LE Could have control of the server that means they can read everything including PM, Past, present and future, I'm sure they could also implant a bug to trace IP somehow although don't quote me on that on I'm stone could just be paranoia lol. And as also stated, servers have to be paid for, now Ross could have paid for the server for years or could be monthly and if it went down and this hadn't been made im sure we would lose some of the community, also new forum is a chance to start fresh, new forum, new road, new identity, alot of people me included have changed user name , don't want to leave a trail