There is one important aspect the myth of democracy overlooks (though the picture in the article hints at): ultimate control. Jimmy Wales has ultimate oversight into how Wikipedia functions. He may have had a good idea in being part of the creation of Wikipedia, but is he the choice for a maturing project? Is the choice of the masses? His background does not inspire me. Likewise, there is little concern over Google's desire to "organize the world's information"--yet they are one, relatively small private business.

I work as a librarian and play a small role in disseminating information that travels through authors, editors, publishers, and librarians. Slow and old fashioned? Sure, but it also lacks a centralized control that decides how your information will be controlled and presented.