RollerCoasters
A place to talk about roller coasters and parks that have them. Everyone is welcome here to both learn and to celebrate these magnificent machines designed to scare you.
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Opinions, theories, and facts are all welcome – but be clear about what you’re saying.
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Back up facts with sources as much as possible
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No spam or sell-promotion. Linking to your own media or site is permissible only if it’s specifically related to a topic/post that someone else created.
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No photos or videos taken on the rides. This is dangerous and shouldn't be encouraged.
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Limit political discussion. When discussed it must be park related.
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No fictional coasters (models, no limits, planet coaster, etc)
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No posting personal information.
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No shaming of anyone. We all can continue to learn and not everyone knows everything -- and that's ok.
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Honestly the only way you can really truly accomplish this is to not be anxious but that's kind of the point of roller coasters -- they are designed to scare you and that's what makes them fun. Many of us who have been riding coasters for a long time actually kind of wish we could get that back.
It's an ongoing battle between your rational mind and your subconscious. I have been taking my niece and nephew on coasters for years now but I still have that fight in my own mind. My nephew is really small even though he's reached the height..... I logically know everything is safe but I still can't help pushing his restraint down a little more and fighting the subconscious doubts but it gets easier the more we ride together.