I am a klutz. When riding platforms all I manage to do is smack the crap out of my shins. D'oh!
That and it is a tad difficult to spin at 90-100+ rpm with platform pedals.
Anyhow, I would also like a beat up cruiser for around town spur of the moment riding with platform pedals. I would think this would be more appropriate for wandering around town with my kid on his little 12" bike.