Sigh... I've been using especially the internet permission as a way to choose between apps. According to the article this permission is on by default. What give

Sigh... I've been using especially the internet permission as a way to choose between apps. According to the article this permission is on by default. What gives? Most apps might need it, but many don't. Now each app I install can send information across and I have no way to find out. Makes me not want to install anything.