Don't believe everything you read, come here and make your own experiences!
A lot of negativity on this thread recently. It seems this is special for the AC thread. On other forums like Manila or Thailand (or any other destination in the world) the posts are much more informative, and more entertaining as well. This is probably due to the special character of AC as a monger destination. There is no other place like it. Thats also why many people, including myself, keep coming back here. We have a love-hate relationship towards AC. (Another reason is that the more supportive posters have migrated to other boards.)
Some posters seem only to be interested in talking AC down, for whatever reason, probably personal. They have a negative opinion of the place and especially the bars, and prostitution in general (especially if it is involves non-Asian guys). A few might even be imposters with their own agenda to limit visitors coming here. Then this goes on in endless and boring discussions. This it not new, it has been periods before with this silly stuff, just remember M. McCobb, "the dental expert".
For newbees this can be confusing. I will therefore advice all newbees, that is mongers who have not been to AC yet, to come here and see for themselves. Nothing is like your own experience. Then you know if you like it or not (most end up liking it). Also you should check out other boards that have more interesting information.
Yes, AC has changed in the last ten years, especially in 2012 and 2013 it happened a lot in this regard. Now the situation has somewhat stabilized. So why do mongers keep coming back here if it's less good than before. Two reasons: 1. Other destinations habe also decline in quality. 2. AC has a special style that no other place have (which makes up the love-hate stuff).
Come here if you want: 1. to have unpretencious fun. 2. to expect the unexpected. 3. to have lots of good sex PSE. 4. to have exiting and non-commiting (NSA) GFE sex. 5. to have fun for a relative small amount of money, OR spend a lot of money (depending of your likes or budget). In short: this is a place for many different interests and type of mongers. And it's EASY to get and it's found in a COMPACT area.
BUT, it is not a destination for all. Don't come here if you MUST HAVE this: 1. the most beautiful girls. 2. varied non-mongering activities. 3. clean and hassle-free streets. 4. serious / Long-term relationships. Then other places are better for you, but remember that one place is not better than the other, just different, that's why the best you can do is to visit all the main monger places in Asia.
Bottom line: AC is still a great place for the horny male.