There has been a noticeable decline in the writing style of articles over the years. Reading well-written ones like this is always refreshing but also an unfortunate reminder that society's literary prowess is not what it once was.
What a chuckle. Just because a medium is unfamiliar to you doesn't mean it lacks prowess. I doubt the early 2000s will be remembered as a dark period in the history of literature or media in general. Check your tone because you'll never sound smart with this attitude in retrospect.