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Quinn “Quinn” Callahan, a prominent figure in the Dota 2 competitive scene, is no stranger to expressing his opinions boldly. As a two-time Major winner at the Lima Major 2023 and Berlin Major 2023, Quinn's skills and achievements have earned him recognition among fans and fellow professionals, and he is currently competing in Dreamleague Season 20 Group Stage 2 with Gaimin Gladiators, Quinn's recent tweet has sparked a discussion about the treatment of pro players by certain segments of the community.
Quinn flames redditors and asks them to unfollow him
In a tweet that gained attention within the Dota 2 community, Quinn addressed the issue of flaming players on Reddit, particularly when they are going through losses, going as far as to call those that do ‘rude’, ‘cruel’, and ‘slimly little vermin’.
While the tweet did not explicitly mention the Gaimin Gladiators or any specific players, it is possible that Quinn was defending his team or fellow competitors who may have faced backlash on Reddit. Professional players invest countless hours into their craft, and the weight of defeats can already be demoralizing without added criticism from fans.
Gorgc checks Quinn’s tweet
Notable streamer Janne "Gorgc" Stefanovski also addressed Quinn's statement during one of his streams. While Gorgc did not delve into the specifics of the tweet, his response indicated support for Quinn's sentiment, acknowledging the toll online criticism can take on professional players.
“<reading Quinn’s Tweet> If you are flaming players on reddit, especially when they are losing, you are pathetic. Not only do you know nothing about the game and are unable to actually judge who is good or not. You are rude and cruel and a slimy little vermin. Redditors unfollow me. <laughs> Yeah, I mean it is somewhat true. I know the feeling,”
Gorgc goes on to read other replies to Quinn’s Tweet, observing what the community thinks of his tweet. While some replies support the tweet, others do not like the player’s sentiment, calling it ironic since the professional player also ‘blatantly flames others in pubs’. Gorgc also notices the official Gaimin Gladiators account reply with “Unfollow us too, redditards” and disagrees with that saying “That’s maybe not something you wanna tweet from an official account, Gaimin Gladiators, but yeah,” he said.
Quinn’s past frustrations with the Dota 2 community
This is not the first time Quinn has expressed strong opinions or engaged in heated discussions within the Dota 2 community. In the past, he has been open about his frustrations with certain player fanbases. During a stream, Quinn went on a rant about fans of Amer "Miracle-" Al-Barkawi and Topias "Topson" Taavitsainen, stating that he had banned over 200 of them from his chat.
Quinn's tweet serves as a reminder to fans and participants alike to approach the game with respect and empathy for the players who dedicate themselves to the highest level of competition. In the ever-evolving landscape of esports, the community's role in shaping the competitive scene is undeniable. It is crucial to cultivate an environment that uplifts and supports the players who strive for excellence, recognizing that they too experience the highs and lows of the game.
