I log on to the Mudcat site more than any other.
Why?
Because it nearly always informs me, it usually makes me think and it often makes me laugh. Admittedly, I occasionally irritate others and they occasionally irritate me, but we are only human, after all.

No decent music discussion forum is going to be completely free of trolls and tub-thumpers; again, the human condition.

And the state of it (to answer the question)? Bloody good. Generally vibrant and healthy.

Well done, Joe, and thanks.