sure is a lot of emotion in this thread? I use clipless pedals and I can lean over slightly and touch the toes of one foot. If Im at an empty intersection waiting for a light I cruise up to the curb, unclip my right and rest it on the curb with left prepared to go. If Im in traffic I stay in the through lane unclip my left with my right ready to go, staying in saddle and leaning a bit. I always stand through intersections to make myself more visible. So Im basically a start, stand, sprint kind of girl I guess? Once I get clear of the intersection I flip my pedal over and clip back in.

I don't know who made up the "rules" anyway, nor do I care about them, just thought Id add to the poll.