Delirium2018 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm pretty sure everyone bickering at each other like children isn't going to solve anything. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Isn't the off-season great? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I understand that we have (or had?) an excellent relationship with the park and that is why the admins are so willing to comply with the requests from the park. But, I feel that some of the requests have gone too far, and that's why there is some backlash. Trespassing: It is illegal so that should go without saying. I feel that legally photos or videos taken of the park during the off season should be fair game. If the park doesn't want photos or videos taken, they should be working with their neighbors to enforce trespassing as the park does. The capitalization stuff: I understand that the park owns the trademarks and they should be able to ask to have them capitalized, but they also have to realize that this is the internet; spelling, punctuation, grammar and capitalization sometime does by the wayside when you're making a quick post. Also, this request should only be applied to KIC and the parks trademarks not to sites like Google. Siting sources: I agree with the park their officially released material should be sited. Just like above though, I feel that this should only apply to KIC and the parks material. With all this said, I do feel that we should respect the wishes of the park, but they and we have to realize that we are and independent forum. Great post. I agree. As a fan site, you want to have the best relationship possible with the park. However, at the same time you are an independent fan site where users are entitled to free speech. Balancing between those 2 can be tricky and is not always an easy task. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Correct me if I am wrong but doesnt facebook consider anything post to their servers (status updates, pics by users) to be their property... Or was that a hoax going around to... Edit: Yep, thats what their terms and policy says. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 ^ Facebook Inc. indeed made a policy change that would have given them the right to use your posted content for any commercial purpose. This would have allowed them to use your likeness to promote products, throughout the universe in perpetuity. They were forced to backtrack somewhat after intense user outrage. By the way, "Facebook" is a registered trademark of the aforementioned company, so you should capitalize it. Some of us choose which websites we decide to associate with. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 It would appear that testing has resumed. I can't post a webcam still photo while here at work, but... https://www.visitkingsisland.com/Banshee/live-view 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 On the bright side, shes flying again! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 There's a reason I've been posting less lately, not that I expect anyone to notice my lack of presence. I often roll my eyes when some members purposely break the rules, and 9 times out of 10 I don't say anything. Generally I only express my opinion on these matters when people demand they are entitled to rights and privileges that they most certainly are not. That's another argument, so continuing on... The arguing, bickering, complaining, and otherwise childish behavior has been ridiculous. The lack of respect for others has been a turn off also. If someone has information that they've been asked not to divulge then leave it be. On the same note, perhaps someone with that information shouldn't make it known and fish people. The reason Don left is the business of Don and possibly the park, but certainly none of any member of KIC's. Let it be. If we're meant to know, one day we will. If we're not, then things are as they should be. Also, to kind of put this back on the rails, I'm glad to see Banshee running again and I can hardly wait to ride. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I hope that a video is going to be released soon *hopeful* 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterama Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 It's great to see the ride continuously testing. I wonder if the third train has arrived yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 She's in the break-run now. edit: in the station. 3:25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Let's stop beating a dead horse on the other subject matter and move forward please! Much appreciated! Sorry to get off topic, but does anyone think they're testing today. As far as I know, seems like a good day. As owner of this topic, I am glad you got us back on track! I was thinking how cool it is going to be on Banshee or Delirium with those rides being so close together. Swinging on Delirium I am hoping it will feel like I will be able to kick a Banshee train as it goes by! Lot's of "Action" to look forward to this season! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I know! It's going to be amazing! Although, I'm going to miss the feeling of ALMOST kicking Son of Beast while on (what was Flight Deck) The Bat! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think they are only testing with one train. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think they are only testing with one train. I was wondering that myself. I really can tell if it is just 1 or 2? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Is Firehawk and Banshee the only coasters we have at KI that are 4 seats per row? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think they are only testing with one train. I was wondering that myself. I really can tell if it is just 1 or 2? It's hard to tell, I occasionally see one in the break run, but I haven't seen one coming out the station, with one on the break run. edit: just saw a train partially in the station, but nothing anywhere else, so I think it is just one train. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yeah I think it is just one train too. I haven't been able to see two on the track. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I thought there was something wrong with the camera the last few days with the big white spot that is currently right in the center of the first drop. Then it dawned on me it is just a glare from the sun! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyTheDinosaur Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just think how different that area is going to look in a few weeks when grass starts coming up (Assuming they are planting grass around Banshee). We've been looking at the same barren dirt ground for nearly 2 years. I can't wait! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I finally saw the train on the carousel on a test run. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 she's testing again! Image captured from Kings Island's live Banshee webcam which can be found here or here another random thought: Will the webcam be taken down before Media Day? If not, how cool/creepy would it be to watch people riding? lol. Not that you'd be able to see them, but still... that thought popped in my head of how creepy stalkerish that would be. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 she's testing again! Image captured from Kings Island's live Banshee webcam which can be found here or here another random thought: Will the webcam be taken down before Media Day? If not, how cool/creepy would it be to watch people riding? lol. Not that you'd be able to see them, but still... that thought popped in my head of how creepy stalkerish that would be. We have been watching people on DB since 2009! Why is it creepy now? 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Seems like The Bat is turning more oranger everytime I look at the webcam. Are they painting the supports or is that staying the same color? Also It's good to see Banshee doing test runs. I didn't know they stopped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamesAndRides Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Im thinking once opening day is done, They will move it back to the Front Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless92 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think whenever someone posts a screenshot of the ride testing you should label it as "Testing Porn" Glad to see this back on topic btw. The Bat is looking great! I still prefer Iron Dragon as it's a tad longer but The Bat is definitely more forceful. Raptor is still a great ride after all these years. I have never been through an Immelman before on an inverted coaster. Should be a sight to see and feel. Does anyone know what sort of incline the first hill is? Looks steep as hell, lol. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I would have to guess somewhere between 40 and 45 degrees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I would disagree. I'd guess somewhere around Diamondback's lift hill incline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 she's testing again! Image captured from Kings Island's live Banshee webcam which can be found here or here another random thought: Will the webcam be taken down before Media Day? If not, how cool/creepy would it be to watch people riding? lol. Not that you'd be able to see them, but still... that thought popped in my head of how creepy stalkerish that would be. We have been watching people on DB since 2009! Why is it creepy now? I was not aware of that fact lol but yeah that seems creepy hahaha Off topic but is painting of The Bat complete now? They got a lot done over the last two days. It looks completely painted. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainDog Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Looks like everything but the turnaround near the Son of Beast station. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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