fucker came back the last time I went up. Previously he was replaced with lice infested pigeons. I had to burn all my clothes, and sleep standing for a month. And that was just to get me in the mood.

So, has the commercial climbing aspect made unauthorised ascent easier or harder?

Good question waffle. I'd like to know the same thing.
If i were to try in this day and age, at say, midnight on a sunday, what would my chances of being able to scale her be?

You read the papers right, hear about the 4 victorians who climbed her drunk? ~$750 fine each. I'm sure it's possible, the risk v reward ration is for your consideration.