Articles won't print

So, I could not get the two articles to print - even at the library. I have been trying to read them on the screen, but that takes a long time, because it gives me a headache. Anyway, I have been shoveling my way through Manovich, I say shoveling because I keep digging for something I can understand and relate to. I always have more questions then anything else, even after I read it a second time.
When Manovich talks about Databases in the beginning of this chapter, on page 221 he says how they keep changing and I can't help but wonder how it all stays accurate and of value. With the way that the internet is unregulated and not accountable for its information, how do you know you are getting anything of value? I have a problem with the freedom of information that one finds everywhere. When we live in a world where people put so much faith in what they read on the internet, shouldn't their be some accountability for what is there to make sure it is real, truthful and accurate information?
I also have issues with what he writes about on page 224 - why would you put something in a database that is so hugh that is would take a person 40 years to read it? That seems like a waste of time and effort to me. Who wants to wade through that much crap to find something they might really be looking for? - not me! He goes on on that same page to say that "Everything is being collected: culture, asteroids, DNA, credit records, telephone conversations; it doesn't matter." I beg to differ - I think it does matter that everytime you get on the internet, someone might be getting your personal and private information to use for whatever purpose they wish. How many of you give out your social security number to places of business? Do you know that it is illegal for businesses to require that information? Only your employer and the IRS have legal rights to your social security number. I know people say that things you put on the internet are "private" and only certain people can see it, but I don't believe that for a minute and no one else should either.
Manovich keeps using the word "narrative" throughout this chapter, and I'm not sure exactly what he means. Like when he uses the word "avatar", I have one concept of the use of these terms, but my definition doesn't make sense for the way he uses it.
When he gets to the section entitled "Navigable Space", he lost me again - never say Doom or Myst. He talks about downloads, but are they free? I tried to download something a while back and it got to a screen that asked for my credit card information. It said my card wouldn't be billed, it was just for information purposes, but I call BS on that. I never give out that information. If something is free, it is free, and they don't need any information from me.
"Poetics of Navigation" - what?? I recognized the name Nicholas Negroponte, but I don't know from where. Manovich is describing a "thing" called Aspen Movie Map - is it like Google Earth? I hate Google Earth - seeing my house from some satellite in space creeps me out! It makes me think of this as another tool the government has for keeping track of people and their every move. Creepy!
So, I guess I have ranted and raved about enough on this topic. I hope someone reads it! I never know if anyone is out there when I do things online like this - oh well!