This only applies to shorthaul (in long haul I always pay for extra legroom seats, normally exits).
I'm 6ft6. On shorthaul flights on BA (most of mine are BA) my legs physically stop the seat in front of me from being reclined. People try, but they can't. I get met with general reluctance from people rather than anger that i'm depriving them from doing something they are entitled to. I don't recline back if someone is behind me in return.
Just wonder what the FT consensus is here. Am I being selfish for merely being too tall?