Surfing 'n' skepticism go hand in hand

LURKING behind every twist or turn of the Web is the shadow of fakery. The Web is the most intimate of mediums, a format that allows you to enter from the privacy of your bedroom the privacy of others' bedrooms — including those of people who would spit if you tried to approach them on the street. Through the Web, you can sort through a colleague's favorite songs and see what articles your neighbor is reading (on del.icio.us).

By Richard Rushfield

February 11, 2007