Just to let you guys know, I pm'd Bob to ask him a question about changing this thread into a poll thread. He said that we will wait a little bit because, "I deal with VerticalScope's chief technology officer and he's scratching his head..The guy is super smart, so it's not like some low level tech is looking at it." In other words, there is still hope about getting the thread back.
And if/when it comes back alive, everyone who uses the thread should thank him. His job is in no way easy with all the errors that have occurred in the past, and I know most of us would never have the patience or ability to deal with VS in a sensible manor, so give credit where credit is due.