Bacon panicked during a tournament when a manager confronted a trans player about restroom use, citing a North Carolina bill that hadn’t passed. Despite Bacon proving the law was not enacted, the confrontation led to tension among players, particularly trans individuals. The IFPA later acknowledged the incident violated their inclusion policy but allowed the tournament to continue, causing a rift in the pinball community. Apologies followed, but many felt the leadership prioritized points over the safety and inclusion of trans players.
