Is it better to. . .

[o_O]

I go to a few metal gigs, and there are two distinct areas, the "standing/sitting" area, and the "circle/snake/mosh/whatever pit". If you're in the former, then you should stand/sit and not be a tool. If you're in the latter, then you should go as crazy as you feel like, because that's what the pit is for.

I makes me angry when people stand right on the very edge of the pit and lose their temper at people bumping into them. What do you expect, it's a pit.

[fire_of_avalon]

If you're inhibiting or interrupting someone else's ability to have fun then you're being a jerk!

As long as you don't cross that line, then you're good.

This. But you have to be aware where to stand at concerts. If you're up front, you're in a pit. As long as you can handle the pit you'll be all right. In fact, people that just stand in the front row at a show are bigger assholes than the people that dance.

I came to party, I didn't come to watch you stand and look down your nose at people. Move outta my way!

EDIT: Facey-poo took the words from me.

[Yar]

I don't go to many concerts, but I do regularly attend Columbus Blue Jackets games and they're basically the same principle. If I don't do it at home, I won't do it at the hockey game, except of course things like chants etc.

I do like to see people having a good time, but when I see someone drunk or being an ass (or both for that matter), it is very distracting and makes it hard to concentrate on the game at hand.

[Peegee]

Behave like you're in a public place and not your own living room.

There's no distinction for me. I'm the guy 'zomg dansen over there let's watch'

I have fun in public. I like to end the night thinking 'I had a damn good time' -- that's the only goal I give myself when I go out.