This is why I do not brake-check people. Passive-aggression at it's worst.

I follow a little closer than is considered normal because I feel competent that I can cope with the situation (it's possible my risk analysis is completely wrong and I actually suck at driving, but that's a topic for another thread. I admit this is a subjective, biased self-analysis. Moving on...).

My general feeling is if you want to tailgate me that's fine. It's on you to be a competent-enough driver to be able to deal with that situation you've put yourself in.

It used to bother me, but then I realized I was being hypocritical because I tailgate other people, so I changed my position to be in line with my own behavior.