Jamvector, you said it. From what my understanding of the past 2 or so years that is how it is. I came in late 2010 (woohoo class of '10) and I think it was post implosion. It's when I formed a bond with Morandir and finally started making friends in this forum. There was a time not even that long ago that I felt things were at its prime and there has been a sort of lull as of late. But I don't doubt that people here are friendly and try their best to welcome everyone. It's the way of every surrogate "family". It has its ups and downs and comings and goings, but there is always an underlying love and friendship and above all: the passion for our obsession.