This needs to be changed; you're essentially neglecting a whole group of people (TA) because their sponsor is a lan cafe. If the situation were reversed, wouldn't you feel this would be stupid?
The policy above doesnt not exclude TA just the use of material that would promote their sponsor, At present no one from either TA or their sponsor has contacted me to try and see if a resolution could be obtained.
In regards to your second point the people we sponsor are expected not to tag there in-game names or bring any kind of material promoting our cafe when attending competitors LANs out of respect for said competitors
The policy above doesnt not exclude TA just the use of material that would promote their sponsor, At present no one from either TA or their sponsor has contacted me to try and see if a resolution could be obtained.
In regards to your second point the people we sponsor are expected not to tag there in-game names or bring any kind of material promoting our cafe when attending competitors LANs out of respect for said competitors
I am not saying you're keeping them away from the tournament; but if they're unable to represent their sponsor, their sponsor is less inclined to invest in e-sports, thus hurting a competetive setup in general.
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