I've seen plenty of people on twitter try and classify it as a coaster so that they could justify increasing Cedar Point's coaster count by one. The idea also has spread on a few other forums and it got heated, fast.
Great to see a classic ride being installed, given the park's long history it's a great addition in my opinion.
One of my favorite rides at Knoebels is The Flyer. If you've never had a chance to ride one, make sure you give it a shot if you have a chance. It's really a rather thrilling experience from a classic flat ride.