The beach etiquette spouts are greatly appreciated. No one is saying not to enjoy the beach. People are just asking for a little space and a reasonable noise level regarding music. Personally, I have experienced some strange behavior from people setting up. It seems I have a knack for finding the most coveted space on the beach. I have had blanket to blanket contact, chair back to chair back contact, people walk under my umbrella. It's really strange. I'm not asking for 6ft of space, but at least a foot would be nice.