oldguysrule wrote:
... that the internet (*refusal to capitalize internet) debases everything? ...that the great 'democratization' simply reduces everything to the control of the lowest common denominator? Is it possible that we require the gatekeepers? Why are we so easily seduced and satisfied by mediocrity? (or is this not the case?)

Welcome back Richard, hope you feel alright!

I agree totally with your views. Maybe someone likes to see this progression, or better is sitting behind the wheel to create dump sheeps, who debates unnecessary things?
Dump sheeps follow everyone....even their butcher.