Actually that wasn’t Stephen. It was in fact the real Bob Barker. And he had good reason to rant against Pinside. You see Bob feels he never got proper credit for Plinko. Pinside classifies it as the dreaded “NOT A PINBALL”. Bob begs to differ and has held a grudge for the last decade. It all came to a head today. He’s old, maybe we should give him a break.

https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_price_is_right/photos/1004546/9-secrets-of-the-price-is-right-s-plinko

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I’m active on KLOV and Pinside.
Truth is there is a ton of crossover between the two websites/forums.
I see a lot of people I know post on both sites (a lot of really good people).

Pinside is first and foremost a Pinball website (although there are posts about related hobbies). I search here or post here first when trying to troubleshoot something Pinball related.

KLOV is an Arcade/Videogame forum. More specifically a preservation website that is highly focused on keeping games original and keeping original hardware working. This is my go to website for help repairing or troubleshooting anything arcade related.

There is no Pinside VS KLOV rivalry I am aware of. Both sites are full of great members and at the same time both sites have their handful of jackasses.

You get out of either one what you put in.
If you are cool to people, then people will be cool back. If you’re a total jackass the members on either site will roast the hell out of you. Pretty simple really.

I really thought this was drying up... we were close, but then he just couldn’t stay away even though he acknowledges silence is the best response. But nope, every time, the exact opposite of silence. Sigh.

I will say that pinsider or not, narcissist, moocher, so and and so forth or not, and regardless that Stephen has brought a lot of this on himself— I actually do agree that Burying the hatchet on continued attacks/insults on anything about appearance/sweatpants/personal hygiene could perhaps be best. It’s kinda just mean at this point.

I wanna see boobs new escalera and plaque and then see this thread fade away

It seems like Bob Barker has a persecution complex. And so on and so forth ....

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Again, and again, and again. This thread had actually sunk down to like the third page, and I had promised only one or two more posts with pictures and thanks and that would be it. But if you're going to come after me, I'm going to go right back at you.

Off to meet GorillaBiscuits ...

I see Bob Barker is now blocked. In the words of Happy Gilmore.
Price is wrong bitch!

Have a great day. Meet up of good guys. Thumbs up.

This must be what draws Steven back to Pinside so many times, tough when no ones wants to hear your BS

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I hate to say it but this thread will likely go on and on and on. New rant from not Stephen. 3 pages of response. New account blocked. It’s reached a call and response ceremony status. Why ? Because things likely aren’t going so well down at the arcade. And if things aren’t going so well, there must be someone to blame. He knows it can’t possibly be anything he has done. He is a social media genius after all. Thus, if anything goes wrong it must be because of all of us. And here is the other thing he must learn, despite ones passion, despite seemingly doing everything right, sometime business and timing just don’t work out. People don’t come thru the door. Tough lesson to learn. Now despite all the bravado he is gonna have to find a way to survive and it isn’t gonna be easy. Nobody wants to see any business not work out. So I do actually wish him luck in finding a way. But damn if he could just stop being such a narcissistic jerk it would be a helluva lot easier to root for his effort

I honestly do not think there is one soul on here that wants to see Stevens business fail, that's not what drives this thread. Steven himself renewed this thread in an attempt to rub it in some faces around here and it backfired on him. The old saying "you made the bed now you'll have to lay in it", he has been and continues to be his own worst enemy so if there's a finger to be pointed he best start with the mirror first as they'll be much of nothing to blame outside of that reflection he'll see.

The eagle has landed...thanks, GorillaBiscuits !

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Don't sell me short.

Multiple reflections - all the same one.

(Whatever identity or flavor of the day is)

I think this just about wraps thing up!

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This is awesome, now when I finally come buy a game from you, I don't have to be afraid of those steps you always talk about!

Very well said. Steven hasnt figured out that in business you cant afford to piss anyone off. Especially a new business.

What a thread. I thought I'd get bored, but Steve coming back as multiple personalities kept it highly entertaining. Thanks, Steve!

Ive heard they are making it into a movie. Kinda an update on the Three Faces of Eve. Tentative working title is the 10 Faces of Steve. The big question is who to cast in the lead ? Gotta have some good acting chops for that role, but I suspect it’s Oscar gold For the taking there.

I believe it’s the Gameseum staff and the “turtles” passing the keyboard around. Whatever, it’s entertaining and keeps this thread afloat.

You are the lucky ones. You’re not missing much.

Welcome to Pinside Bob!!

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Dupe.

The language and tone are identical. I grade over 1000 essays a year, and trust me, you can get to know people through their writing. They are all Stevie.

Mondays are actually busier than Saturdays? Not good, should of kept that to himself.

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You’re welcome Stephen. 007 He updated.

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This is so hard to read. How does he not proof read posts from his business page?

Do you have the Beatles white album? Never mind, just get me a cup of hot fat. And the head of Alfredo Garcia while you’re at it.

His Facebook post is a grammar graveyard. I was under the impression he had a staff to assist, and all were professional media experts.

If he makes thousands every weekend, imagine the cash flowing in on a Monday!!

I think I've found our leading man

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I was thinking more like 4 patients on Saturday and 5 on Monday.

Surgeon money on Saturday, Bezos money on Monday.

I’m a surgeon and I own an arcade. I’ve never seen surgeon money except when actually operating. Now if we are talking replacing the stuffing in my kids stuffed animals as I did one weekend recently, then sure, surgeon money on Saturday. I can go with that.

And oh if you want to make surgeon money on Monday you are gonna have to up it to 60 patients, and they are paying ALOT more than $10 at the door (even the copay is more than $10 these days)

Dude, you f’n nailed it!

Why am I thinking that there's an alternate universe in which Randi, a self-proclaimed boob of a different kind, endures and ultimately overcomes a problem with her Mascara?

You know, a little bit of failure might be what Stevie boy needs. That has a way of humbling a person, and in the long run makes for a more efficient business model and can make someone a better business person. I'm not talking about his business turning into a total wreck (although I could see that happening), but enough to make him uncomfortable, take a step back, and maybe re-evaluate things a bit.

Oh who am I kidding. This is Stevie. He'd just throw up another 'Give Me Money' campaign.

Your Last sentence hits the mark.

The rest - He is what he is. Doubtful he is going to change. Plus side he is just in the small niche of arcades, pinball etc. Small potatoes... good thing he is not engaged in other nefarious activity getting masses of people or going for big bucks.

Has some similarities to a modern version of a Dickens character - Artful Dodger, Oliver Twist, or such.

Here's Stevie boy in a few years....my apologies to Frank Gallagher.

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This is absolutely true. When we had over $5K a week running in to my arcade (still small potatoes but a lot for us as a hobby business), we were fairly wasteful in how we spent that money other than some general mantra to "grow the business". Now that we are pared down to 1/4 that, boy you get efficient fast and figure out what a needed expense really is. And you start unloading some toys that aren't essential to survival. If Stevie really has this boatload of games in storage, despite ignoring earlier recommendations , he will eventually sell. The drapes come off the wall and go into the fire when you need warmth. I do think going thru these boom and bust cycles is actually helpful long term, builds character. Although I'll be honest, of all of us on here the only one that truly knows what the hell they are talking about is Lloyd.

Sir, that is one of the most brilliant things written I have seen on this thread in a while. I tip my hat to you. Good day.

Mr.Steven blesses all with his presence in the recent TNT video release (towards the end).

Not anymore.

47 1/2 years of experience in my arcade and what to expect. When I'll be busy. When it will be slow. When no one will be around. Everything learned out the window when I was shut down for 3 months.

It's a whole new world.

LTG : )

I used to really enjoy Todd's videos, along with the videos he'd shoot at Allentown, etc. I have lost all respect for him because of the fallout from Boob's escalera. Todd knows better. He's old enough to know the difference between what's right and what's wrong. Shame on TNT.

Todd “This is Steven, how come you don’t buy games from me?”

Steven “Yes I do, I buy your junk”

Todd “That’s right, you need money”

Thought that was funny.

I don't need 40 minutes of this! Life's too short!!

Must be a comment from above linked video.?

I couldn't click on it....done watching those...

Fast forward into it to the 29 minute mark. Stephen then buys a project. Should blend in well with the other machines at Gameseum.

Steven is the project I'm just wondering how Todd figures to restore his personality.

Let’s all pitch in and buy Todd a bigger shirt or maybe some overalls!

“You’re killing me smalls”