I was talking to a fellow bitcoiner about this forum IRL and he said he thought it was "degenerating"

I disagree. I find it's getting better.
Who's right?
yes it is but thats not the fault of the forum nor the mods, its the fault of the degeneration of humans
I don't believe humans are getting "worse," just that with the advent of "anonymity" and the instant ability to communicate, it has become more apparent.