Looks like you have been around a while then. Seems Hive is like online life, people flow in and out of it. The cool thing is that we remember them. Some with fondness and some not so much. Seems like you remember the ones that have moved on with good memories. I recognize many of the names you call out and follow one or two already I think and they are good authors. I need to start following some of the others possibly.
Yeah, just a little bit. I wish I had been in a bit sooner. Everyone I mentioned is really good people. You likely won't be disappointed if you start following them. Even the ones who don't post anymore, but their old content was top notch.