Fair points. On the other hand, when you say "not getting credit for it" you're saying that number of posts equals more credit. And the idea is not to equate more posts with better posters. I mean you have "only" 1,200 posts. But anyone who's been here long enough knows that you're as valuable (if not more so) than many members with more posts.
But like I said, I won't be upset if we bring them back. I'd be that much closer to 30,000 posts. Just wait for that thread!