Comment on Ask HN: Is Reddit Becoming Dumber?parentComments−ksaj4yThat may be because back in the 90s it took some skill to get online and participate in any way with others.I definitely miss the way people would freely help further technical facets as new technologies came about.−dogsgobork4yThe phrase "Eternal September" was coined on usenet once ISPs opened the floodgates of users to what was once a small community. The "September" referring to the yearly influx of new freshmen gaining access via universities.
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That may be because back in the 90s it took some skill to get online and participate in any way with others.
I definitely miss the way people would freely help further technical facets as new technologies came about.
The phrase "Eternal September" was coined on usenet once ISPs opened the floodgates of users to what was once a small community. The "September" referring to the yearly influx of new freshmen gaining access via universities.