[jasonthevillain]

I was about to buy Jack White tickets today and... I think I'll pass.

Don't get me wrong. I've seen several shows, including Jack White, that politely ask the audience to keep their phones away for part or all of the show. That's fine with me and it basically works.

But as much as I'd like to see Jack White again, I really don't enjoy being treated like a child.

[excalibur]

As much as I enjoy being treated like a child, I really don't want to see Jack White.

[nicky0]

That's fine it is your choice not to attend no-phone shows.

[acdanger]

I don't get your response; would you not go to a state park because there's a rule against operating motorized vehicles on the hiking trails?

[jasonthevillain]

Not at all. I also go to all sorts of concerts that don't allow cameras. It's the "how" that rubs me the wrong way.

Your state park would indicate "no vehicles beyond this point" and I assume if anyone starting driving on the hiking trail they'd be asked to follow the rules or leave.

That's different than insisting you hand over your keys in order to enter the park. That wouldn't feel quite right, would it?

[sushisource]

That's a totally wrong analogy. A more accurate one would be when you go to the park, they boot your car and any motorized vehicles you brought on it, and you have to find someone to un-boot them when you're done.

In your analogy, the park is doing what the commentor says. Politely asking you not to do that.