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I'm of the opinion that the window shade belongs to the person sitting at the window. I'm usually in an aisle seat...I'm sometimes a little bummed if they close it, but I respect that as their call.
If I want to sleep, I just sleep. If the light bothered me, I'd use eyeshades.