Honestly. The fact that you will the need to display details like what you actully eat and etc. tells me, that you dont have the stamina to be a celebrity. If your smart, you will stop being a public person before you crack. Not everyone is meant to be in the spotligt, we have seen people getting crushed by it time and time and again, so yeah, realise who and what you are, and step out of the spotlight.

sekritzzz

1515 Posts

November 24 2012 20:05 GMT

#383

Loved the blog. Although I've wanted to say this after the destiny issue but thought it wasn't the right time. I'm saying this not for destiny/avilo, nor for your public image, but rather for your own self and I hope you take it as constructive criticism. I think as far as "brainfarts" go, I think there is a high chance that you will have another one. Not because you are an asshole but rather because you are in the public eye so much and the way your personality is (not meant in a negative way).

One thing I would like to see different is the way you react to said "brainfarts". Generally the reaction is to go on forums and respond to people justifying your actions. I'm not a destiny fanboy, nor am I an avilo fanboy but what you did was wrong. At the same time, it doesn't justify their actions too, because they were also wrong. I would love to see you be the bigger man in situations like this when you do make mistakes, and simply making 1 post admitting it, apologizing and then moving on with your life. Even if the other person makes 99 mistakes and you make one. I personally think taking that direction is much more mature and I hope all the best for you.

PanN

United States2828 Posts

November 24 2012 20:50 GMT

#384

On November 24 2012 22:21 Benkestok wrote:
Honestly. The fact that you will the need to display details like what you actully eat and etc. tells me, that you dont have the stamina to be a celebrity. If your smart, you will stop being a public person before you crack. Not everyone is meant to be in the spotligt, we have seen people getting crushed by it time and time and again, so yeah, realise who and what you are, and step out of the spotlight.

Heres something that will never happen, Benkestok giving famous people good advice.

heaveshade

China330 Posts

November 25 2012 06:59 GMT

#385

EG has big plans that you will all hear about fairly soon. Korea, USA and everything inbetween.

Participation in the new season of SPL?

Penev

28431 Posts

November 25 2012 12:24 GMT

#386

But.. but, I love your "brainfarts"..

High[5]

United States61 Posts

November 25 2012 21:56 GMT

#387

You're awesome man! I love how much you contribute to the community through streaming , commentating, etc.

Thanks!

Jerrymander

United States19 Posts

November 26 2012 02:49 GMT

#388

I really appreciate and respect you, Geoff!

You taught me that e-sports isn't just about a game, some build orders, balance, or strategies. It's about community. It's about making connections with people who love what you love. Thank you for that.

jdsowa

405 Posts

November 26 2012 18:29 GMT

#389

Watched many many hours of Geoff streaming, but strangely very little of his casting. So I'll just make an observation that I made with MrBitter. Bitter was great as a streamer, but I don't think he's great as a caster. Because as a caster, he has to feign excitement and his voice goes up a half octave and it just doesn't play to his strength. Bitter's a cool guy when he's laid back and being real. Same thing with Geoff. So speaking from ignorance here, I hope Geoff's stream personality translates appropriately to his casting gigs.

j1nzo

Germany367 Posts

November 26 2012 21:49 GMT

#390

i guess once your married you'll be even happier. you can care less 'bout how people say you've lost your passion years ago (my german teacher told my mum i've lost mine back in 5th grade...). haters gonna hate, fulltime job.

i think you're blessed with a solid team, a beautiful (and hopefully lovely) girl. so congratulations to both of you!
that will be your (by far) best result in sc2!

just a proposition: have the wedding streamed and casted by tastosis alongside apollo

))

lightrise

United States1355 Posts

November 26 2012 23:59 GMT

#391

The reason people seem to love or hate you is because of your passion. Either way its your best feature and I really love watching everything your apart of because of it. Keep on doing your best and there will be plenty of people here to watch all the shit you do. Thanks.

kafkaesque

Germany2006 Posts

November 27 2012 00:01 GMT

#392

Fucking S-Level job at Dreamhack, I like your solocasts but I love your casts alongside Apollo.

i3rainless

Germany34 Posts

November 27 2012 01:51 GMT

#393

First of all Incontrol I'd like to tell you that I love your casting.
I also like you as a person and I'm sure there are thousands if not hundredthousands that feel the same.

You are a real contribution to the caster scene.

A lot from the haters come from Destinys group of pessimists. These guys like to think in a negative manner and are probably frustrated because they get beaten on the ladder and don't get the, what I call it, COD feeling.

I really don't think it was a brainfart to give a high five to Idra in that so much spoken about show.

It was just you being happy that Idra made obvisous how negative and ridiculouse Destinys postion is.

You shouldn't focus on these negative guys that write so much.
You odd to focus on every face that smiles because of you.
You should focus on making your fellow humans happy.
You are in such a great position to make people happy cause you are in the media.
Focus on that!!!

Don't let bring you down from few haters if you can make a plethora of people happy!

You really rock!

P.s:
Thanks to Idra for making obvisuos how destructive and silly Destinys position is!

Thanks to you Incontrol for speaking so open about your thougts, there is a lot to it.

Deleted User 218615

163 Posts

November 27 2012 06:35 GMT

#394

Great read, really helps put thing in perspective.

I love you too!

Sp4cem4nSpiff

United States46 Posts

November 27 2012 11:22 GMT

#395

Enjoyable read! You are my favorite caster!!

Keep up the great work!

mcdoobyland

United States18 Posts

November 27 2012 13:45 GMT

#396

-sniff-
only seems like yesterday where I was making fun of you..
looks like I have a new favorite player

ComplexConf

Ireland161 Posts

November 27 2012 20:17 GMT

#397

Honestly Incontrol. Please do ignore the trolls. Man I can't read a forum thread or a commented article without facepalming and cursing humanity for having produced such ignorant whiney people. Internet is pure shit nowadays, I remember when it was in its young age where most people were interested to meet each other, they spoke with respect to each other instead of just blurting out hate and nonsense casually and call it being funny.. sigh man. I am not an internet celebrity... far from. But it even gets to me dude..

Take that for what it is. Internet is mostly a stupid place nowadays.. plagued by smacktalking ignorants who will hate on anything there is a chance for. Today I read a comment on a Wii console that was whining that the Wii gets too dirty too easily? Like wtf? seriously? I dont like the new Wii but these comments and whine like this is fucking mental!

Okay over and out. I always enjoy listening to you. Keep doing what you doing! Lovely wife you got there man!

Best of luck!

HexSCII

Canada115 Posts

November 28 2012 02:05 GMT

#398

People have to realize that sc2 is about winning. Even at the pro level. Sure the best pros are winning top tournaments but I think that sc2 is about self-improvement. Pushing yourself to always do better. Always learn.