This partially stemed from the communications breakdown which occured at Pearl Harbor when initial attacks took place. This occured in the early 1980's. This finally established a standard which could be used by anyone for establishing packet switching networks. Everyone is gifted. Some just open the package sooner.
Created entities have none.
So 'cultural imperialism' that advances individual rights is A Good Thing. Let the widows who have escaped suttee express themselves on this issue. I do both internet and BBS'ing. In one case kiddie-porn was unknowingly uploaded to an adult BBS, and in another one of their members decided to advertise their illegal drugs for sale. As with most things, the stupidity of a few causes problems for us all.