Considering the Internutz was created by scientist to collaborate science shit, he is right.
Now, if you have $9.95 a year, you can buy a domain, have it hosted, use the free forum software as part of your hosting package and start a forum. Imagine someone starting a local racing forum to share technical advice, coordinate local events, and offer normal Joe's a place to store their favorite porn away from significant others and employers.
If someone would start a forum like that, I'm positive it would blossom into a beautiful community where folks could share stories of each others kids, families, and just any other beautiful moments if life that normal people share.
I'm going to Google...