No they aren't, but the amount of band wagon hoppers have increased, along with the forum dissenters who for a majority of the time have no idea what they're saying, but simply say it because they see others doing so. Example; the posts on this thread.
Knight, impressive insight. That helped me sort some things out. Martyn I think your the first name on this thread I remember. Hi.
Kaw is gonna be around for at least another year but yes there are fewer and fewer avid players in this game. Devs have just gotten a bit too money hungry and ignore the customers that don't fork over the dough.