damn none of you listen to music while you lift? Thats why I have my phone on me. But I'll text from time to time between sets, if its important. LOL I've never taken a picture tho, I don't believe. Not sure anyone would know if I was or wasnt - they'd probably just assume im texting...
I agree with the OP. That kind of **** irritates the hell out of me also. If, as you say, there was plenty of room elsewhere, I dont see why he has to be so close to you. I don't think I would have felt that comfortable performing deadlifts either with someone lying on the floor doing side...