I don't believe the board could have thought people would react this way.

I think the reaction has been over the top, people are attacking the wrong issue with the pricing, which I have already stated what that is.

You paid £260 for your pass to watch your team?
Your argument is a little flawed also as we could just say the North stand is open to us too.
Thirdly I do agree my club are out of order increasing the prices for away fans. For what it is worth there where a few rhinos fans in the east stand and whilst they may not of enjoyed the result they didn't look threatened/scared at all.

well I like the Barnsley accent,but its hard to put it in writing

So, you actively like to stand within the visitors designated section of the ground, fair enough. But it still doesn't get away from the fact to the price charged to away fans for an uncovered western side is not cheaper than the covered south stand. A stand which visiting fans are actively discouraged from using.

HTH

..nor is it more expensive. Imagine how outraged you'd be if, for example, you were charged an extra... say... £6 to stand on the Western Terrace?

Maybe we ought to.