I was fairly neutral on the policy at the start of this thread. But 6 pages in, I am realizing that the arguments against the policy really don't amount to anything more than, "I want to do what I want to do, and I'm mad that the band disagrees with my entitlement mentality."
But anyway, to reiterate what the policy is, since some people still do not seem to get it despite it being clearly stated several times: The bands policy is, no pictures or recording during performances only. Pictures and recording at any other time are fine with the band. If the venue chooses to enforce more strict rules, that is on the venue, not the band.