Looking around as I tend to do, I think I see posts back to about 2018. This would account for the seemingly low post count by even the prolific members.
So the entire Gazette was wiped out before that? I mean that's a "Wow!" With all the hacking and bots today you just don't know.
Also, how long am I going to have to fill out the form to post? Not that I mind. I see the reason clearly. I appreciate that this forum is actively looking for bots and spam.