omni I don't know why you'd even assume that I'd the want attention for "retiring". I play the game because I want too, not so I gain the respect and adoration of others. I don't give a shit if someone cares if I play the game or not.
This seems to be a big problem with the state of the game. If you do not care about the adoration or respect of others, then you are playing the wrong game. I've always strived to be the best and be recognized as the best, and that's where I feel my competitive drive comes from. How can you be competitive without any drive for recognition? People who are the best will be modest, but they want to be recognized. Deep down every comp player enjoys attention, whether they admit to it or not.