man.. you people take internet forums in such a serious way!
I'm not saying this to be a complete jerk-off, but I think maybe it's being taken just a little too hard.
Yes, it is a community.
Yes, we're all real people and we interact with each other.
Yes, this is an internet forum, that means people will share ideas and expand upon them. Sometimes people don't have anything to add or some topics and ideas are just complete as they are. It's no big deal~
I think unless someone starts sending some serious crap your way, (EXAMPLE: OMG, UR POSTS R SO STUPID, GTFO AND KILL URSELF PLZ KTHXBYE), It's not much of something to be worrying about (and even then, an attack over an internet forum isnt going to kill you as much as someone in a fight threatening your life will), or maybe I just take things too lightly.
I'm a "newbie", and I don't know much of what kind of hardcore unification of pokefreaks too place here, but through the eyes of someone new to the community, This place is still alright and has not lost its boredom factor with me, or its un-popularity factor or whatever. The forums still present themselves as a good wholesome message board with pretty friendly people! I think only once or twice have I seen any serious flaming go on, and thats pretty good. The administration staff here also is pretty strong and keeps things on lockdown if they're needed. :3
I really don't think things are as bad as some of you make them out to be.
Edit: of course, there's always friendships with people here that are maintained outside of the PC, but those shouldnt effect the forums technically. If you're having a problem with someone on the forums, then go fix it with them, and not the Pokemon Community.