I don't think the answer is to nerf 2 hand more btw. Last thing we need is more melee nerfs
What happened recently was there was a push by the mod devs to encourage a wider range of 2 hand uses. The anti shielders got nice buffs (all axes). The mid range swords got buffs and Danish got a nerf. This isn't a bad idea in its own right imo
This indirectly nerfs all polearms, since the stats of 2 handers that oppose them are improved.
Then we also have a series of general melee nerfs over the last year. Turning while attacking was nerfed for everyone but affected people with 2 directions the most. Crappy game mechanic was removed (randy stagger) that affected only poles. Glancing was changed for being too close to enemy, and I think for being a certain distance away (possibly if enemy is moving away from your attack). Not sure about the glancing but poles all feel effectively shorter for me.
Some poles are probably in a good place, like some axes or poleaxes. Some are complete garbage that need similar buffs that mid range 2 handers got, and some need some little buffs like 2 direction poles (not all, the high damage ones might be OK). I'm talking 28 pierce ones that feel quite short now. TBH I would like all stabbing weapons to get some glance buff at the extent of their range, and some might need damage buffs