In a thread about negativity, I am shocked that the King of Locked threads is given a pass!
I will say, the “negativity” of Pinside is why it is beloved. Kinda like RGP, people are REALISTIC.
- It’s not always sunshine and rainbows.
- When someone hacks a fuckload of mods onto their machine and blows up the boards, that person needs to be corrected. The manufacturer is not liable for ugly mods that do damage.
- Glued-on action figures DO NOT increase the value. I don’t care about $100 worth of Avengers toys.
- Some unscrupulous folk enjoy ripping off unsuspecting pinball people. It’s sad and immoral. People need to be warned about scams
As for the basement threads, people need a place to hang out and bullshit. There’s always that group of guys who show up to a pinball show and drink beer out in the parking lot for the entire duration. Seems weird to me to travel someplace but never actually attend, but to each their own.
If you know a thread is gonna be a cluster, then ignore it. If I see a thread that says “OMG WOMEN LITERALLY DON’T PLAY PINBALL HERE’S WHY MEN ARE RESPONSIBLE.” I know nothing good will come of it.
It’s an insult to women in pinball and dismisses their existence just for someone to garner praise online.
Everyone has their thing, and we are responsible for our own enjoyment.