It was indeed the dynamic element which comprised this forum that compelled my initial interest. It was the scope of peripheral information discussed and revealed here which continued to bring me back. It was the diversity, character, personality of this forum's members which had checking in almost every day.
I wish I believed you could be perfectly correct. Previously, I felt the same when things got icky.
More and more lately, I find myself just wanting to walk away. So I do. With all becoming as restrictive as it has, much less information is gleaned - hence my need and interest wanes.
It's probably a good thing. Time for me to move on.