I found the nerf story to be true. Been farming VB for 2 years and today got less than half of the normal qty of baubles. In addition, the spawn rate of Stoneheads is also significantly reduced. I participated in meta from the start and in the hour and 15 minutes didn't get enough events to receive the map bonus 2x. Typically 2 bonus' is a given and even 3 if the event counter sets up right and you get the 1st bonus during meta. This is VERY disappointing. Literally everything in game is so kitten expensive (like crafting Legendaries) that this farm was really my only means of keeping pace. It's not hurting anyone to leave it alone. I just don't get it...Bad mojo on Anet.