I remember being taught that one may fulfill the mitzvoh of not knowing the difference between “cursed be Haman ” and “Blessed be Mordechai” just by drinking more then usual or by sleeping (possibly even just by drinking milk?).
One problem with drinking is that it’s not just public but could endanger the public such as when someone drinks and the G-d forbid, drives.
The internet does not cause such direct immediate damage.
Technology is not good or evil.
It’s how it’s used that makes the difference.