A mixed bag

That term applies very well to digital media, and the series of articles I've read this week enforces that. The pros and cons must be weighed. For example, communication is at an all-time high, but attention span is suffering. That's why it's impossible to call digital media simply "good" or "bad." My personal opinion of digital media is this: like any form of media, it is a tool, and like any tool, it must be used correctly in order to be a positive force. Since digital media is a relatively new commodity, we are still learning how to do so.