Maybe BE just shut down to scare away the influx of Linkin Park fans.
I don't know.
That would be awesome.
Did the site HAVE to really shut down though? It's just my speculation, but I don't think it did. Of course, I'm sure we're not privy to what Rik knows, but I think it was a preventive situation more than anything. To protect himself, AND the future of this site itself. I guess the legal fine points between STP had to be set before Scott's tour, and as someone mentioned, I don't think it's coincidence at all. Obviously, Rik must've found out everything was OK for him to reestablish the site.
Whatever the case, moving on...