Yes, now every project is in fairly tough conditions. Excessive competition due to scammers makes it baffling to promote a small number of good projects. Many people are disoriented due to the large number of projects.
It would be great if all the projects worked. People can immediately see how it works, and, if desired, become part of the community.
The forum administration should think about how to get rid of fraudulent projects. It is on this forum that they advertise themselves the most.