Nah, I’m sure it hasn’t. It just seems like it has.

Part of it is the fact that it’s easier for people speak freely to an audience, and…maybe some of them shouldn’t…

There’s also the fact that it’s a lot easier to consider oneself an expert. For better or worse, respect for authority has plummeted, and there’s so much information that anybody can find citations for just about any claim.

If you don’t believe me, I can link you to some articles about it…