Writers like Evgeny Morozov argue that contrary to early optimism about the Internet as a democratizing force, dictatorships are figuring out how to use the Internet to solidify their power and suppress dissent - and that the Internet in many countries is dominated by manipulated spin, disinformation and hate. 
Waandishi kama Evgeny Morozov wanadai kuwa kinyume na matumaini ya awali kuhusu wavuti kuwa nguvu ya demokrasi, tawala za kiimla zinang’amua jinsi ya kutumia wavuti ili kuimarisha nguvu zao na kukandamiza upinzani – na kwamba wavuti katika nchi nyingi inatawaliwa na upindishaji wa habari, utoaji wa habari potofu na chuki.