Interesting thread:-
1) It’s my choice to recline if I so desire if the seat has recline capabilities. (As other have stated, I may well have just deplaned from a long haul and be shattered)
2) I ALWAYS check behind before I do and ALWAYS move it back slowly
3) I NEVER recline it fully, only enough to be more comfortable
4) I ALWAYS return the seat to the upright position during meals
5) If you kick my seat because I’ve reclined it (in a civilized manner), I’m entitled to ‘kick back’ at your ignorance and this is where the problems start!!!