Is there a double standard in the penalties imposed by the two major regions? LCK fines 85,000 RMB for tax violations, while LPL fines 150,000 RMB for etiquette mistakes. (Part Two)

LPL netizens expressed their inability to empathize with Ruler's tax evasion penalty, citing a case where BLG's top laner Bin was fined 150,000 yuan in June for failing to complete the officially designated high-five procedure with his teammates before a match due to pre-match negligence. Does that sound exaggerated?

Bin was fined and condemned online for forgetting to give a high-five.

Undeniably, players are expected to "act" on stage, like actors following a script to create a peaceful and competitive atmosphere. Whatever the reason—whether it's to promote player quality, to feign harmony, or to increase entertainment value—is it too much to treat a forgotten high-five as a breach of etiquette? The LPL officials have no intention of letting this go unpunished. Besides a fine, they've ordered public condemnation and criticism on various platforms, and have also mandated that the player participate in specialized professional ethics training. The handling of this matter is severe.

From these two players' violations, what we see is a stark contrast in the severity of punishment. To put it simply, the one who committed a serious offense was fined 85,000 yuan, while the one who was slightly negligent was fined 150,000 yuan. The contrast is too glaring, causing netizens to feel unbalanced. This is about the actions, not the people, but no one can be blamed. It can only be said that this is not the first time the LPL region has ruined its own reputation. Relevant professionals have conducted assessments and found that the starting points for the punishments are different. The LCK region has a clear distinction between violations inside and outside the arena, with a more lenient approach outside the arena, while the LPL region emphasizes order and standardization, and adherence to rules and procedures.

The punishment was given after careful consideration, with the team's future in mind.

Perhaps considering the team's future, the previous MSI defeat severely damaged team morale, putting pressure on both reputation and performance. Now, with player Ruler embroiled in a penalty controversy, taking a harsher stance would only exacerbate the situation and potentially ruin their future. Even longtime fans know that GEN G's integration process has been slow, and this bot laner is prone to emotional distress; any public scrutiny can cause his performance to plummet, making his core game unstable. This leniency isn't just for Ruler, but beneficial for the entire team, giving them a second chance. As long as they pay their fines on time, complete their 40 hours of community service, and play in the entire LCK Summer Split without missing a single match, the impact will be minimized. The LCK region also has its share of severe penalties; they show no leniency towards match-fixing.

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