So, it should have been that "the internet has reached the doldrums" or "the internet has reached a doldrum of the Doldrums." No, my spellcheck (which works are work but not at home) still says "bah" to doldrum.

Thanks on the search - SOGP is now viewing back belts as proof positive of dorky old age and would rather spend his entire elderhood completely crippled rather than be seen in one now. Please imagine an eyeroll here. :)