Encase anyone is curious, this started as a webnovel.
Esprecially the unphesable level of origionality that american manga readers seem to feel entitled to.
Not going to say you're wrong, but I think that is the general direction most interweb dwellers have taken. Content is almost too available, in multiple formats, 24/7. The interwebs have spoiled us to the point there is a smart phone in practically everyones pocket, if not directly attached to their hand.
And I know it's not just an issue here in the states. I've been traveling internationally for over a decade, ands its the same everywhere I've been. Young and old are attached to their technology and consume media in all its forms near constantly.