Someone made a comment on the kotaku Article that I would like to repeat here:
This unfortunately is very true. All the times when the community bands together and gets some awesome stuff going? Nothing. Major Saltmining - here you go, let's write an Article.....
Of course someone posted that the community is toxic - I can't get behind that I am afraid.
I was watching for a long time before becoming active on the forums and yes - there are very passionate discussions and people getting riled up because they believe that their own - and only their own - opinion is right.
However, in the same vein I have seen countless posts where the community shines. Example: one guy posted he was getting frustrated with his gameplay due to various reasons, he posted a very well written post, didn't rage, simply pointed out the things that frustrated him. The guys that answered his posts were really helpful, giving him tips, offering advice and even offering to wing up with him to make it more enjoyable.
But what always sticks with us are the posts where someone rage posts and everyone goes a bit snarky or aggressive when answering.
Point being is why are all the bad examples remembered while all the times when things work good they sink into the depths and are never seen again?
P.S. For my part I find the general community great and not toxic, there are just a few who always try to stir things up but hey, I guess that's life.