Complex sentence: There is some uncertainty surrounding whether online distribution should be considered a positive or negative for the various media industries; however, the rise of online distribution has upset the traditional business models and resulted in challenges as well as new opportunities for traditional retailers and publishers.
Split into simpler sentences: There is some controversy surrounding whether online distribution should be considered a positive or negative for the various media industries. However, the rise of online distribution has upset the traditional business models and resulted in challenges as well as new opportunities for traditional retailers and publishers.