The internet is still a baby and it's wild to think about the future knowledge it will offer.
In fact if someone wanted to it will be possible to put ALL the information ever written about koi on a little chip. Maybe even for FREE 
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That is perfectly true one could methodically find all the information may be more than all the books and magazines combined . The problem arises in source onthe internet which is quite often inaccurate . Let us just compare a book even a little outdated ; Koi Kichi #1 for an example . How would someone with little knowledge compose an index of inforamation that he might need or refer to ? Then comes the cost of printing out and filing some of that information for easy access . Most photos are of inssuficient size to even print out .
That is why in life some people can spend countless Hr on a computer each day be very knowledgeble yet achive little in their lives .
When some of you young people get over 70 years of age you will realize that time is not repleneshable . So rather than spend countless Hrs on the computer or phonening mentours and useing their valuble time it would be wise to first buy a good book such as Koi Kichi study it thourally and only then further increase your knowledge by the internet ,clubs ,shows etc. This way you can study and learn in a more efficient manner .
Useing methods like I have stated in ones life one can achive a lot more in a liftime .
Regards
Eugene