The phrase is also used literally to describe the digitization of physical landscapes.
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The phrase (the forest on the internet) is primarily used as a Dutch metaphorical expression describing the overwhelming amount of information available online. It is often used in the context of "not being able to see the trees for the forest" ( door de bomen het bos niet meer zien ), implying that finding specific, reliable info is difficult due to digital clutter.
: With thousands of reviews and brands, users find it impossible to identify the "best" equipment online.
