We lowkey need to start hating on players a bit more
They get paid for this shit.
The hate they get is nothing compared to actual sports
not to mention that most esports pros are teenagers/ early 20s while most sports pros are late 20s in their peaks
agreed, and also not to mention that in esports there is this expected level of interaction and communication between player and community bc of socials and streaming and they're proximity to the toxicity is high... and that just doesn't exist in pro sports unless you're kevin durant lol
Tier 3 and 4 of many sports make less than top pros and get 10x as much hate when they underperform
You can't be a professional and not handle the heat unless they got a mental health issues in which case I agree
It might be free but it's not fun
The reason people hate you is because it's fun
Not because there is any valid reason to hate you apart from you can be a bit freaky sometimes
I think you need to start giving back the hate you get
Not yet but you can get there
Instead of meowing with them you need to meow at them
true, that's how we end up with unchecked boaster and chronicle glazing in the year 2025
He left for his own downfall
It's sad honestly
Sacrificed longevity for 1 year of extra money
Honestly not true, from what ive seen, teams are adopting strategies that sports psychologists advocate for
you cant get to tier 1 without wanting to win and working hard. i imagine most players are willing to give up temporary pleasure for the sake of improving chances of winning
And I prefer critisisim like "you're trash" or "go back to streaming 2 viewers a night"