We all know what the big bad wolf looks like right? Well no, not always. The internet is a fairly anonymous environment. Sure, we all have a unique IP address, but from the onset most look like innocent little red riding hoods.

In my post TV vs. Internet I talked about how great the internet is, but we all know it’s not perfect.

I just recently topped 5,000 spam comments on my blog and continue to receive 30+ a day. Some big name bloggers receive 10x that amount. It shouldn’t be much of a surprise really, considering the net is an open invitation to all kinds of activity.

I’m sure you’ve heard about this woman and how she got tricked out of $400k. Deceived by Little Red Riding Hood? You bet.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we should tighten the reigns and smother our own freedom, but where are we headed? Hopefully not down the same path as China. Every +1 spam we have to deal with is -1 freedom from that opportunistic web we all grew up to love. How long before we experience a diminishing return?

I don’t have the answers. I’m hoping someone does or this could get ugly.