Interesting. I guess I didn't think of the comedian angle. Still, I'm on the adapt or die side of this. When I am paying $200 to attend a show, don't take away my phone.
I went to a show earlier this year and the artist had everyone put their phone away for one song. Was great and the audience generally accepted it for what it was, a moment that the artist wanted to share with the crowd.
Just don't treat us like little kids.