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Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 24 2014 15:13 GMT
#81
On February 24 2014 20:20 OggyCZ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 20:03 partydude89 wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


yeah, i get that. but i mean, he put effort and showed initiative trying to root on his favorite team. and then people come in after the fact and are like "HA, YOU WERE WRONG!" It really annoys me because it feels like its not constructive to people trying to add to the community, and possibly dissuades people from posting these types of things in the future because they don't want to get shit on by people if they are wrong.


You know, when you gamble like author of this topic did, you have to accept risks. Basically he went all-in with his big-mouthed claims about how great this team is. If he would post this in more neutral way, he would get less reactions, whether positive or not.

You have to understand that these threads are generally over the top on purpose both to create hype and to create humor. If you read some other threads that follow the same theme you will find they are very similar.

But I agree some shittalking is in order. It's banter from both sides it can be friendly!
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liberate71
Profile Joined October 2011
Australia10252 Posts
February 24 2014 15:18 GMT
#82
Shame that people are quick to blow the "HA, TOLD YOU SO" 20:20 hindsight horn - but ultimately, it was unlucky that they got 3-0'd after the creation of this post!

This game is very unpredictable at the best of times, rarely is there a case of a 'sure thing' !
Minelord Stimfestor, also known as karma.
Wintex
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Norway16838 Posts
February 24 2014 15:26 GMT
#83
On February 24 2014 09:12 opterown wrote:
hah I'll eat my ttesports hat signed by mkp if stim win round two

saved.
The Bomber boy
never_Nal
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Costa Rica676 Posts
February 24 2014 16:23 GMT
#84
Wellp KT all the way baby :D
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
February 24 2014 16:24 GMT
#85
I still believe.
STIM ftw!!!
Get off my lawn, young punks
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
February 24 2014 16:24 GMT
#86
But you said Life will win everything, FPL team is sad .
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Apoteosis
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile820 Posts
February 24 2014 18:32 GMT
#87
This is a minor setback.

Sometimes you need to step backwards in order to get more impulse and jump a lot more forward. You know, like a handful of marines that need to go backwards and split because of banelings, and once they're out, STIM TO THE WIN !


On February 25 2014 00:13 Darkhorse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 20:20 OggyCZ wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:03 partydude89 wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


yeah, i get that. but i mean, he put effort and showed initiative trying to root on his favorite team. and then people come in after the fact and are like "HA, YOU WERE WRONG!" It really annoys me because it feels like its not constructive to people trying to add to the community, and possibly dissuades people from posting these types of things in the future because they don't want to get shit on by people if they are wrong.


You know, when you gamble like author of this topic did, you have to accept risks. Basically he went all-in with his big-mouthed claims about how great this team is. If he would post this in more neutral way, he would get less reactions, whether positive or not.

You have to understand that these threads are generally over the top on purpose both to create hype and to create humor. If you read some other threads that follow the same theme you will find they are very similar.

But I agree some shittalking is in order. It's banter from both sides it can be friendly!


This.

Honestly, what's the point of having a Proleague if we can't hype our favourite teams?
Life won like 200k and didn't hire a proper criminal lawyer.
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
February 24 2014 18:37 GMT
#88
On February 24 2014 20:43 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 20:25 boxerfred wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


So, what about the bet?

yeah i'm good to go!


Alright! So I'll shave "PRIME4EVER" to my leg hair if I lose. I can't expect you to really eat a hat I guess, so what's your stake?
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
February 24 2014 18:47 GMT
#89
Need I remind you all that KT Rolster also lost one match in Round 1?
AdministratorBreak the chains
Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
February 24 2014 18:49 GMT
#90
On February 25 2014 03:47 Zealously wrote:
Need I remind you all that KT Rolster also lost one match in Round 1?

Exactly, and this was also a fluke loss. That's right, all of the maps could easily have gone in STIM's favour
hansonslee
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States2027 Posts
February 24 2014 18:54 GMT
#91
On February 25 2014 00:01 Seeker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 20:03 partydude89 wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


yeah, i get that. but i mean, he put effort and showed initiative trying to root on his favorite team. and then people come in after the fact and are like "HA, YOU WERE WRONG!" It really annoys me because it feels like its not constructive to people trying to add to the community, and possibly dissuades people from posting these types of things in the future because they don't want to get shit on by people if they are wrong.

I know how you feel. I posted the same sentiment for the SKT T1 thread. Unfortunately, as opterown rightly pointed out, sometimes in life, you just got to accept the fact that these threads will always generate shit talking.


Just because it happens, that doesn't mean you should get away with it. It's like saying that people can be rude and inconsiderate because the world is filled with pricks.
Seed's # 1 fan!!! #ForVengeance
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
February 24 2014 18:58 GMT
#92
On February 25 2014 03:54 hansonslee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 25 2014 00:01 Seeker wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:03 partydude89 wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


yeah, i get that. but i mean, he put effort and showed initiative trying to root on his favorite team. and then people come in after the fact and are like "HA, YOU WERE WRONG!" It really annoys me because it feels like its not constructive to people trying to add to the community, and possibly dissuades people from posting these types of things in the future because they don't want to get shit on by people if they are wrong.

I know how you feel. I posted the same sentiment for the SKT T1 thread. Unfortunately, as opterown rightly pointed out, sometimes in life, you just got to accept the fact that these threads will always generate shit talking.


Just because it happens, that doesn't mean you should get away with it. It's like saying that people can be rude and inconsiderate because the world is filled with pricks.


I definitely agree that trash-talking should be a part of these threads. They make a point out of devaluing the other teams' players to make an (hyperbolic) argument about one's own team. It's all in good fun, but if you say that X team is bad and proceed to lose to X team, then you should expect to hear about it. There's a reason that people mock me when Roro wins a game or when CJ loses, for example.
AdministratorBreak the chains
SoniC_eu
Profile Joined April 2011
Denmark1008 Posts
February 24 2014 19:08 GMT
#93
Great write up Enjoyed it!
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. http://da.twitch.tv/sonic_eu
hansonslee
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States2027 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-24 19:15:17
February 24 2014 19:11 GMT
#94
On February 25 2014 03:58 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 25 2014 03:54 hansonslee wrote:
On February 25 2014 00:01 Seeker wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:03 partydude89 wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


yeah, i get that. but i mean, he put effort and showed initiative trying to root on his favorite team. and then people come in after the fact and are like "HA, YOU WERE WRONG!" It really annoys me because it feels like its not constructive to people trying to add to the community, and possibly dissuades people from posting these types of things in the future because they don't want to get shit on by people if they are wrong.

I know how you feel. I posted the same sentiment for the SKT T1 thread. Unfortunately, as opterown rightly pointed out, sometimes in life, you just got to accept the fact that these threads will always generate shit talking.


Just because it happens, that doesn't mean you should get away with it. It's like saying that people can be rude and inconsiderate because the world is filled with pricks.


I definitely agree that trash-talking should be a part of these threads. They make a point out of devaluing the other teams' players to make an (hyperbolic) argument about one's own team. It's all in good fun, but if you say that X team is bad and proceed to lose to X team, then you should expect to hear about it. There's a reason that people mock me when Roro wins a game or when CJ loses, for example.


I don't mind bantering or good-humored trash talking because it can be pretty funny when your team/player loses (and we all know how much fun it is talk about your anti-RorOism, which you inspired me to follow LOL). The problem is unfunny shit-talking, which you see some posters do here. Even PartinG was sorry/ashamed for his ruler ceremony against Flash. If you want to trash talk, at least be clever about it because a good humored person can at least appreciate it.

Plus, unlike those guys, OP at least put some effort and some fun stuff in his claim. Also, BisuDagger made some funny statements on how many Proleague wins SKT1 has. Even you stated how the title should be "Why STIM WON'T win." All of this hype should be for fun and laughs, not something serious and thoughtless that pisses people off!
Seed's # 1 fan!!! #ForVengeance
Apoteosis
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile820 Posts
February 24 2014 19:19 GMT
#95
On February 25 2014 04:11 hansonslee wrote:Even you stated how the title should be "Why STIM WON'T win." All of this hype should be for fun and laughs, not something serious and thoughtless that pisses people off!


That was shellbot...
And speaking of which, he sholud be very happy that Prime at least won a match. It surely was a weird start for round 2. I mean, Prime actually winning something?
Life won like 200k and didn't hire a proper criminal lawyer.
Shinta)
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1716 Posts
February 24 2014 20:23 GMT
#96
On February 24 2014 10:40 FrostedMiniWheats wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 09:59 Shellshock wrote:
Thread is mistitled Why STIM won't win round 2 since Life's ZvP is pretty mediocre these days and will likely have to face quite a few protoss players if they want to win the round. Do you want me to rename it for you?


Instead of renaming a baller thread, you should be developing the Prime hype thread. Here I'll help you develop an outline:


Why Prime will win a match

....

They play CJ eventually

....

GSTL Champions!

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


DAE MKP

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]



Byun

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


Maru

+ Show Spoiler +

[image loading]


Just build on that

LOL, this was the best post ever. Thank you for that.

Really hoping STIM show some good performances this round. While Mvp is in Korea, I hope he's played and dominates. Would be nice to see a Life rerise to stardom too. The only downside is that STIM have so many "A-teamers" that aren't really "A-team" material right now. This prevents us from seeing B-team players showing big upsets and overall hurts their chances to provide the upset of winning round 2 in itself.

Anyways, after JinAir, Stork and herO, I'll be rooting for STIM!
Suteki Da Ne 素敵だね Isn't it Wonderful
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
February 24 2014 20:26 GMT
#97
On February 25 2014 03:37 boxerfred wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2014 20:43 opterown wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:25 boxerfred wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


So, what about the bet?

yeah i'm good to go!


Alright! So I'll shave "PRIME4EVER" to my leg hair if I lose. I can't expect you to really eat a hat I guess, so what's your stake?

hmmm i suppose i'll shave "STIM LIFE" into my leg? but alas as an asian i don't have that much leg hair. i guess i can permanent marker the same onto my forehead for a day + take pics
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
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Shinta)
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1716 Posts
February 24 2014 20:29 GMT
#98
On February 24 2014 11:32 hansonslee wrote:
Even the fan girls are pretty darn cute:
[image loading]

I want to see IU at an event. I'll be forcibly inclined to root for SKT....


Unless of course an idol I like more is rooting for any other team =P
Until then, I'll keep rooting for JinAir and hope that they get some more handsome players after their rise to stardom with this year's ProLeague win ;D
Suteki Da Ne 素敵だね Isn't it Wonderful
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
February 24 2014 21:37 GMT
#99
On February 25 2014 05:26 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 25 2014 03:37 boxerfred wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:43 opterown wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:25 boxerfred wrote:
On February 24 2014 20:00 opterown wrote:
honestly shittalk is always a part of these threads - if you claim something, be prepared to be shit on if it doesn't work out, and vice versa - you can shittalk all you want if you win.


So, what about the bet?

yeah i'm good to go!


Alright! So I'll shave "PRIME4EVER" to my leg hair if I lose. I can't expect you to really eat a hat I guess, so what's your stake?

hmmm i suppose i'll shave "STIM LIFE" into my leg? but alas as an asian i don't have that much leg hair. i guess i can permanent marker the same onto my forehead for a day + take pics


I'll take that. #yolo
malady
Profile Joined November 2010
United States600 Posts
February 25 2014 05:39 GMT
#100
most of these guys won stuff when kespa wasn't in the scene ... jus saying

but I still enjoyed the write up lol
dumchu
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