Having been here for almost 3 months, I can say that some days already feel boring or slow. There are a few threadmakers who consistently churn out threads so often that you would think they were plants. Those members help keep this place alive with their topics.
It's a cozy spot to discuss OP, and I don't think it's overly toxic. There's much worse out there. I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone since the appeal of forums is dated to many. These days, people tend to prefer instant chat.