It's the Mods Glenn...Lol.LMAO!!! You're probably right. Every site has their share of bad apples. I stay away from the smack down threads as I do not like that type of activity. However, here in the Terminator Talk section there really isn't too much bad attitude these days.
It used to be rampant. I signed up here back in 2008. I think 2011 or 2012 is when I noticed a change and really started to become an active member here.
Honestly, the site has been way better over the years.