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I've known about the Eternal September for quite some time, but I'm not sure why it's funny. Eternal September is/was a usenet meme, not really having much rel

• jere 13y ago
  Sure, you're probably more knowledgeable about it than me. I was only observing that "things used to be better" is a constant theme and when one has nostalgia for a certain time, it's worth noting that people active then were reminiscing about an even earlier time.
  • na85 13y ago
    Well sure, but all that seems to indicate to me is that things are always getting worse.
    • mtaubman 13y ago
      What's changed more over time -- "things" or your perception of them?
    • stephenaturner 13y ago
      How about it's just an indicator that people always think things are getting worse. Every generation is always nostalgic for the time just before the current generation...