Quoted from mtkinf:You want a sporting event. If a foul is committed but the referee/umpire does not see it, is it still a foul?
C'mon. That's a far better analogy than a cargument.
Better analogy for sure, because you can still get fined by the league. (Owner of the game)
But there is nothing wrong with a slide save, it's part of the game. If you don't tilt, good job!
But if you're playing someone's collection, for fun, and know that is frowned upon. Bad job!
As far as damaging the game/cabinet, shouldn't happen. But would seem more likely to occur if the feet are in those rubber footies, sticking them to the floor and stressing the cabinet more.
Also, I've seen games on sealed concrete floors, and when you go for a slide save they break loose and slide 6 inches like they're on ice, that sux.
All said, some people are more aggressive and slide more than they should, and some people are too protective of the machine, going off when they see it move at all. Hope the two aren't in the same place.