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@tom.
Firstly, given the current levels of ghost bikes, I think that ghost bikes would cause cyclists to avoid specific junctions rather than entirely discourage them. This is a good thing.
Secondly, at some point people need to reminded of the vulnerability of cyclists. How do you intend reminding motorists that cyclists are vulnerable without reminding the cyclists themselves?
And thirdly (and most importantly) I don't give a shit whether they encourage cycling or not - that is not their purpose. They exist to remind all road users that cylists are squishy. If the upshot of not having minicabs trying to kill me every time I get on a bike is that there are a few less noddys in flourescent vests, I'll quite happily accept that.