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.
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.
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.