"Who Are These People?": Snax Gaming Slams Fans For Abusing Him After Krafton Praised His Watch Party
Popular streamer Snax Gaming slammed fans who abused him after Krafton praised his watch party, calling them "kids" who can't handle success and highlighting the toxicity in esports fanbases.
In a bizarre twist of esports fame, popular streamer Snax Gaming has found himself under fire, not for a poor performance or a controversial take, but for being praised. After Krafton India Esports’ Karan Pathak publicly lauded Snax’s PUBG Mobile World Cup watch party, a segment of the fanbase unleashed a torrent of “bad comments,” forcing Snax to fire back at the “kids” who seemingly can’t handle his success.
The incident began when Karan Pathak Krafton, a prominent figure from the developers of BGMI, publicly appreciated Snax Gaming’s watch party for the PUBG Mobile World Cup. Pathak acknowledged Snax’s hard work and the impressive viewership numbers he brought in, a well-deserved recognition for his efforts.
However, this praise, instead of being celebrated, triggered a wave of negativity. Snax revealed on his stream that he received numerous “bad comments” from fans who “couldn’t tolerate that praise, brother, that how could Krafton’s main esports guy take my name?”
This is the core of the Snax Gaming fan backlash. The absurdity of being attacked for receiving positive recognition highlights a deep-seated issue of esports fan toxicity that plagues the community. Snax, visibly frustrated, questioned the motives of these critics.
“अरे, who are these people? First, these kids… I don’t know, I’m getting messages from a lot of kids nowadays,” Snax exclaimed, expressing his exasperation with the constant negativity.
The backlash was so intense that it even influenced his decision regarding PMGC (PUBG Mobile Global Championship) predictions. When asked for his top three picks, Snax flat-out refused.
“Man, it’s very difficult, brother. If I say something now, brother, ‘why didn’t you take this one’s name,’ then that fan base gets upset,” he explained, highlighting the no-win situation creators often find themselves in when dealing with overly passionate, and often toxic, fanbases.
Instead of engaging in the negativity, Snax pivoted to a powerful message of unity and support for the Indian esports scene. He emphasized that regardless of team affiliations, the ultimate goal is to support Indian representation on the global stage.
“Whoever goes, whether it’s any team from any organization, whoever goes will go under the name of Team India. They will have our full support, just like we did for Team Orangutan. We will have the same blind support towards that team,” Snax declared, calling for an end to the divisive internal squabbles.
Snax Gaming’s experience is a stark reminder of the immense pressure and often irrational criticism faced by streamers and pro players. Even positive recognition can become a trigger for negativity from a segment of the fanbase. His response, however, offers a mature and unifying perspective, urging the community to rally behind “Team India” rather than tearing each other down.
What do you think of the toxicity in esports fanbases? Should players ignore such comments, or is Snax right to call them out and advocate for unity? Let us know in the comments!
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