Does it seem to be the collective has lost it's frigging mind lately?

Is it the end of summer, start of school, or some other reason the collective has turned mean spirited, cranky, or even nasty? I’ve only been on here since January, so maybe it’s a seasonal thing, but holy christ. I have never witnessed more vicious attacks on others. Can we try to be nicer and get along with each other a little more? Maybe a smile or two?