[cameronbrown]

This isn't even remotely comparable to the tragedy of nature being so carelessly trashed.

[colanderman]

I think it's an analogy, not a comparison. "Eternal September" being a time when there is a ceaseless influx of those who are unaware / uncaring of the rules.

[cameronbrown]

It's not really a ceaseless influx if those people are inevitably leaving.

[growlist]

It is comparable in kind - an influx of the masses spoiling things for the pioneers.

[tomxor]

In importance yes, but in analogy it's pretty close.