Well shucks; can't blame "Usual Suspects" MAV and I, (as many seem wont to do) since we've both been predominantly in absentia for quite a while, here.
MAV is currently back home in Nebraska visiting his folks there, but never fear; he'll be baaaaack!.
I keep an eye on things here, and can't say that I've seen anything going downhill or becoming any more "offensive" than normal - certainly nothing approaching the level I couldn't put up with. The positive community spirit, interchange of music, information and ideas we share here far outweigh any disgrundlement or discord encountered.

Like anything, it ain't for everybody, and the back door swings both ways; likely as not there are at least two enthusiastic initiates coming in the front door for every malcontent shuffling out the back. I 'spect Ol' Mudcat'll be 'round here a spell despite a certain turnaround in participants. I can live with that.