ClusterHQ is shutting down

Re:ClusterHQ is shutting down by alex_hitchins on Thursday December 22, 2016 @04:54PM (#13240710)

Could this be in any way akin to the shutdown of Lavabit? I know it's not the same type of company, but if there was pressure to put back doors in or any sort of compromise, I would support the action.

If not, then it's a really bad way to shut up shop. OK the source is out there but given the holiday season people might have appreciated a little warning.

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Re:ClusterHQ is shutting down by robhaswell on Tuesday January 03, 2017 @10:12AM (#13309608)

Hi, founder of ClusterHQ here. I was just reminiscing over the demise of my company, and saw this comment had not been replied to.

I can categorically state that there was no pressure to install back-doors or any Lavabit-style problems.

As for your other comment, as a business you don't get to choose when you run out of money. I believe there was a plan to secure more money, and when that plan failed the employees were told immediately. The timing is irrelevant.

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Re:ClusterHQ is shutting down by alex_hitchins on Thursday January 05, 2017 @05:17AM (#13326049)

Thank you for the comment.

I appreciate as a business you don't have complete control of your destiny. There is a fine line between keeping employees informed and scaring them witless and I appreciate you were doing the right thing for your company. I or anyone else would likely have done the same in your situation.

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