I have noticed that the last couple of weeks have been different from usual. More activity and a lot more of the usual trolling being done on particular stories.
This trolling is both ways from what I see, so it would suggest we are in the midst of a forum slide....
I saw a lot of activity near the beginning around New year's and following - way more race baiting stuff too. It's been quiet for a few months during summer though, so it's odd that it's picking up again.