Does anyone else not check them regularly? I looked in the corner this morning and had 183. I guess it's been weeks since I paid attention to them. Back in the day, I was more invested in rep than I am today in alerts. Of course, I'm very much an old now. Anyway, carry on.
I check them. I don't care about the likes, but if someone has quoted me or @'ed me I want to respond and not leave them hanging.