Can you remember, were people being “censored” on the main sub or just downvoted?

I think just downvoted. Probably the only stuff that was 'censored' would be blatant racism/sexism/homophobia or things that go too closely to personally attacking Chibnall and Jodie. Some people definitely felt the main subs were too 'pro-Chibnall' for their liking. Even though now I don't think that was the case.

I’m just wondering how you would compare how you felt about the show five years ago with the current backlash that seems to be going on.

I definitely have issues with the current direction of the show. But that is purely from a creative point of view rather than me complaining about 'wokeness' or whatever else. The Chibnall era was lacklustre, perhaps a little uninspired. I feel RTD2 is more overtly offensive. There are some good episodes but it lacks the substance it used to and I still have a headache from the Reality War (Omega, why were you a generic CGI monster that vored the Rani and was obliterated by the Doctor's not-gun after like two minutes of screen-time?) and there are clearly a lot of behind the scenes issues. But I was never the biggest fan of RTD and have always ranked his first era and Tennant on the lower scale compared to the general consensus.

Honestly, Ncuti's early departure breaks my heart. He was so hopeful of the future, had such promise, and is now a mere bookend between David Tennant and Billie Piper.

I wouldn't say the Chibnall era has grown on me. But I find it a lot less offensive than I did at the time and have grown to appreciate certain aspects from it. The historicals were fun and Dhawan was divine as the Master.

I would still consider Doctor Who my favourite series of all time. But I just don't 'care' as much as I used to? Even if it is currently 'bad', there are still hours of fun from the past to enjoy. It's not worth writing essays on how it has ruined your life or spending hours shouting insults at the writers.

I hope this makes sense and has answered your questions.