[CaveTech]

It's not that they're not entitled to disband, it's that they make it seem like the community should be happy for them. Outside of companies with cult-like status, it's the product people care about, not the team. Why would anyone be happy that a service they need/love is getting shut down?

[tptacek]

If you like the people that work there, you're probably happy they found a soft landing.

[joe_the_user]

Why would you like people who just happen to run a website you find convenient? It's not like you shake their hands each time you click through or something.

And after they decide it's more convenient for them to shut down that website, it's kind of bizarre to think their ex-customers would want to have a personal relationship with them.

[bitJericho]

Because sometimes people like human friendships?

I buy and support a number of services and products where I would jump at the chance to shake the founder's hand and be their best friend! Sometimes it's about the people more than just the product. I'd buy a product site-unseen from certain people.

[onan_barbarian]

It's generic positive spin. Honestly, what would you expect to see?

In other news, the guy who speaks to you on the way out of the superstore probably doesn't care whether you have a nice day or not. Also, when the CEO of that big company steps down, he may not actually be planning to spend more time with his family.