No one has ruined anything. That's just silly. A debate or thread isn't ruined cause someone has an opposing opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just because one person sees it as tounge in cheek doesn't mean everyone does, or visa versa. Some may think boring, some may think the opposite. People can think for themselves.
I also don't log onto or read Pinside so that forum doesn't influence or shape my opinion on anything pinball. But if their are Pro Stern people on their, well that's good to us Stern fan boys. Lol
It's the same old circular argument that's been going on for years.
Round and around in circles it goes.
Pro Stern vs Anti Stern.

It's almost like the Christians versus Muslim debate. Age old circular debate. Round and round it goes like a washing machine. Snrrrr.
Each side thinks their right and each side defends their position.
I think some call it democratic. Some take it serious, some take it as humorous. Some both.

I wonder how many new people to the pinball industry don't buy a new Stern because of the anti Stern stuff they read.
I wonder how many people do buy a new Stern cause they read a Pro Stern opinion.

If only one person buys a new Stern cause they like the Pro Stern posts then I am a happy man.
Wouldn't the haters love that. ?
End of my circular argument. Lol