A lot of it depends on your goals. Do you want to run around the world and have fun seeing the sights? Any class will do, just play what you think seems interesting. If your ambitions are low, it really doesn't matter what you choose because nothing will put you to the test.
But if you think you might one day care about the actual performance of your character, the degree to which guilds will want to recruit you, and your desirability in raids, then it matters a lot what class you pick. Rangers are especially awful in Kunark (in case you're on green), though they get a little better with Velious. SKs are roughly the same throughout: fine tanks for XP groups and such, not particularly desired in raids, but with the potential to at least serve as pullers and occasional off-tanks.
Both are very low-demand classes. Nobody ever goes looking for a ranger or SK. If it's what you think is fun to play, and you don't care if people consider your class good, go right ahead. But if you're worried about investing your time into something that has no serious long-term potential, those are two of the worst classes to choose.
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