Quoted from razorsedge:I used to wonder why so many people whom are into playing pinball, aren't interested when it comes to getting involved with "tournaments".
How many people play golf but don't enter tournaments, how many people go fishing but don't enter competitions?
The thing I have learned over the years is that people play pinball (and any other hobby you care to mention) for all kinds of different reasons, the vast majority are not interested in competition for any number of reasons.
I suspect for a fair few it is that they don't want to be embarrassed finishing low down when faced with better skilled players, others could be that they don't want to commit the time, the reasons are numerous.
If people don't want to compete that's their choice, as long as they enjoy playing, for whatever reason, then good for them. I have had people say they won't compete because of other competitors foul language, comps are held in bars, they're held on a Sunday, people slap the machine too violently, others take it too serious, the list goes on. However, I have NEVER heard of anyone saying they won't compete because of people sliding a machine.
