7 Most Notorious — and Hated — Internet Innovations [Infographic]

Many of the innovations from the internet, including social media and online video, have been well received. There are others, however, that most people could do without.

For those of us with access, the Internet is a new frontier of global connectivity, always-on sharing and a deluge of information. Many of the innovations from the internet, including social media and online video, have been well received. There are others, however, that most people could do without.

According to Internet research website StudyWeb.com, email spam is among the most hated Internet innovations all time. The first ever email spam was just a message sent from the marketing manager of an early computer manufacturer.

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