Due to the power given the commoners and the reduction of the elite's power structure. I, the Mighty Obbop, doth truly believe that steps will be undertaken to reduce or eliminate the Web's ability to allow the masses to bypass the elite-owned mass media.
Over time, it has become obvious to me just how much vital info was not passed, and is not passed today, to the commoners via all the elite-owned media types.
For examplt, the local newspaper never casts illegals in a negative light. In fact, seldom is illegality mentioned while a newspaper in another state will mention illegality.
Many many many other "errors of omission."
Look at how the Hearst newspaper chain was instrumental in whipping up public sentiment to declare war against Spain.
Some sage wrote that freedom of the press is a wonderful thing, for those that can afford the presses.
Stop and think. Look at the incredible amount of "power" the Web gives us common folks.
Despite the whining by the elites and their lackeys regarding the misinformation and inaccurate info on the Web.... well.... let the reader beware. Besides, the negatives foisted upon Web content can also be applied to the "mainstream" media!!!!!!
Yes, citizens, I fully expect some sort of curtailment to reduce the commoner's access to the amazing amount of power at our hands.
Whether the curtailment is based upon "homeland defense" or protecting the kiddies from "bad" stuff.... well... just wait and see.
I expect the elites to utilize some form of monetery coersion to greatly reduce commoner's access. Whatever method used, I am convinced the elite class holds a buring desire to shove the common citizenry back down to their proper place.
Just wait and see. I am CONVINCED such measures will arise in the future.