The internet, like money, is used for evil as well as good.

It is sad news.  The internet is facilitating trade in endangered species.  I like the internet and I like nature, so it is painful to see that headline.

Of course, the internet, like money, is not evil, but can be used for evil as well as for good.  It reflects the values of the people that use it.  Overall the internet will promote positive values because it liberates information and communication.  And it lowers transaction costs.  Whether the behaviour of people trading endangered species changes may be influenced by the internet too, unfortunately even wealthy educated people often behave in a primitive way.  The sooner social leaders set the right example, the sooner behaviour will improve.