Originally Posted by
davehbuffalo
I look at this differently. Even if they thought it was illegal (which is iffy), the real issue they took is that you were in their way enough to slow them down for 1.5 seconds or they had to steer 3 feet around you. Think about how many drivers are too lazy to move their fingers a couple of inches and use the turn signal... these are the type of people who will feel put out if they have to expend any effort due to you being on the road.
I agree that this is at least part of it. But I'd also bet it's true that many of them don't know it's legal for bicyclists to be taking up a "car lane" under some circumstances.