So this may be more of a question / poll....but the past couple times out when I am riding a couple people in cars passing me have gotten on my case about not fully stopping at a four way stop, my thought process goes something like this:

1. Approach all stop signs with caution
2. I stop if there is on coming traffic with the right of way, or if I arrive with multiple vehicles at a four way
3. If the coast is clear, I continue on thru the stop sign...even if I see traffic that is too far off to pose a threat
4. I always stop on red at lighted crossings

Today I went thru a 4 way, all be it at a slow speed as I was the first to arrive...guy in a car literally pulls up next to me and tells me I should stop at a stop sign, I politely explain that I am a pedestrian and have the right of way and thank him for his concern ( I was very nice about it), he replies with "Even bicycles have to stop" and zooms off.

His car was literally 300-400 feet on the approach from another direction when I went thru the four way...so what is the rule of the road? what do you do?

Again, I NEVER approach a stop sign and barrel thru without checking, but if I feel I have enough time and clearance I will just roll thru at a slower pace.