Wow I don't know where to start..... Thread starts out civil with some negative criticism about a book. Todd is not saying anything bad about it. Guy comes out of the woodwork defaming Todd for no reason when Todd did not publicly attack him at all saying he is broke and can't make payroll, his contract was terminated ect. So Todd made a few videos being Todd talking about using the book as toilet paper and leg levelers. That is why we all love him and his videos!! If it wasn't for the cheesy inflatable hand gags, the constant hidden middle fingers pointing at stuff, getting fake electrocuted when ever he goes near the high voltage section of a board, people yelling Curt all over the warehouse, the living is good song and of course the wealth of knowledge he has about arcade games and pinballs in general, he would just be another used game salesman trying to make a buck. But Todd has proven that it isn't all about making a buck to him but helping people who have the same love of the hobby as he does. Of course he needs to provide a living for his family and make money as well but we all do have that need. He does not force anyone to buy from him.
I believe Todd may have a lawsuit on hand. Some of the things this editor posted are very hurtful and low. Then the guy repeatedly says he is done with the thread, only to come back in and make a bigger fool of himself. My favorite part is when he tries to brag on a Pinball forum how he has 3 houses over 5000 square feet, has no trouble making payroll and is going on a 3 week vacation but then complains that he spent $5,000 on flying Todd out to meet with him. Throw in the fact he basically came up and patented a stick with a hook to clean out gutters and then self reviewed the product on Amazon with a fake name below This guy is a class act. Guess all the houses, buildings he built, people he employs, or money in the world can't change the fact that he is insecure with himself and can't take any criticism or ball busting of any kind. Good thing he has all that money though. Seems like he only was in this to try and make lots of it off a well loved staple in the Pinball community!
Then you have Todd on the other hand, keeping a cool head who basically is just sitting back letting the guy make a a$$ out of himself for all of Pinside to see. I think most people would agree that Todd is a huge asset to the hobby (and kids love him!). I have never bought a game from Todd (not yet anyways), nor have I met him, but I only hear great things about him. I can tell you that if I ask a question on one of his Youtube videos ect, he takes the time to respond even though he doesn't have to. He answered a question I had on wiring up a skee ball to free play on one of his videos when he could of just said buzz off. I can also tell you for a fact, that he takes the time out of his day (which I am sure he is a very busy man and all trying to keep that sheriffs sale from happening ) to wish me a happy birthday on facebook. That is more then some of my family members even do lol. I can guarantee that he has not been in business for 40 years because of nothing. No one sells a game as mister zipline described and stays in business for that long!
I will bet pinballbuzz that TNT will be around long after Pinball Buzz (and any other side projects he has) has been ran into the ground by an arrogant, ego stroking selfish human being who couldn't bite his tongue to save his life. Enjoy the 3 week vacation zip lining, eating caviar, the 3 mansions (lol) ......I see lonely nights of ramen noodle dinners, future letters from the CRA and possible lawsuits in his future while he sits and sobs about how great he once was. He invented the gutter scoop dammit!!! Give this man some respect!! lol.
In all seriousness, pinball buzz, I would like to offer you a piece of advice, you should possibly look to hire someone to represent you in public relations to handle all the constructive criticism you get. Someone who will comment only in your best interest. This would save you a lot of time and headache. Would give you more time to walk your dog and go zip lining. You very well may become your own worse enemy if you keep spouting off every time someone says something bad. Take a breath and move on not only is it better for business but better for yourself.