White Stone, VA
I see where vid has not been on Pinside for over a month. Anybody have any contact with him and know if he’s ok? He’s such an asset to the community.
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Leduc, AB
He’s very old and has numerous international enemies going back to the 1940s...many of whom have been biding time, waiting for the moment of revenge.
Hopefully he’s ok!
Bermuda Triangle
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Quoted from CrazyLevi:He’s very old and has numerous international enemies going back to the 1940s...many of whom have been biding time, waiting for the moment of revenge.
Hopefully he’s ok!
LOL!!!! 
Quoted from DMC:He posted fuse advice in a resto thread on Aussie Arcade two days ago. So he’s alive.
I’m figuring someone on here pissed him off and he’s taking a break.
Quoted from eagle18:I’m figuring someone on here pissed him off and he’s taking a break.
I am thinking if that were the case you'd be seeing more posts from him. 
Quoted from eagle18:I’m figuring someone on here pissed him off and he’s taking a break.
There is some truth to that. He has gone into hiding before. I can't say much more than that other than "those who can't do, teach". When you pissed off the wrong guy, things happen. I'm not that guy but there was some unhappy customer that he had that was.
He is definitely very valuable to the community. I have a large number of his guides favorited and reference a few of them fairly frequently. If he's seriously taking time way from pinside I really hope he reconsiders as his absence is definitely noticed.
His past few post were kind of out there, and I think they got locked if I remember right. I'm sure someone can correct me on that if I am wrong.
Quoted from pinball_ric:He is definitely very valuable to the community. I have a large number of his guides favorited and reference a few of them fairly frequently. If he's seriously taking time way from pinside I really hope he reconsiders as his absence is definitely noticed.
Ditto!
He said nothing to any of the mods. We had a good relationship with vid though none of us know who he actually is IRL. Absolutely one of the most mysterious and interesting people on Pinside. I hope he is okay and returns.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:He’s very old and has numerous international enemies going back to the 1940s...many of whom have been biding time, waiting for the moment of revenge.
Hopefully he’s ok!
My bet is Deeproot hired him.
Quoted from Frippertron:So nobody knows who Vid actually is? Celebrity? FBI Top Ten most wanted?
I used to think he was Clay, but he is not.
Quoted from Darcy:Had a theory he was Gary Stern. Mild mannered business man at work. Snappy pinball repair guy on line, also capable of crass come backs.
But he is not him.
Ha! I never shared the theory he was Gary (he knew too much!), but I also considered he was Pat L or Roger S...
I spoke to Vid right before the Michael Jackson documentary on hbo. It was a private message convo. Hope he’s well.
Maybe like Odin and other pinsiders that kept things lively on here they are gone. It's a newer kind of site from years back and well maybe people got what they wanted.
I get the impression Pinside has jumped the shark. It ain't the same, that's for sure. Probably time to sell my pins....
I started wondering what the heck happened to Vid about two weeks ago but decided to wait until his pinside pulse had flatlined for a full month before starting a thread....and then stumbled onto this. Pinball restoration is some of the best fun with a steep learning curve I've ever had and I couldn't have done it without a ton of generous help from @vid1900. I just hope he hasn't flatlined for real. Mysterious dude, indeed. Almost like the Banksy of the pinball world.
Why be a Pinside influencer which doesn't pay dick when you can be a Youtube influencer which at least pays something?
Quoted from Buzz:It's a newer kind of site from years back and well maybe people got what they wanted.
I spend time reading old threads from a decade ago sometimes. It’s crazy...people are all nice and respectful & like half the posters are retired/inactive.
Quoted from mcluvin:I get the impression Pinside has jumped the shark. It ain't the same, that's for sure. Probably time to sell my pins....
The most annoying posts are usually from people signed up a year or less, I agree pinside needs to keep the longer members involved in the community more.
The man is taking a break from Pinside, nothing wrong with that!
People mentioned some other forums. Are they pinball-centric, or do they encompass other hobbies as well? I’ve been looking for other forums to find help with my other coin-op hobbies like soda/snack & change machines.
Perhaps he’s focusing on different avenues at the moment?
I did notice the Arcade1up thread has been quiet also. (Vid started thread) No "single mom" references in awhile. 
Quoted from PinRob:Has anyone met vid in person?
Is vid a person?
Lol.
Ya, I’m pretty sure that there’s been mention of him meeting up with pinsiders I’ve the years.
Quoted from PinRob:Has anyone met vid in person?
Probably, but you never realize it til later
Vid1900 & O-din
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