The Web permits anyone to create a homepage, advocating anything, and providing any sort of information or services which can be made available around the globe. There are no access differences between the sites of major corporations, media organizations, and individuals. But the success of these portals actually depends upon how many people visit them.
Any individual can set up such a portal, and even sell advertising on it.
Napster has demonstrated how it is possible to trade in goods owned by large corporations. Although it may be closed down due to its centralized model, the idea is likely to survive and extend to video. Information is commonly available, and eagerly provided, for virtually every subject, from lock picking to gnosticism. Thousands of complete books can be downloaded in electronic form from sources such as the Guttenberg project. The effect is a great leveling of opportunity.