I think JamieCarr's response is the most on point answer to the original posted question.

(And I think this thread is a perfect example of threads getting "misdirected" (see poll on another post titled "Is anyone ever serious here?" )

 

I find it strange that the very people trilling a thread are the ones screaming troll. Why can't the thread stay on subject just for once ?

 

The ONLY point is if something helps you not exceed your comfort zone, do it, just don't try to make me do it. modulator lites, half/3/4/full helmet, leathers, pads, gloves, a waving flag, an autovoice "You're too close", multi-colored brake lites in a 2-foot triangle, cell-phone cancelling signals, an invisible bubble around the bike, whatever. Ride for the ride, or don't ride.