[dewey]

You are describing exactly that phenomenon. Of course it's your "right" to do that technically, but is it a nuisance to others? Yes.

Just like smoking next to others (when allowed), or reclining your seat 100% in economy. Technically it's your right to just that.

[lostlogin]

People asserting their rights is a significant portion of the reason half the population seems angry.

[TeMPOraL]

The old problem of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should".

[Zambyte]

Tactfully ambiguous as to which half you think is asserting their rights and which half you think is angry.

[lostlogin]

Ha! Wasn’t intentional but also, I’m not sure.