I have to say that, as a younger member of the pinball community, I believe that the older I get the happier I am that this hobby and scene is thriving once more. I believe my skills and love for pinball has flourished. I probably would have fallen out of loving pinball again had I not grown up and met others in the scene (etc, etc, ). I just feel so grateful, and I cannot put thoughts to paper in the way I would like. The industry fuels that, and allows me to have an active interest in the development of pinball. It gives me something to do in my spare time, too.
Although a tad dramatic, I probably wouldn't be here without pinball. So, again, I am very grateful.