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ChanmanV Retires

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Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36375 Posts
August 20 2014 00:15 GMT
#1


Today Chris "ChanmanV" Chan announced his retirement. For three years, Chanman ran shows like "Pro Corner," "Climbing The Ladder," as well as "Value Town," "Wednesday Night Sprites," and "Unfiltered."

Chris was a diligent, consistent worker who ran his shows for a long time with low viewers and provided countless hours of entertainment for those in the StarCraft scene and later on in the Hearthstone community.

Over time, his shows gradually became better known and gained many viewers. While he did make a mistake with using bot accounts to get banned from Reddit, fans and the community viewed Chanman and his many years of contribution favorably.

At TL, we wish him luck in his future endeavors and hope he stays in the scene if his shows do not continue.
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Gorlin
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2753 Posts
August 20 2014 00:16 GMT
#2
Damn, this sucks :/
LingBlingBling
Profile Joined December 2012
United States353 Posts
August 20 2014 00:17 GMT
#3
I loved all his shows, gl to him in his life.
Remember our motto: We ain't got it.
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
August 20 2014 00:17 GMT
#4
wat?
unfiltered literally was on like 20 mintues ago.
did he announced retirement there?
TL+ Member
Justinian
Profile Joined August 2012
United Kingdom158 Posts
August 20 2014 00:17 GMT
#5
On August 20 2014 09:17 Paljas wrote:
wat?
unfiltered literally was on like 20 mintues ago.
did he announced retirement there?

Yes.
JimSocks
Profile Joined February 2009
United States968 Posts
August 20 2014 00:18 GMT
#6
yep, at the end. says time constraints. want to spend more time with family.
comabreaded
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
United States2166 Posts
August 20 2014 00:18 GMT
#7
Aww, I really liked Unfiltered!
I put the fu in fun
Aiomon
Profile Joined December 2013
Canada39 Posts
August 20 2014 00:18 GMT
#8
Really sad! I wish him all the best.
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
August 20 2014 00:18 GMT
#9
Pity. He's been a great source of content across many games for quite a few years. But, of course, as he's quickly approaching 40, he may just have other priorities now.

Either way, he will be dearly and sorely missed by the community.
The world is better when every background has a chance.
Soke
Profile Joined September 2012
United States790 Posts
August 20 2014 00:19 GMT
#10
This week will be the last of his shows D:
Djsoke
Lu_e
Profile Joined December 2011
United States95 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 00:19:42
August 20 2014 00:19 GMT
#11
KEEP UNFILTERED T.T
Weavel
Profile Joined January 2010
Finland9221 Posts
August 20 2014 00:20 GMT
#12
worst announcement ever
Life/Seed//Mvp/NaNiwa fighting! ZeNEX forever!
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
August 20 2014 00:20 GMT
#13
Chanman is great disappointing to see him go. Really great guy that does a lot for the community.
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AWalker9
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United Kingdom7229 Posts
August 20 2014 00:20 GMT
#14
Well this is sad. I looked forward to seeing unfiltered every week. His reason for stopping is understandable. I hope Richard Lewis continues doing some shows of some sort he's always makes interesting points while being entertaining.
soOjwa has returned to smite all that stand in his way
Soke
Profile Joined September 2012
United States790 Posts
August 20 2014 00:20 GMT
#15
He retired to spend more time with his kids and family D: He will be incredibly missed.
Djsoke
paddyz
Profile Joined May 2011
Ireland628 Posts
August 20 2014 00:20 GMT
#16
He was so consistent and professional. I have much respect for him and all the work he put in, thank you for helping E-sports!

Sorry to hear he is stopping
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
August 20 2014 00:21 GMT
#17
Aw damn that sucks. But perhaps Unfiltered doesn't have to die with him, maybe Destiny could pick it up as the host or something. But regardless, good luck Channelman!
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Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
August 20 2014 00:21 GMT
#18
On August 20 2014 09:17 Justinian wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 09:17 Paljas wrote:
wat?
unfiltered literally was on like 20 mintues ago.
did he announced retirement there?

Yes.

any specific reason or just moving on?
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Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 20 2014 00:21 GMT
#19
How else am I going to get through my Tuesdays now....

Seriously the most depressing news for me personally all month.

Can we pay ChanmanV 100 dollars/show or something?

I mean 3K people watches it. If all of us just pitch in 1 dollar per week.....
2014 - ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ Raise your bows brood warriors! ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
August 20 2014 00:22 GMT
#20
Wowow that is really sad to hear. This guy had so much dedication to the scene and put up with a lot of crap, and through all the drama stayed strong and provided content to us all.

I wish him luck in the future, and thank you for everything.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
Radicalness
Profile Joined September 2011
United States271 Posts
August 20 2014 00:24 GMT
#21
I didn't end up watching the shows very much but it always sucks to see a community member leave. Best of luck Chanman!
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LuckyFool
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States9015 Posts
August 20 2014 00:25 GMT
#22
thanks for everything over the past few years Chanman. quality stuff for a very long time, definitely a loss for the scene but it looks like it's for the best for him.
Norzma
Profile Joined November 2011
Sweden160 Posts
August 20 2014 00:25 GMT
#23
I loved watching unfiltered and some of his other shows and I'll miss his shows.

Thanks for all the content chanman/v/
Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
August 20 2014 00:26 GMT
#24
Serously???
Chanman is one of the nicest people in esports, sad to see him go
Zax19
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Czech Republic1136 Posts
August 20 2014 00:26 GMT
#25
I hope they come back together like once a month to talk about favourite stuff they've seen/done in the meatime. Unless he means to give up following e-sports entirely... :/
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custombuild
Profile Joined August 2014
31 Posts
August 20 2014 00:27 GMT
#26
well this sucks :/
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
August 20 2014 00:28 GMT
#27
Gave a voice to the mapping community when others wouldn't. Will be missed!
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OuchyDathurts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States4588 Posts
August 20 2014 00:29 GMT
#28
I looked forward to watching Unfiltered every week, sad to see it come to an end. I respect him wanting to be there for his family more and watch his kids grow up, that is commendable. I hope another show might fill the void left behind. Best of luck Channelman!
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CCow
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany335 Posts
August 20 2014 00:30 GMT
#29
What the heck am I supposed to watch now? :'(

Always watched the Unfiltered VODs wednesday morning. Gone now.
Angelavenger
Profile Joined March 2012
United States59 Posts
August 20 2014 00:30 GMT
#30
I didn't watch a lot of his shows, but i loved his hearthstone casting. I hope he continues doing tournaments occasionally.
ObviousOne
Profile Joined April 2012
United States3704 Posts
August 20 2014 00:38 GMT
#31
NO! I love this show!

Sad to hear it's over. Perhaps things will change or someone else will run a show like it in its stead. It's neat to hear about the news regarding multiple games in a low-bullshit environment even though I'm not personally invested in them, just as a take for what's going on with the genre as a whole.

Best of luck in everything, Chanman!
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Soke
Profile Joined September 2012
United States790 Posts
August 20 2014 00:39 GMT
#32
On August 20 2014 09:21 Paljas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 09:17 Justinian wrote:
On August 20 2014 09:17 Paljas wrote:
wat?
unfiltered literally was on like 20 mintues ago.
did he announced retirement there?

Yes.

any specific reason or just moving on?

His reason was his family, he wants to spend more time with them and his shows are so time consuming.
Djsoke
aeligos
Profile Joined January 2013
United States172 Posts
August 20 2014 00:40 GMT
#33
Zomg. The one person I wish would retire has not yet done so! But chanman?? Chan was super needed in this community.

I hope he comes back.
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The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
August 20 2014 00:41 GMT
#34
On August 20 2014 09:30 CCow wrote:
What the heck am I supposed to watch now? :'(

Always watched the Unfiltered VODs wednesday morning. Gone now.

Maybe Destiny will continue ^^

Well sad to see Chanman leave, but i understand his reasoning and he deserves more free time!
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Darkdwarf
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Sweden960 Posts
August 20 2014 00:41 GMT
#35
Unfiltered has been one of the highlights of every week since the awesome new year's episode with thorin and 2gd.

The chanimal will be missed!
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HmmmCookies
Profile Joined March 2014
Canada34 Posts
August 20 2014 00:41 GMT
#36
who retires? from what?

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Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 00:46:15
August 20 2014 00:45 GMT
#37
That's too bad, Unfiltered was a particularly useful show too.
I really liked the guy.

Also means there's no regular SC2 talk show at all anymore. =(
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
Theoddd
Profile Joined December 2013
United States2 Posts
August 20 2014 00:46 GMT
#38
To put so much time and effort into something for so long and then give it up once you actually get recognized for the good work you do and get a lot of viewers in order to spend time with your family really speaks to what kind of man Chanman is. Thanks for all the shows and countless hours of entertainment Unfiltered has brought me. gg
WifWaf
Profile Joined July 2012
United Kingdom8 Posts
August 20 2014 00:53 GMT
#39
Noo0o0oooo00o0o0o0o0oo00o0oo0o ... ooo
renkin
Profile Joined July 2010
France249 Posts
August 20 2014 00:55 GMT
#40
Sorry to hear that, I will miss Unfiltered.

I'm surprised that not one or two but ALL of his show are gone.
I mean he had like 4 or 5 show per week and even if he kept going with one, he still would have more freetime than before... I guess ?
OuchyDathurts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States4588 Posts
August 20 2014 00:57 GMT
#41
On August 20 2014 09:55 renkin wrote:
Sorry to hear that, I will miss Unfiltered.

I'm surprised that not one or two but ALL of his show are gone.
I mean he had like 4 or 5 show per week and even if he kept going with one, he still would have more freetime than before... I guess ?


He said he's keeping Deck Wars going for now because of a obligation to Machinima. But with esports everything happens on the weekend so if you want to keep up with scenes you've got to spend your weekend watching stuff instead of with your family.
LiquidDota Staff
Viper.BrutaTroN
Profile Blog Joined June 2014
United States18 Posts
August 20 2014 01:03 GMT
#42
This game is dieing and its very sad. Personalities like this are rare and few between, but it's hard playing a game that offers nothing to anyone.
The bad boys of StarCraft are back!
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
August 20 2014 01:05 GMT
#43
That sucks. Wasn't really a fan persay (I generally only watched the VoDs if TB was on) but shows like Unfiltered were and still are a needed part of the community so it always sucks when they go. But I can definitely understand why and I wish nothing but the best for him
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ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
August 20 2014 01:07 GMT
#44
I am glad I bought enough beer for tonight.
darthfoley
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States8003 Posts
August 20 2014 01:07 GMT
#45
Unfiltered is a great show. I am thankful for all the time Chanman put into it. Good luck!
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GwubbiL
Profile Joined July 2014
Finland18 Posts
August 20 2014 01:16 GMT
#46
And I just "Followed" on Twitch for his last Unfiltered...well...that's about that then
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SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
August 20 2014 01:16 GMT
#47
On August 20 2014 10:07 ThomasjServo wrote:
I am glad I bought enough beer for tonight.


Me too man, gonna drown this in wine tonight
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ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
August 20 2014 01:21 GMT
#48
On August 20 2014 10:16 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 10:07 ThomasjServo wrote:
I am glad I bought enough beer for tonight.


Me too man, gonna drown this in wine tonight

Cheers to you sir.
rigelq
Profile Joined May 2010
United States230 Posts
August 20 2014 01:22 GMT
#49
Best of luck to ChanmanV. I will miss your shows
SilSol
Profile Joined April 2012
Sweden2744 Posts
August 20 2014 01:23 GMT
#50
too bad to see him retire like this? When he started to get somewhat "big" sad to see but gl chanmanV in the future! And maybe you will comeback for some more starcraft/hearthstone action!
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HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
August 20 2014 01:31 GMT
#51
Good luck to him. Didn't really get into his shows. But I'd check them out sometimes if I had nothing to watch.
iamcaustic
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada1509 Posts
August 20 2014 01:36 GMT
#52
Very sad to see him go. He was one of the few people who helped bring attention to the mapmaking community here on TL. Best of luck in the future, Chanman!
Twitter: @iamcaustic
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 01:44:09
August 20 2014 01:39 GMT
#53
As bastions of the community find they can't do it anymore, for whatever reason, it's important to remember that there are still so many people with just as much passion and just as much dedication ready to step up. We lost a JP, but there's a Feardragon who'd love to help out. We lose a Chanman, but there's still a NanMan. Slasher and Wheat will keep doing their part. Even established names are getting into the act - desRow has his own show now too. They may not be the same faces we know. They may not have the same production quality - yet, at least. But they have the same dream that the Chanimal had when he started. They want to get the community talking. And if enough people tune in, I think they will.

We'll always appreciate all that ChanMan has done for us, but as we see what is lost, we must look to what's still there. It's the cycle of any organism - one goes, another grows. It's beautiful. The essence never truly goes away, merely takes on a different form. So guys, take a look around. There are some cool people who'd love to do their part in filling the gap that's been left.
The world is better when every background has a chance.
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
August 20 2014 01:46 GMT
#54
On August 20 2014 10:16 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 10:07 ThomasjServo wrote:
I am glad I bought enough beer for tonight.


Me too man, gonna drown this in wine tonight


I asked Richard what his plan was and he said drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and I'm doing the same. We're in good company.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Motlu
Profile Joined August 2014
Australia884 Posts
August 20 2014 01:49 GMT
#55
Who will fill the void?
-
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 20 2014 01:51 GMT
#56
On August 20 2014 10:49 OhDearGod wrote:
Who will fill the void?


Its legacy will be surely remembered.
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brickrd
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States4894 Posts
August 20 2014 01:52 GMT
#57
On August 20 2014 10:03 Viper.BrutaTroN wrote:
This game is dieing and its very sad. Personalities like this are rare and few between, but it's hard playing a game that offers nothing to anyone.

he said hes retiring to spend time with family and hes a grown man but ok lol keep being one of those people who has to inject "dead game" into every thread
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Strela
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands1896 Posts
August 20 2014 01:53 GMT
#58
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.

User was warned for this post
Grimmyman123
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada939 Posts
August 20 2014 02:03 GMT
#59
I won't miss him or his 40 bots.

Most likely leaving cause its kinda hard to get real viewer numbers when he isn't using bots to get yourself to the front page.

I'd care if he was good and legit, and in my opinion he is neither.

User was warned for this post
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SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
August 20 2014 02:04 GMT
#60
On August 20 2014 10:46 Heyoka wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 10:16 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:07 ThomasjServo wrote:
I am glad I bought enough beer for tonight.


Me too man, gonna drown this in wine tonight


I asked Richard what his plan was and he said drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and I'm doing the same. We're in good company.


cheers everyone
Community News"As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill
Motlu
Profile Joined August 2014
Australia884 Posts
August 20 2014 02:05 GMT
#61
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.
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JacobShock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Denmark2485 Posts
August 20 2014 02:12 GMT
#62
Gonna miss you Channel man <3 Unfiltered was the best show, rivaling State Of The Game.
"Right on" - Morrow
Fishriot
Profile Joined May 2010
United States621 Posts
August 20 2014 02:16 GMT
#63
My jimmies

Seriously though, thanks for putting in all the time that you did Chanman. You will be missed.
klipik12
Profile Joined March 2012
United States241 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 02:24:04
August 20 2014 02:23 GMT
#64
Oh noes, what will I watch for my eSports news now? D:

First I found SotG... then that died... now Unfiltered...

Desrow, remax better be amazing ):<

Also wow, did not realize this many people were that butthurt about the whole reddit thing.
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Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
August 20 2014 02:25 GMT
#65
On August 20 2014 10:49 OhDearGod wrote:
Who will fill the void?


Well, there are a fair number of people. There'll probably be a few others popping up, but there are plenty of people doing shows now.

You want a Pro Corner? Well, there's a Breaking Out.

Looking for Climbing the Ladder? How does Remax sound? No? What about Inside the Game? Or once in a while, maybe some Meta?

Want some Unfiltered? Well, there's a Live On Three for that.

Maybe you're looking for Hearthstone, missing Value Town and Deck Wars. Well, there's Turn2 and all manners of Kings of various Hills.

It's a tribute to Chanman's creativity, dedication, and unbelievable work ethic that this many people and shows are all just filling one person's void. But we, as a community, will do what we've done with anything else we've lost: We'll compensate for it. We'll find new great shows, hosted by other great people. And we'll remember how great a contribution were made by people like Chanman.
The world is better when every background has a chance.
DexVitality
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Hong Kong234 Posts
August 20 2014 02:33 GMT
#66
Sad to see anyone in the scene who puts so much effort into his work go... now to wait and see who takes his spot.
HkeSports: Tournament Coordinator Twitter: @DexVitalitY | Master League Protoss SC2 / Diamond LoL Player / Rank 6 HS Noobie
MassHysteria
Profile Joined October 2010
United States3678 Posts
August 20 2014 02:40 GMT
#67
Always loved Chanman and his genuineness on his shows. His consistency was always admired too. Have fun with your family!
"Just ban all the J's...even jinklejoes" --unnamed source
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 02:51:41
August 20 2014 02:49 GMT
#68
On August 20 2014 09:21 Xiphos wrote:
How else am I going to get through my Tuesdays now....

Seriously the most depressing news for me personally all month.

Can we pay ChanmanV 100 dollars/show or something?

I mean 3K people watches it. If all of us just pitch in 1 dollar per week.....

There's always Patreon for that...........

Quick Chanman, start up a Patreon!

On August 20 2014 09:18 Circumstance wrote:
Pity. He's been a great source of content across many games for quite a few years. But, of course, as he's quickly approaching 40, he may just have other priorities now.

Either way, he will be dearly and sorely missed by the community.


He's almost 40? Wow. As an Asian myself, I definitely hope I can look/sound like I'm still in my late 20s when I'm almost 40.
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ZwuckeL
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany563 Posts
August 20 2014 03:11 GMT
#69
My personal opinion is, he was never a good host. He just didn't have the charisma and knowledge that a good host needs. I never enjoyed watching his shows, facepalming at so many of his comments. Didn't care much about his reddit bots either, that just showed he was really desperate for getting attention, which I think was the main reason for making his shows. When the hater community slowly grew and chat was spammed by "FailFish" more than constructive comments, I think he acknowledged it was not worth it running the shows anymore.
ZataN
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand414 Posts
August 20 2014 03:14 GMT
#70
WOW I cannot believe how much negativity there is in these comments. Thanks for Unfiltered Chanman, it was extremely entertaining and a great source of info for a whole variety of games! You will be sorely missed!
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imJealous
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1382 Posts
August 20 2014 03:30 GMT
#71
Chris if you're reading this, thanks for your contributions to the community man. I was just thinking yesterday about how I miss climbing the ladder. Enjoy spending time with your family! Hope we continue to see you around as part of this big esports family as well!
... In life very little goes right. "Right" meaning the way one expected and the way one wanted it. One has no right to want or expect anything.
WoodLeagueAllStar
Profile Joined August 2012
United States806 Posts
August 20 2014 03:30 GMT
#72
People, you deserve to be honest but... do you ever think before you type? I mean its no wonder the game died if everyone in the community gets shit on, I think there's more tactful ways to say good bye then 'thats okay he sucked anyway'. Back in 2010 we could be cavalier with our words because there was a nonstop stream of fresh meat but I can't see people wanting to enter this community to refresh it if thats the treatment they get.

"I can't wait to be a SC2 streamer where I can get no respect ever and get outright hated whenever I want to take a break!" - said nobody ever
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection. --Random Rules
Zamiel
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States211 Posts
August 20 2014 03:34 GMT
#73
Chris - I've seen every Unfiltered and it has helped my work commute immensely. Thank you so much for your work from the bottom of my heart, and I will miss you. =(
"Mech is at the store buying groceries and you attack him at home. You burn his house down. And then he comes home and puts out the fire, and then you burn down the grocery store so he can't buy more groceries."
BreAKerTV
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan1658 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 03:55:05
August 20 2014 03:46 GMT
#74
I'm willing to pick up the shows if he wants to hand them off.
Retired caster / streamer "BingeHD". Digital Nomad.
Viper.BrutaTroN
Profile Blog Joined June 2014
United States18 Posts
August 20 2014 03:59 GMT
#75
On August 20 2014 10:52 brickrd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 10:03 Viper.BrutaTroN wrote:
This game is dieing and its very sad. Personalities like this are rare and few between, but it's hard playing a game that offers nothing to anyone.

he said hes retiring to spend time with family and hes a grown man but ok lol keep being one of those people who has to inject "dead game" into every thread

Didn't say it was dead, just that it was dieing, and there is a reason that "dead game" is used in every thread.
The bad boys of StarCraft are back!
DNA61289
Profile Joined August 2010
United States665 Posts
August 20 2014 04:01 GMT
#76
So sad, I'll miss you ChanmanV. Good luck in the future!
But yeah being a Korean gamer is very imba. If you're a non-korean gamer you have to balance your game playing with earning money and your real life. If you're Korean you just sit around playing games all day eating 2 cent ramyun and becoming gosu.
brickrd
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States4894 Posts
August 20 2014 04:13 GMT
#77
dude produced free content which people enjoyed. ill never understand why people have to shit on things just because theyre outside their interest. i guess it makes small people feel big to destroy sources of joy for others

as for twitch botting, who fucking cares. if the dude had tools at his disposal to increase his success and he used them, fine. if it's not unlawful then he can do what he wants
TL+ Member
Joedaddy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1948 Posts
August 20 2014 04:16 GMT
#78
man; how did I miss the viewbot scandall?
I might be the minority on TL, but TL is the minority everywhere else.
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
August 20 2014 04:21 GMT
#79
I only watched him a couple times, but he was definitely a positive influence in the community. His shows were really well done too. Best of luck to him.
User was warned for too many mimes.
Rikudou
Profile Joined April 2014
Germany151 Posts
August 20 2014 04:25 GMT
#80
How else am I going to get through my Tuesdays now....

Seriously the most depressing news for me personally all month.

Can we pay ChanmanV 100 dollars/show or something?

I mean 3K people watches it. If all of us just pitch in 1 dollar per week.....


it wasnt about the money.. he just had no time for his personal life and wasnt happy anymore because he missed alot of things in his family (at least that's what i understood from his statement); he was basically to busy with his work and had no time to relax
Is this real Life? No, it's StartaleLife!!!
Tobblish
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden6404 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 04:27:22
August 20 2014 04:26 GMT
#81
On August 20 2014 13:16 Joedaddy wrote:
man; how did I miss the viewbot scandall?

No viewer bots but reddit ones to upvote his content.
---

It is a sad day that we lose a man that gave us so many good shows.
Even if I felt like his role as a host on Unfiltered wasn't enough to keep Lewis in check at times and the somewhat weird adventure to making it a eSports wide show he gave us CONSISTENT content.

Best of luck ChannelMan
The curse is real
Barzahd
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6 Posts
August 20 2014 04:30 GMT
#82
Chanman, needless to say this is sad news for many of us. But I want to speak on behalf of many within the "silent majority" in saying that we truly appreciate everything you did for this community and many others. I support and respect you in your decision to focus more on your life, because you put in so much time into all of your shows. In fact it seemed like so much time that I don't even know how you had time for family at all!

Even though there was overlap, Unfiltered was the show that for me, kind of took over after State of the Game ended (at least being a weekly thing). And I remember the viewership being extremely small a while back, but what I respect the most about what you did was the fact that you stuck with it. And it became something! You are proof that someone relatively unknown but who is passionate about something within a scene can actually contribute in great ways, and that is something I will never forget.

I know I'll be watching vods of your stuff for a long time. You gave a platform for some great people to talk. I would have never known about Richard Lewis and his great work if not for the show because I mostly pay attention to Starcraft stuff. I already knew about Destiny, but it was so cool to hear his opinions on stuff too.

Good luck Chanman, and thank you so much for everything. <3
MooMooMugi
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States10531 Posts
August 20 2014 04:37 GMT
#83
Loved his hearthstone shows he will be missed
|LoL & SC2 IGN both my username| Just livin' the baylife| Hearthstone ID: MooMooMugi#1544| Dank Memer since 2011
Advantageous
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
China1350 Posts
August 20 2014 04:48 GMT
#84
Retiring from doing those shows or retiring from the scene completely? I mean... ChanMan still casting hearthstone tournaments? ChanMan still playing hearthstone (semi) competitively? Can anyone fill me in on the information I've missed? Didn't get to watch today's show
"Because I am BossToss" -MC ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ノ raise your dongers ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ノ I'm sure that all of my fellow class mates viewed me as the Adonis of the Class of 2015 already. -Xenocider, EG, ieF 2013 Champion.
xrayEU
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden571 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 05:05:34
August 20 2014 05:02 GMT
#85
You will be missed Chanman, your shows were the best non bullshit shows out there along side with Lo3 imo.
And I hope RLewis and Destiny will host their own show or something, love listening to them.

Edit: Listening to the last show atm.
ssxsilver
Profile Joined June 2007
United States4409 Posts
August 20 2014 05:10 GMT
#86
This is so sad.
I remember that recent post-DH episode when it look like Chris was on a ridiculous high (with the big casting gig). I imagine the ensuing drama taking a lot out of him. I feel terrible as a "silent viewer" now, because watching Unfiltered has become routine and I've taken it for granted.

Hopefully everyone in the show reads all comments and understand they were beloved. You guys made my weekdays a bit more enjoyable and best of luck to whatever you do in your future.
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 05:21:27
August 20 2014 05:19 GMT
#87
Might be worth throwing this into the OP.



EDIT: Announcement starts at the 4 minute mark, apparently it didn't add that in from the link.
The world is better when every background has a chance.
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
August 20 2014 06:08 GMT
#88
Godspeed, Chanman.
idonthinksobro
Profile Joined December 2010
3138 Posts
August 20 2014 06:09 GMT
#89
He tried for a really long time to become relevant and never really managed to do that. Like others before him he also probably spent a lot of time and money on this stuff.
LittleAtari
Profile Joined August 2010
Jordan1090 Posts
August 20 2014 06:17 GMT
#90
On August 20 2014 15:09 idonthinksobro wrote:
He tried for a really long time to become relevant and never really managed to do that. Like others before him he also probably spent a lot of time and money on this stuff.

I would say that he was significantly relevant. His shows were one of the few that I watched in the scene. There's going to be a big gap without him
Gruntt
Profile Joined August 2010
United States175 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 06:24:59
August 20 2014 06:24 GMT
#91
Never heard of him (at least in the past 3 years), but I do remember a name on Bnet like that which got like over 10000 wins with 0 losses and a few disconnects. The part where the botting was mentioned makes me start to think this was him... and also his age makes me believe it even more.

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RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
August 20 2014 06:34 GMT
#92
Oh man I am really gonna miss Wednesday Night Sprites. I know I was the few who tuned in.
Someone call down the Thunder?
budar
Profile Joined February 2011
175 Posts
August 20 2014 06:49 GMT
#93
Sad to hear... I just spent ~5 hours yesterday catching up on some shows after my vacation. Best of luck Chanman!
Saechiis
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Netherlands4989 Posts
August 20 2014 06:56 GMT
#94
So sad, damn Ohana.
I think esports is pretty nice.
jackslater
Profile Joined November 2012
Russian Federation604 Posts
August 20 2014 06:57 GMT
#95
sad...
Meavis
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Netherlands1300 Posts
August 20 2014 07:04 GMT
#96
On August 20 2014 09:21 Xiphos wrote:
How else am I going to get through my Tuesdays now....


On August 20 2014 10:49 OhDearGod wrote:
Who will fill the void?


Remax
"Not you."
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
August 20 2014 07:24 GMT
#97
Wow, I didn't see that coming.
Rustug
Profile Joined October 2010
1488 Posts
August 20 2014 07:24 GMT
#98
A true professional who understood that consistency & perseverance can take you a long way.
I hope you'll stick around ChanmanV as any community needs people like you.

Thank you for all the entertainment you've provided. Good Health and the Best of Luck to you and your family.
Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not. 파이팅! ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ"
Avs
Profile Joined November 2010
Korea (North)857 Posts
August 20 2014 08:04 GMT
#99
Damn. Even though I felt your shows weren't very impactful, sc2 feels dead without you.
Rescawen
Profile Joined April 2010
Finland1028 Posts
August 20 2014 08:18 GMT
#100
I like chanman so much, sad to see this happen. It seems he made the correct choice though.
TRaFFiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1448 Posts
August 20 2014 08:25 GMT
#101
I can't imagine anyone taking Chanman's place. Many people criticized him for his hosting, but I think he was a natural. I started off watching Unfiltered for the Starcraft content and by the time he switched the focus to include other games and brought on colorful characters like Richard Louis to co-host I was hooked. I'm completely uninterested in other games besides sc2, but his brilliant presentation made unfiltered a joy to listen to every week. Sadly, all good things come to an end.
2v2, 1v1, Zerg, Terran http://www.twitch.tv/trafficsc2
DwD
Profile Joined January 2010
Sweden8621 Posts
August 20 2014 08:30 GMT
#102
Sad. I enjoyed just tuning into Unfilitered and see you guys shoot the shit while I did something else at the same time. GL whatever you do.
~ T-ARA ~ DREAMCATCHER ~ EVERGLOW ~ OH MY GIRL ~ DIA ~ BOL4 ~ CHUNGHA ~
Mekare
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany393 Posts
August 20 2014 08:40 GMT
#103
What? O.O I didn't see this coming at all. Went to bed before the show was over yesterday, had no clue that the promised announcement would be such a shocker
Really sad to see this happen, I loved his shows a lot, especially Unfiltered. The Chanman-Destiny combo is the absolute best. <3

Thanks for everything, Chanman! Best of luck in the future ^^
KaiserJohan
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden1808 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 08:47:12
August 20 2014 08:46 GMT
#104
What, are you serious? Unfiltered was soo awesome. Easily best/most entertaining show.

Why even mention the reddit "scandal", who even cares about such crap when the show is deserves ten times the viewer numbers

Saddest announcement for sc2 in years.
England will fight to the last American
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
August 20 2014 09:44 GMT
#105
Grab IM and do a huge deadman's party, Chanman! Didn't watch your shows, and I said "godspeed" already earlier, but you always seemed to be a well mannered, nice person. And wut, you're almost 40?! Go play some videogames and actually have fun now!
Timmsh
Profile Joined July 2011
Netherlands201 Posts
August 20 2014 09:45 GMT
#106
Wow this is sad....
Rokevo
Profile Joined September 2009
Finland1033 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 09:56:39
August 20 2014 09:48 GMT
#107
Fuck... Sad to hear this. I've watched every episode, and unfiltered really filled the void that sotg left when that ended.

Like sotg, it was something I looked forward to watching every week, but all good things come to an end I guess. I hope this won't be the end of Destiny/Richard in talk shows, would be cool to see them continue doing them, maybe start up a new one together.

Thanks for the good times Chris and glhf in life!

RIP ChanmanV + The Chan reddit alt bloodline
Erik.TheRed
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1655 Posts
August 20 2014 10:30 GMT
#108
I really enjoyed watching unfiltered every week for the past year or so. Ever since shows like SOTG, ITG, meta slowed down or ended it was one of the few places where you could hear a legit discussion about important issues.

Hopefully Richard/Destiny will continue podcasting so that we can all continue to hear their thoughts going forward.
"See you space cowboy"
Teodice
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Sweden641 Posts
August 20 2014 10:30 GMT
#109
I´ve watched so much of your shows Chanman and its has been a blast. I myself have tried to host shows only one time a week but it takes so much time. Preparing the content, inviting guests, keeping it all interesting and having to handle all the different stuff that always happens.

You did the right choice and I hope that we´ll see more of you in the future. Also a honor meeting you at Dreamhack Summer this year.

All the best!
You will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
cYaN
Profile Joined May 2004
Norway3322 Posts
August 20 2014 10:34 GMT
#110
damnit.... this sucks. Get fewer and fewer podcasts to listen to. Need someone to step up^^
Strela
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands1896 Posts
August 20 2014 12:17 GMT
#111
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.
virpi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Germany3598 Posts
August 20 2014 12:19 GMT
#112
NOOOOOO. I need Unfiltered. It's the only e-sports news and gossip show I like. This really sucks.

But well, thanks Chanman for the awesome show. Good look in the future.
first we make expand, then we defense it.
nkr
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Sweden5451 Posts
August 20 2014 13:03 GMT
#113
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.


you seem to know chanman very well, or you're just really the best judge of character on the internet
ESPORTS ILLUMINATI
D-light
Profile Joined April 2012
Finland7364 Posts
August 20 2014 13:07 GMT
#114
Thank you Chanman for every single episode of unfiltered. Will miss you and the show very much.

Good luck in the future whatever you decide to do.
why even
robson1
Profile Joined March 2013
3632 Posts
August 20 2014 13:46 GMT
#115
sooo sad about this.
Genius is that funny scientist who no one takes seriously until he kills you with a flame throwing trumpet. - stuchiu 2013
Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 14:52:00
August 20 2014 14:50 GMT
#116
I think I probably caught every episode of Unfiltered, too bad it's gone.

And in my interactions with Chanman he was always very nice.
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.
Aber
Profile Joined March 2012
Sweden332 Posts
August 20 2014 14:58 GMT
#117
wow.. this guys has done tons for the community sad to see him go
Trying is the first step towards failure
Cazimirbzh
Profile Joined February 2014
334 Posts
August 20 2014 16:04 GMT
#118
LOL? i watch Unfilitered couple of days ago, seems to be an "average" show, i was going to give it a try, guess i am too late
bad for US community ...?
Broodwurst
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1586 Posts
August 20 2014 16:57 GMT
#119
Bummer, he's the perfect guy to run shows like that.
Good luck in all your future endeavours, you deserve it Channelman <3
Fanboys = (ウ╹◡╹)ウ /// I like smiley faces
TAMinator
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia2706 Posts
August 20 2014 17:02 GMT
#120
Thanks for everything you've contributed to esports Chanman and good luck sir.
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
August 20 2014 17:57 GMT
#121
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
August 20 2014 18:03 GMT
#122
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
JimSocks
Profile Joined February 2009
United States968 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 18:12:29
August 20 2014 18:12 GMT
#123
a couple of people already talked about it in the thread. he's referencing the reddit scandal. it sucked, but i don't think that many ppl cared anyway.
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
August 20 2014 18:49 GMT
#124
Nah, I think many people were just using it to pull his leg, though his reputation did suffer significantly imo (because of all the dodgy things he said when asked whether he used them to downvote content of his competitors).
Canucklehead
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada5074 Posts
August 20 2014 18:52 GMT
#125
On August 21 2014 03:03 Ropid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?


Some people hold the fact chanman made 40 reddit accounts against him like he committed murder or something.
Top 10 favourite pros: MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, DRG, Jaedong, Flash, Life, Creator, Leenock
mostevil
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom611 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 19:14:30
August 20 2014 19:11 GMT
#126
On August 21 2014 03:52 Canucklehead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 03:03 Ropid wrote:
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?


Some people hold the fact chanman made 40 reddit accounts against him like he committed murder or something.

Redditers are weird creatures. Chanmans unfiltered is one of my primary work dodging activities. I'm going to miss it Although I'll probably be richer in the long run....

edit:
On August 21 2014 02:57 JustPassingBy wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCocTlMX1g8

Hot_Bid, ram this into the OP?
我的媽和她的瘋狂的外甥都
KaiserJohan
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden1808 Posts
August 20 2014 19:20 GMT
#127
On August 21 2014 03:52 Canucklehead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 03:03 Ropid wrote:
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?


Some people hold the fact chanman made 40 reddit accounts against him like he committed murder or something.


This. It is incredible.

I hope Destiny/Richard in some way continue with the show, although I doubt it.
England will fight to the last American
Zeweig
Profile Joined July 2011
Sweden189 Posts
August 20 2014 19:28 GMT
#128
Sad to see this happening. Great man, I hope someone will pick up the burden of making this kind of shows
Commentator for Esports Heaven, covering mainly European and Chinese events. I do observing and writing on the side.
Mistakes
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1102 Posts
August 20 2014 20:08 GMT
#129
Man, right after I started watching Unfiltered. Lol. Probably my 4th full episode and this announcement comes. -_-;;
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PinoKotsBeer
Profile Joined February 2014
Netherlands1385 Posts
August 20 2014 20:10 GMT
#130
Thanks for the many shows, i enjoyed them a lot!
http://www.twitch.tv/pinokotsbeer
Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
August 20 2014 20:29 GMT
#131
On August 21 2014 04:20 KaiserJohan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 03:52 Canucklehead wrote:
On August 21 2014 03:03 Ropid wrote:
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?


Some people hold the fact chanman made 40 reddit accounts against him like he committed murder or something.


This. It is incredible.

I hope Destiny/Richard in some way continue with the show, although I doubt it.

It's pretty sad that making a few reddit accounts to get your announcements to #19 of the already content starved /r/starcraft subreddit is treated like it's a serious breach of ethics. Who cares about reddit etiquette? (that site should burn anyway)
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.
TheRealNanMan
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1471 Posts
August 20 2014 20:36 GMT
#132
Sad to hear Chanman is going to retire but it makes sense that he'd want to spend time with his family! Hopefully we'll still see him floating around from time to time
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brickrd
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States4894 Posts
August 20 2014 20:47 GMT
#133
On August 21 2014 05:29 Grumbels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 04:20 KaiserJohan wrote:
On August 21 2014 03:52 Canucklehead wrote:
On August 21 2014 03:03 Ropid wrote:
On August 20 2014 21:17 Strela wrote:
On August 20 2014 11:05 OhDearGod wrote:
On August 20 2014 10:53 Strela wrote:
Why are so many ppl sad about this news? I could understand it if it was some honest guy who has integrity but chanman has none of that.


I'm not even gonna.

Yes I can understand it sucks when people leave the scene and we lose shows but I rather have a smaller community build with people that have actual values.

I don't understand at all what you mean with regards to values. Can you explicitely say what you are talking about so no one has to guess?


Some people hold the fact chanman made 40 reddit accounts against him like he committed murder or something.


This. It is incredible.

I hope Destiny/Richard in some way continue with the show, although I doubt it.

It's pretty sad that making a few reddit accounts to get your announcements to #19 of the already content starved /r/starcraft subreddit is treated like it's a serious breach of ethics. Who cares about reddit etiquette? (that site should burn anyway)

yea redditors (of all types, not just SC fans) have a tendency to think their site is the hub and genesis of all internet culture. it's a huge circlejerk of self-important popularity contests
TL+ Member
BlueFlames
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany1756 Posts
August 20 2014 22:10 GMT
#134
Thank you for all the hard work you put in! The best wishes to you and your family. Hopefully you can return in some kind of way without missing too much. Thank you again!
creamyturtle
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States487 Posts
August 20 2014 22:30 GMT
#135
so Channy realized he couldn't make any semblance of cash from the SC2 scene anymore without his reddit vote brigade, and he decided to bail on us. somehow i'm not surprised; people always follow the money. it's not like Unfiltered was a difficult show to host, you just call up your boys and talk about esports topics. he really had to cut this show? really?? this is like how naniwa exited the scene.... abruptly and without a real explanation

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Terran it up.
dirtydurb82
Profile Joined December 2012
United States178 Posts
August 20 2014 22:39 GMT
#136
WAT WAT WAT?!?!? Why man? Unfiltered was so good.
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OuchyDathurts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States4588 Posts
August 20 2014 23:00 GMT
#137
On August 21 2014 07:30 creamyturtle wrote:
so Channy realized he couldn't make any semblance of cash from the SC2 scene anymore without his reddit vote brigade, and he decided to bail on us. somehow i'm not surprised; people always follow the money. it's not like Unfiltered was a difficult show to host, you just call up your boys and talk about esports topics. he really had to cut this show? really?? this is like how naniwa exited the scene.... abruptly and without a real explanation


There has been an explanation but it seems you've either chosen to ignore it or just make up your own imaginary explanation.
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fRylock
Profile Joined August 2014
United States1 Post
August 20 2014 23:04 GMT
#138
Damn, I loved Unfiltered.
brickrd
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States4894 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-20 23:27:19
August 20 2014 23:22 GMT
#139
On August 21 2014 07:30 creamyturtle wrote:
people always follow the money.

some fringe scientists have suggested that this may be related to the social phenomenon of exchanging money for food, shelter, goods and services. more data is required before any conclusions, but i think it's a concept with merit!

On August 21 2014 08:00 OuchyDathurts wrote:
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On August 21 2014 07:30 creamyturtle wrote:
so Channy realized he couldn't make any semblance of cash from the SC2 scene anymore without his reddit vote brigade, and he decided to bail on us. somehow i'm not surprised; people always follow the money. it's not like Unfiltered was a difficult show to host, you just call up your boys and talk about esports topics. he really had to cut this show? really?? this is like how naniwa exited the scene.... abruptly and without a real explanation


There has been an explanation but it seems you've either chosen to ignore it or just make up your own imaginary explanation.

another funny thing is that naniwa posted a blog explaining in detail his exit from the scene http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/462238-summary
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ObviousOne
Profile Joined April 2012
United States3704 Posts
August 21 2014 00:00 GMT
#140
If he ever comes back we can have this thread again with a different arrangement of the letters. "ChanmanV Retries"
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Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
August 21 2014 00:09 GMT
#141
On August 21 2014 07:30 creamyturtle wrote:
so Channy realized he couldn't make any semblance of cash from the SC2 scene anymore without his reddit vote brigade, and he decided to bail on us. somehow i'm not surprised; people always follow the money. it's not like Unfiltered was a difficult show to host, you just call up your boys and talk about esports topics. he really had to cut this show? really?? this is like how naniwa exited the scene.... abruptly and without a real explanation

You realize that Chanman had more shows than just Unfiltered, right?
CutTheEnemy
Profile Joined November 2013
Canada373 Posts
August 21 2014 00:31 GMT
#142
On August 20 2014 11:03 Grimmyman123 wrote:
I won't miss him or his 40 bots.

Most likely leaving cause its kinda hard to get real viewer numbers when he isn't using bots to get yourself to the front page.

I'd care if he was good and legit, and in my opinion he is neither.

User was warned for this post


I really liked Chanman and Unfiltered in particular, but I don't understand why this guy got a warning for this. Its just an opinion. This isn't a fan club thread.

Hope Chanman has a good life. He's an engineer I heard? If not engineer, something good.
Can we help spread the word and create pressure to get Rob Pardo to replace Browder as head of Sc2? Pardo led the team for broodwar, frozen throne, and wow/BC. We need to make this a thing before LotV development starts. Think about it.
Malphite
Profile Joined December 2012
United States186 Posts
August 21 2014 01:01 GMT
#143
People who are bitching about Chanman saying it's good for the scene..

He contributed to the SC2 scene more in week than most of you combined for the past 4 years.

I don't even play SC 2 but this is the only SC2 related thing I watch.

This was the last great weekly show for SC 2 and you guys are ragging on him. I thought the League scene was toxic.....
GiveMeCake
Profile Joined October 2010
148 Posts
August 21 2014 01:08 GMT
#144
If he ever comes back, it will be in his final form: ChanmanVI
I had a dream I moved to Korea to become a GSL champion. I slept in PC bangs and practiced only vs the PC. I named my self Death and faced Life in the finals. I beat him, but ended up dying as I killed his last building.
Diaresta
Profile Joined February 2012
United States597 Posts
August 21 2014 01:15 GMT
#145
Aw, really sad to see Chanman retire. I really enjoyed his shows, and looked forward to them.

I hope him nothing but the best with future endeavors
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ssxsilver
Profile Joined June 2007
United States4409 Posts
August 21 2014 02:54 GMT
#146
On August 21 2014 10:01 Malphite wrote:
People who are bitching about Chanman saying it's good for the scene..

He contributed to the SC2 scene more in week than most of you combined for the past 4 years.

I don't even play SC 2 but this is the only SC2 related thing I watch.

This was the last great weekly show for SC 2 and you guys are ragging on him. I thought the League scene was toxic.....

There's like 2-3 people ragging on Chanman and 1 got a warning.
TRaFFiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1448 Posts
August 21 2014 05:03 GMT
#147
On August 21 2014 09:31 CutTheEnemy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 20 2014 11:03 Grimmyman123 wrote:
I won't miss him or his 40 bots.

Most likely leaving cause its kinda hard to get real viewer numbers when he isn't using bots to get yourself to the front page.

I'd care if he was good and legit, and in my opinion he is neither.

User was warned for this post


I really liked Chanman and Unfiltered in particular, but I don't understand why this guy got a warning for this. Its just an opinion. This isn't a fan club thread.

Hope Chanman has a good life. He's an engineer I heard? If not engineer, something good.

He got warned because not only is it a malicious comment, it is also based on false information. I write random shit and it gets front page reddit np. It's just like the every other negative comment. Totally uninformed. I swear 90% of the comments in here fill my heart with joy and the other 10% make me question the human race.
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Malphite
Profile Joined December 2012
United States186 Posts
August 21 2014 05:35 GMT
#148
On August 21 2014 11:54 ssxsilver wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 10:01 Malphite wrote:
People who are bitching about Chanman saying it's good for the scene..

He contributed to the SC2 scene more in week than most of you combined for the past 4 years.

I don't even play SC 2 but this is the only SC2 related thing I watch.

This was the last great weekly show for SC 2 and you guys are ragging on him. I thought the League scene was toxic.....

There's like 2-3 people ragging on Chanman and 1 got a warning.


that's the point i'm trying to make. There should be nobody complaining.

He's putting on a free show and he's not forcing anyone to watch it. He's like one of the few that's trying to help the scene grow. How many people put on weekly shows about SC2?? zero.

There are people on the first page of Twitch SC2 Streams with less that 10 people watching. You wonder why no one wants to stay in this scene. Disgusted more than anything...
Maniak_
Profile Joined October 2010
France305 Posts
August 21 2014 05:41 GMT
#149
On August 21 2014 14:35 Malphite wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 11:54 ssxsilver wrote:
On August 21 2014 10:01 Malphite wrote:
People who are bitching about Chanman saying it's good for the scene..

He contributed to the SC2 scene more in week than most of you combined for the past 4 years.

I don't even play SC 2 but this is the only SC2 related thing I watch.

This was the last great weekly show for SC 2 and you guys are ragging on him. I thought the League scene was toxic.....

There's like 2-3 people ragging on Chanman and 1 got a warning.


that's the point i'm trying to make. There should be nobody complaining.

That's only if utterly stupid people didn't exist. But they always seem to find a way to survive. Kind of like cockroaches, but stupider and less useful.
"They make psychiatrists get psychoanalyzed before they can get certified, but they don't make a surgeon get cut on. Does that seem right to you?" -- Jubal Early - Firefly
Nerski
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1095 Posts
August 21 2014 05:49 GMT
#150
On August 20 2014 13:25 Rikudou wrote:
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How else am I going to get through my Tuesdays now....

Seriously the most depressing news for me personally all month.

Can we pay ChanmanV 100 dollars/show or something?

I mean 3K people watches it. If all of us just pitch in 1 dollar per week.....


it wasnt about the money.. he just had no time for his personal life and wasnt happy anymore because he missed alot of things in his family (at least that's what i understood from his statement); he was basically to busy with his work and had no time to relax


While true if he could of made a living purely off esports it would probably of been easier to stay active and spend time with the family at the same time. Esports just really isn't at that level for the rank and file, only the top few who have a huge viewership for their stuff or some kind of salary deal with someone. So I'm sure the fact that you can't make a living off esports doesn't help out when you want to spend time with your family and have a 9 to 5.
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ssxsilver
Profile Joined June 2007
United States4409 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-21 07:48:39
August 21 2014 07:44 GMT
#151
On August 21 2014 14:35 Malphite wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 11:54 ssxsilver wrote:
On August 21 2014 10:01 Malphite wrote:
People who are bitching about Chanman saying it's good for the scene..

He contributed to the SC2 scene more in week than most of you combined for the past 4 years.

I don't even play SC 2 but this is the only SC2 related thing I watch.

This was the last great weekly show for SC 2 and you guys are ragging on him. I thought the League scene was toxic.....

There's like 2-3 people ragging on Chanman and 1 got a warning.


that's the point i'm trying to make. There should be nobody complaining.

He's putting on a free show and he's not forcing anyone to watch it. He's like one of the few that's trying to help the scene grow. How many people put on weekly shows about SC2?? zero.

There are people on the first page of Twitch SC2 Streams with less that 10 people watching. You wonder why no one wants to stay in this scene. Disgusted more than anything...

I have nothing but positives for Chanman and will miss him a ton. My objection is you taking 2-3 posters and projecting them as the entire scene.

Anyhow, apologies for going OT in this topic.
LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
August 21 2014 08:13 GMT
#152
I never watched more than 2 or 3 episodes so, I have no strong opinion one way or the other
If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.
Pharaphobia
Profile Joined October 2013
Czech Republic58 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-21 13:31:44
August 21 2014 13:31 GMT
#153
Im gonne miss the "What's up what's up everybody" T_T! Also anyone know if he ever posted his playlist used for Unfiltered?
http://twitch.tv/Pharaphobia
Skaya
Profile Joined August 2010
United States126 Posts
August 22 2014 06:24 GMT
#154
Good luck in life and all your endeavors chanman, gonna miss all the great content. My work days have just got a lot more boring.

Thanks for being a part of the community and we'll see you around the next bend
ArTiFaKs
Profile Joined September 2013
United States1229 Posts
August 23 2014 11:51 GMT
#155
On August 21 2014 08:00 OuchyDathurts wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 21 2014 07:30 creamyturtle wrote:
so Channy realized he couldn't make any semblance of cash from the SC2 scene anymore without his reddit vote brigade, and he decided to bail on us. somehow i'm not surprised; people always follow the money. it's not like Unfiltered was a difficult show to host, you just call up your boys and talk about esports topics. he really had to cut this show? really?? this is like how naniwa exited the scene.... abruptly and without a real explanation


There has been an explanation but it seems you've either chosen to ignore it or just make up your own imaginary explanation.


Don't you love it when people just make up shit and choose to ignore literally every piece of information that was just presented in this very same thread? It really gets comical sometimes, honestly.
There are things known, and things unknown, and in-between are the doors.
tadL
Profile Joined September 2010
Croatia679 Posts
August 24 2014 08:18 GMT
#156
well for what he will rememberd.

botting on reddit. upvoting own content downvoting competitors content. get banned. stopped doing shows. i am not dissapointed in him doing this. it what i expected because of his passport.

i will miss unfilterd. i turned in because of the people he was able to bring on the show. a huge achievment. it was the best esports show for long time. it was like lo3 back in the days with scoots before it went into this soft version and not really talking and more dodging. and esports needs such a show in my opinion.

i wish him all the best. not a great entertainer but able to get people together and thats worth more.
HaRuHi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
1220 Posts
August 24 2014 08:46 GMT
#157
Great guy, great shows. I am sad that he went all or nothing. Why not give unfiltered to Destiny and host value town every other week so that he has a lot more time for his family while not completly abandon us all? :<
Gruntt
Profile Joined August 2010
United States175 Posts
September 04 2014 07:06 GMT
#158
I read the whole topic and watched the video. I was warned and told to read the whole topic before looking ignorant, even though I made a possible connection from age, name, and history of events added to personal experience from 15 years ago (doubting the person who warned me was aware of these days). D: I was there back then, so I remember old Bnet names, and this one was popular with thousands of wins and ZERO losses. Just a possible connection, not trying to take some sort of jab like most of the other posts that were warned. No hatred here towards the dude.

Seems like a good family man and I hope he enjoys his free time with his kids
loft
Profile Joined July 2009
United States344 Posts
September 04 2014 07:15 GMT
#159
On September 04 2014 16:06 Gruntt wrote:
I read the whole topic and watched the video. I was warned and told to read the whole topic before looking ignorant, even though I made a possible connection from age, name, and history of events added to personal experience from 15 years ago (doubting the person who warned me was aware of these days). D: I was there back then, so I remember old Bnet names, and this one was popular with thousands of wins and ZERO losses. Just a possible connection, not trying to take some sort of jab like most of the other posts that were warned. No hatred here towards the dude.

Seems like a good family man and I hope he enjoys his free time with his kids


So you're saying Chanman used to farm free wins in BW? I don't understand your post.
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