Historically, women couldn't vote, segregation was practiced, and so on. Just because something was the norm or was practiced years ago, doesn't mean it should or has stayed that way. Pinball isn't a shady, backroom game any more that only attracts seedy hooligans. We can appreciate past artwork in the historical context in which it was created, but still make room for it in a friendly environment.

I just attended NJGecko's pinball gathering, and it was indeed a very family-friendly event. There were 10-year-olds, 65-year-olds, and all ages in between. It was simply a fun gathering with people who also had an interest in pinball.

Something doesn't have to be R or X-rated in order to have fun, and negativity doesn't make something fun.

And that's the point of pinball (or any hobby), isn't it? To have fun and share your interest with others.

We did meet--I think we convinced each other to have another hot dog at one point

No, I wasn't with the kosher guy, lol---PM incomming

PM Robin about it.

Ah, there you are!

It seems I mixed up the screen names at first.

The best solutions are often the simplest solutions.

Trying to solve a social problem with a technological solution doesn't always work well.