Sorry texas,, seems like you are the only one who thinks this is a problem. I have never been close enough to someone that their strobes were blinding me. even when holding short of the runway and someone is position and hold with their strobes on it doesn't bother me.

As soon as i cross or go into position on any runway the strobes go on. that is just common sense in a time where airports are maxed out to capacity and the threat of runway incursions are greater. it helps the tower and your fellow pilots gain the visual cues they need to help them be safe also.