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Originally Posted by Zergtastic

Why they shouldn't be allowed to compete
- Its currently extremely difficult for SEA players to compete with them, even the high level players. They won't be able to catch up in skill level any time soon.
- They don't participate that much with the community, when they do it is usually to win tournaments.
- No one in SEA at the highest levels has the dedication as well as the amount of free time necessary to train like they do.

That first point is essentially an extension of xenophobia.

The second point is especially rubbish. Should people who don't participate in the community be barred from playing in the open? Koreans contribute more to the community by playing than ANZ/SEA people who rock up the tourney but don't post on forums, because the replays they leave behind give us a benchmark that we can all learn from.

The dedication and free time argument is a bit of a cop-out as well, because it simply collapses when Australia has plenty of people who earn money from streaming, coaching and have sponsorships. Those players should still be aiming to test their skills against the Koreans.

Plus, many SEA players ladder on Korea anyway.

What are we scared of? Losing? In a free tournament with minuscule prizes?

Harden the **** up.

Quick Comments

	Fourby:	<3
	Eldrid:	+1
	dazaris:	+2
	NDG.Stitch:	definitely agree with the second and third point! nobody improves without a challenge!