I don't see skin color. I see character in the person and judge on the fruit of their actions.

That being said, all types.

We are here

I have met amazing individuals from around the world here in America that are pinball collectors. People from Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Australia, France, Canada and many more countries. I'm actually from the Dominican Republic myself so the answer is Yes! This hobby has a diverse group of wonderful people that celebrates the beauty and fun of Pinball.

I've noticed many different races, political differences, religious differences, and sexual preferences. And varying amounts of fingers or toes.

On a whole. I think we are a well rounded group of nice people with a common interest in pinball. You see this everyday. Someone posts a problem and people step up and try and help.

LTG : )

Really?

So if you went to your regular league night which is usually 95 percent white guys, you wouldn't notice if suddenly it was two white guys and 95 percent African-American dudes?

I think you'd see it.

The hobby is made of a widely varied and friendly bunch of folks brought together by their enthusiasm and passion for pinball

Not everyone goes to "league night", whatever that is. If I answer an ad or email about a machine, I don't assune anything but judge them on how I am treated. I have met all kinds of people.

Identity politics has infiltrated everything. It's a cancer. It makes superficial characteristics the focus as opposed to character itself.

Isn't Slash a huge pinball fan?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slash_(musician)

Yes really. If seeing it you mean affected by it.

Stop pretending, everybody. The question was about diversity in the pinball hobby. The hobby is as white as snow, and 95% male. I don't know if it all matters or not, but it's a fact.

No it DOESN'T matter. Why oh why the race baiting and the quest for division. This thread is getting to be like facebook.

And there are other hobbies/sports that have a predominate group of X. Is what it is. Not every single activity in life has to look like the colors of Benetton or a bowl of skittles. So interesting how we are taught to think something is wrong if an activity, job field, etc. is generally dominated by one group. Despite what we are taught, our bodies and minds are not all the same. Fast twitch muscles vs slow twitch, spatial vs verbal reasoning. etc. Not saying for better or worse, but certain things interest certain types of people and that's okay.

Honestly it is because we have politicians and they must divide and conquer to justify their existence and create voting bases on both sides. A unified voice of a nation with unified goals and aspirations means some of these politicians might end up on the losing side and out of a job.

Scrapbooking is 95% female and white. Knitting the same way. Pinball is mostly male and white because mostly white males went to arcades as youth and are interested in recapturing some of that youth.

What's your point?

The OP made an observation that the hobby is white and male. I agreed.

This thread is really stupid.
How much diversity is there in NASCAR, Pro Football, the NBA, Curling, etc, etc??? What's the point?
Who really cares, and why would they?

The statements about the demographics are probably accurate. The majority of pinball owners are upper middle class straight white men, but hopefully all feel welcome.

This thread will probably turn into a dumpster fire, but I’ll bite. I’ve often wondered myself why there aren’t more people of color in pinball. I’d love to see more diversity. We just need to keep making people feel welcome, and Pinball will start to look more like America. I do know that we have far more women and young players than we used to. Progress?

Seriously, who gives a crap. It’s just the way it works in this instance and only makes sense demographically. since pinball was at its most popular when the country was more white. Who gives a crap.

It’s like people who bitch about there not being enough African America baseball players. It’s a matter of interest and estimating the more likely path to success. The same people hypocritically don’t complain about football or basketball being dominated by Africa -Americans. Or should there be a movement to make sure those leagues be comprised of 60% white athletes (also absurd).

Leave people alone and enjoy your hobbies. And realize you’re probably the one making assumptions about a lot of white people who are Hispanic or of other origin.

No, you can ask a genuine question, but I think most of us here have no idea what you’re trying to get at with said question. You can make your same point with a million other topics. Who cares? But then you took it one step further by categorizing a bunch of people that might watch another news channel than you in a negative way. That my friend, just absolutely delegitimized the whole point you were trying to make and turned this into a dumpster fire of a thread.

>creates a thread about diversity which is a political subject (violating rules of the site)
>Feigns ignorance and pretends to wonder why the conversation turned political
>Criticizes those whom may view a different news source then himself/herself

Your question wasn't genuine....it was bait.

Geezus....really? DRAIN

I play pinball!

Amazingly, you’re the only one here making crass generalizations. You have no idea of anyone’s political leanings and I bet you’d be surprised. If there’s backlash, I’m willing to bet it’s because people come here to experience a sense of commonality and cohesiveness and, too often (maybe not in this case), it’s meant to cause conflict and divisiveness.

How on earth is diversity political?

As I got out of my truck in my driveway I noticed the ground moving. It was red ants vs black ants. Major battle. I tried to lecture them on diversity but there was no hope.

still pining for that 'blues brothers' pin.

I only see avatars and restoration pics.

I don't want to be pinned to either side of this. I can't stand racism or exclusion. I just want to keep it to pinball.

Who cares?
Stop talkin and start chalkin

People still watch cable TV?

I've never been asked by a distributor who is filling an order for me, or any of the pinball parts suppliers, what race or nationality I am. As an individual, you're either interested in pinball or you're not. Same as any other hobby. There are no barriers to entry in pinball except financial or physical space limits. Or spousal acceptance.

Hate these diversity crap questions/post. Someone ask a similar question at the crossfit games last weekend and Dave Castro told them to F off. I say the same.

Well then, maybe you need to get out more and find some new friends.

That's a thing? Good Lord.

Here’s a photo from one of my EM tournaments. 10 people in all, and ALL having a blast. Was a 50/50 mix by coincidence.

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You used the same dumb pun three times. I think your vocabulary could use some diversity.

Serious question: why is is that when I ask if they have Tabasco, they say yes and bring Cholula or Franks Hot Sauce and act like it’s no big deal? That shit is NOT Tabasco.

You're right...they are both BETTER than Tabasco.

Cholula is the good stuff man.

Starts an intentionally divisive topic.

Gets annoyed that people state that.

Calls people pejorative.

Leaves while claiming moral highground.