> After the DAO there were broad calls criticising the lack of leadership, > criticism about decentralized/consensus decisionmaking, and comparisons >

> After the DAO there were broad calls criticising the lack of leadership, > criticism about decentralized/consensus decisionmaking, and comparisons > with the broader economy and how the Fed can orchestrate a bailout (and > why that's better - in the eyes of the critics). This explanation would be acceptable if the motivating factor behind the hardfork were enabling bail-outs, rather than the loss of $60 million. (Angry customer calls up used car salesman) Customer: The car alarm you promised would work doesn't work. I'm afraid someone will steal my car. Car salesman: I'm awfully sorry about that. Customer: Also, the engine broke. I can't start the car anymore! Car salesman: Great! So I assume the missing car alarm isn't a problem anymore then?