I personally think age has less to do with this 'culture'. It is mostly your attitude towards new things that surface and whether you're willing to accept the change.
Personally, I've lost interest in the past 4-5 years where there have been significant changes.
DDoS attacks and similar things are of very little significance to people who don't understand what they are. In their minds, all the damage is on virtual space and nothing is real. And they're somehow sure that all the damage done will be fixed soon.