mrkgnao: Just wanted to report that I've been working these past few days on a new tool (codename: "Demagogue").
The idea was to build a tool that would allow us to search the forum in ways that are currently missing, for example search for forum posts based on user name and date range.
I began by writing the code that harvests the information and did a preliminary test run earlier today.
Unfortunately after scanning about 250 not-too-large threads (a drop in the ocean compared to the estimated 60,000+ threads I was planning to scan to build the database), GOG blocked MaGog's/Demagogue's IP and both currently cannot access the forum anymore. I asked Firek to unblock it, as he kindly does whenever I exceed my limits.
Anyhow, with such severe limits, I really cannot see how to even begin collecting the necessary data, so I am wrapping up this endeavour. Sorry.
Still, was worth the effort.
I was still hoping that gog would be able to whitelist you since the things you do are such an improvement for the community. But seems like they are unable to do so.