FF14 player count reached the lowest point in 4 years. We lost 75% of the playerbase.

[Exmo]

I would take manic to mean forums being active, if that's not your meaning I think it would be a good idea to clarify and go from there.

Yep that's the intended meaning. It's conventional usage and is clear from the context on the conversation. But I don't think some others here care. It's not a case of misunderstanding, they're just being belligerent.