I reckon they will ban base ball now. Its on YouTube.....
I used to play (never that good but was proactive for a while) and I used to get angry with the stupid videos and the reputation of the sport.
However, while many players are athletes (especially pros) paintball is not recognised as a sport by anyone other that those who play.
I would love the day it is, dont get me wrong.
My point here is people are stupid with everything. be it paintball baseball etcetc
Being a minority means a reputation is harder to keep however as another thread states, what do people say when you say you play paintball...
Wow are you going to be in the next olympics?
Are you a true sports man?
No, You want to be Rambo don't you.
Enjoy playing but dont let the actions of a few stop that. Most people who have had any paint ball involvement know that you need safety and people know jackass is a stupid stunt show. Staples to the balls etc, let them get on with it. Its going to happen anyway, so laugh while you can.
(let the flaming begin)