Ummmm... Not sure what decade, heck, century your living in. While I have only attended pinball events and shows over the last 10 years I have never observed any such behavior.... And its not because I wouldn't see any issue with it because I would. The type of behavior you are describing I last saw in the late 80's / early 90's of the 20th century.

Come join us in the 21st century, were much more accepting here.

So it never happened, I guess?

Okay, I'm done.

I have a big problem with anybody mistreating a woman, on any level, and I'd confront anybody that i saw doing it.

There are a hole losers that don't act right everywhere. Saw an older man tap his waitress on the butt and asked the young girl what she was doing later.

She handled it great, told him she was going to the nursing home and she'd see him there later.

Most women can deal with that stuff, my girls can certainly handle themselves.

The Op started a thread after not posting much, I think she is having fun, hopefully posts and gets involved more in the future.

Believe me, more discussion from women would be a welcome change!

I'm sure it did, but why would people know about it and not do anything.

Agreed. I hosted a project pinball event just a few weeks ago. We proudly had five female participants (and had about as many more as guests that did not play in the tourney). If any of them expressed any of the events Fantasy Goat described the offending male would have been immediately kicked out of the house and shamed throughout or small community.

I've never seen any of the conduct Fantast Goat describes and PavBall and I host substantial parties with our machines probably half a dozen times a year.

I just met one of the most beautiful, sexy young ladies I've seen in a long time while shopping today. Probably more than half my age. Didn't even mention pinball. I was just being my normal, cool self. And she got real friendly.

I figure you don't need to be rich, drive a fancy car, wear fancy clothes, or act like some bigwig. You just need to be ready when opportunity knocks.

Maybe if I get her to my house, my classy collection of vintage pinball machines will seal the deal.

Not! I'm going to find a place to hide them!

You guys are amazing for doing it and I hope to get to an event soon! What a great group, awesome pinball reps. Pavball gets coolest pinball chick award.

Not entirely correct Mr. TigerLaw. I do think some guys when explaining the rules to ladies may explain them differently than they would to one of the guys.

Possibly this is because a lot of the ladies are less seasoned in pinball in general but I always roll my eyes when I ask about the rules of a machine and a guy acts like I've never played pinball before, which absolutely happens.

I'm not offended by this, but I do note you are not correct as it happens from time to time.

Brahahahaha! Powerglove rules! Lol

Yeah, I just finished paying my daughters mom off for the last one.

On the plus side her and my 18 year old daughter might end up having a lot in common and will be able to hang out together.

When this happens play stupid like you have never heard of such complex rules before and then play them in a 2 player game and kick their ass.

Fair enough. I was addressing Fantasy Goat's more egregious allegations of unwanted physical contact, but sure...I can accept that some males are condescending when explaining game rules to females they don't know.

Ok, that could be but unless they are exceptionally loud about it I try not to listen in on other people's conversations... Heck I can't even hear people next to me in most environents where pinball is being played.

The OP is a woman? Are you sure?

Jynx?

You would be a welcomed guest any time. Open invitation.

Absolutely.

Yes, the OP is a female. Confirmed.

Seriously who the funk thought "I think we need a pregnant lady gently fondling a pachinko machine in our stock photography database"?

Who says I have not done that already to them!!

I know. I'd hate to leave any empty space and give her any ideas about moving in and decorating the place. I like it the way it is.

One thing I've learned is you don't need to marry them to enjoy them.

When I lived with my daughters mom, it was all her stuff except in the garage. Made it a lot easier for me when it came time to go.

I like to travel light. And that keeps me light on my feet.

Doesn't matter whether you are coming or going, all of my stuff including the pinball machines are in the garage. Everything else is theirs.

I'm playing my GBLE, hanging out, and plowing the frost off of a few cold ones. In my garage.

2 days and 570 plus posts ago, a female Pinside member posted this light hearted material.
Then, giant shitbeast rolled through here.

Resistance is futile!

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Not even close. He "framed" his wife and daughter like members of his family he loved and would do anything to protect. You're the one imposing this property nonsense in order to fit your skewed, angry, anti-white male views. So, if a woman said the same thing about her family members, would that simply be acting maternal? Or would she be treating them like property.

Out of all the rubbish in this thread, this is the most ridiculous.

Pregnant and playing Pachinko; what's not to like?

Thanks for sharing, what I believe are your personal pictures, playmatic !?

Sharp and happy couple!

I have a problem with anybody mistreating anybody.

here is a more passionate one.

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Pavball, here's a thought. I'm not disagreeing with you but men speak differently toward children and women than they would usually speak toward another man. We are normally more respectful and protective toward women and kinder and protective toward children. I think that is the way it should be. I want there of course but maybe that is the case. Obviously, however being condescending is not acceptable or resentful. It's obvious to anyone who has met you that you are a highly intelligent lady and and one who likes to have fun.

James

Ha! M f ing Silverballz. Man, I have to give him much more respect now. Thought he was just a whiner! Kick his ass and keep him in line playmatic.

I recall some guy harassed Molly (how ironic) at a 'recent Expo and all that happened after she posted his pic is that the brigade of big fighting men here claimed they would kick his ass if they figured out who he is or if they ever saw him.

He gets spotted at another pin event several months later and all that happens is someone sees him and posts a picture they took of him. Ooohhhhh......

Was it that older dorky dude that nobody seemed to be able to find? Hat, shorts and white tube socks?

I get all the ladies because I play pinball and like to shoot things

Here's my pic, I'm what my mom calls "handsome"

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I've never seen the word sex used so much, but yet, I don't see any of it in this thread.

Rudy appears very uncomfortable with PDA.

As I recall her and another Lady, waiting to play Hobbit. And no one nearby that heard it did a damn thing.

LTG

Such joy and Love! It warms my heart.

Glad you found each other!

Well they were probably letting the ladies take care of themselves. I've read some comments where some women seem to be resistant to help. One person in the Tilt Forums took exception to someone holding the door open for them.

Not the way it was posted on Pinside when the story broke.

LTG

F that, not only would I hold the door open for all women, I'd knock the lady down who tried to keep me from doing it

And then help her up.

Yeah! Funny jokes about assaulting women!