Sounds like the balance between the bluntness and 2x4's and the care and in-depth responses has shifted more to the former. I always admired the balancing act that this board provided and also felt like a sense of a community. I stepped back because I felt like I didn't have much energy to contribute and also the pandemic shifted my focus.
I really appreciated TxHubby's direct take on stuff and AnotherStander always evened it out - needed to hear both at the same time in a weird way.