The plethora of informational resources on the Internet frequently increases the time it takes to complete a research project. There are more sources to examine, more leads to run down. Evaluating the validity of the information found takes time as well. Questions posted to library listservs in the attempt to short-circuit the research process sometimes produce lists of even more places to look. Answers to the post can also provide conflicting information, even when the sources cited are eminently respectable.
Email is another source of unintended consequences.
There are many possible consequences to this action. At the very least, you're embarrassed. At worst, you've made enemies of friends, acquaintances, and people you've never met. Perhaps you've even opened yourself up for a lawsuit or disciplinary action at work. As is perfectly obvious now, this created more problems than it solved.