I don't see that the site has deteriorated all that much. It has changed, perhaps evolved, for certain. There are still many members whose opinions I respect and there have always been "hot dogs" here who have no idea what they are talking about. There seem to be fewer personal shots at members and most of the heated, explosive exchanges are absent. There are still disagreements, major and minor, but that is to be expected. Most are now conducted in a civilized way. The site is still a wealth of information and the photos posted aid immensely in the pursuit of the hobby. And don't forget the "for sale" and "wanted" sections. Great places to find "good stuff." Also, searching old posts can save enormous amounts of time and can answer important questions. I think the site is pretty much on an even keel and I anticipate it will continue to be.