Have to agree with OP, and especially when it comes to bikes. On my bike, completely stopped and dismounted, waiting to turn or cross, and someone randomly impedes the flow of traffic in a misguided perceived kindness. But I'm not ready to go, and the guy behind you is now flipping me off and screaming at me because he almost rear-ended you. Meanwhile, traffic going the opposite direction hasn't gotten your memo and is continuing normally. I'm trying not to be an asshole cyclist, but you're making me one.
Have to agree with OP, and especially when it comes to bikes. On my bike, completely stopped and dismounted, waiting to turn or cross, and someone randomly impedes the flow of traffic in a misguided perceived kindness. But I'm not ready to go, and the guy behind you is now flipping me off and screaming at me because he almost rear-ended you. Meanwhile, traffic going the opposite direction hasn't gotten your memo and is continuing normally. I'm trying not to be an asshole cyclist, but you're making me one.