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Perhaps you misunderstood the original complaint, no need to muck up a great discussion. I suggest re-reading the article, it may be enlightening to the "thousands upon thousands".

Don't forget, not everyone purchases a Gold pass just like in this exact case. If this were a Gold pass, it would not even be discussed. Let's not also forget, Gold passes are not available at every CF park. Much like pricing integrity is discussed, policy integrity is important too.

If I had to guess, I'd say "thousands upon thousands" is a gross overstatement of how much revenue this policy generates for the park, and whatever the number actually is appears to have been surpassed by the negative publicity.Not a gross overstatement in the least bit. If anything, thousands upon thousands underestimates the true impact of under 48" pass vs. over 48". We constantly discuss upset parents because their child cannot get onto a ride due to height. This falls into the same exact catagory.Just in the restauraunt business alone, families will make children "younger" to either get a free meal or a discounted meal. The true gross overstatement would be to believe this will have such a negative impact because people refuse to not only ignore the details but refuse to accept them even after becoming aware of them. If the park gave in to everything because a select few insisted on ignoring the details, the park would lose so much $$ it would cease to exist as we know it.

You call it short sighted when it actually covers the potential height issue long term and will not hurt the park long term. The only ones hurt are those who refuse to read the details. Those details to any park are as important as letting members know why it is important to capitalize something because it is trademarked. My daughter has grown 3.5" since April. Should we bring all her Justice clothes & Nike sneakers/ soccer shoes back because she no longer fits into them? Yeah, we would get laughed at. Ironically we purchased her clothes a .5 size big in anticipation for growth. The park has different pricing to make things easier for those with younger families. Take advantage of the pricing while you can. When a certain level is achieved, take advantage of the bigger rides.

I believe many need to understand why the policy is in place: With the convienance of online purchases comes deceitfulness (or literal stealing) from those purchasing tickets/ passes. If the policy is written, then it should not be a surprise. The policy(-ies) are available well before actual payment, if they are not read, shame on you. Now, the park should pro-rate the increase based on when the over 48" happens & how much time the pass can be used- not charge the pass holder full price. Same goes for under 62- and allow a discount if the pass holder turns 62 during the year. I'm not sure why so many want to jump on the bandwagon speaking negative of the park. They are in the business if making money. If they are not making money, then they are losing money. This situation is not the park losing a few hundred $$, but possibly thousands upon thousands.

This could be a VERY sad day. http://www.yourerie.com/news/news-article/d/story/conneaut-lake-park-will-be-sold-for-overdue-taxes/16906/lZFLz45cGUW_NvdICEQgEg

Perhaps after SR&R gets back from the Betty Ford Clinic it will not only: look new, it will be brighter, with a new name, and possibly a new location??

It is possible to have a concussion but never hit your head. Severe shaking or a hard enough body blow can do it too. That said- did he ride the coaster by himself & was unaware that you have to sit in the seat in an upright position?

From the cable coming down & causing injuries? Well done! Brilliant!

For being the last Arrow welded on site 25 years old, and sinking, Magnum has held up incredibly well. There is also no better queue to be in late in the day during the first 5-8 years Magnum was around. The wave, "Tastes Great, Less Filling!", or the occasional beach ball going through the crowd was as much fun as the ride itself.

Love the SR article. Even better are the comments. Someone even pulled "Magnum is sinking".

When has this ever been true?

Using social media for promotions is one thing, expecting it to be used the same way for a serious incident is another. If the park released details, it could quite cause even more of a media frenzy, only to find out the info released to be grossly inaccurate. Then there is respect for those injured & not knowing the extent of the injuries. Not releasing details before a proper investigation has been conducted is the only responsible act any entity can do 13 hours in and is, by far, the lesser of two evils as there is no way to predict what a media entity will do.

Double edged sword. Release info that may not be 100% accurate because the investigation is in the infantile stages, then the park looks incompetent. The park cannot control what the media does. If anything, blame social media & the incessant desire for many to want to know all details right now. The media constantly screws up amusement park info & creates drama when there is none. If the park released more detailed info, it would not stop media outlets from searching fan sites. We can only hope that whatever writer is searching for info, they have enough experience to weed through the bullcrap.

Well done CF!

You said it yourself: James, Wade & Bosh made the deal long ago.Many NBA stars knew of LeBron's deal, thus his not committing to the Cavs. How could management possibly sign anyone with top tier talent given they all knew he was not committed? What made Jordan the best is he made the players around him better. He did not rely on their talent to boost his game.

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Where did you see that at?

LaBackstabber ended his meeting with Pat Riley not signing a deal. This was the best time for him to sign with the Heat. Walking away tonight is a sign he will probably not sign with them. The media frenzy will only get worse & the rumors to Cleveland will intensify.

Yes, LaBackstabber betrayed Cleveland. The team DID make the NBA finals. You have to win to do that. If he lets other players know he is staying in C-Town, they sign with the Cavs. Since the other players knew he was not committed to the team, they had no reason to sign either. Jr. Gemini? Nope. Jr. Jordan is more appropriate.

CP is pretty well covered in the coaster, overnight, & restaurant areas too.It could be anything. My heart wants a coaster, my head tells me it's gonna be a unique large flat.

Even if the tree falling is not true: I can imagine many rides being shut down across the country for tree trimming tomorrow.

^ Say what??

As shocking as that pic is, look at the positive: the people appear to no have suffered a major injury & the train looks to have not fallen to the ground.

Using the "stealth assassin" in the one article is sad. This is bad news as it is. There is no reason to create more drama. I pray it sounds worse than it really is.