Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Second, I find that clipless keeps me upright and on the pedals in many situations where I would have bailed with platforms. I can hop the wheel or use body english to keep the bike upright.
All that could be nothing more than the differences in riding styles between you and erig007. I can't recall a single riding situation where what type of pedal I was using ended up causing or saving me from a spill.
It seems self explanatory that the needs and desires of a competitive or aggressive cyclist will be different from a cyclist who rides for utility or relaxation, and what they prefer for their primary type of riding will carry over into the rest.