i have also noticed that some of the older members now don't bother posting at all due to the fact that they will just get put down by new members 
I post a great deal less than I used to because of the number of plonkers on here who will resort to telling you you're an idiot.
Tell people you're trying to grow and they'll tell you you're a Walter Mitty/Alan Sugar wannabe.
Tell people you're happy with your business the size it is and you'll be told you're mad.
Tell people you're trying to make life easier with good/new equipment and you'll be told you're gay, as real men make it hard for themselves.
Tell people ways to speed things up without any extra effort and you'll be told your priorities are wrong.
Discuss earnings/prices and you'll be told either you're lying about how high they are or you're stupid for undercharging.
So, people with ideas go quiet and we're left with less benefit from the forum.
Vin