There are things you can cut out because much of the internet is self-perpetuated and relies on an odd combination of societal inclusion and apathy to continue to grow.  Do you need to peruse others cat pictures endlessly everyday...no.  TV is put there to placate people and much of the social internet is equally useful.  But here I am posting this to HN but I can say that as a person without a facebook account so it is a matter of priority.  I think Neal is right on!