I can relate with each and every word of yours and it is good that stake keeps host for the current platinum I members but I agree the site is more focussed on the high rollers now. I play a lot at stake and I would never utter a word without a valid reason, but even the races are more tilted towards the high wagerers instead of small and fun races.
I sometimes feel that the amount of members participating with alternate accounts in the forum giveaways at stake is killing the fun and prizes also making them ask for KYC, even doubling the prize for KYC users was not something I ever appreciated too much. I still love watching weekend streams and bet there but I could not resist sharing my views, watching others put their feelings.