As far as I can tell, Adam, it will be back. How long before that is, and in what form it shall return in, I have no idea.
Yes, once upon a time, there was a wonderful land called "The Internet": a world where people from all walks of life and from around the world could share knowledge, information, talent, and experience. But evil entered into this land and corrupted it, and sent those who chose to share in its wonders scurrying for cover.
I guess it's up to us to write the ending to this story...either that or accept the demise of a once-great world.