But if there are only, eg, three active threads on a page, you have to then scroll down to get to the button. And if you used it regularly then more often than not, you would be higher up the page than at the bottom.
Buy them a Burt Weedon Tune a Day - at least that way you'll have variation! I've had issues with upstairs neighbours but they've always been reasonable when I've had a chat. Maybe invite newbies in for coffee and explain your situation. Ask if they could play in another part of the flat or offer to buy them a rug to deaden the sound?
I've negotiated it twice now when driving and haven't found it a problem. As a pedestrian, however, that crossing was always a little scary because of the two lanes - far side driver wouldn't see you until you were half way across.
While I would love to wax on lyrically about the qualities of Mr Miyagi, I must respectfully point out that Grasshopper could whup both of them at the same time, with one hand tied behind his back.