I think it more highlights that people rant before reading (not yourself Rocky, although you have picked this up as stand vs sitting).
This wasn't about standing / not standing in the singing section. If you have a ticket for the singing section expecting to roll up an plank yer arse with a picnic. then you've misjudged the situation. The singing section will be standing and bouncing - like it was at the semi final. No argument.
But as I say that's not why things fired up.
That happened because we entered into the time honoured discussion about folk claiming (in a sold out all seater situation) that they'll claim any seat they like (whether to sit or stand), claiming that folk wouldn't mind - well actually folk mind quite a lot and if it happens it'll kick off.
I'd say if you claim someones seat and they actually don't mind - that's great
If you grab someones seat and they do mind then I personally think you need to be prepared to do the decent thing and find another spot. Dont argue with them or get agressive with them - in my experience that's when it all kicks off.
Aye we've battled through the traffic to get there made it by the skin of our teeth, bust a lung to get in before kick off and take our place in the stand. "Sorry mate, I know this is your seat but I was here first"
Surely most folk see logically that, that's not on?