for years i was a row 1 die hard but lately i fold my legs up for a seat further back if the cabin is not full mostly so i can put my ipad in the seat back pocket thing and catch up on housewives to my hearts content.
im sure once things get back to normal again after the empty winter cabins are long gone i'll be back in row 1 to not deal with crowding and my legs and knees will rejoice.