Originally Posted by
Tandem427
I feel that when I am taking the lane I become part of the vehicular flow, as opposed to when I am riding on the shoulder. The vehicle in front always has the right of way, whether it is my bike or a motor vehicle. I keep my place in line even at red lights. I treat the other road users the same way I want them to treat me, as a vehicle.
This is my behavior as well. There's advantages and disadvantages to both approaches, but this is what I feel comfortable with.