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Did I say I did?Is that how you see football players?
It's 2021, move forward.
Did I say I did?Is that how you see football players?
It's 2021, move forward.
Did I say I did?
Well, since the definition of an esport athlete is being part of an established org, then yes, you were not an athlete.
So definitions are now gatekeeping?Isn't that a form of gatekeeping?
So definitions are now gatekeeping?
Krisbryantisbest said:i also stated in my first post that people need to re-imagine their definition of what an athlete is and stop...pardon the trope... gatekeeping the antiquated definition of sweaty jocks towel snapping each other over a touchdown. Its 2021, move forward.
Well, take this for what it is, but the definition of an eSports athlete is already posted.Er, isn't that what you implied earlier?
If the activity is itself athletic, as you've proposed, than anyone who plays a game competitively is an esports athlete. I myself have been an esports athlete since Pac Man and Donkey Kong.
Obviously there are professional and amateur esports athletes.
Well, take this for what it is, but the definition of an eSports athlete is already posted.
If you are under contract, then good for you. If not, then I guess your a minor leaguer?
Keep grinding, bruh. I have faith in you? (Shrugs)
I never said there was.I play for the love of the game.
Ultimately where there is a fundamental misunderstanding is the fact that "Gatekeeping" keeps coming up as if the title of "athlete" is something that is somehow more vaunted or impressive.
It isn't.
It's a descriptor, not a rank.
That's the part that I find funny.
I really don't idolize athletes any more than gamers. Sure, they make more money at the highest levels right now, but they've also been around a lot longer and have a larger worldwide audience for the most part.
There's nothing inherently more important about playing an athletic game for money or playing a game for money that requires extreme levels of manual dexterity.
In both cases, they have taken an entertaining activity and monetized it for audiences.
I never said there was.
Where did I say it was important?So why does it matter?
Why is it important to refer to professional gamers as e-sports athletes?
Where did I say it was important?
I still don’t understand why they can’t just be called “Professional Gamers” instead of athletes. I played against a lot of very good players in Counterstrike, Halo 2 & 3, COD 4, and MW2 and I never once thought of them as athletes. They’re pro-gamers. That’s it. It doesn’t take away from their skill or how hard it is to play at that level.
I guess I don’t see the necessity to refer to these people as athletes.
This 100%. I am very good at warzone rebirth island. top 3.8% in win % and top 3.9% in wins . Stats via COD tracker. I dont consider myself an athlete by any means. I'm just good at the game.
Like you said they are pro gamers. they are not athletes based on the universal and understood definition of what an athlete is.
Well, since the definition of an esport athlete is being part of an established org, then yes, you were not an athlete.
Which is odd, considering the time frame. If you really were a top 30 player in 2007, you would have been signed.
Quickly.
So pardon me if im having a hard time believing you. CoD4 ushered in the CoD boom and theres no way that in a orbit of 16.5 million players in 2007 you were a top 30.
I mean, this is easy to look up, you know.
And no offense, i say this as one of the best FN players in the world, altho i havent played too much of the new season and im ranked 800 something out of a user base of 35 million, where as last season i was ranked 9th in the world.
And if people think im lying im more then happy to post pics.
like this one....
Ranked first, bro. Out of 35 million players. Yes, thats me. I actually paid the 20 bucks to have my screen name changed to KBIB just to prove this. It takes a couple days but trust me, ill link it.
This is why i can say i question your claim, because ive had orgs come at me for months.
High five tho
I don't see the compulsion in requiring the "athlete" label. Does it further legitimize people's interest in something that is/was thought of as a time-wasting activity?
All I know about them is some current/former members getting involved in some kind of children's charity crypto scam.Surely I’m not alone in finding FaZe Clan to be a bunch of obnoxious jerk wads?
I think I've vaguely heard of some rotten Logan Paul-esque scumbag social media personalities having some association with Faze, but I'm not sure if they're part of the clan (?) or how exactly that works.Surely I’m not alone in finding FaZe Clan to be a bunch of obnoxious jerk wads?
All I know about them is some current/former members getting involved in some kind of children's charity crypto scam.
FaZe Clan 'pump and dump' scam leaves fans out of pocket, FaZe Kay dropped, Jarvis, Nikan and Teeqo suspended
I think I've vaguely heard of some rotten Logan Paul-esque scumbag social media personalities having some association with Faze, but I'm not sure if they're part of the clan or how exactly that works.
I also enjoy this video of Banks going into a GameStop and nobody knows who he is
Being in touch is overrated anyways, whether it's for something past your time or of it.I've been gaming for over 35 years and I'd never heard of any of these individuals or FaZe until this thread. In fact, the only competitive gamer that I could name is Thresh, and he was active 25 years ago. I guess that I'm old and out of touch.
I've been gaming for over 35 years and I'd never heard of any of these individuals or FaZe until this thread. In fact, the only competitive gamer that I could name is Thresh, and he was active 25 years ago. I guess that I'm old and out of touch.