Originally Posted by
shovelhd
It's better to open a gap or overlap a wheel a little than use the brakes, just know where you're going.
I think this is reasonable advise, although it might be misiinterpreted.
Overlapping wheels is not a cardinal sin, as long as you know what you're doing, give some room laterally, and are prepared to deal with the wheel in front of you moving sideways without getting hooked.
Carelessly overlapping wheels is a very bad idea.