“The Tweet Seats”

Written by Pat's Papers | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 9:02 AM


More and more arts organizations are setting aside seats for those who want to tweets during performances, a development that’s angered more traditional audience members. The San Jose Mercury News says it’s a battle between those who want to interest a new generation and those who think the practice is a dangerous one, which leads to “distracted viewing.”

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News

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