To be fair that is probably the crux of the argument, some think it will improve the atmosphere, others like myself don't think safe standing will make much difference. I think from my point of view, I find it hard to get excited about something that seems like a watered down version of...
You are basing your two points there solely on the basis that standing=better atmosphere, and I'm not sure that’s necessarily a given. I think standing on terraces generates a better atmosphere, but I’m not convinced safe standing would generate anything better than what we have at the moment...
I think I might be giving the wrong impression on how I feel about standing in general, when I say safe standing is pointless. To clarify, I like standing, I prefer standing and if I could choose an option free from the current realities, I would like an old school, old fashioned terrace...
If people want it that's fine doesn't bother me, but to be honest safe standing seems pointless to me. Unless it's a return to a proper terrace I don't really see the point personally.