I think it’s been four years since I last looked this way - and then, it was only because someone had tagged me based on my old MST3K summaries. I saw someone doing a fundraiser for the Chicago Reader on BlueSky, which made me think of the Straight Dope, and thought I’d pop in. Then I read the In Memoriam thread and made myself sad.
I hope you’re all doing well.
Been better, but still alive.
Well, that’s something! Gotta try to outlive those who would hurt us. 
Hello, I remember you! Well, for certain values of “remember”, you understand, but I definitely recall the name.
The Czarastic One lost his house in a fire. There was a Go Fund Me page, but I don’t know if it’s still active.
That’s awful. I hope you’re getting back on your feet, @Czarcasm .
Lost everything, including our three cats, am currently at a Residence Inn, and looking for a place to live.
Wish I could help. Positive thoughts sent your way, at least.
Thank you.
Welcome back. The place is slowin’ down, but aren’t we all? Lots of “all trump
outrage all the time”, but you can block all that easily and what’s left is fairly convivial.
I’m here. Such as that is.
Glad to meet you. 
Your name is familiar as well, I think? It’s been an awfully long time. And hello to @LSLGuy and @Beckdawrek as well.
Good here, ‘meh’ there, not too bad overall, though!
Tripler
Welcome back!
Well, I remember that you’re really neat, and full of turtle meat. Does that count as “remembering you”?
I’ll allow it. And hello to you too, @Tripler !
I have every single one of your movies. Gamera the Brave is my favorite.
It is.
Hello, @Baker and @nearwildheaven - another two familiar-sounding names.
nevermind.
Welcome back! I genuinely and sincerely hope you stick around.