This is not the first forum that the question posed in the OP has come up

You have the original group, the pioneers, the ones that had to learn through trial and error, who are justifiably pleased with what they accomplished

Then the hobby becomes more mainstream, things that took a home hobbyist time to make/build are available to buy off a shelf
And when the hobby becomes mainstream, more people get involved, they take the pioneers achievements for granted and ask 'What is next?'


Everyone here loves pinball, and we can continue to enjoy this marvelous hobby in any way that suits each person, but the site needs to move with the times