I think Q done a few tests and came to the conclusion that 8ch was pretty secure. They probably never imagined that mass 'shooters'would be posting manifesto's on there.  Taking the site down must have been a very tough decision for JW, but I don't think Q would mind too much about the change. They changed from 4ch to 8ch without too much bother.  What I'm interested to know though is if JW still has the 8ch.net domain, why not use it?  It's perked my suspicions that they've changed domains.