Millions of internet users worldwide were stunned to see the lack of Disqus comment threads appear on their favorite websites Tuesday, forcing them to reckon with the dreaded prospect of having to do actual work or, failing that, maintain their homes, do laundry, or comment on Facebook instead, among other pursuits. As the terrifying outage stretched into its brutal seventh minute, National Zero staff contemplated playing Minecraft or even tackling other neglected chores such as taking out the trash or cleaning sneaker soles with an old toothbrush.