Taken from the NT Forums.
http://www.newbietrainer.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4483

"Dear friends,

It's been a fun ride! We as a gaming community have lasted a long time. I know the last few years have been a little lackluster for the NT community, but people tend to move on and find other interests. I think we have all had a pretty positive experience here. Many of us making friends both inside the game and also carrying to outside the game in many cases. Tempers have flared and harsh words exchanged at times, but at the end of the day (or end of an era depending on who we are talking about :wink: ) we are all friends here. We have shared both life with new children and death of loved ones over the years (about 14 years now). It's been amazing that it has been that long, and amazing to watch some of our players go from kids to young adults.

I want to thank everyone who has been here for making this a fun place to come play, discuss, argue, and laugh. At the end of August, I will be shutting http://www.newbietrainer.com down. I am sad in doing so, but I think NT has run its course all it can.

As a final tribute to the community, please post any memorable story you wish to share that you have taken away from being part of Newbie Trainer.

Cheers!"