Be a statue. Only way to go.
impossible. have you ever done it? for the whole show?
Nonsense. Very possible, reasonable even. I've done it myself as have many people on this board.
Let's try to regain some focus here. I've seen three issues raised here by you, porphyry:
[1] how to get soundboard recordings from BIG bands who are not necessarily taper friendly
You answered this question yourself with confirmation from Moke on the first post and the addition of stealthing as an option. I would also add as an option: don't record and simply try to download/trade for leaked recordings online if and when they're available.
[2] What are ALDs and how do they work?
Answered.
[3] How to remove the frustrations of taping with mics
Answered.
I'm not sure what else to say, porphyry, we've essentially answered the questions posed. Perhaps we did not provide the answers you wanted to hear, but to the best of our ability, answers nonetheless. Maybe we should approach [3] from a different, more constructive angle:
What frustrations, exactly, are so overwhelming it removes the joy from taping?