The September that Never Ended

· David Farquhar · Sept. 4, 2026, 11:35 a.m.
Summary
The blog post reflects on the concept of 'Eternal September,' a term referring to the continuous influx of new users to online platforms since 1993, particularly affecting the culture of online communities, especially among computer science students. It suggests that unless you've experienced the pre-1993 internet, the dynamics of online interaction, learning, and sharing within these communities have transformed significantly.
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