Its gotten worse I believe but also social media has made it even more noticeable. I agree with you on driving you away from CB......it makes me want to do it more and more. I'm still here, but it does get frustrating and I do regularly think of leaving.
Its just lame to me to call out people anonymously or suggest things about them or their business that can hurt it when there isnt a factual basis. (ok maybe if it is a Ute, but thats another topic. )