I was impressed by a few insightful words from an Emeritus professor in Australia about his students approach to the Internet and participatory culture. Its a great 2 page editorial - well worth reading.
Todd
"I always considered the Internet a great invention. It gives me as a scientist so many more possibilities: targeted search for publications I need for my own work, access to publications without the need to walk to the library, quick turnaround of correspondence with colleagues through email, and so forth. What I had not yet realized was that young people use the Internet in a very different way...