the dumbening of the internet?

They said AOL was for internet n00bs, yet we are now experiencing a huge surge in web-based tools and services as a result of so many users.

Now, one might think bringing even more people, with less money and education would lower the "quality" of the citizenry. Maybe, but it definitely brings more diversity. Diversity is the essence of life, both the reflection of a healthy ecosystem, and a way to propogate the very same diversity... it is stupid-proof, and that's the point.