Part of the problem is the modding. Certain people/companies now have a stake in this site, which is VERY bad news for the free-thinkers. Some of us are no longer allowed to have an opinion.....
Also, there are now too many trolls, trying too hard to fit in. Too many gimmicks, et cetera. Now, you have some assholes with 200 posts in a day, calling out established posters. You have an asshole who farts, and has to tells us about it.
Too many threads, not enough quality. Back then, there would be gold on a daily basis, and you didn't see 70+ new worthless threads started by idiots, all fucking day, every fucking day. Believe it or not, most threads then were in SOME relation to bbing (even the funny ones). Now you have to skip thru the garbage to find something worth reading, let alone something good.
Another thing is, I honestly believe the additional boards have hurt this forum. Back then, EVERYTHING happened on G & O. Now you've got a board for pets for christsakes! What's next? A toe nail clipping board?