I disagree. It is one thing to take notes during a lecture, and it is totally another thing to take photos every five seconds in a concert. Different people l

I disagree. It is one thing to take notes during a lecture, and it is totally another thing to take photos every five seconds in a concert. Different people learn differently, for some people writing actually helps them learn better. Also, writing on a paper in a class doesn't disturb other people around. Compare this with someone constantly taking photographs (complete with flash and stuff) in a concert. People around him/her also don't end up enjoying the concert. I went to times square for new year's eve (first time for me). All around me, people were constantly taking photos, flashes everywhere. Totally ruined the experience (I didn't mind the cold, the crowd, noise etc, those were much better to tolerate than the constant flashes)