I noticed too a shift in the tone of these forums. I'm seeing where people have to dissect the question, and put it under a microscope. Sometimes it's for clarification so that they can provide accurate input. But a lot of times it's just to beat the OP over the head.
There's a post on here today about a picnic table on a carry rack. Simple question is seems. But the OP gets four or five responses on why he doesn't (or shouldn't) really need a picnic table. What's up with that? Do the "Picnic Table Police" have to first sign off on the question?
Just my observation.