<i>Phoenix, I think you're well within your purview to look out your window as frequently as you like, so long as you're not trying to antagonize anyone else on board.</i>

Yes, this is what I mean. I don't to tick anyone off but I do want some measure of freedom if I want to seek a peek

But I will say this. Back in June of 2001, I took a flight within Australia on Qantas on a BAe 146. I love this aircraft and it was the first and probably the last time I ever flew on it.

Anyway, we were in Uluru and I was videotaping the monolith outside when the lady in the aisle across from me flagged down the FA to complain about my taking video and photos during taxi. (And this was pre-9-11)

Well, not only did the FA tell her that it was OK, but later, when I asked to visit the flight deck in the midst of flight, they invited me up to see the landing from the cockpit! Those were the days. It was wondeful and yet this woman was seething mad!

My point in she was the one antagonizing herself!