Yes, and I have said for years that the "CLOSE YOUR WINDOW SHADES" stuff is unique to United. No other airline acts like this in my experience.

On LAX-LHR a few weeks ago the crew in Business had the window controls locked even while we were descending - a passenger actually had to ask them to undo it.

Now that there's no "shade" I guess they have decided to exercise full control.

Newsflash: Some people actually *like* looking out the window and it's why they book the window seat. Most people will keep the shade/controls down when other pax are sleeping or on long haul flights, but I like having it open shortly before landing at minimum