Quoted from jwilson:But this has actually happened - you've removed content at the request of Stern when other forums did not. I get that this thread is more on the topic of ads and keeping the lights on at Pinside HQ, but the above statement is flatly wrong.
You're not technically beholden to them financially, but you cater to their requests when others do not.
You are correct. Pinside does occasionally work with manufacturers when we feel that it is in the best interest of pinball. That decision is made as a staff and all viewpoints are considered. When we do decide to remove content, it is done so only after in depth discussion.
But we are not beholden to the manufacturers. There are many situations that never make it to the public discussions that did not end in a manner that was desired by a manufacturer. We do not remove content just to satisfy the whim of an individual or a manufacturer.
If you wish to continue to have this discussion, please open a moderator feedback thread.
Moving forward in this thread, please keep additional comments in this thread on topic.
Thanks.
Marcus