50 Things That Are Being Killed By The Internet

The internet has wrought huge changes on our lives - both positive and negative - in the fifteen years since its use became widespread. Tasks that once took days can be completed in seconds, while traditions and skills that emerged over centuries have been made all but redundant.

The internet is no respecter of reputations: innocent people have seen their lives ruined by viral clips distributed on the same World Wide Web used by activists to highlight injustices and bring down oppressive regimes. Here are 50 things that are in the process of being killed off by the web, from products and business models to life experiences and habits.