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That statement is objectively false. Many, many songs from this tour are virtual carbon copies of other versions. Which isn't a a criticism, per se; it is, rather, descriptive. You can have different opinions about that but to suggest that there is "never an identical version" represents... denial?
What makes you think the people commenting on this thread (again, a very healthy, adult, thoughtful discussion... well, except for @standingonthemoon who is straight-up moron) "can't appreciate going out catching some show and have a good time dancing with good friends?" I personally know a lot of these folks; hear me now and believe me later, we do precisely that, all the time. There is no disconnect between enjoying the moment and thinking about those moments in a contextual light after the fact.
Cheers.