It has always been like that. Of course Multipools are in some ways bad for the alt coin community.
But just because some coins implement DigiShield and other techniques doesnte't mean people can't pump & dump.
IMO, this doesn't mean that Multipools are dying. As of late there has been a lot of new Multipools poping up.
I will keep mining alts as long as it's profitable. And in some ways it's much like bitcoin mining you need to get in the hash game fast or you will lose.
Always been like what? KGW and DigiShield are brand new. Coin devs implementing those techs prevent multipools from mining them (or at the very least make it very difficult). Also just because new multipools are still popping up doesnt mean anything. There a plenty of people that make it to the party late in every business venture. In fact, its been my experience that by the time an idea catches onto the masses, its too late!
I never said individuals couldnt pump and dump. But if you think you can "set and forget" your mining rig on a coin switcher and expect great results like we use to, you are mistaking.