Economies of scale let me enjoy new media more

An epiphany hit me just now, making me aware of why I enjoy new media apps so much more than traditional media. With blogs, podcasts, e-books, webcasts and whatnot most of the content is accessible anywhere and free, so skipping/skimming through content is no big thing. If something doesn't reach out and grab me, I pass it by and I feel no regret.

With paid magazine subscriptions, going out to the movies, rentals, etc. I feel guilted into consuming each bit of information all the way through - editor's notes, each column, watching the entire flick, to justify me investment to myself.

And the volume of new media I can consume in less time than traditional media means I get more out of it. Is it any wonder it's been ages since I've been to the newsstand?