What separates enthusiasts from the GP?

[Squiggs]

the general public have no idea about theme parks. They will trust the “Top 10 most insane rides1!1!1!1!” Video, because they don’t know, and do I blame them? No. They just aren’t that interested in it.

The general public are not watching Top 10 ride videos.

 

[Matt N]

The general public are not watching Top 10 ride videos.

Non-enthusiasts might watch the sorts of Top 10 Most Insane Rides (as an example) videos that are on WatchMojo and the like, which aren’t specifically theme park channels and cater to a far more universal demographic.

Top 10 videos that are on enthusiast YouTube channels, probably not. But the Top 10 videos on channels that aren’t specifically theme park based? I know of quite a few non-enthusiasts who’ve watched those types of videos.

As for the answer to the original question; I think the main thing that really separates enthusiasts from the average visitor is a desire to learn about theme parks in-depth and critique rides on an in-depth level. Enthusiasts are often basing their opinions on a wider variety of visited parks and ridden rides than the average visitor, and sometimes, I think that can translate to different preferences on average, but the main difference is a desire to learn about theme parks and think about theme parks on an in-depth level.

 

[The_bup]

It’s just an example. I don’t think half of those views are from enthusiasts.

 

[NuttySquirrel]

A non-enthusiast looks up at the Oblivion drop and says 'I'm not doing THAT!'

An enthusiast looks up at it and says 'Needs a jet-wash!'

 

[Shaggy_Dog_]

GP queue for the front row, enthusiasts wait for the back.

 

[Tim]

GP queue for the front row, enthusiasts wait for the back.

... I mean, it depends on the ride.

Which I guess is another thing enthusiasts do, debate over where the best seat is. Even to the extent of the best individual seat.
Row 7 Seat 3 please.

 

[tayspru]

To answer the question - ego (whether it’s I know more than you or I know how to do this better than you)

Just have fun and appreciate what is there

 

[RicketyCricket]

The smell.

 

[Llama]

The general public rides roller coasters like this. And enthusiasts ride roller coasters like this

 

[Raza]

GP get interested by adverts, thoo… I mean enthusiasts get interested when they see a can of WD… right, sorry, I’ll stop

 

[GaryH]

GP = you won’t get me on that thing

Enthusiasts = hold my beer

 

[John]

Or, in our case: not riding anything, whilst holding a beer

 

[Poisson]

Or, in our case: not riding anything, whilst holding a beer

Or even better: Riding whilst drinking/drunk

 

[rob666]

They wouldn't let me on with my pint on Infusion on the dippers 90th birthday do.
Had to leave it in the wire lockers.