When cycling, if there is no traffic and clear sightlines, I'll roll through a stop sign going very slow - slow enough to stop if necessary.
When driving, if there is no traffic and clear sightlines, I'll roll through a stop sign going very slow - slow enough to stop if necessary.
I don't really think it's a BFD. Drivers don't seem to care, and I'm not trying to be a role-model for road users. I'm not fooling myself into thinking they will change an opinion because I did or did not perform a California stop. I'm trying to get to work, not on a mission - that's all.