Observations from a th9 on new update

Hey guys n gals

Wanted to pass on my observations on the new update. First I've been playing at least 3 years,I'm max defense th9 messing with walls mostly upgrading heroes. I've turned into a filthy casual for the last 6 months( the off n on loot issues did this). I had been camping in masters low champs for the last 8 months,hitting for loot when the shield ran out. Worked well from a casual standpoint. Th had always been left out, I've never ever seen a reason to protect it. When update rolled out I tried to make a go as a casual in masters. Stayed their for 2 weeks basically I got nowhere loot wise. Loot was poor big hits when the shield ran out. I also noticed all the cup droppers,figured I'd follow since I wasn't finding decent loot( descent loot for me is 300k of each and at least 2000 plus de). I moved on down to silver,low and behold I've found some loot. I've been here in silver and gold ever since. Now here are some observations. I've noticed that when I'm not playing I'm not getting attacked. No shield for days,I've got my base setup so it's easily barched for collectors and gold and elix storages. De is heavily protected. During the collector boosting period we've been in. I've forgotten to log in and empty collectors many many times(I'm a filthy casual remember 😂). NOT ONE ATTACK, none nada.

Now this update Ive found my place what works for me. Butttttt why or where or how is this happening this doesn't seem like fair play. When I get on and do play I've noticed more attacks. But then they die off to nothing. So is this a update mechanic or are less people playing? Or am I in a spot where peeps are just cheesing for loot?

Curious about others observations, just a note update doesn't bother me,it does seem like the game is broke if this is intentional.