Don't know what most people do
Hell, I have never met most people.
We don't play scratch on the eight is loss of game unless the eight is pocketed, be it in the called pocket or otherwise.
Are most people are bangers?
As this thread was developing, there was a mint condition Thomas 1x1 on ebay for $55 plus shipping. I clicked on it and was sent an offer for $49.
It sold about the time Mr. Joshua posted confirmation.