Historically, pinball is not a family amusement. It has been and still is loaded with sexual innuendos (wnbjm) and images. Yet in comparison to modern video games (GTA and the like), it is really, really tame.

Robin, I understand if you want to censor the off-topic random boob pics and whatnot, I agree that doesn't make sense on a pinball forum. But you cannot deny the seedy history associated with pinball. I think you're at a clash of demographics unfortunately, like trying to make a PG rated website to discuss R rated movies. The seedier side comes with the territory, as not everyone that is interested in pinball cares about being family-oriented.

I don't see how you could possibly keep a pinball website mostly family appropriate without a lot of moderation unfortunately. I would like to see pinball and this website be a more inviting place though, from the outside in I can imagine it doesn't always look inviting. But again, its your website, you can do whatever you please with it. I love this place, and I enjoy helping people with tech questions here. But I also enjoy the adult discussions here, lots of varying opinions and colorful personalities with the commonality of love for pinball. It would stink to come here and not be able to engage in those conversations. Just my thoughts.

Touche. I guess what I'm getting at is that I'm for the preservation of the sexual innuendos and imagery that pins have had. Yeah, they could change, but if it were up to me, I'd want to see even raunchier and more adult oriented games. That's just my opinion and personality though, not everyone has to agree. Python's game should have been made, imo.

I'm offended by your spelling of "vibrator".

Douchers are gonna be douchers. Talking about them isn't gonna change them into nice guys unfortunately. Most people here are cool and don't take things too seriously or personally. I have only 3 people on ignore since I've been here. That's pretty good for any forum. I think Robin and crew do a fantastic job. They spot the trolls and personal attackers fairly early on and do something about it, and they don't get it wrong too often at all.

And you are one of the most constructive voices here Aurich. You just said that negative comment so I'd say something positive about you. Seriously though, you do a a consistent job of weighing sides of a discussion.

This is a bad idea for a lot of reasons. And allowing some people to be anonymous would absolutely single them out. Google tried to do real name policy, and everyone freaked out because of the fear associated with your name being attached to something and people being able to easily track them down. Not to mention, if someone manages to gain access to your real-name account, they could do a lot of reputation damage.

Anyone that wants to know who I am can find out real fast by just googling "the defog". But that was my choice. I like the idea of having the choice, granted it allows for trolls and behavior that people will not reproduce in public, but that's the internet for you. Besides, what is to stop someone from using a fake name?

I've been to forums that limit how much you can post with a new account. Although it sounds good in theory, I think it overall just leads to people feeling limited as to what they can do, and eventual disinterest in the forum. A lot of new/semi-new members like to hear the sound of their own voice <-------- Me

Thread lock time?

I think we need clarification here, not a single boob pic showing nipples. Plenty of boob pics here.

I never understood the censorship of nipples personally. It is one of the most confusing censored objects there is in the USA to me. You can technically show everything BUT a nipple, and it is okay. Its like being allowed to show an entire weener, minus the tip as the reversal for guys. It really makes zero sense. It becomes even more confusing after you have kids. But if that is what is necessary to make this place more friendly, then so be it. I'm surprised this thread is still open.