#353
This saddens me a lot. I'm sorry that some elements of this community are so toxic. I've seen it myself, and in rare cases even been apart of it. Now, I've come to see why so many figures distance themselves from the audience of this scene, and that is because it can be so hurtful, so spiteful, and so, so childish. But we all, even when we realize this, stay because the reward we get from being apart of something so wonderful and representative of a new age, matches and exceeds the pain of such abuse.
"Think of the hysteria following the realization that they consciously consume babies and raise the dead people from their graves" - N0
ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
August 16 2013 18:21 GMT
#354
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.


Don't forget the upcoming ATC Finals.
Don't mind me
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:25 GMT
#355
On August 17 2013 03:21 ptbl wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.


Don't forget the upcoming ATC Finals.

Fuck it, watch all the SC2. Live, on from replay, audio recording or youtube file. Forget this noise and just watch some player try to destroy eachother
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
teddyoojo
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Germany22369 Posts
August 16 2013 18:25 GMT
#356
On August 17 2013 02:59 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.

it doesnt, but theres nothing more to do here. just need people to get over it now and be excited for wcs
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ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
August 16 2013 18:28 GMT
#357
Maybe TotalBiscuit should advertise the ATC finals through his various mediums as a goodwill gesture? I know he apologized, but I bet if he does this extra thing it will seal the deal.
Don't mind me
Ljas
Profile Joined July 2012
Finland725 Posts
August 16 2013 18:29 GMT
#358
I still want a link to that apology tweet.
ComaDose
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada10357 Posts
August 16 2013 18:29 GMT
#359
On August 17 2013 03:28 ptbl wrote:
Maybe TotalBiscuit should advertise the ATC finals through his various mediums as a goodwill gesture? I know he apologized, but I bet if he does this extra thing it will seal the deal.

honestly if it wasn't for this drama i bet a lot of people would have missed the atc finals >.<
BW pros training sc2 is like kiss making a dub step album.
Redox
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany24794 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:30:38
August 16 2013 18:29 GMT
#360
This was a kinda embarassing episode. Everybody realizes this was stupid, apologies were given.
We should all just move on instead of trying to rub it in..
Off-season = best season
Wingblade
Profile Joined April 2012
United States1806 Posts
August 16 2013 18:33 GMT
#361
On August 17 2013 03:03 AgentW wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 02:59 docvoc wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

I'm not one for continuing drama, but a simple twitter apology does not make anything that the two have done over the past several days at all acceptable, neither does it bring back any credibility to Axiom's head's leadership abilities when things go wrong. One twitter apology does not a drama diffusal make.

Agreed, but drama diffusion is done by the community turning its back on this incident and moving on. Let's see how long that takes.


It's already taken far, far too long.
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NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 19:00:50
August 16 2013 18:33 GMT
#362
On August 17 2013 03:29 Ljas wrote:
I still want a link to that apology tweet.


On August 17 2013 03:28 ptbl wrote:
Maybe TotalBiscuit should advertise the ATC finals through his various mediums as a goodwill gesture? I know he apologized, but I bet if he does this extra thing it will seal the deal.

I'm sure they will be talking about it in private.
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Ljas
Profile Joined July 2012
Finland725 Posts
August 16 2013 18:34 GMT
#363
On August 17 2013 03:33 NovemberstOrm wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 03:29 Ljas wrote:
I still want a link to that apology tweet.

https://twitter.com/Totalbiscuit/status/368428123362455552

How that failed to appear in my twitter feed I'll never know. Thanks.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:36 GMT
#364
On August 17 2013 03:34 Ljas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 03:33 NovemberstOrm wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:29 Ljas wrote:
I still want a link to that apology tweet.

https://twitter.com/Totalbiscuit/status/368428123362455552

How that failed to appear in my twitter feed I'll never know. Thanks.

Unless you are following both of them, it won't show up.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
August 16 2013 18:40 GMT
#365
I can't even imagine how hard it is to be a manager of a team. Sad to see it's not something for Genna. Best of luck and take care of yourself.

Good to hear TB gave his apology on his childish Tweet. Wich it simply is.

I honestly can't fault Take in anything, from what i have been reading here atleast.

GunPaladin
Profile Joined September 2011
United States1205 Posts
August 16 2013 18:43 GMT
#366
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:45 GMT
#367
On August 17 2013 03:43 GunPaladin wrote:
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.

I think we need a TL rule for dumb tweets. The person should have a 24 hour window to apologize before it becomes “real” drama. 36 hours if it involves family members.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
August 16 2013 18:48 GMT
#368
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.
Account252508
Profile Joined February 2012
3454 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:49:55
August 16 2013 18:48 GMT
#369
--- Nuked ---
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:50 GMT
#370
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
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On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.
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zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
August 16 2013 18:52 GMT
#371
Good tweet by TB
(:
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:56:11
August 16 2013 18:55 GMT
#372
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
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On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11330 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 18:58:16
August 16 2013 18:56 GMT
#373
On August 17 2013 03:45 Plansix wrote:
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On August 17 2013 03:43 GunPaladin wrote:
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.

I think we need a TL rule for dumb tweets. The person should have a 24 hour window to apologize before it becomes “real” drama. 36 hours if it involves family members.

I think it was Shamus Young podcast (the Diecast) I was listening to where they weighed into the whole Phil Fish controversy. Part of the nature of modern video games is the immediacy of everything. Under the old industry, you would have a buffer system between yourself and the audience/ consumers. So then there would be a delay in which prepared statements could be made and everything is a lot less dramatic.

Now there is immediate and direct access. Which can be really cool. You get direct communication with those creating stuff. But it can also be really raw and messy because fewer things get filtered or allowed to percolate until emotions can cool off and a more reasonable, but still truthful statement can be made.

So yes, we probably will continue to see 'action or statement' followed by 'e-drama' followed by 'retraction and more e-drama.' It's more direct, personal, and it happens much quicker and can flare up bigger.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 18:59 GMT
#374
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
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On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


I’m sorry, I wasn’t trying to make decisions for you. What I meant was, I feel the apologize is sufficient for this time and I also feel that your other objections are valid. However, I feel that the community shouldn’t be involved with that because I feel that it is best handled in private. I do not represent the feelings of the community in this matter and I am only stating my own opinions.
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NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
August 16 2013 19:05 GMT
#375
TB apologized for his rant and I believe he means it like that. Its worth more than an apology that would be dishonest. I hope we can move on and I'm looking forward to Axiom in season 2 (I suppose!)
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 19:07:46
August 16 2013 19:06 GMT
#376
On August 17 2013 02:35 Knuty wrote:
Holy shit ,people are such assholes out for drama when being anonymous.....


People can be pussies, dicks and assholes in real life too bud. It's not just the internet lol and when it comes down to business. You need to have a cut throat mentality as well.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 19:08 GMT
#377
On August 17 2013 03:56 Falling wrote:
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On August 17 2013 03:45 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:43 GunPaladin wrote:
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.

I think we need a TL rule for dumb tweets. The person should have a 24 hour window to apologize before it becomes “real” drama. 36 hours if it involves family members.

I think it was Shamus Young podcast (the Diecast) I was listening to where they weighed into the whole Phil Fish controversy. Part of the nature of modern video games is the immediacy of everything. Under the old industry, you would have a buffer system between yourself and the audience/ consumers. So then there would be a delay in which prepared statements could be made and everything is a lot less dramatic.

Now there is immediate and direct access. Which can be really cool. You get direct communication with those creating stuff. But it can also be really raw and messy because fewer things get filtered or allowed to percolate until emotions can cool off and a more reasonable, but still truthful statement can be made.

So yes, we probably will continue to see 'action or statement' followed by 'e-drama' followed by 'retraction and more e-drama.' It's more direct, personal, and it happens much quicker and can flare up bigger.

Giant Bomb had a similar discussion when it come to the Microsoft press conference and all the twitter buzz around that. They pointed out that all the Twitter buzz was just a bunch of people posting the first thing that came to their mind when they saw the press conference, based on limited information. Due to it being a first impression on limited, to zero information, the tweets were basically worthless for anyone attempting to make an informed decision. Yet the next day, people were reporting on the negative twitter buzz surrounding the conference.

At the end of the day, I don’t really take twitter seriously and I don’t think anyone should. It is instant access to a person’s thoughts without much filter and I hope people use it more responsibility in the future.
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tar
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany991 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 19:28:29
August 16 2013 19:19 GMT
#378
On August 17 2013 02:47 BronzeKnee wrote:
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On August 17 2013 02:44 tar wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:17 BronzeKnee wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:16 Sn0_Man wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:13 BronzeKnee wrote:
In my experience in life, nothing that is done in private and can't be made public is anything honorable, honest, or ethical.

I think that is a commentary on your life then, not on things done in private. Privacy, or more to the point, confidentiality, is a crucial aspect of trust, which in turn can be a crucial component of healthy business dealings.


Give me a real life example. No theories here please.

My wife and I have worked in many different industries (business, healthcare, technology, human services, charitable organizations), and private meetings are always the same (though in healthcare patient confidentiality and privacy are exceptions).

Generally someone is getting screwed, and that is why it is private.



Without confidentiality parties will always be (over-)thoughtful of how to word every thing they bring forward, thus hindering the flow of the negotiations.
Also, think a company being really hard pressed for money at some point. In a confidential meeting they could explain their position and ask for terms considering their current financial situation.

In a day to day context: If we knew all our words could be put on twitter for everyone to see at any time, I think most conversations would look a lot different


In theory, confidentiality is great.

In practice, when it comes to businesses it is often, (not always) used to cover up for unethical, dishonest, and deceptive business practice where someone is getting screwed.

Which is why I asked for a real life example.

It is also not certain that what Genna did is illegal. In most countries, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the knowledge of one or both of the parties. But Genna didn't record anything, this is where it get's hairy. Take recorded it when he wrote what he wrote and sent it to Genna.

It is up to a judge (at least where I live) to decide if Take had a reasonable expectation for that conversation to remain private, or he could decide that the fact that he put it down in email and sent it to her makes it something that Genna could share. If someone writes me a letter, and I share, do I get in trouble? Often not. Take would have a tough case on his hands, did he make sure no one was looking over his shoulder when he wrote it or Genna when she recieved it (if you have "private conservation" on a street corner, courts often see that as a public conversation)? Did he tell her this was private and not to be shared. Probably not, I didn't see the disclaimer in the emails she posted (yes there is a reason for that disclaimer at the end of someone emails!). Again, that is up to the judge

This is why so much business is done face to face or over the phone.


We really shouldn't go into legal details here, especially since German law and US law differ quite a bit.

It simply is not good practice to publish a conversation without the approval of the other party. Wether or not it is also illegal, depends on the law applied as well as the particular circumstances of the case.

Confidentiality can be abused but that doesn't invalidate the concept. Otherwise all privacy and thus civil liberties would be challenged.

edit: typos & ps

PS: thumbs up for TB's apology.
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negativedge
Profile Joined December 2011
4279 Posts
August 16 2013 19:54 GMT
#379
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?
leandroqm
Profile Joined June 2008
Netherlands874 Posts
August 16 2013 19:58 GMT
#380
I couldnt care less about the drama, just think they should sort things out themselves.
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dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 20:00:28
August 16 2013 19:59 GMT
#381
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.
Account252508
Profile Joined February 2012
3454 Posts
August 16 2013 20:02 GMT
#382
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Littlesheep
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada217 Posts
August 16 2013 20:03 GMT
#383
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.
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MarklarMarklarr
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Fiji226 Posts
August 16 2013 20:04 GMT
#384
There's enough drama in e-sports for a reality show, someone needs to pitch this to some terrible tvnetwork
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Taipoka
Profile Joined November 2012
Brazil1224 Posts
August 16 2013 20:08 GMT
#385
On August 17 2013 04:08 Plansix wrote:
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On August 17 2013 03:56 Falling wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:45 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:43 GunPaladin wrote:
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.

I think we need a TL rule for dumb tweets. The person should have a 24 hour window to apologize before it becomes “real” drama. 36 hours if it involves family members.

I think it was Shamus Young podcast (the Diecast) I was listening to where they weighed into the whole Phil Fish controversy. Part of the nature of modern video games is the immediacy of everything. Under the old industry, you would have a buffer system between yourself and the audience/ consumers. So then there would be a delay in which prepared statements could be made and everything is a lot less dramatic.

Now there is immediate and direct access. Which can be really cool. You get direct communication with those creating stuff. But it can also be really raw and messy because fewer things get filtered or allowed to percolate until emotions can cool off and a more reasonable, but still truthful statement can be made.

So yes, we probably will continue to see 'action or statement' followed by 'e-drama' followed by 'retraction and more e-drama.' It's more direct, personal, and it happens much quicker and can flare up bigger.

Giant Bomb had a similar discussion when it come to the Microsoft press conference and all the twitter buzz around that. They pointed out that all the Twitter buzz was just a bunch of people posting the first thing that came to their mind when they saw the press conference, based on limited information. Due to it being a first impression on limited, to zero information, the tweets were basically worthless for anyone attempting to make an informed decision. Yet the next day, people were reporting on the negative twitter buzz surrounding the conference.

At the end of the day, I don’t really take twitter seriously and I don’t think anyone should. It is instant access to a person’s thoughts without much filter and I hope people use it more responsibility in the future.

Maybe one question is:
Why did people need to post everything in their minds and about their lifes on twitter, facebook, etc?
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JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada16648 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 20:13:22
August 16 2013 20:13 GMT
#386
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.


thanks for the summary.
it might even be good to put this at the top of a thread where the entire issue "from beginning to end" can be discussed.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 20:16 GMT
#387
On August 17 2013 05:08 Taipoka wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:08 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:56 Falling wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:45 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:43 GunPaladin wrote:
Good on TB for apologizing, hopefully he does the same for his MVP comments. Maybe now this whole ordeal can die off.

I think we need a TL rule for dumb tweets. The person should have a 24 hour window to apologize before it becomes “real” drama. 36 hours if it involves family members.

I think it was Shamus Young podcast (the Diecast) I was listening to where they weighed into the whole Phil Fish controversy. Part of the nature of modern video games is the immediacy of everything. Under the old industry, you would have a buffer system between yourself and the audience/ consumers. So then there would be a delay in which prepared statements could be made and everything is a lot less dramatic.

Now there is immediate and direct access. Which can be really cool. You get direct communication with those creating stuff. But it can also be really raw and messy because fewer things get filtered or allowed to percolate until emotions can cool off and a more reasonable, but still truthful statement can be made.

So yes, we probably will continue to see 'action or statement' followed by 'e-drama' followed by 'retraction and more e-drama.' It's more direct, personal, and it happens much quicker and can flare up bigger.

Giant Bomb had a similar discussion when it come to the Microsoft press conference and all the twitter buzz around that. They pointed out that all the Twitter buzz was just a bunch of people posting the first thing that came to their mind when they saw the press conference, based on limited information. Due to it being a first impression on limited, to zero information, the tweets were basically worthless for anyone attempting to make an informed decision. Yet the next day, people were reporting on the negative twitter buzz surrounding the conference.

At the end of the day, I don’t really take twitter seriously and I don’t think anyone should. It is instant access to a person’s thoughts without much filter and I hope people use it more responsibility in the future.

Maybe one question is:
Why did people need to post everything in their minds and about their lifes on twitter, facebook, etc?

I don’t do it, but some people are very funny on twitter. I think it is a good tool, but it has the problem with any open facing system, that people can spam you. The only difference with twitter is that people can spam you with hate and they only you will see it. Even if you ban someone from twitter, they can make a new account in a minute and continue to harass you. Twitter can be fun, but it has a dark side that people are slowly realizing exists. We just had a story about a guy who works on CoD getting death threats over a balance change, I believe through twitter.

Twitter is a tool people have to learn how to use and how not to use it. Right now, we are in a weird place were we might have to easy access to people.
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johnny123
Profile Joined February 2012
521 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 20:23:48
August 16 2013 20:23 GMT
#388
as they say , "oh my team wouldnt crumble". i wont let that happen.

Not even a year . GG
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Myt
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany318 Posts
August 16 2013 20:25 GMT
#389
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.



This is a fair assesment of the situation but i think most people forget the 3. party involved - Acer. I assume they are pretty pissed that their name got sucked in this hole thing and I'm curious if they are willing to sponsor a second season.
dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
August 16 2013 20:28 GMT
#390
On August 17 2013 05:25 Myt wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.



This is a fair assesment of the situation but i think most people forget the 3. party involved - Acer. I assume they are pretty pissed that their name got sucked in this hole thing and I'm curious if they are willing to sponsor a second season.

according to TB, acer was cool with them and there weren't any problems. he may have referred to Team Acer, so I am not sure if that is an important distinction.
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
August 16 2013 20:41 GMT
#391
How many more bridges does tb have left to burn? Every time some kind of drama comes up involving him he winds up making himself look bad in some way. I like some of his content, but hes really not a very likeable person or a good representative to potential sponsors
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Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 21:03:13
August 16 2013 21:01 GMT
#392
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.
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ComaDose
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada10357 Posts
August 16 2013 21:05 GMT
#393
On August 17 2013 06:01 Grumbels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.

supportive statements are killing ESPORTS
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Sandermatt
Profile Joined December 2010
Switzerland1365 Posts
August 16 2013 21:12 GMT
#394
On August 17 2013 05:41 Jaaaaasper wrote:
How many more bridges does tb have left to burn? Every time some kind of drama comes up involving him he winds up making himself look bad in some way. I like some of his content, but hes really not a very likeable person or a good representative to potential sponsors


His immediate feelings got the better of him, but he has strong fealings for his family and his close friendy. Don't you have personns that you will immediatly defend when somebody attacks them, even verbally? He made mistakes but he was man enough to realize what he did, sort out the situation and apologize. Both parties resolved the situation in a professional manner in the end. I am willing to not hold this against them.
Account252508
Profile Joined February 2012
3454 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 21:17:29
August 16 2013 21:14 GMT
#395
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dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
August 16 2013 21:18 GMT
#396
On August 17 2013 06:14 monkybone wrote:
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On August 17 2013 06:12 Sandermatt wrote:
On August 17 2013 05:41 Jaaaaasper wrote:
How many more bridges does tb have left to burn? Every time some kind of drama comes up involving him he winds up making himself look bad in some way. I like some of his content, but hes really not a very likeable person or a good representative to potential sponsors


His immediate feelings got the better of him, but he has strong fealings for his family and his close friendy. Don't you have personns that you will immediatly defend when somebody attacks them, even verbally? He made mistakes but he was man enough to realize what he did, sort out the situation and apologize. Both parties resolved the situation in a professional manner in the end. I am willing to not hold this against them.


you'd think a man at his age, experience and position would take the time to calm down before splurting out his emotional and potentially misinformed opinion on the internet?

I'm also kind of surprised that no one seems particularly interested in the fact that private and assumed confidential conversations were posted on the internet? Especially in this kind of situation. It's hopelessly unprofessional, and shows a profound lack of trustworthiness.

genna's blog is chockful of people expressing their outrage at private conversations being disclosed--especially germans because i guess germans have stronger privacy laws than other countries.
Account252508
Profile Joined February 2012
3454 Posts
August 16 2013 21:21 GMT
#397
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dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
August 16 2013 21:26 GMT
#398
On August 17 2013 06:21 monkybone wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 06:18 dAPhREAk wrote:
On August 17 2013 06:14 monkybone wrote:
On August 17 2013 06:12 Sandermatt wrote:
On August 17 2013 05:41 Jaaaaasper wrote:
How many more bridges does tb have left to burn? Every time some kind of drama comes up involving him he winds up making himself look bad in some way. I like some of his content, but hes really not a very likeable person or a good representative to potential sponsors


His immediate feelings got the better of him, but he has strong fealings for his family and his close friendy. Don't you have personns that you will immediatly defend when somebody attacks them, even verbally? He made mistakes but he was man enough to realize what he did, sort out the situation and apologize. Both parties resolved the situation in a professional manner in the end. I am willing to not hold this against them.


you'd think a man at his age, experience and position would take the time to calm down before splurting out his emotional and potentially misinformed opinion on the internet?

I'm also kind of surprised that no one seems particularly interested in the fact that private and assumed confidential conversations were posted on the internet? Especially in this kind of situation. It's hopelessly unprofessional, and shows a profound lack of trustworthiness.

genna's blog is chockful of people expressing their outrage at private conversations being disclosed--especially germans because i guess germans have stronger privacy laws than other countries.


It's quite a horrific thing to do in my opinion too, perhaps it's a european thing.

i dont know why people think its a solely european thing. im american and i think its unprofessional to release private business emails/conversations. just because the NSA spies on us doesnt mean we like it, damnit!!!!
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 16 2013 21:37 GMT
#399
On August 17 2013 06:01 Grumbels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.

Well its not ment to be, but you can be annoyed by it if you want. I just think people should take a deep breath and remember, "Yo, its video games, we all need to calm down and have fun".
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grs
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany2339 Posts
August 16 2013 21:40 GMT
#400
On August 17 2013 06:01 Grumbels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.

Probably because it is annoying and patronizing; but there is hope he slows down when he reached 10k posts?
JimSocks
Profile Joined February 2009
United States968 Posts
August 16 2013 21:41 GMT
#401
NSA scandal shows when dealing with Americans over the internet. nothing is private.
Google just said gmail is not private.

USA! USA!
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
August 16 2013 21:43 GMT
#402
On August 17 2013 06:12 Sandermatt wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 05:41 Jaaaaasper wrote:
How many more bridges does tb have left to burn? Every time some kind of drama comes up involving him he winds up making himself look bad in some way. I like some of his content, but hes really not a very likeable person or a good representative to potential sponsors


His immediate feelings got the better of him, but he has strong fealings for his family and his close friendy. Don't you have personns that you will immediatly defend when somebody attacks them, even verbally? He made mistakes but he was man enough to realize what he did, sort out the situation and apologize. Both parties resolved the situation in a professional manner in the end. I am willing to not hold this against them.

And if this was the first time something like this happened I would agree. The problem is that this happens something like every other month with tb taking something way to far and making himself look bad, and as he has shifted over into management instead of sponsoring, these things are going to be directly held against not just him but his team. He has every right to defend his family, but the was he went about it this time was horribly wrong. I just hope he stops over reacting/ turning off his filter at the worst time before it directly hurts axiom, assuming this time didn't do just that.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-16 21:48:02
August 16 2013 21:44 GMT
#403
On August 17 2013 06:40 grs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 06:01 Grumbels wrote:
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.

Probably because it is annoying and patronizing; but there is hope he slows down when he reached 10k posts?

Unlikely, but it's ok, I'm sure you will find reasons to be outraged despite my efforts.
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mango_destroyer
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3914 Posts
August 16 2013 22:12 GMT
#404
Both parties made mistakes, but posting private conversations is really really low. I suppose it is nice TB is trying to apologize, and I would hope Genna does too.
pieroog
Profile Joined June 2010
Poland146 Posts
August 16 2013 22:15 GMT
#405
IMHO posting private conversation is wrong by itself. But doing shit behind others' backs, and acting like "I'm the coolest one" on the surface is even worse.

After watching state of the game with Genna, I have grown up a big respect to that lady. And she had already mentioned bullshit behind WCS and SC2 scene during that episode!

If we want SC2 to grow - we need more transparent folks like Genna, and we do need to get our shit together, no matter who's right in this dispute (imho everyone loses here).

So sad to see her gone
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
August 16 2013 23:48 GMT
#406
On August 17 2013 06:05 ComaDose wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 06:01 Grumbels wrote:
On August 17 2013 05:03 Littlesheep wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:55 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:50 Plansix wrote:
On August 17 2013 03:48 Assirra wrote:
On August 17 2013 02:53 Plansix wrote:
Totalbiscuit ‏@Totalbiscuit 3m

@takesen I'm sorry that I lashed out at you in anger. You didn't deserve that, you do so much for the scene and I respect that massively.

All right, folks, TB apologized, lets all get a beer and make plans for the Season 2 finals next week.

The problem here is, for me at least him insulting is not the big issue here. They can insult each other blue on twitter for all i are. My biggest issue is the releasing of private conversations.

There was nothing bad enough to really change anything in the discussions and they can settle that in private. We, as a community, do not need to be involved with that.

Who talks about getting involved? And please stop talking we are all some hivemind. People can think of stuff however they dam well please no matter what "we as a community" should do as you say.


Please ignore Plansix, he does this in every thread. I think he has a learning disability. He somehow learned to post on threads before he learned how to read.

User was temp banned for this post.

Plansix has an allergy to strong opinions. He shows up in every thread to write supportive statements for tournament organizers, Blizzard & random corporations, to tell us how they really are trying their best and we should calm down. Some people find this annoying and patronizing.

supportive statements are killing ESPORTS

I support this statement.
I also support Plansix in his ever so slightly patronizing quest to better the community and to contribute to rationality in discussions.
Get off my lawn, young punks
Strela
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands1896 Posts
August 17 2013 00:03 GMT
#407
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

You want him to go to dota2.
SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
August 17 2013 00:15 GMT
#408
It's funny how quickly people lose interest in something if there is actual work to be done. Heh.
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
August 17 2013 00:18 GMT
#409
On August 17 2013 09:03 Strela wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

You want him to go to dota2.

I want him far away from games I actually like. He can take his talents to smite or world of tanks, since he already burned his bridges in lol.
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OPL3SA2
Profile Joined April 2011
United States378 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 00:31:48
August 17 2013 00:21 GMT
#410
On August 17 2013 09:03 Strela wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

You want him to go to dota2.


league of legends and other moba games are similar to going out drinking with your friends at a bar. Listen, everyone's doing it, and it's a hell of a lot of fun. There's very little committment, very little to learn, and you just relax and have fun. Don't you know how to have fun? If something goes wrong, you're not held liable whatsoever. I met one person who apologized in a moba game and I wrote down his name. I have it here somewhere.

Starcraft is more like going to a lending library. You gotta study and ultimately the goal is to improve yourself, both in the game itself and in your reactions to your own success and failures in the face of competition. This is not fun. People who play starcraft don't play it for fun. They play it to improve. Improving is fun. Winning close games is fun. If you pause a game in league of legends, the other team wants to unpause immediately and there is a restriction in game setup to do so. League of Legends players ultimately wouldn't mind playing against an AFK team. Think about the last time you unpaused a game without your opponent's consent, and you begin to get the picture of what's going on in these two subcultures.

So when people like the one above me talking about how Starcraft 2 is dying, it's almost not really even a discussion because it's about as alive and kicking as the educational system in this country, which is to say two things. One is "did it ever really exist?" And two: it will continue in more or less it's present form until the end of time. I don't care how many times you coax your braniac friend to go to the bar, he's not going to have a good time. And people who like to wallow in a bar will not be convinced to embark upon a journey to challenge themselves or improve themselves in any regard.

This might sound like a scathing critique of moba games, but it is all 100% entirely true, and truth be told for well rounded individuals such as myself there's room for both a pub as well as a lending library. But I can recognize a poindexter when I meet one. and I can certainly recognize a drunk as well.


User was temp banned for this post.
Playoffs? You're talking about playoffs?
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11330 Posts
August 17 2013 00:25 GMT
#411
Oh please don't turn this into a SC2 vs DOTA vs LoL as well.
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negativedge
Profile Joined December 2011
4279 Posts
August 17 2013 02:02 GMT
#412
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.


well that sucks

not really the time to have two high profile and important community members shitting on each other like that
MoonfireSpam
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United Kingdom1153 Posts
August 17 2013 02:20 GMT
#413
Ha, I actually had no idea what ATC was until this dramafest.
IPA
Profile Joined August 2010
United States3206 Posts
August 17 2013 05:02 GMT
#414
On August 17 2013 09:21 OPL3SA2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 09:03 Strela wrote:
On August 16 2013 21:11 n0ave wrote:
Managing Sc2 pro teams isn't providing sufficient financial gains at the moment.
I hope TB will drop his Sc2 pro team and start focus on creating more Youtube content, I enjoy his "WTF is..." videos.

TB is not the person that can get hooked only on one game, he isn't a hardcore Sc2 fan. And I understand that, I used to enjoy this game, 2 years ago Sc2 was the only game I had installed and played ( a lot), but now... I haven't started it in months and I find Sc2 streams boring.

Good choice by the Bains to step away from Sc2. Everybody feels that Sc2 is going downhill... and yes it's true.

You want him to go to dota2.


league of legends and other moba games are similar to going out drinking with your friends at a bar. Listen, everyone's doing it, and it's a hell of a lot of fun. There's very little committment, very little to learn, and you just relax and have fun. Don't you know how to have fun? If something goes wrong, you're not held liable whatsoever. I met one person who apologized in a moba game and I wrote down his name. I have it here somewhere.

Starcraft is more like going to a lending library. You gotta study and ultimately the goal is to improve yourself, both in the game itself and in your reactions to your own success and failures in the face of competition. This is not fun. People who play starcraft don't play it for fun. They play it to improve. Improving is fun. Winning close games is fun. If you pause a game in league of legends, the other team wants to unpause immediately and there is a restriction in game setup to do so. League of Legends players ultimately wouldn't mind playing against an AFK team. Think about the last time you unpaused a game without your opponent's consent, and you begin to get the picture of what's going on in these two subcultures.

So when people like the one above me talking about how Starcraft 2 is dying, it's almost not really even a discussion because it's about as alive and kicking as the educational system in this country, which is to say two things. One is "did it ever really exist?" And two: it will continue in more or less it's present form until the end of time. I don't care how many times you coax your braniac friend to go to the bar, he's not going to have a good time. And people who like to wallow in a bar will not be convinced to embark upon a journey to challenge themselves or improve themselves in any regard.

This might sound like a scathing critique of moba games, but it is all 100% entirely true, and truth be told for well rounded individuals such as myself there's room for both a pub as well as a lending library. But I can recognize a poindexter when I meet one. and I can certainly recognize a drunk as well.


Exceedingly poor comparisons and all kinds of outright falsities regarding Dota. "Very little to learn?" Are you joking?

I'm a sc2 player and I think that statement is ridiculous.
Time held me green and dying though I sang in my chains like the sea.
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12345 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 05:10:17
August 17 2013 05:10 GMT
#415
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.


you forgot Genna retirement blog also private chat log about Take angry at the private conversation
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gosubay
Profile Joined February 2012
Singapore13 Posts
August 17 2013 05:14 GMT
#416
too bad, yet another team getting into more potential trouble
Entirety
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
1423 Posts
August 17 2013 05:19 GMT
#417
On August 17 2013 04:59 dAPhREAk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 17 2013 04:54 negativedge wrote:
anyone want to summarize what I'm sure is mounds of bullshit drama over the proceeding 19 pages?

sure.

Axiom not going to make finals.

Genna Bain explains in lengthy blog why they werent going to make finals. Most important issue was that Genna thought they were getting a travel stipend to cover team, but they were only getting a $1,500 stipend, which was way too low. Questionable whose fault it was. In discussing the issue, Genna cites private emails between her and TaKe.

TaKe takes offense to his private emails getting disclosed. Says he hopes there is some law to punish her.

Genna makes second blog announcing her retirement. Too much stress; too much bad shit going on in scene (allegedly); and TaKe's "legal threat" is the straw the broke the camel's back.

TB - "Fuck TaKe" on tl.net, reddit, twitter, etc. (i can only verify tl.net though).

TaKe reads Genna's second blog and apologize and wants to make shit better (for the most part, also throws blame at Genna).

TB - apologizes to TaKe via twitter.

hugs, kisses, everything is alright with the world--not really, community uproar, we still are losing Genna (sad face), TB burned many bridges, Axiom is probably gonna get a lot of backlash, TaKe may take some backlash as well.


Good summary, but you left out some stuff from Take's statement.

In particular, Take alleges that Axiom neglected ATC (Genna didn't respond to any of Take's emails) which meant that none of Axiom's games were played and they had to be cast from replays. Thus, Take saw it as Axiom simply not caring about the team league, but Take did try to offer some assistance to Axiom (too little too late).

It also clears up Acer's duties to ATC. Notably, Take states that season 1 was sort of an experiment and that they did not plan the travel costs fully (which is why when Liquid approached Take actively, Take helped them out). Apparently, season 2 will be handled better (perhaps the teams WILL get paid flights or at least, heavy stipends).

Take's statement was definitely the more conciliatory one.
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Aterons_toss
Profile Joined February 2011
Romania1275 Posts
August 17 2013 06:32 GMT
#418
I really hope that TB give away the management of the team or the team disbands.

I (sometimes) like TB content on youtube and he does gradually less because he is trying to spread himself between gaming journalism and "E-sport personality". It's not that I don't like Axiom, but in the end they get their pay from his youtube channel, if TB losses viewer he won't be able to pay Axiom anyway.
A good strategy means leaving your opponent room to make mistakes
Strela
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands1896 Posts
August 17 2013 13:13 GMT
#419
On August 17 2013 09:15 SilverStar wrote:
It's funny how quickly people lose interest in something if there is actual work to be done. Heh.

It's funny how easy it is to judge from the sideline. Heh.
emythrel
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United Kingdom2599 Posts
August 17 2013 18:57 GMT
#420
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.

When there is nothing left to lose but your dignity, it is already gone.
Timerly
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany511 Posts
August 17 2013 19:13 GMT
#421
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.



You're thinking of private people. Businesses have their own code of conduct and nobody will do business with a company revealing everything that wasn't put under NDA as they please. You think this leaves Axiom unharmed? There's no way people will have "fast and easy" business with them now. It's going to be NDA, embargo, faxes, etc. if at all. Will somebody in e-sports be too naive to do all that? Probably. It's not a good choice though given what came of this. Maybe they didn't mean to do something wrong but they still messed up.
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
August 17 2013 19:14 GMT
#422
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.


What are you talking about?
Of course you usually can and should expect a certain level of confidentiality in correspondence between businesses. It might not be illegal to publish such (and important or secret information will be put under NDA), but it is extremely bad practice to publish without consent and certainly indicates a breach of trust to the business partner that gets compromised in this fashion. Usually you see stuff like this only when two companies are already in dirt flinging mode. If one of our business partner would behave in such manner, all relationships with him would be put on ice asap.
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tadL
Profile Joined September 2010
Croatia679 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 19:16:12
August 17 2013 19:14 GMT
#423
I hope she moves out of US with her health problems. I fear for her life in this country.
With TB to EU and there she will get the help she needs even if she is not a billionaire.

Gl in the future
NukeD
Profile Joined October 2010
Croatia1612 Posts
August 17 2013 19:17 GMT
#424
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.


Yes, your whole post indeed does sound ridiculous.
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Zarahtra
Profile Joined May 2010
Iceland4053 Posts
August 17 2013 19:23 GMT
#425
Wow Take is such a nice guy. I suppose that shouldn't be a big shock, but I never really realized how nice he was.

I'm still wondering, how bad was Genna leaking that private conversation? To me it doesn't really seem so bad for Acer and Take overreacted to it? Ofcourse a stupid thing by Genna, but tbh not sure what the big deal is(except Take feeling maybe a bit betrayed for private convo being leaked, but tbh he just looks great from that convo).

Seems just a huge shame how things went down.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 17 2013 19:30 GMT
#426
On August 18 2013 04:13 Timerly wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.



You're thinking of private people. Businesses have their own code of conduct and nobody will do business with a company revealing everything that wasn't put under NDA as they please. You think this leaves Axiom unharmed? There's no way people will have "fast and easy" business with them now. It's going to be NDA, embargo, faxes, etc. if at all. Will somebody in e-sports be too naive to do all that? Probably. It's not a good choice though given what came of this. Maybe they didn't mean to do something wrong but they still messed up.

The easiest way to handle that is to have an NDA and avoid the whole issue. At least at that point you can claim "They signed an NDA are should not have posted this". Its not really cost effective to pursue breaches of an NDA in court, but putting it on paper makes sure everyone is on the same page. It avoids situations like this one where one side saw no problem with releasing the chat logs because there was no new information and the other side objected.
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Timerly
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany511 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 19:38:28
August 17 2013 19:33 GMT
#427
On August 18 2013 04:23 Zarahtra wrote:
Wow Take is such a nice guy. I suppose that shouldn't be a big shock, but I never really realized how nice he was.

I'm still wondering, how bad was Genna leaking that private conversation? To me it doesn't really seem so bad for Acer and Take overreacted to it? Ofcourse a stupid thing by Genna, but tbh not sure what the big deal is(except Take feeling maybe a bit betrayed for private convo being leaked, but tbh he just looks great from that convo).

Seems just a huge shame how things went down.


The problem for Take is that she revealed business between Take and Acer which he disclosed to her when trying to figure stuff out amicably. Now Acer obviously can't expect 100% confidentiality in any communication between Take and them because he might have to share some of it with other businesses (this is a common problem). The chain reaction could hurt his ability to make quick decisions and find solutions with Acer which obviously becomes a big deal. He will lose his abillity to communicate anything he agreed on with Acer to anybody else because they will ask him not to and that makes things even more complicated.

She damaged relations between Acer and Take because she just didn't think about what her actions would mean to other parties so yeah, I get him being mad. All that being said, it takes a lot to get a rise out of Take.

On August 18 2013 04:30 Plansix wrote:

The easiest way to handle that is to have an NDA and avoid the whole issue. At least at that point you can claim "They signed an NDA are should not have posted this". Its not really cost effective to pursue breaches of an NDA in court, but putting it on paper makes sure everyone is on the same page. It avoids situations like this one where one side saw no problem with releasing the chat logs because there was no new information and the other side objected.


True but it's also slow and irrational if you aren't prepared to follow through with pursuing it. So even if she had breached an NDA it wouldn't have changed anything besides telling her "don't reveal this" which is already completely common business everywhere. If I'd had to set up an NDA for every b2b interaction I've had I would have gone mad on day three.
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
August 17 2013 20:28 GMT
#428
Showing parts of a conversation that are selectively chosen is not transparency. I noticed people praising axiom for always doing this. You want to be transparent? Show all the logs. Otherwise you are just making yourself look better.
Asymmetric
Profile Joined June 2011
Scotland1309 Posts
August 17 2013 20:42 GMT
#429
Is TB planning to just not sleep?

I don't see how else he can keep up with his workload while also managing axiom.
Broodwurst
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1586 Posts
August 17 2013 20:53 GMT
#430
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


Welcome to germany where you can get sued for posting a private written conversation.
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Lonyo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United Kingdom3884 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 21:02:50
August 17 2013 21:01 GMT
#431
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form. Besides If I have a conversaion with someone, i can reveal it to whomever i choose.... there was no NDA signed, no one needed code word clearance, if you didn't want the content revealed, verbatim, then hold the conversation in person and check them for recording devices....... sound ridiculous? Yup.... just as ridiculous as "hoping" legal action can be taken against someone for revealing a skype converation.

Revealing the content of your own conversations is up to you, you dont need permission from anyone. She is not a reporter revealing a source, she was not revealing the content of a conversation held between two other people and was not revelaing the content of mail (snail or electronic) that did not belong to her. Therefore she did nothing wrong. She was attempting to shed light on a situation, which is always how TB and Genna do things... open and honest.


You can do whatever you want.
Just don't expect people to want to deal with you in the future if you do, simple as.

I would assume you may not have held a job where you deal with lots of emails on a daily basis, because most people who do would understand that typically people in business dealings have some expectation of privacy when it comes to their emails. Maybe you will share it with other people in your company/business, but not with the whole world.

Also, she was not "open and honest" because she shared a selection of emails/conversations, and not all of them. She was as open and honest as she chose to be to support her perspective, which is inherently biased because she is one party involved in the dispute who has her own interpretation of events.
Selectively revealing things to be "open and honest" isn't really "open and honest".

Also, Take/people working from the competition's perspective wrote many of the emails. The belong to him, and not to her. Just because he sent the emails to her doesn't mean she somehow gains ownership over the content.

Also, you cannot legally record conversations in some places, either in person or phone conversations. And you certainly can't then publicly reveal those conversations which you illegally recorded. Because yes, legal action can sometimes be taken where things have been done which are illegal, which some things are in some jurisdictions.
When it comes to emails/textual Skype conversations, who knows. I wonder if it's been tested in courts.
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Prog455
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark970 Posts
August 17 2013 21:08 GMT
#432
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.
TigerKarl
Profile Joined November 2010
1757 Posts
August 17 2013 21:25 GMT
#433
Let's hope that the remains of that Axiom Team don't turn into something as toxic as Eclypsia was. First the matchfixing with Crank, now this behaviour and the ridiculous Feelings of superiority afterwards. They Need to be careful now, one of two more fails like that and they're dead.
pigmanbear
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Angola2010 Posts
August 17 2013 21:37 GMT
#434
I can't believe TakeTV got so many viewers after this crapstorm.
zJayy962
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
1363 Posts
August 17 2013 21:41 GMT
#435
On August 18 2013 05:28 GreyKnight wrote:
Showing parts of a conversation that are selectively chosen is not transparency. I noticed people praising axiom for always doing this. You want to be transparent? Show all the logs. Otherwise you are just making yourself look better.


The parts that she revealed were to make Take and Acer look good. The logs she showed in her original post weren't used in a way to make Axiom look better. Go read the posts again.
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
August 17 2013 22:06 GMT
#436
On August 18 2013 06:37 pigmanbear wrote:
I can't believe TakeTV got so many viewers after this crapstorm.

I can't believe people are still trying to stir shit up when it will only further hurt everyone involved.
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 22:11:11
August 17 2013 22:10 GMT
#437
On August 18 2013 06:08 Prog455 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.

And France at least has been proven to do so already. Those laws are ignored by everyone in the name of "fighting terrorism". But this is different, and has damaged Axiom and Take's brand. This is one of the worst business related scandals in esports ever, and the resulting effects may be far wider spread than the public will ever know.
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Yoshinaka
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand50 Posts
August 17 2013 22:22 GMT
#438
sadly.. the decline this game is in, shes one of many to come
Prog455
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark970 Posts
August 17 2013 22:38 GMT
#439
On August 18 2013 07:10 Jaaaaasper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 06:08 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.

And France at least has been proven to do so already. Those laws are ignored by everyone in the name of "fighting terrorism". But this is different, and has damaged Axiom and Take's brand. This is one of the worst business related scandals in esports ever, and the resulting effects may be far wider spread than the public will ever know.


The fact that anti-terror laws has turned out to be a major loophole in regards to human rights does not change the fact that Europeans does indeed consider written communiction as something private. The point of my post was not to say that Genna did something illegal, it was merely an attempt to explain why Take reacted strongly to her way of doing business.

And in regards to this being one of the worst business related scandals in the history of eSports. Well let me just say that i am happy to hear that we up until this point have all been one happy family. This "scandal" has been blown out of proportions because Genna was stupid enough to announce her departure from Axiom in the same thread as explaining what had happened between Axiom and Take, and because TB lost his temper in the TL thread. Sadly it turns out that Axioms way of being professional happens to induce more drama than it prevents. Honestly - this whole "scandal" is a storm in a teacup if i ever saw one.

thezanursic
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
5478 Posts
August 17 2013 22:42 GMT
#440
On August 16 2013 13:00 NovemberstOrm wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 12:54 nqqvt3 wrote:
Sorry to see her go, what exactly does that mean for Axiom?

Totalbiscuit will be taking over.

Well I think that he could easily be a good manager, but he already has SO many responsibilities
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Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
August 17 2013 22:47 GMT
#441
On August 18 2013 07:38 Prog455 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 07:10 Jaaaaasper wrote:
On August 18 2013 06:08 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.

And France at least has been proven to do so already. Those laws are ignored by everyone in the name of "fighting terrorism". But this is different, and has damaged Axiom and Take's brand. This is one of the worst business related scandals in esports ever, and the resulting effects may be far wider spread than the public will ever know.


The fact that anti-terror laws has turned out to be a major loophole in regards to human rights does not change the fact that Europeans does indeed consider written communiction as something private. The point of my post was not to say that Genna did something illegal, it was merely an attempt to explain why Take reacted strongly to her way of doing business.

And in regards to this being one of the worst business related scandals in the history of eSports. Well let me just say that i am happy to hear that we up until this point have all been one happy family. This "scandal" has been blown out of proportions because Genna was stupid enough to announce her departure from Axiom in the same thread as explaining what had happened between Axiom and Take, and because TB lost his temper in the TL thread. Sadly it turns out that Axioms way of being professional happens to induce more drama than it prevents. Honestly - this whole "scandal" is a storm in a teacup if i ever saw one.


The scandal is the leaking of private conversations, which will directly hurt takes connection with acer, who is one of the few big name sponsors still investing in a big name team and backing tournaments. That kind of break of trust can and will not be ignored by sponsors, and does far more damage long term that any one of tb's insert foot directly into mouth moments. If tournament organizers and sponsors can't trust that private communication stays private, then they will cut back on interaction with team organizers and their monetary involvement. Business' will not risk private information that may affect their business being leaked via esports, and neither will tournament sponsors. Its just bad for business.
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Prog455
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark970 Posts
August 17 2013 23:02 GMT
#442
On August 18 2013 07:47 Jaaaaasper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 07:38 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 07:10 Jaaaaasper wrote:
On August 18 2013 06:08 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.

And France at least has been proven to do so already. Those laws are ignored by everyone in the name of "fighting terrorism". But this is different, and has damaged Axiom and Take's brand. This is one of the worst business related scandals in esports ever, and the resulting effects may be far wider spread than the public will ever know.


The fact that anti-terror laws has turned out to be a major loophole in regards to human rights does not change the fact that Europeans does indeed consider written communiction as something private. The point of my post was not to say that Genna did something illegal, it was merely an attempt to explain why Take reacted strongly to her way of doing business.

And in regards to this being one of the worst business related scandals in the history of eSports. Well let me just say that i am happy to hear that we up until this point have all been one happy family. This "scandal" has been blown out of proportions because Genna was stupid enough to announce her departure from Axiom in the same thread as explaining what had happened between Axiom and Take, and because TB lost his temper in the TL thread. Sadly it turns out that Axioms way of being professional happens to induce more drama than it prevents. Honestly - this whole "scandal" is a storm in a teacup if i ever saw one.


The scandal is the leaking of private conversations, which will directly hurt takes connection with acer, who is one of the few big name sponsors still investing in a big name team and backing tournaments. That kind of break of trust can and will not be ignored by sponsors, and does far more damage long term that any one of tb's insert foot directly into mouth moments. If tournament organizers and sponsors can't trust that private communication stays private, then they will cut back on interaction with team organizers and their monetary involvement. Business' will not risk private information that may affect their business being leaked via esports, and neither will tournament sponsors. Its just bad for business.


This is not about whether organizers and sponsors in general can trust their private conversations to stay private. This is about Axiom dropping the ball. This is a stand alone case where Axiom dropped the ball because they wanted to do things in a different way compared to other team owners, organizers etc. Right from the start when Genna and TB formed Axiom they announced that they were going to keep things public. This is not how people in general does business, but solely how TB and Genna decided to run their team.
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-17 23:57:00
August 17 2013 23:56 GMT
#443
On August 18 2013 08:02 Prog455 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 07:47 Jaaaaasper wrote:
On August 18 2013 07:38 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 07:10 Jaaaaasper wrote:
On August 18 2013 06:08 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 03:57 emythrel wrote:
I love all the "you shouldn't post private conversations" stuff. There is no such thing as a private conversation when its in written form.


If a European government was to look in a private e-mail conversation it would be a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights article 8.

And France at least has been proven to do so already. Those laws are ignored by everyone in the name of "fighting terrorism". But this is different, and has damaged Axiom and Take's brand. This is one of the worst business related scandals in esports ever, and the resulting effects may be far wider spread than the public will ever know.


The fact that anti-terror laws has turned out to be a major loophole in regards to human rights does not change the fact that Europeans does indeed consider written communiction as something private. The point of my post was not to say that Genna did something illegal, it was merely an attempt to explain why Take reacted strongly to her way of doing business.

And in regards to this being one of the worst business related scandals in the history of eSports. Well let me just say that i am happy to hear that we up until this point have all been one happy family. This "scandal" has been blown out of proportions because Genna was stupid enough to announce her departure from Axiom in the same thread as explaining what had happened between Axiom and Take, and because TB lost his temper in the TL thread. Sadly it turns out that Axioms way of being professional happens to induce more drama than it prevents. Honestly - this whole "scandal" is a storm in a teacup if i ever saw one.


The scandal is the leaking of private conversations, which will directly hurt takes connection with acer, who is one of the few big name sponsors still investing in a big name team and backing tournaments. That kind of break of trust can and will not be ignored by sponsors, and does far more damage long term that any one of tb's insert foot directly into mouth moments. If tournament organizers and sponsors can't trust that private communication stays private, then they will cut back on interaction with team organizers and their monetary involvement. Business' will not risk private information that may affect their business being leaked via esports, and neither will tournament sponsors. Its just bad for business.


This is not about whether organizers and sponsors in general can trust their private conversations to stay private. This is about Axiom dropping the ball. This is a stand alone case where Axiom dropped the ball because they wanted to do things in a different way compared to other team owners, organizers etc. Right from the start when Genna and TB formed Axiom they announced that they were going to keep things public. This is not how people in general does business, but solely how TB and Genna decided to run their team.

At the very least this is going negativity effect axiom with sponsors and tourney organizers, and the backlash might reach out to take and acer. This is the kind of scandal that kills teams with potential sponsors, and makes other sponsors wary of anything to do with all involved. Axiom may be down to just total biscuits you tube money when the fallout ends. And ever in keeping it open, that goes way to far. If this even starts to look like a trend people will drop anything to do with the bains like a hot potato. That is not how you run a business.
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NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
August 17 2013 23:58 GMT
#444
On August 18 2013 07:22 Yoshinaka wrote:
sadly.. the decline this game is in, shes one of many to come

That has nothing to do with why she left.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 17 2013 23:59 GMT
#445
On August 18 2013 08:58 NovemberstOrm wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 07:22 Yoshinaka wrote:
sadly.. the decline this game is in, shes one of many to come

That has nothing to do with why she left.

Reality is tough for most people. They see what they want.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
lessQQmorePEWPEW
Profile Joined November 2011
Jamaica921 Posts
August 18 2013 00:12 GMT
#446
Mo drama for y'all, seems like the sc2 lives and breathes for this shit. Ignore this petulant behavior and send a message to all these drama queens that y'all don't give a fuck.

Shit like this is embarrassing and should not be debated over like it matters.
Why drink and drive when you can smoke and fly - Bob Marley
Jaaaaasper
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States10225 Posts
August 18 2013 00:20 GMT
#447
On August 18 2013 09:12 lessQQmorePEWPEW wrote:
Mo drama for y'all, seems like the sc2 lives and breathes for this shit. Ignore this petulant behavior and send a message to all these drama queens that y'all don't give a fuck.

Shit like this is embarrassing and should not be debated over like it matters.

But this does matter. Axiom just screwed over take and acer, and doing so proboly cost themselves sponsors and may have damaged the whole scene. This isn't just about total biscut snapping at someone over twitter or team liquid, this is a matter of leaking private business conversations, which is not something to be taken lightly. This is one of the few examples of drama that actually matter. This one is going to have lasting implications for at least axiom, if not for take and acer as well.
Hey do you want to hear a joke? Chinese production value. | I thought he had a aegis- Ayesee | When did 7ing mad last have a good game, 2012?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 18 2013 00:58 GMT
#448
On August 18 2013 09:20 Jaaaaasper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 09:12 lessQQmorePEWPEW wrote:
Mo drama for y'all, seems like the sc2 lives and breathes for this shit. Ignore this petulant behavior and send a message to all these drama queens that y'all don't give a fuck.

Shit like this is embarrassing and should not be debated over like it matters.

But this does matter. Axiom just screwed over take and acer, and doing so proboly cost themselves sponsors and may have damaged the whole scene. This isn't just about total biscut snapping at someone over twitter or team liquid, this is a matter of leaking private business conversations, which is not something to be taken lightly. This is one of the few examples of drama that actually matter. This one is going to have lasting implications for at least axiom, if not for take and acer as well.

From reports, Acer is fine and Amiom dropping out does not concern them. I believe this was brought up previously in the thread. Its really not that big of a deal.
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TL+ Member
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 01:28 GMT
#449
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.
skatblast
Profile Joined September 2011
United States784 Posts
August 18 2013 01:35 GMT
#450
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


Yeah they will be done before July next year, they dont even have enough players for team tournaments and i dont see them getting any other strong players. Maybe some of the azubu guys
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
August 18 2013 01:35 GMT
#451
On August 18 2013 09:20 Jaaaaasper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 09:12 lessQQmorePEWPEW wrote:
Mo drama for y'all, seems like the sc2 lives and breathes for this shit. Ignore this petulant behavior and send a message to all these drama queens that y'all don't give a fuck.

Shit like this is embarrassing and should not be debated over like it matters.

But this does matter. Axiom just screwed over take and acer, and doing so proboly cost themselves sponsors and may have damaged the whole scene. This isn't just about total biscut snapping at someone over twitter or team liquid, this is a matter of leaking private business conversations, which is not something to be taken lightly. This is one of the few examples of drama that actually matter. This one is going to have lasting implications for at least axiom, if not for take and acer as well.



Or none of us know what the consequences are, because we don't have enough information. Internet arguing is fun though so carry on everyone.
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
August 18 2013 01:36 GMT
#452
On August 18 2013 10:35 skatblast wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


i dont see them getting any other strong players.



Take this guy's word for it everybody. He got a high score on his SATs.
InvictusRage
Profile Joined August 2011
United States230 Posts
August 18 2013 01:41 GMT
#453
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 01:54 GMT
#454
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?
AgentW
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United States7725 Posts
August 18 2013 02:08 GMT
#455
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.
Who's the bigger scrub, the scrub, or the scrub who loses to him?
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 02:12 GMT
#456
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...
InvictusRage
Profile Joined August 2011
United States230 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 02:19:56
August 18 2013 02:17 GMT
#457
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...


I did not mean to be arguing that you were wrong. I meant to be expressing my certainty that you were wrong; I don't know that just my expression of such certainty ought to convince others.

I will give you odds on a six-month bet, my $600 against your $400, if you like. I know your original prediction was for a year, but you also said much sooner was likely, and so I offer odds.

(edit: this is not an argument either, this is an attempt to make money. I entirely understand if you are not as interested in this sort of thing as I am.)
WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
August 18 2013 02:17 GMT
#458
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.
Average means I'm better than half of you.
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 02:28 GMT
#459
On August 18 2013 11:17 InvictusRage wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...


I did not mean to be arguing that you were wrong. I meant to be expressing my certainty that you were wrong; I don't know that just my expression of such certainty ought to convince others.

I will give you odds on a six-month bet, my $600 against your $400, if you like. I know your original prediction was for a year, but you also said much sooner was likely, and so I offer odds.

(edit: this is not an argument either, this is an attempt to make money. I entirely understand if you are not as interested in this sort of thing as I am.)


Nah. I'm not much of a gambler. I guess it's also why I am able to see problems in Axiom's future. Business people, while generally willing to take risks, don't tend to be quite so willing to be so fast and loose with their investments as some in this eSports community, which brings us back on topic ...
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 02:29 GMT
#460
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.
Arcanne
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1519 Posts
August 18 2013 02:40 GMT
#461
This whole saga is embarrassing
Professional tech investor, part time DotA scrub | Follow @AllMeasures on Twitter
InvictusRage
Profile Joined August 2011
United States230 Posts
August 18 2013 02:40 GMT
#462
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.


I guess I think that even if you think this is true, that the Bains have particularly bad business sense, that they are more likely to be able to sell the team to somebody than for it to go out of business entirely. They did just jointly win third in the GSTL and finish second in the group stage of the ATC, with a pretty established foreign fanbase. The scene is in rough shape on the edges, I think, FXO NA etc, but the core is doing okay and even spreading with the recent push in other games--see Na'Vi's entry into SC2.

The Na'Vi acquisition of FXO Europe is a pretty good model of the kind of thing that I am talking about, actually. They were looking to make a splash by acquiring players that already had status and fanbases, and the Axiom crew is at least as good in those areas as the Na'Vi squad.
WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
August 18 2013 02:41 GMT
#463
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.
Average means I'm better than half of you.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 18 2013 03:14 GMT
#464
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.

Exaggerating the consequences of some thing that causes internet outrage is what we do on team liquid. Especially if it is business related.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
August 18 2013 03:26 GMT
#465
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.


Or you just don't have enough information to render any sort of meaningful prediction. I mean I know you probably got a high SAT score and all but really, you don't know what you're talking about.
Kaitlin
Profile Joined December 2010
United States2958 Posts
August 18 2013 04:24 GMT
#466
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.
WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
August 18 2013 04:42 GMT
#467
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.
Average means I'm better than half of you.
dearyuna
Profile Joined December 2011
United States322 Posts
August 18 2013 05:03 GMT
#468
Light & Dark side... so true. ;;;;;
@dearyuna Team SCV Life <3
SixStrings
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Germany2046 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 11:47:16
August 18 2013 11:47 GMT
#469
Sick kudos towards the Baines, Genna seems to have been a force for the good of the scene, though admittedly I didn't know anything about her beforehand.

Then there's TB, for whom I have nothing but respect.
The guy could write his own ticket in MSM, but he sticks to what he loves at personal and financial expense, puts in frightening numbers of hours of work and is generally a sick badass.

Is he the eldest person in e-sports by the way? He must be in his early fourties?

And still he's one of the most valuable people we have...
daders123
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden51 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 11:52:13
August 18 2013 11:51 GMT
#470
On August 18 2013 20:47 SixStrings wrote:
Sick kudos towards the Baines, Genna seems to have been a force for the good of the scene, though admittedly I didn't know anything about her beforehand.

Then there's TB, for whom I have nothing but respect.
The guy could write his own ticket in MSM, but he sticks to what he loves at personal and financial expense, puts in frightening numbers of hours of work and is generally a sick badass.

Is he the eldest person in e-sports by the way? He must be in his early fourties?

And still he's one of the most valuable people we have...

He was born in 1984.
SixStrings
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Germany2046 Posts
August 18 2013 11:55 GMT
#471
Yeah, that would make him 28 or 29, there's no way in hell that's accurate.
Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
August 18 2013 11:59 GMT
#472
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:28 Kaitlin wrote:
Hmm, thanks to Genna, I wonder how other teams will negotiate with Take for extra travel stipends in the future, since we all now know that they gave TeamLiquid special funding. Amateur hour. Still don't see how it affects Take negatively ? You're free to publish this stuff, but don't expect any serious people to ever do business with you again. Of course, TB not realizing this isn't helping Axiom's future. I predict Axiom will be gone within a year, probably much sooner than that.


If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.
gobbledydook
Profile Joined October 2012
Australia2601 Posts
August 18 2013 12:10 GMT
#473
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
[quote]

If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


You haven't demonstrated any ability to run a business either, so I wouldn't trust anything about what you say defines ability to run a business. Running a youtube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and the behind the scenes work is not as straightforward as 'have an attractive voice'.
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NukeD
Profile Joined October 2010
Croatia1612 Posts
August 18 2013 12:24 GMT
#474
On August 18 2013 20:55 SixStrings wrote:
Yeah, that would make him 28 or 29, there's no way in hell that's accurate.

What drugs are you on? Link.
sorry for dem one liners
Timerly
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany511 Posts
August 18 2013 12:27 GMT
#475
On August 18 2013 20:55 SixStrings wrote:
Yeah, that would make him 28 or 29, there's no way in hell that's accurate.


http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/TotalBiscuit
Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
August 18 2013 12:35 GMT
#476
On August 18 2013 21:10 gobbledydook wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
[quote]

What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


You haven't demonstrated any ability to run a business either, so I wouldn't trust anything about what you say defines ability to run a business. Running a youtube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and the behind the scenes work is not as straightforward as 'have an attractive voice'.


'Running' a youtube channel is actually pretty straightforward, and what does my ability to run a business have to do with anything at all? :S
Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12022 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 12:40:20
August 18 2013 12:39 GMT
#477
On August 18 2013 20:55 SixStrings wrote:
Yeah, that would make him 28 or 29, there's no way in hell that's accurate.


He is actually that young. His beard and attitude makes him seem as if he's in his 50s sometimes though. I've seen people make that assumption about him many a time.
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Chronald
Profile Joined December 2009
United States619 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 21:13:57
August 18 2013 12:40 GMT
#478
Nasty things were once written here.

User was banned for this post.
Got that.
Nick!
Profile Joined March 2011
Scotland701 Posts
August 18 2013 12:49 GMT
#479
Damn, I smell a lock soon enough :o
thirtyapm
Profile Joined January 2012
521 Posts
August 18 2013 12:50 GMT
#480
heh always thought he was really old.

the baldness really fooled me, more so than the beard
Nick!
Profile Joined March 2011
Scotland701 Posts
August 18 2013 12:51 GMT
#481
On August 18 2013 21:50 thirtyapm wrote:
heh always thought he was really old.

the baldness really fooled me, more so than the beard


There was a video of him hosting a conference or something like 5 years ago, he looked like a 16 year old lol. The hair definitely fools alot of people
partydude89
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1850 Posts
August 18 2013 12:52 GMT
#482
On August 18 2013 21:40 Chronald wrote:
Been saying this for years. TB does not belong in the SC2 scene. He doesn't have an attachment to the game besides his prospective youtube viewers.

His heart has never been in it, and this should be his cue to GTFO of eSports before he fucks shit up for more hardworking, honest, and dedicated individuals.

TB is a british asshole who thinks he is entitled to some sort of God status within the eSport scene. Buying up a bunch of free agents and not doing anything with them besides complain about WCS and other tournaments does not make for a respectable team. Ryung is the only reason you even perform well at all. If Ryung left, you'd have no team. Get a grip, go eat a sausage (you fat fuck), and then never come back to eSports again. No one wants you or your stupid fat wife here.


I would really suggest you take a few minutes, read your post over a few times, and then think to yourself "is this a quality post?" i don't know what you expect people to do when they read what you just wrote. do you think they'll say "hey! Chronald is right! lets get our pitchforks!" or do you think that they will just think your an idiot.

On topic though. i really really hope that she come back. it was so cool to see her on those sc2 shows.

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Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
August 18 2013 13:43 GMT
#483
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:41 InvictusRage wrote:
[quote]

If your timeline wouldn't keep the money locked up for too long, I'd offer your choice of reputable agent to hold the money and stakes up to $2k on my end.


What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.
Prog455
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark970 Posts
August 18 2013 14:04 GMT
#484
On August 18 2013 22:43 Serek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
[quote]

What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.


I think his point was that running a succesful YouTube channel does not necesserily make you a good CEO of anything but said YouTube channel. Just like being good at making high end music instruments will not make you a good restaurant owner.


Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-18 14:24:46
August 18 2013 14:20 GMT
#485
On August 18 2013 22:43 Serek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
On August 18 2013 10:54 Kaitlin wrote:
[quote]

What are you even talking about ?

Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.


I'm not saying his youtube channel isn't somehow a business or whatever nonsense you're so upset about. I'm saying that having a popular youtube channel is hardly indicative of your potential as a team manager.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
August 18 2013 14:33 GMT
#486
On August 18 2013 23:20 Salazarz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 22:43 Serek wrote:
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
[quote]
Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.


I'm not saying his youtube channel isn't somehow a business or whatever nonsense you're so upset about. I'm saying that having a popular youtube channel is hardly indicative of your potential as a team manager.

That is true, the skills to run a team are really unknown outside of Korea, which those teams are either heavily sponsored by the Kespa group or looking for sponsors. There is no correct model or skill set for running a SC2 team.
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Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
August 18 2013 14:54 GMT
#487
On August 18 2013 23:04 Prog455 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 22:43 Serek wrote:
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:08 AgentW wrote:
[quote]
Sounds like he's willing to make a two thousand dollar bet if he had the ability to lock up the money for that long but he doesn't have the time to freeze that kind of capital.


Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.


I think his point was that running a succesful YouTube channel does not necesserily make you a good CEO of anything but said YouTube channel. Just like being good at making high end music instruments will not make you a good restaurant owner.




That ignores the fact there are certain things that are common to running any business, otherwise all MBAs would be superfluous (and that's a whole different and valid discussion). The whole premise of the post I replied to relied on the fact that running a YouTube is not a legitimate business, which is something I disagree with.

I don't know whether TB can run a successful SC2 eSports team and frankly don't care. Although I do think he's got a slightly better chance of being successful at it compared to other people because he's been involved in the SC2 scene from early on. Only time will tell.
Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
August 18 2013 14:58 GMT
#488
On August 18 2013 23:54 Serek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 23:04 Prog455 wrote:
On August 18 2013 22:43 Serek wrote:
On August 18 2013 20:59 Salazarz wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:42 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 13:24 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:41 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:29 Kaitlin wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:17 WolfintheSheep wrote:
On August 18 2013 11:12 Kaitlin wrote:
[quote]

Yeah, I guess it's been a long time since "I would bet you $2,000 that you're wrong, but I can't tie up my money that long" was a valid counter argument. Those were the days ...

I wasn't aware a valid argument was required for baseless supposition.


I'm not sure it's such a "baseless supposition" to predict an outcome based upon demonstrated lack of business sense of the two people in charge of Axiom.

Well, if you say it's a lack of business sense, I suppose your opinion is far more valid than that of two people who actually run a successful and lucrative internet business.

Or, far more likely, you're severely exaggerating the consequences of this.


Successful and lucrative business previously run by someone who stepped down as CEO by posting in a blog on TL.net ? Pouring money earned by doing something you are good at (John's work casting and creating content) into an operation run by someone with an overall lack of business sense does not make for a successful business. /cheer them for investing in eSports, fine, but to argue that because they are dumping money into an enterprise that it is successful and lucrative is wrong. My point was that their "model" of "honesty" and "transparency" does not work with serious business people, such as sponsors. When a business makes a concession to help defray the costs for Team Liquid, it doesn't mean they wanted all the other teams, let alone the entire planet to be aware of it. Do you actually think those who didn't get the same deal as Team Liquid aren't going to be a bit sore about it ? Do you actually think that the next time Take endeavors to organize a similar tournament, those other teams aren't going to be expecting more concessions ? Her disclosure hurt her business partners and, in addition, neither of them fucking realize it was wrong. That is the problem. The disclosure isn't even a mistake in their eyes. It's their business model. Also, successful businesspeople don't fucking just give up. They learn from their mistakes and keep on trucking.


I think you're seriously confused. Axiom is not their business, it's their side project that may become a profitable venture, but was never expected to give them a living. They already have a business that is largely successful, and it allows them to put money into passion projects like Axiom and like SHOUTcraft America.

You believe your opinion has weight in this argument. It doesn't. The General Chat has hundreds of posts screaming how something is dying every single week, and they're just as baseless as yours. If you actually have some real facts and real data backing you up, by all means, show it. Until then, stop pretending that anyone should treat your opinion seriously.


To be fair, TB's work is hardly demonstrative of his ability to actually 'run a business'. He has a voice lots of people enjoy, and experience with game reviews and related content - it's a business in a sense, albeit very niche one. It's very much akin to any professional sportsman or mainstream artist etc; being able to make money from a skill or a talent such as this doesn't mean anything about your ability to run a business in any other sphere.


What you say doesn't make sense. He runs a business off a YouTube channel that allows him to support his family and run side projects. Just because it's a YouTube channel doesn't make it less of a business. The taxman certainly doesn't think so. And niche business certainly have a place. Just look at that town in Germany that specializes in making super-high quality musical instruments. That's could be considered pretty niche too.

Your post just makes it sound like you're envious when someone is able to exploit their abilities for profit. I suggest you go ahead and try to do it yourself, instead of posting on the internet putting down other people's success.


I think his point was that running a succesful YouTube channel does not necesserily make you a good CEO of anything but said YouTube channel. Just like being good at making high end music instruments will not make you a good restaurant owner.




That ignores the fact there are certain things that are common to running any business, otherwise all MBAs would be superfluous (and that's a whole different and valid discussion). The whole premise of the post I replied to relied on the fact that running a YouTube is not a legitimate business, which is something I disagree with.

I don't know whether TB can run a successful SC2 eSports team and frankly don't care. Although I do think he's got a slightly better chance of being successful at it compared to other people because he's been involved in the SC2 scene from early on. Only time will tell.


Of course there are things common to running any business, in doing pretty much everything there is in life, like interpersonal communications (at which TB has shown himself to be terrible). The point of my post was exactly that - there is absolutely no indication as to whether TB can run a successful esports team or not, and using his current youtube business as some sort of a proof that he will definitely be great at it is rather far fetched.
trada
Profile Joined August 2012
Germany347 Posts
August 18 2013 15:06 GMT
#489
meh, dont see the big deal.

genna used to be the team owner but we all know that TB was at least working along side with her without explicitely stating what his role is, I believe.
now all they do is switch roles. TB will be team owner and Genna will probably work behind the scenes but nobody knows how much or what role she has. they're married after all and axiom stands and falls with them.
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JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada16648 Posts
August 18 2013 15:13 GMT
#490
On August 18 2013 23:58 Salazarz wrote:
Of course there are things common to running any business, in doing pretty much everything there is in life, like interpersonal communications (at which TB has shown himself to be terrible).


i wouldn't generalize TB's P.R. debacles into " TB is terrible at interpersonal communication".

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docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
August 18 2013 15:21 GMT
#491
On August 19 2013 00:13 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2013 23:58 Salazarz wrote:
Of course there are things common to running any business, in doing pretty much everything there is in life, like interpersonal communications (at which TB has shown himself to be terrible).


i wouldn't generalize TB's P.R. debacles into " TB is terrible at interpersonal communication".


That would be unfair, what is more fair would be "TB lashes out at people frequently, then expects total community forgiveness after apologizing." The guy does this somewhat frequently. I don't believe the attacks on him for being a manager are fair, let's let him do his job and then we can assess his strenghts and weaknesses; still, while I don't like bashing community figures, it irks me when he does this, especially because it makes it seem as if he is entitled to the forgiveness for 1 apology or 1 tweet when that isn't at all comensurate.
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WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
August 18 2013 19:38 GMT
#492
On August 19 2013 00:21 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 19 2013 00:13 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
On August 18 2013 23:58 Salazarz wrote:
Of course there are things common to running any business, in doing pretty much everything there is in life, like interpersonal communications (at which TB has shown himself to be terrible).


i wouldn't generalize TB's P.R. debacles into " TB is terrible at interpersonal communication".


That would be unfair, what is more fair would be "TB lashes out at people frequently, then expects total community forgiveness after apologizing." The guy does this somewhat frequently. I don't believe the attacks on him for being a manager are fair, let's let him do his job and then we can assess his strenghts and weaknesses; still, while I don't like bashing community figures, it irks me when he does this, especially because it makes it seem as if he is entitled to the forgiveness for 1 apology or 1 tweet when that isn't at all comensurate.


You assume that TB expects anything from the community other than viewership. His entire modus operandi is essentially two things: 1) Speak his mind, 2) Put out content. I've seen him have spats with individuals, and I've seen him apologize to individuals that are actually involved in the business, but I've never really seen him apologize to the community at large.

Honestly, I agree with him. Maybe not in tone and attitude, but the community is an unappeasable mess that will treat you like shit, and then throw a tantrum when it gets called out (or worse, ignored). If I was remotely involved in the SC2 ESports scene, I wouldn't even bother touching TL or Reddit.
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Salazarz
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Korea (South)2591 Posts
August 18 2013 20:25 GMT
#493
The thing about degrading the community is that this community is what makes these incomes and lifestyles possible. You don't have to like all your viewers but it's pretty awful and childish to disrespect and degrade them by calling them irrelevant, unimportant, and replaceable the way TB is known to do.

Are there even any other industries where people are praised for being honest and open minded after calling their fanbases / customers retarded and worthless, outside of esports?
Mangea
Profile Joined April 2011
United States9 Posts
August 18 2013 20:44 GMT
#494
Genna, TB, I don't know if either of you two will read this, but I want to lend you both whatever support a post on TL makes for. TB, I listened to your SoundCloud recording on Genna's retirement, as well as having followed your work since just prior to WoW Cataclysm, and what I respect the most about both you and Genna is how honest and straightforward you've both been. Even if you made points that I disagreed with, I never questioned your integrity or intellectual honesty. The same goes for Genna's management of Axiom. Genna, the transparency and professionalism with which you conducted Axiom's business was a breath of fresh air, and the team's success reflected how well you treated them. I'm very sorry to see you go, and I only wish the best for you in your professional and personal life. It's not much, but I'm going to add you to the short list of people I follow on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

On a more general point, the eSports scene specifically, and gaming in general, is becoming more and more embarrassing. With everything that's been happening recently with the horrible abuse game developers get, and the unreasonable reactions that Genna's been getting, it's starting to feel like a relatively small group of adolescents, teenagers, and immature adults are running the creative and productive people out of town. Astonishingly, it seems like it's for nothing more severe than being told "No" once in a while amid largely being given what we want. It's one thing to be disappointed by a nerf, but death threats? Sometimes I wonder whether arresting the LoL player for writing something stupid on Facebook wasn't such an unreasonable thing, after all.

TLDR: Please don't be a bully online or anywhere. Genna, best of luck to you.
Mangea
Profile Joined April 2011
United States9 Posts
August 18 2013 20:49 GMT
#495
On August 19 2013 05:25 Salazarz wrote:
The thing about degrading the community is that this community is what makes these incomes and lifestyles possible. You don't have to like all your viewers but it's pretty awful and childish to disrespect and degrade them by calling them irrelevant, unimportant, and replaceable the way TB is known to do.

Are there even any other industries where people are praised for being honest and open minded after calling their fanbases / customers retarded and worthless, outside of esports?

For what it's worth, TB usually distinguishes between the loud, abusive minority and the quiet, reasonable majority of the fanbase. He's perfectly right to do that, too. He's not degrading the community as a whole, he's chiding the people who behave horribly. And those people need to knock it off.
WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
August 18 2013 22:03 GMT
#496
On August 19 2013 05:25 Salazarz wrote:
The thing about degrading the community is that this community is what makes these incomes and lifestyles possible. You don't have to like all your viewers but it's pretty awful and childish to disrespect and degrade them by calling them irrelevant, unimportant, and replaceable the way TB is known to do.

Are there even any other industries where people are praised for being honest and open minded after calling their fanbases / customers retarded and worthless, outside of esports?

Is there any other industry where you're actually interacting with people in the business on a 1:1 basis?

You really only have two options: Either have these people in the actual community with the occasional lash-out, or have them speak to you through a one-way filter. Or have the community shape up...lol...
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Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12022 Posts
August 18 2013 22:25 GMT
#497
On August 19 2013 05:49 Mangea wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 19 2013 05:25 Salazarz wrote:
The thing about degrading the community is that this community is what makes these incomes and lifestyles possible. You don't have to like all your viewers but it's pretty awful and childish to disrespect and degrade them by calling them irrelevant, unimportant, and replaceable the way TB is known to do.

Are there even any other industries where people are praised for being honest and open minded after calling their fanbases / customers retarded and worthless, outside of esports?

For what it's worth, TB usually distinguishes between the loud, abusive minority and the quiet, reasonable majority of the fanbase. He's perfectly right to do that, too. He's not degrading the community as a whole, he's chiding the people who behave horribly. And those people need to knock it off.


That would be all well and good if he sometimes took his own advice. I understand that he's controversial purely to get viewers, much like everyone else in any form of media who has an image like his, but he can't do that to people when it's exactly how he acts himself sometimes. It's much like Phil Fish, if you act the way he does all the time you can't get upset when people call you out for it.
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Dracolich70
Profile Joined May 2011
Denmark3820 Posts
August 19 2013 07:35 GMT
#498
I love John, but he can't be Ghenna on this project. eSports really needs a womans touch - and Ghenna was the right woman.
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fNacks
Profile Joined March 2010
United States39 Posts
August 24 2013 22:41 GMT
#499
Sad to see her go indeed. Best of luck to her.
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AnachronisticAnarchy
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States2957 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-24 23:02:28
August 24 2013 22:58 GMT
#500
On August 19 2013 16:35 Dracolich70 wrote:
I love John, but he can't be Ghenna on this project. eSports really needs a womans touch - and Ghenna was the right woman.


The misspell you did there, that was a typo, right?
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Profile Joined December 2012
Afghanistan1636 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-24 23:17:42
August 24 2013 23:17 GMT
#501
TIL TotalBiscuit is only slightly older than me. Wow.

Seriously I thought he must be nearing 40.
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