This thread smells strongly of old man whittling on a porch, yelling at kids to get off his lawn, while simultaneously reminiscing about the "good old days" to his non existent companion.
Dare I say it, that said old man is probably preaching to the converted here, this thread's 15 pages makes me think that the majority of you are already in your twilight years.
And I get it, as we age, the world can seem increasingly complex. Tastes evolve, technology advances rapidly, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed, frustrated or baffled by what's going on around you. However,
it's important to remember that the world you currently find frustrating or disappointing is likely the one you helped shape in your younger years.
Maybe some light reflection on how the older amongst us have contributed to the mess we're in today is in order...