I made an earlier post, analyzing my current collection. Dimpling will happen when you play a pinball machine.
I am most definitely a "Bally Williams guy". I do not think Stern is a problematic manufacturer. They get a bad rap all too often. That said, they run things like a business for which we are fortunate. They deserve a ton of support and thanks for keeping this hobby going over those dark years. I would love to play their machines, just don't care to buy one.
Steve Ritchie is an icon in this industry and has contributed so much. No one can argue his success.
That said, I found his choice of eye wear distracting The video attempts to post a factual message but comes across condescending, which is unfortunate.
Pinside is chock full of "experts". Reminds me of the 10000 Navy Seals I have met, very few of which ever served in the military