Birmingham and Rotherham away had safe standing and it gave everyone the best of both worlds.
Hillsborough is largely irrelevant here as all seater stadiums were wrongly implemented when terraces were blamed. As has been proven beyond all doubt, terraces were not the issue. Overcrowding was the issue.
People should be able to stand if they like. Clubs have a duty to cater for them and County should follow suit. Loads of Prem grounds have safe standing sections for those who prefer that.
Having done some games overseas, certain stadiums (especially some Spanish ones) have a far higher rake to them, really steep. The result is even if the person in front does stand, you're not completely blocked, plus the atmosphere is loads better. The fans are right on top of things. As someone else said on here, it's not the theatre.
The new Everton stadium is a good example of a new ground with steep stands. It's just better for many reasons.
One thing I will say is if someone is standing in an area meant for seated people, and the people behind them can't see, or in fact anyone can't see, they should sit down. Just common courtesy. Largely that is what happens where I sit/stand.
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