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The Mango stuff just makes me sad.
Idk dude, sometimes as a femme you just wanna get drunk and have fun with everyone else. And then you get these brutal reminders that you gotta be ready to put the walls up at any time. No desire to "cancel" the guy or w/e, it just sucks
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Oh no the blue checkmark that schizo posts about reddit and elon musk thinks I'm not pretty enough to be sexually harassed mango!! What ever will I do??
Try getting off twitter and getting on anti-psychotics, okay?
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I am being dead serious - if you run an esports org, you need to hire people that make it a part of their job to tell you not to do shit like this.
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Tbc on "canceling" I do think that anyone - top player or otherwise - should get like a 1-3 month ban for this.
The goal should be to get people to act right w/o having to eject ppl outright. If they keep doing it, obviously it's a larger discussion. Just my two cents
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Man, I feel this. It's crazy how bad just navigating for live content is on a platform that's trying to rival Twitch.
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Shit maybe 1-3 is too low?? fuck duuude I don't even know. This is why I'm not on a conduct board big love to people who have the stomach and brain and heart to be on conduct boards.
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I interviewed Onin for the Steve video essay & they were very open, never made excuses for the character & said he should be nerfed
Onin did well in brackets with Robin + ROB & played Steve truly b/c they loved the character.
There's no way you slice it that they deserve this
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Yo shout-out to all the ass-backward homophobes on this post! Gonna work twice as hard next pride to make y'all twice as mad.
Happy Pride ✌️🌈
In every game. On every stage. Under every spotlight.
Team Liquid will wear the 2025 Pride Jersey all summer. You can, too! 🎉
All profits go to local queer charities in LA, São Paulo, and Utrecht.
Stand proud! 🌈
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On broadcast, @toph_bbq mentioned wanting to see the lifetime head-to-head for Mang0-Hbox, before 2015.
Well, we've got it at least pretty close on Liquid.
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I've talked with Dabuz about this a few times. People will always SAY the scene needs that deep, thoughtful, analytical content. They will not regularly support it though.
PGstats was losing hilarious amounts of money, this kind of stuff just requires too many people and too much work to do right imo
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gonna miss these two a ton. I'm used to goodbyes in this industry, but this one hurt.
I think the Smash community should be ready for some hard times on the horizon.
Today, we part ways with @RiddlesMK and @DabuzSenpai.
From the heart and soul you poured into every match, to the unforgettable moments behind the scenes and on camera—thank you for everything you've brought to Team Liquid.
We're grateful to have been part of your journey so far, and we'll be cheering you on in your next chapters, always 💙
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Ty for the support!
It's just a sign of how in decline our culture is and how this platform is literally run by the most divorced man in history lol. But in the end I live a rich life, full of love. And that is what really matters
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what was APA doing at Maryville??
Find out more about Yuuji here:
teamliquid.com/news/welcome-…
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I put a lot of heart into this one. I really hope it's a good read and that it helps trans folks in (e)sports what little it can. Stay visible, friends.
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Fresh off of a World Championship 3peat, I talked w/ @GDSandstorm about his Smash origins, the roots of his style, the trouble with Greatsword, and many more things @ProBrawlhalla.
sportskeeda.com/esports/i-m-…
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About a year and a half into transition, I feel overly visible. All the eyes, all the opinions on you - it weighs a lot.
But you carry it for everyone who comes after you. To make a world where they're seen simply as they are. Full article in the quoted tweet.
Is it possible to be too visible?
For trans people, athletes especially, it can feel that way.
Our editor sat down with @vicwingly to discuss the weight of a world that's obsessed with your identity and how to get people to see what really matters.
Article link below!
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Had the honor of doing Magi's blurb this year. knowing 2025 was coming, I wanted to do something that spoke not only to her incredible career but to the femmes as a whole.
No matter how things get, all I see is possibility. I hope that you see it too.
SSBMRank 2024 returns with 21-30!
As we inch closer to the top, we look at some of Melee's strongest players from across the game's different eras
Check it out through the link below
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AI is an unavoidable conversation in so much of the corporate world. You do need AI skeptics in the room or you'll tank your goodwill for legit nothing.
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They do this in modern Brawl too I think! Meta knight cannot pick stage and ICies can't go FD.
The main downside I see is for the viewer - watching 5 games on one stage. But that already happens with PS2 so...
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Esports is punishing, it's hard to be agile and also thoughtful enough to dodge trouble. I've been a side character on an esports twitter so I'm empathetic.
No meanness meant, just recommending be wary w/ AI! Imo the audience determines what's serious - campaign or cheeky reply.
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Robots can't draw hands! 🤖
Robots can't draw hands! 🤖
Robots can't draw hands! 🤖
On the outside, we’ve marked nearly 13 years of progress.
On the inside, we’re ever-thankful for the inspiring women at FaZe Clan instrumental in bringing our goals to fruition.
Happy International Women’s Day from our community to yours! #IWD #FaZeUp
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@TeamLiquid's Smash players (@DabuzSenpai @LiquidChillin @LiquidKen and Crunch) speak out on #FreeMelee and #SaveSmash. Let em play, Nintendo!
teamliquid.com/news/2020/12/…
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I sat down w/ @Tactical and wrote about his journey from amateur to pro to one of the best ADCs in the LCS. It was a ton of fun!
TY to Tactical and @TeamLiquidLoL for the interview.
teamliquid.com/news/2020/08/…
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It's so interesting how, as NA LoL has shrunk, its felt like its gotten more heart to it. More earnestness.
Excited to dig into this zine later. What a cool project
Introducing Days Gone By🏖️🪸
Days Gone By is a yearbook-themed LTAN zine featuring all our favorite players and teams; it's a huge art and writing collaboration done entirely by fans!
drive.google.com/file/d/1S2C…
Check the replies for information on physical copies of the zine⬇️
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Not that, really, any player deserves this level of hate for their character choice, even if they're haughty or defensive about it.
But it's sad to see this cycle repeat when Onin really is kinda just a sweet kid with a talent for the game that would shine w/o Steve too.
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Guess what?? I'm a full-time staff writer for @TeamLiquid now, that's what!! I'm stoked about it b/c it's where I got my start, they let me get weird with the writing, and also everyone is very nice. Anyways, that's it!
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Did a feature/interview on @LoganSSBM ! They talk looking up to @Drephen, tech chasing, creating timing mix-ups, and plans to be a wiser player.
They have a good way of communicating the game - which makes me all the more excited for the articles to come. (Hopefully soon 🤞)
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I think "anywhere other" is an overreaction. In the quote he says "top European team" which in my mind would be 5-10 teams who are all hyper-competitive and hard to trial for.
But I mean yeah, purely as an NA CS fan I don't love this quote lol.
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That's awful and honestly how dare she, I'm sorry tori 🫂
If it's any consolation I have an X gender marker on my passport and it caused so much confusion at borders. Got sir-ed and the dude at the Frankfurt airport just went "Ze x? Uh, gender???"
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You can see the nearly complete count (and narrative) here:
teamliquid.com/news/2022/08/…
writeup courtesy of @edwin_budding
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yeah, my live tab/search is just as bad. It's nuts because this is all Google too. You guys INVENTED the most streamlined, most refined search engine.
How tf are you letting a 56-viewer "Research in Kemetology" stream top your live results for "Smash" ????
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TL writer/editor here - stoked to work w/ Logan. I think he has a knack for communicating the game.
I want to add two things for total clarity:
1. This is NOT a sponsorship. (Orgs feel free to get this Marth on your smash team)
2. Logan is freelance writing w/ us currently
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Super cool news, I got my first horror story published on @NosleepPodcast !!
It's a story I wrote as a camp counselor, struggling to get kids to listen, and thinking about the sycamore trees that always looked creepy to me as a kid. So good to hear it come to life.
Come and rest, your journey has been long and arduous and there are still miles to go…
Welcome to the 17th Season of the NoSleep Podcast
thenosleeppodcast.com
Art: Kelly Turnbull thepunchlineismachismo.com/
#DaylightSavingTime #sundayvibes #podcastrecommendations #horror
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A lot of people say "you can't do anything, everyone is too toxic, a ban is too difficult." But you can. And I think you need to.
I think community leadership needs to nerf these broken characters via rules - if for no other reason than to take some heat off these players.
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With the expanded AWTF finally announced, I can share that - yes - I did go there. And YES, I did meet THE Team Liquid Honda!!!
I was SUPER starstruck and basically freaking out but Team Liquid Honda was so nice. And so humble!! It was as down-to-earth as a normal Honda Civic.
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Credit to TL's leadership, I argue with them routinely (and hopefully respectfully) and they keep me around. In esports especially I think having that kind of culture is crucial.
Idk what the nouns culture is like tbf, and I know its rich to say that post-layoffs, but its true.
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Editor for this piece here. It literally says "there's good reason to believe that the nerf did not change the outcome" - I thought this was very clear language, directly stating the nerf didn't shape the outcome.
Please feel free to DM me and I'll gladly hash it out tomorrow
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Really happy that I got to do a profile on @SsbmGinger for @InvenGlobal. Learned a ton about Melee (& learning) in the process. Check it out to learn about Ginger, growing in Melee, and Falco.
invenglobal.com/articles/141…
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Incredibly glad we made it in. Our app was over 70 pages. Just an insanely cohesive collection of info, brand material, and goals around the org. That app was just the first phase.
It was HEAVY work for a lot of people. Feels good to have it rewarded.
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Esports Awards are Big Dumb but hey fuck it a dub is a dub. Shoutouts to so many of the hard working creatives at TL.
This team works insanely hard, and does so much across over 15 esports.
Hear from @TeamLiquid as they are crowned the Esports Creative Team of the Year!
Watch LIVE🔴: esportsawards.com/watch #EsportsAwards2024
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Upside is I do think a lot of it is botted bs. I think when Fuentes caught wind of the scene, we legit got some of that Thiel alt-right money to go towards us b/c they need new fronts for the culture war.
That's why IRL is so night and day from twitter.
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Got the chance to make a video essay with Team Liquid! Naturally, I made it about my favorite esport: Smash.
It's not only about Smash's problem characters but also how esports works. A farewell to developer kings. Hope you watch it, hope you like it
Have you ever wondered why each Smash game has a character that makes everyone lose their mind?
Nintendo's Biggest Mistake: On problem characters, community, social contracts, developers (Nintendo), and the future of esports.
Watch now: piped.video/VgTY3hseKrA
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I'll never tell! 🙊
But for real, we started planning this vid around March-April of last year. Sometimes the stars align!
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Some cool news. I wrote and researched a mini-doc about @Maister_SSB! It was a lotta fun diving into the MX scene. It just published today and came out looking pretty clean.
piped.video/watch?v=LMas7wUH…
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Man. What a project. This history was huge! 12k+ words
But it was a lot of fun to learn about a guild from the bottom up. The social dynamics, the growth, the Race. It's all rich and unique.
And the guild helped a ton! Big ups to @Tagzz44, @Thdlock, and @azorea especially.
From Limit to Liquid: The FULL Timeline
FT. @Tagzz44 & @Thdlock
For those looking for a deeper dive into our history, this article features 7 years of our guild's lore.
📜tl.gg/timeline
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Just wanna chime in reeeeeal quick to say that sponsors, orgs, esports media, all do not give a shit about whatever this is
One of the biggest non-competitor members we have posting that she likes leashing girls like dogs on main for her 9k followers to see and we’re surprised that ppl dont take the smash community seriously💔
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Hey writers, Team Liquid is looking for a new Copywriter!
The job is full-time and blends marketing, video, and esports editorial. The app is also super simple - just a portfolio, a resume, and a few short questions. So apply away!
careers.teamliquid.com/jobs/…
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It's insane how time flies. Today is my first year anniversary at @TeamLiquid! (as a full time writer, I'd freelanced since 2018)
It's nuts to think about how much I've gotten to do and how many cool people I've gotten to work with. So excited to see where this path leads.
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Damn. It feels wild to do this!
Gonna do my best to live up to the Liquid name and to create wonderful things. ✍️
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Pretty excited to do some marketing on this one!
I'm dont consume much but I love glasses! Getting glasses was super gender affirming in the lead up to hrt.
Also, when I finally got them, I could see my cat in HD again and I cried a little b/c he looked so beautiful
We're peeking through a new lens 😎
Introducing our new official eyewear partner, @zenni_gaming! 🎉
Celebrate using our code "TEAMLIQUID" for 10% on your Zenni order, and visit tl.gg/zenni to check out our favorite frames 👓
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Earlier this year, I wrote about this exact kind of poll and the hallucinatory hyper-visibility of trans people. About how terrifying and needless it is. About what we can do in the face of it.
"If you had to guess what percentage of American adults are transgender..."
Survey Guess: 21%
Actual Share of the US Population: Less than 1%
- YouGov -
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Some good news:
- the courts have blocked a lot
- Dems flipped a Pennsylvania state seat that was like R +10 in the election
- lotta people showing up for progressive rallies and town halls
I feel like shit too but pls understand: the fight isn't over, it's just getting started
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Hey y'all, @TeamLiquid is hosting a big makeathon for Pride month! It's open to all kinds of software and hardware projects and has some pretty cool rewards. Check it out and sign up before space runs out!
liquidhacks.teamliquid.com/
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Super excited to have @L4st_v1 on board. We came up in TL at similar times and it's wild to see the strides he's made.
Also pumped to be doing a monthly column, where L4st talks about Ult's meta. Consistent, analytical Smash articles! The dream!!
And that’s not the last of L4st! Welcome to the L4st meta: a monthly column where our Smash coach discusses Ultimate’s meta shifts. Read to see why Slingshot is busted, why Steve is overrated, and why Kazuya is a Shoto.
💥 teamliquid.com/news/2022/05/… teamliquid.com/news/2022/05/…
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As an American I struggle going on like normal right now.
I've never considered myself patriotic, I hate what my country has done to others, but the daily insipidity and self-humiliations, the fact that ppl voted for national suicide... it's genuinely hard to just push past.
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As an org person in esports for like 5 years, just wanna chime in reeeeeal quick to say that sponsors, orgs, esports media, all do not give a shit about whatever this is
There was a whole slate of Valorant pros and creators dropping the R word - there's bigger fish to fry.
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After 5 interviews, a lot of research, and even more writing, it's finally done. Here's an almost catch-all article about the PGR controversy, Smash rankings, and why it all matters.
qrank.gg/super-smash-bros/pg…
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I remember the plasma post!! God I love that sub.
I think it's kinda funny when pros complain about it. Oh babygirl, you have no idea. This isn't just one of the better reddits you get - it's one of the BEST.
You would not last in r/league
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A fun, weird, absurd experiment of a piece.
ty to @LiquidHbox for the interview, @artbynips for the art, @luzufu for design, @induTHEwriter for editing, & @shiroiusagi_ for website work.
“Hungrybox is Absurd”
A brand new articled featured on @TeamLiquid’s site about the life and times of my whole ass self through the pandemic.
tl.gg/wayofpuff
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I was looking into replacing my computer and @TeamLiquid (aka @induTHEwriter ) hooked me up with an @Alienware laptop. Huge thanks to Indu, TL, and Alienware!
Runs like a dream and even my cat likes it. Honestly, he might like it a little too much.
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Didn't think we were done with Pride, did you??
I wanted to go bigger and gayer this year and a queer tourney felt like the next step. Hope this will be good news and good fun for Melee and the queer community.
Huge s/o's to @ssbgaylee @DevDoggX @meleesadposts for this!!
This year, Pride is taking flight! We're sponsoring Gaylee to host one last 2025 Pride tournament—the winner wins a trip to the NA Major ✈️
Dust off the phob, the box, the vanilla gcc, and register NOW! Starts Sunday @ 7 PM ET, 4 PM PT.
Smash is dead? Heard that one before. Tune in on the 29th for some damn good, damn gay Melee. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Some of my fave photos from @bluerosetori at Combo Breaker!
My smile was one of my favorite features pre-transition. Post transition I felt my smile masculinized me and got self-conscious. But I'm learning to love my cheesy grin again.
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Guys please help this post goes viral so the social media team keeps listening to my dumb ideas
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Being candid: this one hit hard. For anyone doubting, we put in an exhaustive effort behind the scenes to handle it all best as possible.
I was not even close to the most important person on the project but I'll be thinking for a while on what I could've done better.
Team Liquid Statement on Recent Social Media Post by DiasLucasBr
After a game against the Japanese Rainbow Six team CAG Osaka, one of our Rainbow Six players, Lucas “DiasLucasBr” Dias, made a social media post that featured offensive and insensitive content. Lucas made a regrettable decision in the heat of the moment after a tough loss. He searched for an explosion GIF using generic keywords to express how his team "blew up" during their loss, and in choosing one that matched the intensity of his emotions, he failed to realize how the imagery connected to a painful moment in Japan's history. We believe that there was no malicious intent, only a very serious lapse in judgment and awareness.
Immediately after the initial post, Lucas proactively apologized to the players from CAG Osaka for any offense he caused. The CAG Osaka players listened and accepted the apology with grace and understanding and expressed that they saw it as a mistake and not a deliberate insult. While that does not undo the harm this post caused, we believe it reflects the sincerity of Lucas’s mistake, as well as his remorse and character. If we found that Lucas had malicious, prejudiced intentions, we would remove him from the roster.
We hold ourselves and our players to a high professional standard and Lucas’s tweet fell short of that standard. This does not reflect who we are as people and as an organization, and it should not define Lucas as an individual in the public perception. We believe that individuals who show a willingness to learn from their mistakes deserve the opportunity to improve themselves, and we are committed to providing Lucas with the training necessary to grow as a person. An honest mistake should not be the end of someone’s career.
To the players of CAG Osaka, we want to offer our sincerest apologies for any offence you may have felt. We thank you for the cordial dialogue, your understanding and graceful handling of the situation.
To our fans in Japan and the Japanese esports community, we fully understand how this post was disrespectful and hurtful to you. We want to express our sincere regrets and apology that we made you feel this way. We are aware that this moment has been painful for you, and that you have been disappointed with us. We want to reiterate our deep respect for the people of Japan and for their vibrant esports community, and we are fully committed to regaining the trust of the community through our actions as much as our words.
To our fans around the world, as Team Liquid is engaging with different communities and cultures, we cannot promise that we will never make mistakes. We promise, however, to take full accountability for our actions and rectify the mistakes we make.
In that vein, we will be taking the following actions as a result of this event in order to prevent similar incidents in the future:
Financial and Disciplinary Action
As part of formal disciplinary measures, Lucas will be fined the equivalent of four months’ salary for failing to meet the standards of professionalism and care we set as an organization. Lucas will also undergo additional media and sensitivity training.
Charitable Contribution
The Rainbow Six players have committed to donating the entirety of their prize winnings from the Reload tournament to a charitable organization, as a gesture of accountability and goodwill. The funds from Lucas’s fine will be donated to a charitable organization as well.
Global Player Education & Discipline
Over the next six months, we will conduct mandatory re-training for all Team Liquid players and coaches across every game title. Lucas’s tweet will be added to our onboarding curriculum as a real-world case study to help prevent similar issues in the future.
However, due to the controversy generated by this incident, our automotive partner Honda Motors has made the decision not to renew our partnership. Although we regret this outcome, we understand and respect the decision, and extend our thanks to Honda Motors for having been good partners for 6 years. We remain grateful to our community, to our partners, and to those who have engaged with us constructively through this. Thank you for holding us to a high standard. We intend to meet it.
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Team Liquid is currently looking for Copywriters and we're getting a lot of applicants! (Link in the replies)
If you're interested, please apply this week (earlier the better) b/c we may have to close the posting early.
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.@Bwipo was one of the last few LoL players on my interview bucket list. Dude's showing why right now. Very few players like him.
“I want to be able to deliver the same type of creativity without having to pay the burden of [it], the fallout, the backlash. This is my main goal moving forward in these years.” - @Bwipo
📖 teamliquid.com/news/2022/01/… teamliquid.com/news/2022/01/…
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Huge day for Liquid.
I came to this org as a fan first - like a lot of my colleagues. Days like this really are wind in the sails for us behind the scenes too.
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I had a great photoshoot with @bluerosetori but she did say that I looked like "grown-up Blossom from Powerpuff Girls" and I think that's all I'm ever gonna think about when I wear this outfit
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More cool news! I interviewed @TL_Jatt and wrote a big history piece for @TeamLiquid! Really enjoyed trying to capture his genuine love for competition and sport (and Guild Wars).
teamliquid.com/news/2020/05/…
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In the article/interview, Guilhoto and Core go into a lot of what went wrong in 2022. So give it a read if you wanna know a bit more behind-the-scenes for TL this year.
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I really try not to be a "reddit mod hater" because jfc how petty. But truly, the /r/LoL mods have been actively detrimental to that scene for years.
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Esports broadcasts, podcasts, and talent:
This year, TL's gonna publish lotsa words. Lotsa mad in-depth, high-value articles. Don't get surprised about it, don't think it came from somewhere else.
Keep calm, credit the writer, credit the site. We are just getting started.
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Looking for a strong hearthstone writer and interviewer for some high-profile, well-paying work. If you know any, send them my way! DMs open.
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Love seeing you and Trade War advocate for this radical (Maoist) policy of putting the top players to work in the fields
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Just wrote a piece about MASTER BOOT RECORD (@masterbootrec )! An awesome blend of chiptune, metal, and classical music. If you're into heavy music with great composition and a cool identity, check out MBR for sure.
lemonwire.com/2018/11/02/why…
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New rule: misgender Onin and your reply gets hidden. Send one written apology for being a rancid and nasty person and maybe I'll unhide
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Ridley's fan art is so good!! Definitely follow if you're a TL fan.
I always love seeing how talent and quietly energized TL fans are. The community was a big draw for me when I was deciding where to work.
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Yo, I wrote and edited this, as well as push a lot of our initiatives (we did a pride tourney, jersey, donations, etc.)
I really do appreciate you being kind in the criticism. It's tough. The brutal truth is a lot of esports are propped up on mostly EWC.
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And y'all should keep it up and I'm glad to hear it.
But my point is that regardless of Nouns's past art funding or where you stand on AI art, the AI Joey Donuts reply was not a good call and someone in lil/nouns should know and voice this - esports org or no.
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For me, Transgender Day of Visibility is not about others seeing you, but you seeing yourself.
It's about the moments when it all comes together and everything - everything - everything is suddenly in perfect clarity.
Happy TDOV 🏳️⚧️💖🏳️⚧️💖
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As someone who's done a few interviews w/ @Sliggy_ when he was our coach, it's been super cool to see him become a top streamer.
I always felt he had a knack for explaining the game and I'm glad the Val community agrees. Big thanks to @SageDatuin for a great pitch & interview!
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Almost on an intuition, I went to Genesis X2 to cover the event for Liquid.
There, I got to see Hbox win his first Supermajor in five years. 🔽🔗
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This interactive timeline of Hbox + TL is one of the coolest things I've done in a minute and BIG example of why were hyped to get a new website.
Please take a look if you like Smash, TL, Liquid, hell even esports.
Can you believe it’s been a DECADE already? 🤯 A lot has happened since @LiquidHbox joined us.
Check out this timeline of Juan's career (and a detailed write-up in the thread below 👇) to get caught up on the legend of Liquid Hungrybox 🏆
🕰️teamliquid.com/hboxtenyears
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Gonna miss choppin it up with ya chef @DabuzSenpai! Working with you was a blast - wishin you all the best wherever you go next
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