If the 'recliner' stays reclined the majority of the flight (and not for sleeping), I'm sure to grab a hold of the top of his/her seat so that I can try and get out of mine.
Surly that little bit of inconvience to the recliner is all I can do to 'get even' (cough) for my extended inconvience.
And you can also 'adjust' your food tray multiple times.