...a pressure release valve from my day-to-day.
What is it to you?
I don't do the Facebook, so this is my place to laugh at people that take themselves WAY too seriously.
A place that makes me feel like my addiction ain't that bad.
In all seriousness. A source. For priceless information, camaraderie, and games that I want.
For some: A place to learn and a resource to buy, sell, get tech advice.
For others: I place to police pricing/profits, get offended and complain and nit pick over things that should be so low on the totem poll in their life it isn't worth bickering about.
It's a place to learn and give out information that I have that can help others. Also a place to meet people in the hobby locally.
...very nearly a thing of the past. The negativity towards nearly every game is getting overwhelming. Sometimes I'd just rather stay off Pinside and remember why I love pinball without people shitting on every awesome thing that comes along.
Quoted from beelzeboob:...very nearly a thing of the past. The negativity towards nearly every game is getting overwhelming. Sometimes I'd just rather stay off Pinside and remember why I love pinball without people shitting on every awesome thing that comes along.
AGREED! But I do come here as a resource to fix my own pin problems. Nobody around me to help, so gotta do it myself. The negativity is something you have to get used to. You'd think a site like this (for people who supposedly love pinball) wouldn't attract so many people that hate pinball.
I laugh at the people that get so bent out of shape when someone else doesn't agree with them. Life is too short. Enjoy the hobby! Opinions will vary, get over it and move on.
A great place for tech threads and entertainment.
All the tech people are the best. What a treasure trove of great info.
And if you don't get into arguments over new games this place is great.
People who left obviously just could not overlook the trolls.
Is a great place to enjoy our passion. To help others. To be helped. A escape from the real world. An enjoyable place.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:A place to give and spread joy.
And you spread it pretty thick.
Where I go when pornhub is down.
j/k - it's obviously a place to meet like minded individuals to discuss and share our hobby
Quoted from beelzeboob:...very nearly a thing of the past. The negativity towards nearly every game is getting overwhelming. Sometimes I'd just rather stay off Pinside and remember why I love pinball without people shitting on every awesome thing that comes along.
Agreed. It's become a cesspool of junior high bickering and douchebagery.
... the bridge under which the pinball trolls live.
I agree with the increased negativity comments. I've only been here 2 years and it feels much different today than when I joined - and it's hard not to get sucked in.
.. a place where you can bad-mouth every pinball manufacturer except Spooky. That'll get the mods on you REAL fast.
where I learned a lot, but agreed that the emotional dysfunction displayed by many is getting old to me.
A place to check out cats and watches.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cats-and-pinballs-/page/24#post-4060248
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinballand-watches/page/28#post-4060102
Is a place to come and mill some time. A place to teach, and to learn about all that is pinball related. A place where you get to sort of meet a bunch of generally nice people.
Quoted from beelzeboob:...very nearly a thing of the past. The negativity towards nearly every game is getting overwhelming. Sometimes I'd just rather stay off Pinside and remember why I love pinball without people shitting on every awesome thing that comes along.
Nah. Pinside is no different then life in general. I ignore the bullshit and the assholes. And don’t be a dick and people might like you.
Pinside is pretty much the only forum I use anymore. Its my source of entertainment, education and amusement. It allows me to catch up on the latest and greatest and keep in touch with distant friends. It also helps identify those I would prefer to stay away from - like beelzeboob. I kiid!
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:Nah. Pinside is no different then life in general. I ignore the bullshit and the assholes. And don’t be a dick and people might like you.
Maybe the percentage of assholes is the same but most people wouldn't talk to another person face to face like they do around here.
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