Even Twitter users are divided on whether or not social media has a place during live arts events.
The National Endowment for the Arts is leading a conversation on Twitter (#2TweetorNot2Tweet) about mobile social media use during performances. Are so-called Tweet Seats a fun engagement with a plugged-in audience of influencers, or are they a distraction from the events on stage?
Some say bring it on—the more conversation the better: