I do notice the real comments shared by authentic authors, and I respond to them when they visit my blog. However, I'm beginning to see what looks like almost automated AI-like comments which doesn't match the "authors" original voice that I used to know. These are ignored.
ps: Even the "select few" that you mentioned aren't getting the number of comments they used to get just a few short years ago. Clearly we've had a number of "Man overboard!" between then and now. That's why we really need to support those that are still here.
Yes, sadly, AI is taking over human interaction.
BTW, speaking of people in here, if you find nice accounts worth promoting, let me know, to spread some love to them.