Ask Slashdot: The Hazards of Developing the Internet

mog asks: "I am currently starting a large research paper for my senior High School English class, and have chosen the topic "The Hazards of the Internet." Obviously this is intended to mean the dangers of the internet, but I have chosen to interpret it differently. My interpretation is that of the dangers encountered upon the development of the internet. I am looking for any information anyone can supply me about the Intellectual Property issues, Monopolies / OSS movement issues, and the general issue of standardizing internet protocols."