At least since snapshot 13w39b, weighted pressure plates activate when a player steps on them. I have not tested any previous versions, and as far as I am aware, this is not intentional (weighted pressure plates are only supposed to activate with items ontop of them).
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While standing on the plate, I get a signal of 1
Just found this bug. Along with MC-29778, this makes weighted pressure plates practically not useable 😞