[ToRSpookToR]

[Matt93]

Definitely looks like they did jump on the opportunity to get rid of him. They obviously couldn't remove him for bad results like they did Puma because idra is idra. He's bitched at people a thousand times, it's who idra is. Definitely lame to see him go. Wonder if another team will pick him up or if he'll just quit starcraft altogether - he's homeless now no? Pretty shitty day for him.

about 7 mins for the moment Geoff finds out about idra.

[nirvAnA]

opps didnt know there was already a thread. merged!

[b3nje909]

Originally Posted by Matt93

Definitely looks like they did jump on the opportunity to get rid of him. They obviously couldn't remove him for bad results like they did Puma because idra is idra. He's bitched at people a thousand times, it's who idra is. Definitely lame to see him go. Wonder if another team will pick him up or if he'll just quit starcraft altogether - he's homeless now no? Pretty shitty day for him.

about 7 mins for the moment Geoff finds out about idra.

Going off that SotG Vod.
Geoff Said EG just moved Greg to SanFran, but will continue to "pay his rent" as EG are loyal to the players both past and present.
That said, he said this 2 mins from finding out, so I would take it as EG's management stance.

I reckon they will take him back...

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Matt93:

they're subsidising his rent because he lived with EG, can't just kick someone out jobless and homeless

[Asrathiel]

Wow, that's pretty huge news...

[syfChadMann]

hmmm.. Personally I feel like it was a bit rash to drop him, off this one instance, sure it was a horrible thing to say, but for him, it was pretty true - people flock to him because he's BM and angry. Thats why he's so popular, sure he's very skilled too - but comparable skill players don't receive the same attention he does. That being said, I'd say this is a case of 'the straw that broke the camels back' how many horrible things has IdrA said and disciplinary action can you give one person?

However, I feel EG's reaction and release of their decision was handled pretty avg - considering EG have always been tip top in their marketing and PR...

Don't know exactly what my opinion is yet, but I'm sure IdrA will get another team and this might be the wake up call he needs to grow out of this attitude.. who knows...

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mGGDaedalus:

think its more like the straw that broke the camel's back

[Dox]

Angsty basement nerds email sponsors -> hands are tied, gotta take action.

[Seffy]

Watching the VOD, InControl got hit REALLY hard by that statement, finding out while on SotG and they were talking about him just beforehand. I feel really sorry for him, but he handled it so professionally (huge props to him) until he couldn't take it and JP did the right thing by taking it on a break so InControl can recollect himself.

That said, IdrA did indeed take it a step too far. I'm not saying he deserved it, but as someone who'd disrespect the whole community of course EG would have to take matters into control and had to come to this decision of releasing him from the team. I'm hoping this gives IdrA that shot of reality that he really needed and take this as the consequence of what happens when you get so disrespectful towards an eSports community. I wish the guy best of luck in his future.

[ToR.Arnor]

Hell, its about time, hopefully he an look at this as an opportunity to grow up, glhf Idra

[syfChase]

I cried

:'( Idra whyyyy

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Matt93:

spot opened on EG. EGTCPmGGChaseRC

[OSL0rd]

Heres my thoughts:

I think this is a good move. Idra's time in EG has come. Its about time that he move on to something he truly wants to do and excel upon. Maybe he will quit sc2 and finally get his physics degree, maybe he'll be around to become a caster for another team or maybe he will take a break, come back and who knows, shock the scene by winning major tournaments ( i sure hope that happens) whatever the case, the release from EG not only signified his low key point in his sc2 career, but most importantly a wake up call that things cannot continue the way it is and idra has to find his new leash on life. The move wasn't the best for everyone, but nonetheless the right one. Good luck to Idra in all he does. I dont know about the community, but I'll always be behind idra as a fan and can't wait to see where he goes.

[eCKo`Switch]

Whatever he does in Starcraft from this point on - provided he doesn't go full retard and BM the community again - he'll get plenty of attention wherever he goes. If he wills it, there will be a team that picks him up (though not at the price EG was paying) and they'll be more profitable as a result. I no longer respect or like him, but if he can get his shit together he'll be fine. I doubt he'll ever be great again though.

[FaDeBadger]

According to his twitter he won't be leaving esports. Interesting to see if this helps him to grow up.

[Dox]

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/co...hindthescenes/
Echoing earlier post.

Alex having to fire him because he could not defend him to the sponsors any more.

It was either losing their sponsors and giving up the team, or letting Idra go.

[yuu]

not seeing the EG before IdrA gonna be pretty weird

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Dox

Angsty basement nerds email sponsors -> hands are tied, gotta take action.

Originally Posted by Dox

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/co...hindthescenes/
Echoing earlier post.

He got fired for breaking his promise, he got fired for behavior that shouldn't be tolerated, a "professional" sporting personality publicly wishing cancer on another player, how was he even kept on after that.... Being "edgy/speaking your mind" isnt cool its immature and good brands shouldnt associate with or reward that kind of behavior

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[cruxis]

Originally Posted by FaDeBadger

According to his twitter he won't be leaving esports. Interesting to see if this helps him to grow up.

Imagine if he switched to Dota. The amount of rage in him would increase at least 9 fold. I would actually like to see that now.

[ETL.Santi]

If you havent seen this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=iUf2tRAwMcY

You should.

[TAXanT]

Good move in my opinion. There's a difference to being a bit of a free spirit and speaking your mind and what he's been doing. His antics have been part of why he is so popular but it seemed like every month he was in trouble for something he said. Whether that was people holding out their pitchforks and doing a bit of hunting I think doesn't matter.

He's in a privileged position to be on the team and earning a living for what he does and he constantly abuses his opponents and finally dished out some to the general SC2 community too. No member of a pro e-sports team should be supported for that kind of behaviour.

It's happened many times, like someone said above just seems to be a case of the straw that broke the camel's back.

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by Dox

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/co...hindthescenes/
Echoing earlier post.

While I kinda agree with some of the points you raised in your blog re: this. Basically, that the community is starting to get a grip on the power it has and people are certainly jumping on certain bandwagons with regards to TL/Reddit posts convincing idiots to email sponsors out thinking.

But that is the role of the community. If the community doesn't want people like IdrA (or rather, people to act like IdrA has done) then it's their responsibility to communicate that. Admittedly, the community seems to kind of miss the step where it's far better for esports in general if they sent those angry emails to the team first... giving EG a chance to react before the entire organisation's name is tainted to the sponsors can only be a good thing, even if it ends up in the same place.