I've shook the (%$ out of my share of games over the years. I've been playing my 2 machines no nudge lately with no shaking whatsoever.I've noticed little difference in my average score.I concentrate more on the flipper action during the game.It may be an age thing,I try to set the machines up to optimum play and keep them that way but I guess I'm tired of manhandling pinball machines.
Also,does anyone play without play field glass? A raw pinball experience on an EM. I'll play a few games this way after waxing, like it.
How about removing the back panel(or leaning it against the back wall) to let the chimes and bells sing?

Excellent comment concerning the "Contact Sport " version some players prefer.I used to be there,believe me!A machine needs to be set up for this kind of action to work,but its fun when it does.Liberal tilt and firmly mounted legs set low was always good.
Do not discount "Just Flippers", they are the sole reason these things became games of chance.I've tried a dozen things to make the flippers more responsive and after a lot of experimentation its there.
"Nudge" means different things to Linebackers, Jockeys and drunks.

As well as Goal Post padding,tires from cars, elbow and shoulder padding from Sports Jackets.
Sorry,just having fun,continue....

We Have a Winner! I appreciate the feedback Folks!I examined my play and realized I never really stopped nudging,what I stopped doing was shoving the %$^# out of it. Forward lurch on the flippers?Check.Smacking it sideways in a certain manner (out lanes)? Yep.
Play often. Keep it fast,nudge all you want.

As a young man I discovered the "Pick up the front 3 or so inches and drop the game" which usually racked up 3 games,sometimes more.This was on a Fireball,not sure any other machines worked this way.I have yet to try this technique on the ones I have since I don't need to.But it worked like clockwork on that Fireball,with no tilt.

Is it important for you to feel you are right? Pretty petty dude.Who cares what you figured?