I've been to burning man 8 times, first was 2001, most recent was this year (hadn't been in 7 years).

the shark has definitely jumped higher since the last time I went. Hardly saw any naked people this year. There were lots more "coachella" types - doing a lot of instagramming, but the worst for me was that there really wasn't a lot of room to be by yourself out on the playa. There were always people around. In past years, I could be out there by myself if I went out far enough.

That being said, BM is still incredible and I'm not against it evolving. The spirit is still alive and well.