I heard that some Industry guys were worked up over some of the posts (that admittedly got out of hand at times) and that Sole Tech actually acquired it to shut it down. If you remember correctly during the last gasp, the regular http link didn't work but it was still live if you went through a bookmark. I know the DWay thing was the kiss of death but everyone was trying to figure out who was doing it, I think someone at Sole Tech paid for it so they could bury it good and proper. My Sole tech rep told me that story long ago. I have no idea how accurate it is but he seemed convinced.
I preferred wheelbite too.