How to use Message Effects in iOS 10

I'm trying to think about what this means for me that I had to look up a tutorial video on how to use the new Messages in iOS 10. Is it a sign that I'm getting older and disconnected from new technology? Or is it a sign that Apple doesn't make their design decisions easy to discover anymore? Remember how easy it was to figure out an original iPad or iPhone? Or how easy the iPod was to use? The latest iOS 10 has way too many hidden buttons making use of 3D Touch I think. I can't ever really tell if I should long press, 3D Touch, or just regular push. It all seems like such a waste of time for me to try instead of just not being able to know right away.