Err, go police the A&S forum. A discussion on stolen bikes and power tools doesn't magically become useless because the year changed from '07 to '08.
To address the thread's topic, I found it interesting that even a year later, nothing has changed. The locks aren't any better and, if anything, the tools are more available than ever. As someone said a page or two ago, it makes more sense for the actual owner (nevermind the thief) to purchase a grinder to crack a jammed lock than it does to go off and call a smith. The only thing stopping any of us from having virtually any locked bicycle we see is $50, five minutes, and a group of passer-bys who will almost always pretend not to be aware of what's going on right before their eyes.The only sure thing is to take the bike indoors. And not everyone can afford to do so.
Just for clarification...posting something like "Ah, interesting thread. Makes me want to buy some power tools..." on a year old thread is generally considered:
- irrelevant
- a waste of time for those of us who are "subscribed" to this thread
- the mark of a newb
I'm not trying to "police" you...just give you a friendly suggestion regarding forum traditions.