Originally Posted by
nkedel
It gives some forced separation from the next passenger, and eliminates the worry that I'm going to spread into their seat (or vice versa, if they're also a hefty sort as I am.)
You just reinforced my point that I made earlier in this thread...as a big guy myself, I HATE the exit rows because invariably I get stuck to one or two guys my size or bigger...like you. Not worth the extra legroom.