I saw this list and was instantly reminded of our discussion today, and I do think all our travelogues have touched on this kind of tone (some are just for fun, others foreboding).
9 Good Things The Internet Has Ruined Forever (abridged):
9. Rick Astley
8. Watching TV w/ other people
7. Cats
6. Motivational Posters
5. Lists
4. Porn
3. Tom Cruise
2. Journalism

1. P r i v a c y
See the unabridged version, with explanation blurbs, here.