There are still some around, although they don’t seem to be as active in getting threads removed and people banned as they once used to be. ;)
I haven't been here as long as you have but have been here long enough to remember those days. I had a relatively mild reply removed by a mod when I hadn't been here very long, something to the effect that J. Smith was a false prophet. I thought it prudent at the time, not to object, being a relative newbie.
I'm thankful that the owner of this forum allows a free range of discussion and within the "religion forum" there is now an ongoing full disclosure allowed of all cults. Some strict rules there but I understand the need for them and they are fair.