Well... I'm gonna try give you a definitive answer...Pettanko wrote:
I'm asking because I don't really understand the reasoning behind it.
It's different reasoning because people have different standards. Some regard "can stream" as what they've done on their best day. Some view the word "can" in the future tense, where they can FC a certain stream speed, but still need to work on their consistency/accuracy (LOL). Some also see it as a form of competition, use some ineffective technique and/or only remember their fastest speed so they can tell their friends how fast they are, without being able to do it at will.
On the other hand some have regard for it in the present tense. Some like to only think they can stream it if they SS it, and some if they FC it. While a few may pick from memory a certain stream in some random map that they happened to get full 300's by fluke, now think that they can stream that speed, and hence attach the future tense of the word "can" by what they "can" do when at their best, but actually can't most of the time.Zarerion wrote:
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The same goes for reading, people still can't react in rhythm, but because they can move their cursor to the note just-in-time, they say they can read it.Full Tablet wrote:
Well, saying "I can stream X bpm" , or "I can do Y" is pretty vague.
I read these claims and immediately disregard them unless there is substantial evidence, like a video or replay... even a screenshot is fine because it's better than text on a page which gives no accurate representation of a person's definition of "can."
Underestimating one's skill level is usually a personality trait, whether it be higher standards than others (perfectionism) or a humble nature where they don't like attention. Just don't take it the wrong way, these people are usually nice guys. (rare trolls)
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that's ok, my post probably didn't save any kittens