That's why I added the qualifier "generally". When there's little or no intersecting traffic and no ambiguity about right of way, it seems perfectly safe to me

That's why I added the qualifier "generally". When there's little or no intersecting traffic and no ambiguity about right of way, it seems perfectly safe to me to slow down but not completely stop at stop signs (i.e. the "Idaho Stop"). But I admit it's technically not legal where I am. Of course, most cars don't come to a full stop at stop signs in those situations either.