Originally posted by g2tegls
I don't really see it as a lazy person's transportation. I mean, if that were the case then you could say the same thing about a bike or moped. It's just something in between. In addition, it introduces an innovative way to use technology and possibly a stepping stone to greater things.
But on a bike you have to pedal power it so you are exercising in a way. Fat people can't even ride Mopeds because they don't have enough power to move with a fattie on it.