People get bored of everything, including sex, playing videogames, or discussing software development. They also need change ( 'lethargy' ). But boredom and lethargy are powerful motivators - for false prophets and true prophets alike.
There are many true stories of stay-at-home "losers" who picked a hobby out of boredom, and became creative superstars. Many predate the Internet, e.g.: Jules Verne, and E. Nesbit.
Also see: "Why boredom is good for you?".