I'm fully anti-flash photography, especially on the dark rides and during fireworks. And I'm strongly against a sea of LCD screens in those cases, too. But...
One of the things I enjoy about my Disney trips is the opportunity to photograph the attractions--respectfully, of course. The dark rides, especially, offer me a unique challenge as an amateur photographer (the caretaker and his dog on the HM is still my biggest challenge). I want to hone my skills in a place that I enjoy, not buy someone else's photos or a DVD. And yes, I *do* look at those photos later. Many times....even daily, as the good ones end up in rotation in my computer's desktop background.
But again, I do so with utmost respect of the others with me. That means, I do not under any circumstances use flash. I have electrical tape over the little green light on my DSLR that indicates that an image is still being written to the SD card. I sometimes carry a small tripod with me for fireworks, but won't pull it out if the crowd is too bit and I'd be intruding on other's space. I have never even owned a selfie stick. And I try to keep my camera either hanging on a strap or up to my face using the viewfinder as much as I can.
So while I fully support a strong ban on flash and screens...even if enforced by fellow guests...I draw the line at banning photography all together. For some of us, that's just as much a part of the experience as having a Dole Whip or meeting Mickey Mouse. (Both of which are also a big part of my experience, too.)
It'd be a shame if in order to limit the improper, disrespectful use of photography in the parks, a full on ban were to restrict those of us who are following the rules while they enjoy the parks with their cameras.
