Editing Rob Rubin (section)

== Paintball journalism ==

=== Writing style ===

Rubin's writing frequently combined technical explanation, humour and personal commentary.

His work addressed practical subjects relevant to recreational players.

He also wrote about safety, equipment and playing conditions.

=== WARPIG ===

Rubin contributed articles to [[WARPIG]], one of the earliest dedicated paintball websites.

WARPIG published technical information, tournament reports, recreational paintball articles and industry news.

Rubin's contributions included material about paintball safety and indoor playing surfaces.

=== Paintball Safety Goggles ===

In September 1997, WARPIG published Rubin's article '''Paintball Safety Goggles'''.[2]

The article explained why ordinary safety glasses and workshop goggles were unsuitable for paintball.

Rubin discussed the importance of equipment specifically designed to withstand paintball impacts and protect the eyes and face.

He also addressed the limitations of goggles that did not provide sufficient coverage or secure retention.

The article was dated 16 September 1997 and credited to Panther Free Press.

It provides contemporary evidence of Rubin's involvement in paintball safety education.

Historical safety articles should not be treated as substitutes for current equipment standards and manufacturer instructions.

=== Indoor Surfaces FAQ ===

Rubin also wrote an '''Indoor Surfaces FAQ''', preserved in WARPIG's technical archive.[8]

The document examined different playing surfaces used at indoor paintball fields.

These included:

* Concrete
* Dirt
* Sand
* Sawdust
* Wood chips
* Artificial turf

Rubin discussed practical advantages and disadvantages, particularly traction and maintenance.

The article identified examples of indoor fields using different surfaces.

It is a useful historical source for researching early indoor paintball facilities.

=== Recreational paintball reporting ===

Rubin participated in recreational paintball events covered by WARPIG.

A 1998 report on the opening of Xtreme Paintball in Illinois identifies him attending a stock-class game.

The report also documents his interaction with Bill Mills and other participants.[9]

WARPIG's photographic archive includes material submitted by Rubin, including photographs from a 1999 Paintball Long Island big game.[10]