I had to read the articles several times. Neither one made the argument that the home experience is better. It might be cheaper or more convenient, but better?
Does convenience really make something better? It's more convenient for me to look up some dirty videos online and take care of business myself, and cheaper and way easier than going out to pick someone up at the bar or a party or keep a woman around in a relationship, but does that make it better?
Edit: and now that I think about it, for all the same reasons. Dealing with drunks, beer is more expensive there, and the picture on my computer is high definition.