Is it ethical to take a shit with the door open?

I try not to shit in public restrooms. If at home I'll leave the door open if I'm sure no ones home, if extra sure I'll strip naked and preoccupy myself with other things, like a beer and Q&A threads. My shitters are in arms reach of the door, however. I'd hate to be tucked away in some alcove on the other side of the room, oblivious to what's going on outside.
 
Public restroom: no, but not for the obvious reason.

A public restroom stall door will only swing inward a little bit, stopping when it hits your knees. Every new person who comes into the bathroom and desires use of the toilet--possibly with urgency--has to investigate your stall long enough to make sure you're in there, whereas a closed door tells them to go right to the next stall, if there is one.

At home, pooping with the door open is fact mandatory, but I'd refer you to my cat for further explanation of this rule because she's the one who enforces it.
 
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