Before everyone was bored, so they crafted. Now everyone is busy with new stuff to do. Soldiery tomes, atmas, etc. Most free time went to crafting/making money before. Now it goes to the large timesink called atma. This is great for the economy since the people who really care to make money will be making money. Personally I haven't crafted anything but glamour prisms since 2.2 started.