My point is that you say there are loads of people who will only come to the match if there is a full contingent of palace. Personally I go to watch the Albion so it would make little difference to me. Each to their own I suppose.
And yes, you are correct, there has been an over-reaction to...
So loads of people would only come if there were loads of palace? Not 'real' Brighton fans then are they if they are only bothered about the away contingent?
To be fair, the scousers are not only more passionate about football but there is such a high demand for those derby games that they could sell a LOT more tickets. The stadium is dead easy to get to, loads can walk there either from their homes or from parking places within a mile of the ground...