For those wanting the short story: Buy this game. It is still worth thousands of fun and awe filled hours. Despite the common opinion that the game is dead/dying, this game is here to stay until it is no longer developed. If you love making a character and powering up that character in a world rich with lore and beauty, this game is certainly for you.
For those who don't mind a little reading: Buy this game. As you read all these reviews you will notice a striking trend: community is trash/toxic; Wrath of the Lich King was the last of WoW's Golden era; No major updates; game is dead etc etc. These comments have merit but they are spoken in absolutes which is simply exaggeration. I happen to find that MOST of the community is great and helpful but you do need to reach out to them. It is unfortunate that the "trolls" are the loudest but just because they are making the noise it does not mean they are the majority.
Wrath of the Lich King was incredible but nostalgia has played a large role in the player base discrediting current content. We are incredibly passionate about our world, characters and lore. We are also very quick to lash out at something we don't agree with, as if the writers and developers are our puppets who should obey. I am not saying all is sunshine but it has been constantly updated. The game does need work. But the current amount of hours spent, have been well worth it. ALL of them. Here since 2005 and will be a while still.