Originally Posted by JimFreeh

I'm somewhat tall, and I can tolerate the seat in the upright position.

So, when a pax drops the seat in front of me, (and this action depends on the level of interference with my body), I just start to slouch a bit, and let my knees constantly bump and fidget into the back of the seat. Remember how annoying it is to have a kid in back of you kicking the seatback......

If I have to vacate the seat, I make sure to use the top of the seat in front of me to leverage my out.

Ooops, sorry....

Sometimes they ge the hint, sometimes not. but I do get some satisfaction knowing that they are getting bumped around.

Fault really lies with the carrier, if you are going to jam people in, don't let the seats recline.