Yep, w/ larger population, rules have happened. I've been going since 1997, it ain't the same, but then again, if it were the same, i would'nt still be going. It's different every year. The street structure is great, the cops and BLM officers suck, and the ban on dogs is great. I think I remember that you are an animal lover, and that environment is just a bad place for dogs. REALLY hard on them, especially with all the noise, explosions, dust, and dipshit owners that are too hight too take care of them.
But, some of the politcs DO need to go.