I simply think that I started seeing more and more of people at least talking about ostracism as if it were a primary go-to since about then. I now also think

I simply think that I started seeing more and more of people at least talking about ostracism as if it were a primary go-to since about then. I now also think that you are probably also right; people for whom ostracism is the only option left now have an easier time doing it.