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It seems to me this is a very reasonable policy, and much better than making the victim (the adjacent seatholder) either travel buried in his neighbor's blubber or be inconvenienced by having to get off and take a later flight.

In principle, I agree with you.

But, airlines seats have gotten so narrow that airlines may see this as an excuse to make them even narrower---and then charge anyone who is packing a few extra pounds for a second seat.

As a tall person, I find it almost impossible to fly already. And I won't do it for any trips less than a six hour drive. When you add in the Mineta Moron patrols who are in charge of airport security, I believe that lots of people are coming to the same conclusion.

airlines seats have gotten so narrow that airlines may see this as an excuse to make them even narrower---

You must be part of the problem, or you wouldn't be changing the subject.
How did I guess?

But, airlines seats have gotten so narrow that airlines may see this as an excuse to make them even narrower.

And, for some strange reason, my pants keep shrinking, too!