I think lack of core developers is what's wrong with LTC. We need one or two great developers to continue LTC development, and thus people will be more confident with using it.
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Please before visiting India with female companions make sure to be prepared against sex starved Indian males. Act first think later. Cops and Judiciaries can be bought off with bribes.
My friend from India says it's similar to Egypt
Here's a classic example of what can happen to a female when a couple of sex starved indian guys are at it.