I think a lot of people just don't want to get into some of the petty arguements that pop up frequently
Haven't seen too many of them here. Granted there were some disagreements in the past (like 2 years ago may be...) but it was all well within reason. You're probably thinking about The Bar or the General Arranger KB forums. ...But even a few spats that happen there once in a while are not a big deal. I've seen a lot worse in other forums. Forums that have a lot more traffic mind you.
Perhaps this kind of thing happens to all forums. Less people posting, less traffic, things naturally slowing down. Forum regulars moving on and finding other things to do and other forums to post in.
cheers,
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