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OxygeN · Fri, 18th-Feb-2011, 9:15 PM

Firstly, it is not hard to understand what she is saying, I never have trouble understanding whatever she says.

Secondly, this being sc2sea, can't u guys just post positive stuff here? Any negativity u can voice it on tl.

Thirdly, if you don't like it, don't watch it. Anyone watches soccer will know shebby singh. He was terrible in commentary, but with a co-caster, I'm sure u can do selective hearing np.

I personally don't watch gsl code A, but this season field looks exciting, so I will watch it just for that reason. I don't give two f who is casting or who isn't. I admit tastosis was
pretty damn entertaining. But before she even casts, give her a chance.

Lastly, I'm neither a fan nor hater of her casts. I love any thestc games, and anyone who casts those are my favorites.

Unstable · Fri, 18th-Feb-2011, 9:26 PM

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Firstly, it is not hard to understand what she is saying, I never have trouble understanding whatever she says.

it's easy to say that when you LIVE in the same country where the accent is everywhere, its a perfectly valid complaint when you want to sit back and watch a cast you dont want to strain yourself to understand whats being said.

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Secondly, this being sc2sea, can't u guys just post positive stuff here? Any negativity u can voice it on tl.

when you step into the limelight you haveto put up with both positive and negative feedback, no1 has been rude to her just stating their opinion.

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Thirdly, if you don't like it, don't watch it.

Huzzuh we agree!

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Lastly, I'm neither a fan nor hater of her casts. I love any thestc games, and anyone who casts those are my favorites.

Tune in to my stream tomorrow for fxopen invitational where thestc has to defend his crown! http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=188657

Dogsi · Fri, 18th-Feb-2011, 10:58 PM

Edit: wrong quote

You may not agree with my assertion but it's true. Men like looking at cute women. Well, most men.

Starcraftmazter · Sat, 19th-Feb-2011, 10:22 PM

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You may not agree with my assertion but it's true. Men like looking at cute women. Well, most men.

What this has to do with casting quality however, you are still to explain.

Xeen · Sat, 19th-Feb-2011, 3:34 PM

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Secondly, this being sc2sea, can't u guys just post positive stuff here? Any negativity u can voice it on tl.

You don't develop a good community by limiting viewpoints by opinion.

Anyways, good luck, do your best. Sounds like a pretty sweet experience, all told.

Yoz · Sat, 19th-Feb-2011, 5:17 PM

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You don't develop a good community by limiting viewpoints by opinion.

It depends whether you want to know peoples true opinions or want to paint a positive picture. If you want the positive feel-good picture then go with the yes-men (or yes-people if we want to be pc) every time!

Dogsi · Fri, 18th-Feb-2011, 9:12 PM

You guys can hate on Kelly all you want. In the end, she had more than 5 times the audience of any other caster I've had.

Is she the best caster in SEA? I'd agree with the majority here and say no. BUT, yes, being a cute young woman caters more to the SC2 demographic (nerdy young men, many of whom can't get laid).

She has a Singlish accent. However, it's not THAT bad. As far as SInglish goes, her Singlish accent is fairly mild actually.

Basically, give her a chance, see how she does.
Good luck Kelly.

Nodz · Fri, 18th-Feb-2011, 11:14 PM

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Is she the best caster in SEA? I'd agree with the majority here and say no. BUT, yes, being a cute young woman caters more to the SC2 demographic (nerdy young men, many of whom can't get laid).

If we were only basing our choice on the casters sex, then we should all just watch redtube while code A is on

Yoz · Sat, 19th-Feb-2011, 5:06 PM

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Is she the best caster in SEA? I'd agree with the majority here and say no. BUT, yes, being a cute young woman caters more to the SC2 demographic (nerdy young men, many of whom can't get laid).

She has a Singlish accent. However, it's not THAT bad. As far as SInglish goes, her Singlish accent is fairly mild actually.

You've pretty much hit the nail on the head here. It's a smart business decision from GOM. Kelly will generate more new viewership through arguably being a 'cute young woman' than will be lost through her lack of solid casting ability. I honestly think it's very unlikely that people will not watch GSL Code A because of a bad caster, at worst they'll just watch it without sound which still counts as a view for future sponsorship deals.

What will be interesting though, is whether any of the haters on TeamLiquid start restreaming with redubbed audio. It's the only move I can see that will really hurt GOM because I can see a lot of people tuning into a restream with redubbed audio.

Also, I'm not sure which Singaporeans you're speaking to but I think her accent's quite strong. Most Singaporeans I know will actually turn their accent off when speaking to a caucasian (or non-singaporean) so I'm actually a little surprised she doesn't do this. Plus, I'm not too sure why but her voice (sans accent) drives me up the wall. And I can even put up with ziE's voice over medium periods of time (haha.. sorry ziE, you know I love you

).