There was a time when what later became known as the internet was nothing more than an obscure experiment to connect computers. A time before the internet became a pervasive element of everday life for billions. The world of research has changed just as dramatically as the rest of society as a result of the intrusion of the internet into every area of life. Research collaboration no longer requires physical interaction. Researchers are increasingly being tracked and rated by metrics that try to define how much impact their work is having.