Should phones be banned at concerts?

Some people say the devices are ruining live performances, but others disagree.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sent fans into a frenzy. People traveled thousands of miles—and spent thousands of dollars—to witness it live, and the internet was flooded with advice on how to capture that perfect photo or video of Taylor performing. In fact, her standalone show at Wembley Stadium in the UK set a record for the most mobile data used at the venue, with Swifties posting snippets from the show online. Overall, there were more than 1.9 million videos of the tour on TikTok. Some people say this is just our new reality, but others feel that we should keep our phones in our pockets or bags. What do you think? Should phones be banned at concerts? Yes—they’re disrespectful Artists put so much time and effort into their performances. It’s…

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