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scoutpilgrim.bsky.social ScoutPilgrim @scoutpilgrim.bsky.social · Nov 13
I'm also shocked there has been zero discussion, official or unofficial, or any accountability by the IFPA to even *let folks know* that they are investigating this.

I'm posting this in their Discord, so there's no longer any doubt.
Hello, It is now 5 and a half days since a discriminatory and transphobic incident occurred at OBX Fall Flippers at Flippers Arcade in Grandy, NC. Multiple people have contacted the IFPA about this incident with their accounts of the event, including many through formal emails. Given the severity and nature of the incident, where the IFPA is currently awaiting the results of a tournament shown to have inequitable treatment towards queer and trans folks to the point where 15+ people felt that their safety could not be guaranteed, I am disappointed that there has been zero official statements from the IFPA, even to just say that there is an investigation underway. That is, assuming there is one. If there is, I would like it to be put on the record by someone not affiliated with the Women's Board, as this is concerning an Open event and should be handled by the Open committee. At least 15 pinball players - tournament directors, beloved community members, and competitors themselves - are waiting for any sort of closure so we can fully move forward from experiencing a hate crime at an IFPA event. I look forward to hearing back from you, as does a sizable portion of your community.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM