I accept that we do not have "right" to this information, and that there may not be a quick or even a good solution. The immediate situation is beyond the control of the Webmasters.
However I think a clear statement from the Webmasters about what is happening and what information will be missing, at least in the short term, would be helpful, and avoid confusion and complaints. I've posted a lot of older photographs recently, and have had several PM's from members saying I've put the wrong IMO#. I haven't but it looks like I have.
In the short term, members could perhaps help by putting what information they have in the comments.