C9 Freakazoid & TL example
C9 Freakazoid & TL example
You're likely familiar with the tension between Freakazoid and s1mple in the pro CS:GO community. If not, you can read the full story in this Reddit discussion. What stands out is that Freakazoid's comments were not just unprofessional—they were hurtful. He told s1mple, an 18-year-old who recently left everything behind, that he had no friends and was bad at the game. It’s ironic since Freakazoid usually shares motivational posts and even created a video against bullying featuring his mother. I don’t have strong feelings about C9 or Freakazoid personally, but I’m upset that a professional player publicly criticized someone going through a major life change. Being in s1mple's situation must be incredibly tough. He has no family or friends outside of the team. Such behavior has no place in eSports. Now we know who Freakazoid really is—he needs serious consequences. Honestly, C9 would do well to remove him. His lack of performance could damage the organization if management doesn’t act.
I'm really optimistic about TL this year. They're handling roster moves well, and I think they can handle everything. Hiko has mentioned several times how crazy he finds playing with them. #
This video really impressed me. It perfectly captured Thorin's essence and authenticity.
LMFAO! I only realized it after you shared your message and rewatched it.
I understand what most experts discussed in the video about "pro players react to this bitch fight." It doesn't really matter. This is just trivial talk that shouldn't be debated beyond simple reactions like "wow he's being a bitch today." No one needs to worry. Especially since Freak issued an apology. I have to align with the experts—I don't appreciate how the CS:GO community (particularly on Reddit) nitpicks drama as if it were a middle school dance competition.
It makes sense why some view it as minor. The pros seemed to act this way to protect their image. I’ve been thinking about how I’d feel if I were in his shoes. He gave everything up for a game, then someone pretends to be him and attacks him right away. I’m okay with playful jokes, but that action crossed a big line. Reddit tends to overreact, and it’s surprising how much we expect that reaction from the platform.