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Maybe I'm just out of the loop, but is there a reason this is being classified as a wooden roller coaster? I seem to recall the Texas Giant being removed from that category after it was retracked by Rocky Mountain Construction. What am I missing? Should there be a new category in the rankings for the new hybrids to keep them separate? -- GoneIn60 ( talk) 16:25, 6 November 2012 (UTC)
You have to ask yourself, "Why do we separate roller coasters into two classifications, wood and steel, in order to rank height, length, and speed?". The answer may not be so simple. Obviously, the capabilities of a wooden track differ from that of a steel track. All ranking categories would be dominated by steel. So at some historical point in time, the separation into two classifications was desired, probably more so by a marketing department at some amusement park. Who wouldn't want to lay claim to the tallest or fastest wooden coaster and disregard the fact that many steel coasters would still dwarf its statistics. So, while I agree that we "should keep our eyes open for wider use", I think it's important to point out that the motivation behind separating the track into two classifications might not be so different than the motivation behind creating a new hybrid classification. The track is what we go by now, but who's to say that it will always be the only factor for ranking and classification?
No response needed (though still welcome)...just thought I'd lend some food for thought! --
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Good work. Listing. SilkTork ✔Tea time 10:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)
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Maybe I'm just out of the loop, but is there a reason this is being classified as a wooden roller coaster? I seem to recall the Texas Giant being removed from that category after it was retracked by Rocky Mountain Construction. What am I missing? Should there be a new category in the rankings for the new hybrids to keep them separate? -- GoneIn60 ( talk) 16:25, 6 November 2012 (UTC)
You have to ask yourself, "Why do we separate roller coasters into two classifications, wood and steel, in order to rank height, length, and speed?". The answer may not be so simple. Obviously, the capabilities of a wooden track differ from that of a steel track. All ranking categories would be dominated by steel. So at some historical point in time, the separation into two classifications was desired, probably more so by a marketing department at some amusement park. Who wouldn't want to lay claim to the tallest or fastest wooden coaster and disregard the fact that many steel coasters would still dwarf its statistics. So, while I agree that we "should keep our eyes open for wider use", I think it's important to point out that the motivation behind separating the track into two classifications might not be so different than the motivation behind creating a new hybrid classification. The track is what we go by now, but who's to say that it will always be the only factor for ranking and classification?
No response needed (though still welcome)...just thought I'd lend some food for thought! --
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I'll start reading over the next few days and then begin to make comments. I am normally a slow reviewer - if that is likely to be a problem, please let me know as soon as possible. I tend to directly do copy-editing and minor improvements as I'm reading the article rather than list them here; if there is a lot of copy-editing to be done I may suggest getting a copy-editor (on the basis that a fresh set of eyes is helpful). Anything more significant than minor improvements I will raise here. I see the reviewer's role as collaborative and collegiate, so I welcome discussion regarding interpretation of the criteria. SilkTork ✔Tea time
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Information in the article appears solid. Concerns about the second non-free image, some of the sources and external links. Main work needed is a copyedit to improve clarity and readability, and to build the lead section. Review put on hold for an initial seven days to allow concerns to be addressed. I am willing to extend as long as positive progress is being made or contact is being maintained. SilkTork ✔Tea time 18:04, 4 December 2013 (UTC)
Good work. Listing. SilkTork ✔Tea time 10:51, 5 December 2013 (UTC)
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