Looks like I am in the minority here. I recline as soon as I can because the seats are too uncomfortable in their straight up position. My mentality is that I own the entire space where recline is possible, as does the person in front of me.
I agree. As the person behind what use to I have for a space 10 inches in front of my face? I am not in that area at all. I dont recall the last time someone leaning back hampered me in anyway other than opening a laptop on the table. And who bothers with those any more? Everyone has a tablet or ereader. After along day sometimes lowering that seat just a few inches back is a lifesaver. catnaping while sitting straight up is all but impossible.