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It's like the classic essay, "Why Jonny Can't Code".
I remember entering program listings from computer magazines into the Vic 20 as a kid, then modding them to make new things. But still, it was a minority of kids who had a computer back then, and even most of them (and myself most of the time) would just play games rather than write games.
The difference now is that everyone has a cell phone, but it's still only a small minority that care.
Must point out that this essay was published in 2006. World of Warcraft was big 2002-2006 yes? So @jnod4 is mistaken about having grown up on the good old days.
Also mistaken, as you point out, that any such experience can be generalized to the rest of a generation.
I'm not much of a gamer at any stage of life but I feel like there is a ton of modding going on and there are certain games that are very well known for it. I'm sure there are opportunities to get into stuff for younger people.
Tho I do agree with the general sentiment that slick interfaces and anti-hacking legislation really does us all a disservice.