The questions have already been raised in other threads:
What is a statuswhore?
How can I avoid becoming a statuswhore?
If I am a statuswhore, you're gonna say I'm the bestest one, right?
So as a public service and an introduction to all the new folks, here is a brief synopsis of statuswhorism.
GLB is all about proving something. The game is not enjoyable unless it proves something. The most common instance of statuswhorism in the World League forums focuses on the supremacy of whatever league you came from.
Being in the top league isn't enough. Coming from an "elite" league isn't enough. Being acknowledged as having made it to World League from USA/CPL/SLAP/whichever and that league was the best... THAT is what matters. Having others acknowledge the fact that you were spawned from the loins of bestness is more important than the fact itself.
Reigning statuswhore: islander1
Took the title in impressive fashion with his constant haranguing of Cobra Kai, needing people to believe they ran away in fear from whatever forgettable team he was part of. Cemented his status by riding the coattails of a team that made it to WL on their own when he and his team couldn't make it on their own.
First attendant: JoeBarber
His antics led to the creation of the phrase. Wore it with pride. Still exhibits some statuswhorism, but it has been on the decline of late. This rating is more honorary than earned, and his standing is in jeopardy unless he starts statuswhoring it up a bit more than he has of late.
Second attendant: SamBolster
All of his "What other league..." threads threatened to win the title for him, but after a while, they smacked of trying-too-hard-ism. Still a strong contender.
Others receiving votes: PsychoMan already has positioned himself as the top contender to break into the hierarchy after just two days. By the way he's campaigning, he's guaranteed to be at least first attendant by the time the next voting is held. Of course, being a statuswhore, he won't easily settle for being second best....
What is a statuswhore?
How can I avoid becoming a statuswhore?
If I am a statuswhore, you're gonna say I'm the bestest one, right?
So as a public service and an introduction to all the new folks, here is a brief synopsis of statuswhorism.
GLB is all about proving something. The game is not enjoyable unless it proves something. The most common instance of statuswhorism in the World League forums focuses on the supremacy of whatever league you came from.
Being in the top league isn't enough. Coming from an "elite" league isn't enough. Being acknowledged as having made it to World League from USA/CPL/SLAP/whichever and that league was the best... THAT is what matters. Having others acknowledge the fact that you were spawned from the loins of bestness is more important than the fact itself.
Reigning statuswhore: islander1
Took the title in impressive fashion with his constant haranguing of Cobra Kai, needing people to believe they ran away in fear from whatever forgettable team he was part of. Cemented his status by riding the coattails of a team that made it to WL on their own when he and his team couldn't make it on their own.
First attendant: JoeBarber
His antics led to the creation of the phrase. Wore it with pride. Still exhibits some statuswhorism, but it has been on the decline of late. This rating is more honorary than earned, and his standing is in jeopardy unless he starts statuswhoring it up a bit more than he has of late.
Second attendant: SamBolster
All of his "What other league..." threads threatened to win the title for him, but after a while, they smacked of trying-too-hard-ism. Still a strong contender.
Others receiving votes: PsychoMan already has positioned himself as the top contender to break into the hierarchy after just two days. By the way he's campaigning, he's guaranteed to be at least first attendant by the time the next voting is held. Of course, being a statuswhore, he won't easily settle for being second best....
Edited by JuniorMcSpiffy on Sep 25, 2009 11:16:32
