Your last paragraph is probably the direct result of 50+ years of very ordinary teams that have produced 2GF appearances and zero flags.
We are condition to expect poor player performance.
Funny RG my wife often says to me ( half joking )" why do still follow that mob surely after half century you can see the theme"
I have no answer! Once I used to fight her attempts to get me on mid year ( away from our winter ) holidays now I see it as a welcome break.
You , rjay and dc have brightened my day PSD however I must move in different circles because I don't see improvement.
However you all cannot be wrong so I will try harder to see it.
Agree with both your comments, but can you improve my day by telling me where it is getting better?
I think the internet is actually making it worse, it gives racists a voice and introduces them to like minds which emboldens both.