I don’t think I’ve posted in any of these threads but what bugs me mostly is the holier than thou mentality and clear immaturity and lack of humbleness.

Saying generalizations like “You boomers” and saying you hang “high ranking arcade guys”... seriously?

I think I am just looking for you to SAY and DO and actually deliver a successful, sustainable business model. That’s what I hope.

I won’t be posting again but definitely will be lurking!

FYI, saying gayseum or similar is homophobic and is unacceptable in these times. There is nothing negative about being gay.

Let's call this Lameseum (until we are proven otherwise) and move on.

I appreciate everyone's humor, lol. Sorry not trying to start any sort of battle or political agenda. Pinside is generally full of good peeps that mean well.

Doesn't matter if it's one or two bolts, there is no doubt this thread has legs now!

How is this thread not locked?

Dont ask me why but I was messing with a text re-writing bot and I took some of okatu's post and put them in the system. Here is #2027:

It's the best slot machine in the world, and no matter how successful you are, it's always a tough shot. February beats you like no other month, opens and goes, but when the door is closed in March, you can pay your bills until summer, which would be an extremely good month.

There are other arcade owners who are struggling at the moment, but most are not paying the bills because they do not yet feel ready to venture into the recreational facility. It is up to you to return to "A" or "B" to continue to enjoy the fruitful business you have built up and to welcome your valued customers back to your home.This is not the result of the company or its leadership, it is a global problem and this business is also struggling in other arcades around the world. This business has been successful in Japan for over 20 years, but not in many other countries, especially in Asia.
This is not a fruitless business, but it is a successful business that is affected by a national problem that is struggling. It is not as black and white as that, and there are a number of national problems affecting successful companies.

There are people who donate because they don't want their arcade to lose its arcade, and that makes sense. There are many people who donate for sentimental and heartfelt reasons, but they are looking for a return. I am blessed to be part of an unsuccessful company whose weight at the top has already been exhausted. This fundraiser certainly helps to ease some of the burden and we are blessed that we are able to be good enough to survive this.