[snitko]

I think you probably should put a huge message on the site, saying you're shutting down, so that those who still go there occasionally, wouldn't be surprised too much. After all, they are your users, so you've got to respect them till the end. Also make sure you prevent new users from signing up.

[tibbon]

Very true. I've seen too many startups recently do a 'silent' laying off of everyone, closing doors, but leaving the servers up and the community to rot. The users don't even know that no one's driving the boat- but that servers are just still running because the prepaid their bills for the year. Unfortunate really.