A lot of the negativity in this forum does have an adverse affect on people who might otherwise buy a machine. If a person doesn't have access to try a machine out in person and all they read is a vocal minority disparaging a game (and in most cases, prematurely and unfairly), then they'll usually look to spend their money elsewhere.

Dialled In went through a horrible period where the game was mocked after the reveal. GOT has been raked over the coals for the artwork. Both games have turned out to be better than they were initially assumed to be. Star Wars is going through the same thing now, and I'm guessing it will turn out to be better than it was initially received.

Expectations in this hobby seem to bring about nothing but disappointment among passionate Pinsiders. Perhaps we should all learn to be a little more patient.