My point was--and remains--that not everyone goes for the rides. There are people who don't want the rides, and we are a population who also spend $$$ at SDC. Make enough changes, and you will alienate us. The city *may* bring in enough new blood to compensate, but it might not, either. Besides, we don't need another 6F or WoF in the area.
I don't think any of us traditionalists mind the addition of new rides, even if we're not interested in them. We mind losing a lot of the traditional charm, especially if they're displaced for the sake of amusement park goers at the expense of the
theme park experience.
I know that people aren't cheap to hire, and craftsmen are harder and harder to find. But, the street shows and acting/comedic talent of the SDC "Citizens" cost a pittance compared to $30,000,000 rides. Hand-painted signs can't be much more than those computer-printed abominations. And there's no excuse to leave theming simply undone.
I would sit all day and listen to unknown acoustic acts at the Gazebo or other spots through the park, but I would never set foot in Echo Hollow for a concert or show.