[1057x31337]

The part I don't understand is why they would take down a working site. They should of waited until they were ready to switch over.

[inimino]

("should of" should be "should have")

The post explains this. Closing gives space. That could be technical, psychological, social. Shutting down what's there is cleaner. If you miss it, this would be a good chance to thank the people who kept it running all this time.

[1057x31337]

Good to know, thanks.

[atombender]

Apparently this: https://twitter.com/WardCunningham/status/785960076041302016