In my opinion, there appears to have been some improvement in that activity.

I agree that any improvement would be welcome. But can such an opinion, that there appears to have been some improvement have any value?

Or is it just wishful thinking or the result of not opening the right (or wrong) threads?

Until all instances of imposed editing actions are openly recorded (including and especially 'silent deletion') by editing comments to that effect - how can anyone be expected to express an informed opinion on its true nature and current level?

If improvement in this area is a worthy aim - and I agree that it is - surely the first step would be for all instances where it is judge to have been necessary to be recorded in editing comments?

Then for the first time all posters to our forum will be able to judge and make an informed opinion if what is being imposed in their name and what they are being asked and expected to support is proportionate.

The mere fact that it will always have to be seen to be recorded may in itself result in the reduction in the occurances of such instances and those that will remain will be shown not to be heavy-handed or unecessary.