Cedar Point getting US first Tilt Coaster

[Jrb1979]

So apparently reporting on exactly what happens is considered clickbait now?

The ride stranded passengers again and had to be evacuated. Fact.
This has happened several times leading up to this most recent time. Fact.
The ride has only been open to the public for several weeks now. Fact.
Nothing ever said about the ride or park being unsafe.

My point was more that things like this have happened in the past, the news didn't make a story of it. Didn't really report on it happening much. These news sites worked with the park to promote and had more positive stories to draw people to the park.

 

[Baloo124]

My point was more that things like this have happened in the past, the news didn't make a story of it. Didn't really report on it happening much. These news sites worked with the park to promote and had more positive stories to draw people to the park.

That is not the job of local news stations to be a free advertiser of only the positive aspects of local businesses.
My closest theme park is Dollywood. My local news station has run some very positive, flattering stories about the park and its reputation over the years. But when something goes wrong that is newsworthy, they are doing no service to the public to sweep it under the rug, so they report on it.

Dollywood cited, fined after employee injured while working on ride, TOSHA says

The employee had to be flown to a nearby hospital, and the incident prompted TOSHA to visit the park.

www.wvlt.tv

Same with Six Flags Over Georgia, my 2nd closest park.
Local Atlanta news stations have given plenty of positive coverage surrounding the park over the years. New ride announcements, festivals, etc.
But back in the early 2000s there was a new coaster called Deja Vu which had its share of breakdowns and closures... and the Atlanta news stations reported on it. Never once hinting the park or ride was a threat to safety, just letting the public know of reoccurring issues.

News being news is nothing new.

 

[lazyboy97o]

That is not the job of local news stations to be a free advertiser of only the positive aspects of local businesses.
My closest theme park is Dollywood. My local news station has run some very positive, flattering stories about the park and its reputation over the years. But when something goes wrong that is newsworthy, they are doing no service to the public to sweep it under the rug, so they report on it.

Dollywood cited, fined after employee injured while working on ride, TOSHA says

The employee had to be flown to a nearby hospital, and the incident prompted TOSHA to visit the park.

www.wvlt.tv

Same with Six Flags Over Georgia, my 2nd closest park.
Local Atlanta news stations have given plenty of positive coverage surrounding the park over the years. New ride announcements, festivals, etc.
But back in the early 2000s there was a new coaster called Deja Vu which had its share of breakdowns and closures... and the Atlanta news stations reported on it. Never once hinting the park or ride was a threat to safety, just letting the public know of reoccurring issues.

News being news is nothing new.

Part of the problem is the way evacuations are presented as something going wrong. They’re also something going right. Most evacuations are the result of safety systems operating as they are supposed to and not taking a risk that could cause serious harm to riders. Déjá Vu (Six Flags’ last big purchase from Vekoma whose technology built towards Expedition Everest and Siren’s Curse) had issues because it required very precise alignment of sensors to ensure vehicles completed the track and would be caught by the lift carriages. What makes the incidents news worthy is that they are perceived as a problem. “Ride safety systems work as intended to keep riders safe” is never the headline.

 

[Chi84]

Part of the problem is the way evacuations are presented as something going wrong. They’re also something going right. Most evacuations are the result of safety systems operating as they are supposed to and not taking a risk that could cause serious harm to riders. Déjá Vu (Six Flags’ last big purchase from Vekoma whose technology built towards Expedition Everest and Siren’s Curse) had issues because it required very precise alignment of sensors to ensure vehicles completed the track and would be caught by the lift carriages. What makes the incidents news worthy is that they are perceived as a problem. “Ride safety systems work as intended to keep riders safe” is never the headline.

I don’t disagree with what you’re saying but I guarantee you the news media and normal people aren’t going to look at the video I saw and say “Look. Everything’s going right!”

 

[Lilofan]

My point was more that things like this have happened in the past, the news didn't make a story of it. Didn't really report on it happening much. These news sites worked with the park to promote and had more positive stories to draw people to the park.

I recall some fool boasted that the media is the enemy ( unless if the media talks highly of the person ).