Another lurker has finally found his way back.
I was soooooo distressed a few weeks back to see InSim implode the way it did.  I have enjoyed for several years the creative collaborations of this community.  Even when I did not care for the style, just to watch the interplay as one would come up with a new mesh and then several others would adapt that into a project.
Well done.

(in the following, please do not read any unintended offense)
As to the 4chan drama, although I am a old man, I love observing these interactions.  It reminds me of when I was a middle school teacher.  The growth potential of teens is worth all the drama.

Anyway, glad to see the collective return.  Cheers.

First let me tell you that I love your work.
As a former Naval enlisted man, I had an observation about your uniform.  On his lower right sleeve he has one diagonal red stripe which indicates 4 years of service.  You said your father had twenty five years, so he would have had at least six diagonal stripes on his lower right sleeve.  Also if you had twelve years of good conduct (i.e. no disciplinary infractions) the stripes for service as well as the rating badge (upper-middle of right sleeve) were gold.  
Just a suggestion if you ever go back and do it over for realism.  I tried to pm you because I did not want you to be embarrassed by this, but your inbox seems to be full.  
As I said I really enjoy your work.  Keep simming!