I don't know how they would get that information out of the dead hard drive,but even if they can,like Ed S said....who cares?
I had over 1000 too,and there were people like Drew who had 4000!
4000 or 4 should make no difference to anyone.If what we have to say is interesting and valuable, the other members will hear us, no matter how many posts we have.
Think of it as a pleasant thing like,like, like.. taking your boards again [:D]