Result first: I voted IDK.
Whole fandom-wise, honestly I don't know
FAF-wise, as a newbie with like 2~3 years since the account creation without any involvement till that point, and as I haven't been as active as my initial period here, I couldn't notice too much change. (Minus many people I spotted back then were mostly either gone busy or something, or were banned for some reasons)
But what I discovered during my participation on FAF, is that there are more requests/commissions/adopts etc than any others these days(eg: discussions, forum games). To be precise, the former seems to be the same(if not being slightly increased) while the latter is gradually decreasing.
This makes me less likely to visit FAF, as all I see is the art dealing stuff...(which I already see plenty opportunities on other places than FA&F)
Is it worse? It may depend. Personally, it may be considered worse in terms of FAF's purpose unless this is FATF:Furry Art Trading Forums, not FAF. (Don't get me wrong though, I'm an artist too)
But other than that.. well... perhaps artists and commissioners would prefer how it's going? That may give some plus, rendering the overall state being so-so, I guess.
Trivia:
I suppose I set my aim well--to interact neutrally to anyone I encounter, and give everyone moderate amount of care upon encountering. Those who I manage to get closer in relationship here, I tend to move that to other platforms(eg: going to Discord together). Those who ain't, I simply keep treating them the same, in a safe distance(maybe).
Good thing I'm never disturbed by not being able to interact and get closer with individuals, as that's very likely in virtual space like FAF, especially with those overwhelming art trade stuffs(which I have no reason to react to them most of the time).
Edit: The 'severity' of art trade ratio is somehow reduced at the moment.