I'm sort of commenting on your post, but also going off in my own semi-related thoughts about boredom with shows, so this isn't really a direct reply to your post, but just what I started thinking after reading it.

I think bootlegs contribute to fans boredom with setlists and I say that as someone with a vast collection. I also think bootlegs are one reason people think the band doesn't sound as good or Jon doesn't sound as good because when you're there in person, the sound is incredible. Jon sounded great at the show I attended and the poor non-professional sound of bootlegs and webcasts have contributed to the negativity about his voice. Three of the people I attended that show with were not the kind of fans who have bootlegs or even have all the CDs and they all couldn't comment highly enough on how great they thought Jon sounded and how they appreciated singers who really sing. Two of them have since decided to go on road trips to see Bon Jovi because they enjoyed the show so much. You just will not get the same feeling from a recorded show as you will from the real thing and if you pick apart every set list, you'll be disappointed. I get that way. I think, "Why don't they do this and stop doing that for a change?" BUT... if you're only going to a couple of shows a tour, then it really doesn't matter that much. I heard new songs, songs I hadn't heard in 10 years, and old favorites in new ways. They HAVE improved the monotony of the last few tours. I think we can all agree they could still do more rotation, but at least they're doing more than they were which is a step in the right direction.

Thinking about it makes me question whether I really want to watch webcasts because they always sound less than stellar and whether or not I want to get a ton of bootlegs and ruin my own excitement and expectations.