Most of us are over 50 and were brought up on hatcher smith, Stewart Pearce, Vinny Jones type tackles (other tackles are available) it's never going to be the same as it was. Times move on and change. Some for the better some for worst.
Mobile phones are the most annoying technology over the past 20 years but 99% of mm users will be using one. I'm even typing this on mine.
I remember my grandad saying what a stupid idea it was not allowing a GK who's the only player on the pitch allowed to pick the ball up, not allowing to pick the ball up from a backpass..
VAR is a huge game changer. It will take time but it's got to be for the better. Long term..