Gabe Newell isn't the best judge of that tbh
I'm just thinking that if a company like Valve that rarely communicates anything calls someone they fired an ass there must have happened something that pissed them off. As both parties make their statements we will know more, though.
TurinGabe Newell isn't the best judge of that tbh
While I though 2gd was hilarious and completely helped make the lack of good production bearable you never know if outside of the panel he was really uncooperative. I feel like valve/gabe newell wouldn't fire him just for how he acted during the panel.
the301stspartanI haven't seen Larry Page or Mark Zuckerberg calling former employees asses on reddit so far. I also don't know of any head of a major game developer (except molyneux) act that way.
And in interviews, articles and anywhere else I've seen Gaben talk, he always talked in corporate lingo and conducted himself super professionally.
So no, I don't see how this is in any way usual for Valve or Gabe, and seems completely ridiculous if it's all about the person making some weird jokes during the break of a shittily produced dota stream.
Reddit is one of the least professional places and this was really just the "quick" answer to the whole shitty production. We'll find out the whole story, but it's pretty profound if a CEO actually makes a statement like that. I really doubt it's just over some shitty jokes, and we'll at least find out 2GD's side of the story soon. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the production team understand why it happened.
And in interviews, articles and anywhere else I've seen Gaben talk, he always talked in corporate lingo and conducted himself super professionally.
So no, I don't see how this is in any way usual for Valve or Gabe, and seems completely ridiculous if it's all about the person making some weird jokes during the break of a shittily produced dota stream.[/quote]
Reddit is one of the least professional places and this was really just the "quick" answer to the whole shitty production. We'll find out the whole story, but it's pretty profound if a CEO actually makes a statement like that. I really doubt it's just over some shitty jokes, and we'll at least find out 2GD's side of the story soon. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the production team understand why it happened.
KeyTV is the shitshow that's producing this crapfest. Why were they in charge of a Major after that wonderful Nanyang event only god knows. China was held a few great tournys before so it's not like they don't have people who have actual clue about what they are doing. Gaben needs to fire the production team and fire the people in charge who hired the production team.
No one here knows what its like working with this guy. Gabe is probably talking about off camera/back stage work related issues with this guy. He was probably fired because hes awful to work with
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B061Rs4gw4zkCec35Q5v2r576e_Jd6pJfrT_5_GZ74I/edit?usp=sharing
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/47tu4s/statement_from_james_to_valve_and_the_dota2/
Considering Gabe went out of his way to call him an ass, I really want to see if Valve explains their side of the story. 2GD is ahead now considering he didn't just leave a statement that boiled down to "you're an ass." If he really was just banned for his on-stream commentary I really think Valve is out of touch with the dota scene.
Lets be honest though Valve is absolute shit at communicating with the community though so it'll never happen properly. Still really ridiculous if Gabe made that personal statement about someone he didn't personally oversee.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/47tu4s/statement_from_james_to_valve_and_the_dota2/
Considering Gabe went out of his way to call him an ass, I really want to see if Valve explains their side of the story. 2GD is ahead now considering he didn't just leave a statement that boiled down to "you're an ass." If he really was just banned for his on-stream commentary I really think Valve is out of touch with the dota scene.
Lets be honest though Valve is absolute shit at communicating with the community though so it'll never happen properly. Still really ridiculous if Gabe made that personal statement about someone he didn't personally oversee.
So much respect for 2gd, and at the same time i have lost so much respect for valve. This guy who has done so much for the dota community behind the scenes is fired when he did virtually nothing wrong unless you count making non pc jokes. Im sure that gabe newell just took this ali guy's world and decided it would be best to release a four word statement that stains 2gd's reputation for any future work he does. I definitely agree with brownymaster that valve/gabenewell have NO idea how to communicate with the community, nor any idea what is going on in it. I mean he got fired by his best friend over a text.
Now sure maybe 2gd's response is biased and we should wait to see valve's side of the story, but I seriously doubt 2gd is lying.
Now sure maybe 2gd's response is biased and we should wait to see valve's side of the story, but I seriously doubt 2gd is lying.
too bad for gabe, but he should know that someone calling an ass (as CEO) on the internet could come slapping you back in the face real hard. but i assume he's no idiot and he probably had good reason to call james an ass?
personally, i don't think people should blow this up as they are doing. i suppose they do it because gabe is a CEO and people see this as unprofessional. and people love their drama.
i understand james' concern about his professional image, but i think we all should try not to judge anyone (james or gabe) just yet.
gabe already stated that there was hesitation to let james have this one. who knows what reason he had to say that.
james his long letter might have ground, but maybe it's just a victim's speech..
in the end, maybe gabe was just a fool to call him an ass on the internet. but to me that's something that could be forgiven, if he would officially apologize.
personally, i don't think people should blow this up as they are doing. i suppose they do it because gabe is a CEO and people see this as unprofessional. and people love their drama.
i understand james' concern about his professional image, but i think we all should try not to judge anyone (james or gabe) just yet.
gabe already stated that there was hesitation to let james have this one. who knows what reason he had to say that.
james his long letter might have ground, but maybe it's just a victim's speech..
in the end, maybe gabe was just a fool to call him an ass on the internet. but to me that's something that could be forgiven, if he would officially apologize.
rQwireKeyTV is the shitshow that's producing this crapfest. Why were they in charge of a Major after that wonderful Nanyang event only god knows. China was held a few great tournys before so it's not like they don't have people who have actual clue about what they are doing. Gaben needs to fire the production team and fire the people in charge who hired the production team.
They're fired.
They're fired.
2gd fucked up gabe fucked up arguably worse china media producers ultra fucked up man this is awful
at least alliance is losing
at least alliance is losing
I had the stream in the background and suddenly chinese music starts playing mid game along Star Trek phaser sounds or some shit at the same time
Can't wait to see LGD get shitstomped tho
Can't wait to see LGD get shitstomped tho
m2gd fucked up gabe fucked up arguably worse china media producers ultra fucked up man this is awful
at least alliance is losing
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rofl http://www.twitch.tv/dotamajor/v/51833933?t=44m50s
I'm watching the Russian stream because it's 100x more stable than the English stream. This is really fucking sad.
This is their setup too: https://twitter.com/AdekvatTV/status/704875718728093696
This is their setup too: https://twitter.com/AdekvatTV/status/704875718728093696
Admiral Bulldonger not playing Furion NotLikeThis BibleThump
Quick Gaben fire someone else, maybe things will get better!
flamethis english stream is a disaster NotLikeThis
diAsster - Gaben
diAsster - Gaben
So far Liquid outplaying Alliance in their own game.
yep what a fucking farce. If only this was remotely on time I'd be able to catch all the games before bed
https://twitter.com/VegaSquadron/status/705013792132960257/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
better and better
better and better
So stuff finished up round 2:30am China time, and stuff starts at like... 9 am? :/
there weren't even enough buses too take everyone back to the hotel since its so late, they had to wait it the cold.
I'm kind of hoping things somehow get even worse and Valve decides against running another major in China. Obviously never going to happen but at least half of the Chinese lans are such a massive shit show and the scheduling blows on top of it.