You've packed a lot of wrong into such a short post. If a system is insecure a "good" architecture is irrelevant - you're still screwed. And either way, neither architecture nor cryptocurrencies have anything to do with this problem, which is unpatched OpenSSL.

You bleeding heart liberals never know when to change.

Some really clever weapons systems, like the Crusader with the Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) system that delivers an array of shells to one area simultaneously, seem to have everything going for them: congressional backing, tech, whatever. Turns out that a weapon designed for WW2 land wars isn't so useful in fighting religious nuts in the deserts. Some simply get canceled because there isn't a need for them any more.

Certainly not a chore to put your feet down at a stop light.

I can see a use for this, although it would be a shame if it needed a motorcycle license. I can't see why it should. You don't push to turn, you dontt put your feet down, you don't back it up manually.... what about it requires any of the skills I learned in the rider ed course?

I mean I would never take one of these to bike week, but as a small commuter vehicle for city living it might not be a bad thing.... though maybe not around here. How well will it handle snow and ice?

Its a shame you have to paint your bike black when you put aftermarket pipes on it. I really wish someone could do something about that.

to be fair, people said the same kinds of things about the V-rod and that has sold quite well. As it is I think this bike has some issues, too expensive (well, most harleys are) for a commuter only bike, too short a range for a long weekend adventure, but its a first step in a new direction.

my harley is nearly 15 years old and it runs beautifully... The new engines (the ones that started with the 88ci one back in 1999) are really quite reliable and pleasant to work on when you need to. Tools are simple and plentiful. Honestly if you want to talk about bikes that are a bitch to work on its got to be 80s era Japanese bikes. I had a Yamaha Maxim that had an electrical diagram that would make your head spin and the engines are often so compact that they are incredibly hard to work on, especially on the side of the road.

luckily, while harley has improved its reliability, Japanese bikes have improved their maintainability and right now there are a ton of good bikes on the road, not to mention Victory and Indian and a lot of Euro brands that you didn't see in the states back then. Its a good time to be on 2 wheels.

I have a lot of friends who ride bikes in the city, most of them have been hit or had a door opened into their path. Don't get cocky or you may find yourself bleeding one the pavement one day.

They happen often enough on interstates, but worse are multi-lane state highways, they are usually more constricted and people treat the 2 lane ones pretty much like they are regular roads and change lanes with very little consideration.

I learned to ride in New Jersey, land of such roads... these days I barely notice when someone cuts me off or merges into my lane. I am numb to it.

on a bike, even a tiny hit can be lethal. People merge into motorcycles all the time without even noticing. I don't even react anymore when it happens, I just avoid them and then get away from them. Its not even worth getting upset about it because it happens just about every time I go out on the bike.

Humm, they why is it that I can hear them coming up my street 10 seconds before I can see them? I must have magic ears.

You should really get your hearing checked, that is not good. I ride a 2000 HD lowrider, not a super quiet bike, and I can hear plenty around me.

You mean doctors and lawyers?

Nobody buys a motorcycle because they are concerned about their safety, the idea that somehow harleys are extra dangerous is asinine. Motorcycles are dangerous, in large part because car drivers are often distracted and don't notice bikes on the road around them.

you can get a device that basically flips your high beams on and off during the day, it improves visibility a lot. There are also flashing break light kits that draw extra attention. Lots of stuff helps but there is no single fix for distracted drivers checking facebook on the road.