Skyscales and lag

I have a very average computer, but for the most part, it always ran GW2 with few problems.Now that skyscales are a thing with their flapping fancy wings. Any meta event causes severe lag for me.I don't really mean to complain, but I'm sure I'm not alone.As time goes on, GW2 keeps adding more and more graphics, whether it be amour, skill attacks, and other things that tax your video card as well other things.Sure, I could turn down my graphics, but until now, I never needed too.Am I the only one having this problem of late?

It's not the skyscales but the number of people doing the meta and boss rush events