I do agree a bit with this, and I think the forum is going through puberty.
The member count is growing larger each day, former users that helped keep a bit of fun and balance in the mix are gone and the forum is understaffed.
But at the same time, each new member brings a bit more life to the forum, as well as knowledge and curiosity. They all show promise, but as with any population influx, more and more trolls/ass***** join. Its just something we have to deal with, and it will get through this stage eventually.