I actually haven't looked at the trending page for months, the one right now is so strange to me. I don't know what the selection criterion is for trending at the moment, but this is certainly the most diverse subset of posting topics I have seen on that page.

I probably have a more positive outlook on the developments going on here then seemingly many people. I think a lot of what is being done to the site in general is with the best interest of the every day poster at heart. Nothing is perfect however...