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> And I consider the space into which my seat reclines to be my space, and not the space of the passenger behind me. and on Long flights, I need it a LOT more than he does anyway.

You are THAT guy, eh? Sounds like a good dose of flatulence might be in order...lol

I think it’s a bit of culture clash. Fact is, the space under your seat is the “property” of the guy behind you, and the space the guy in front of you reclines into is the “property” of the guy in front of you.

In fact, I consider it giving up my space when I am not reclining. And I in no way begrudge the guy in front of me using his space when he reclines. Again, he needs it a lot more than I do. It does not affect me in any way.

So, when a person like me sits behind a person like you, I get a bonus space. And when a person like me sits in front of a person like you, the person in back is miffed, even though what the person in front is doing is completely reasonable, per aircraft design.

I feel the same way about arm rests. I get half of each one and have used it if only to keep someones abdominal fat from getting into my seat.