One user appeared to take a stand by sharing an experience in the r/delta forum on Reddit.
I looked at this woman and her husband and simply said, no thanks.
The look on her face!

You wouldve thought I slapped her, the post continued.
Another great plane debate.
There’s a variety of things to consider here so let’s get into it.
First off … airlines are the ones I’m looking at here.
Why on earth are people who book a flight together not sitting together the minute the flight is booked.
Now, onto to the guy who was asked.
Did absolutely nothing wrong.
I also have no problem with the people trying to ask him to switch.
They got dealt a shit hand and are trying to make the best of it.
Not their fault but the guy who was asked to switch is not at fault.
The people who asked had to know there was a slim chance the guy would actually do it.
You then can’t hold a grudge because you offered him a shittier seat and he didn’t move.
That’s not how it goes, can’t have it both ways.