1) Suddenly not taking new URLs is a partial shutdown. 2) It is a questionable decision that doesn't make much sense. One of the few scenarios that seems remo

1) Suddenly not taking new URLs is a partial shutdown. 2) It is a questionable decision that doesn't make much sense. One of the few scenarios that seems remotely sensible is that this was an attempt to attract attention, particularly from investors who might be interested in a service with such an enthusiastic following that they'd "appeal" to the company to keep it going. 3) If not investors, then buyers: http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/08/10/trim-cuts-off-bitlys-301works-idea-wants-to-sell/ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/08/10/trim-cuts-off-bitlys-30...