Sounds like you passed a couple of cranks. You used proper etiquette by announcing your pass, and I trust you didn't crowd them, so whats the beef? I know of no 'no pass on bridge rule'.

Yes, there are rules we must follow, and good etiquette is mandatory where safety is concerned. Equally important are common sense and good judgement. If you hadn't announced the pass, then you'd be fair game for complaints.