I had the exact opposite- met more trolls and rando shooters online last night than at any time previous. Just pure luck with what server you get put in, I guess.
I spent more than half my playtime last night dealing with folk who robbed of my horse, shot me for no reason, waved hello then backstabbed me, lasso goons, and someone who tackled me to the ground.
Actually, most of those confrontations were quite fun (other than the horse carcass robbery and the weird ghost trolls). Maybe I'm sinking to their level! Or maybe I just enjoy beating down wannabe griefers? Maybe I secretly hop someone kicks something off so I can 'legitimately' get them? Oh dear ... what has happened to me, lol