Are pro gamers that cheat actually pro?

[Yarik]

Professional gamers have been caught cheating numerous of times in a wide variety of video games. So, my question is, are professional gamers that have used cheats really professional gamers?

In my opinion, they aren't. They need to use the help of external and forbidden software to catch up with the skill level of legit players on the pro scene. Cheaters in general aren't skilled enough, and that's one of the main reasons they resort to cheating.

 

[Heatman]

They are still pros in my opinion but they are the black hat pros. They sure knows how to play without cheats but they feel like taking a shortcut.

 

[nomad]

How can you call someone pro when he cheats on the game. I dislike people wh cheat on the game, especially in competitive gaming, or during the tournaments.

 

[Heatman]

Cheating is something that can't be eliminated in gaming and as such, they that are pro gamers do it to get ahead in their play. Yes, it's wrong, but they do it.