Chippy, I would have to say that 3 years later and still trading would answer your question sufficiently, does it not?
Not shut down, still thriving and fast becoming a local social hub. Seems to me it has plenty of hope.

I must confess though, it seems very strange to join a forum, just to dig up a 3 year old post from heavens knows how many pages back, just to attempt to smear the name of a successful local trader.

Personal issues with the owner maybe?