Is it time to start calling out bad cyclists?

Hmmmm, I've always taken speed off using the rear brake first then applied the front to finish an actual stop or take a corner. Habitual technique from Downhill racing days...... possibly not correct on the roads but it works for me.....

Sheldon on braking

In short "Maximum braking occurs when the front brake is applied so hard that the rear wheel is just about to lift off. At that point, the slightest amount of rear brake will cause the rear wheel to skid."

Also, front wheels are cheaper to replace than rear wheels, so best to wear them down first.