I don't think putting up an exchange is easy, and I don't think anybody would go through all the effort just to run away with a small profit, when they could run it long term for a big profit..
I'd question this. Putting "an" exchange up is easy. phenixex.com (sp?) is next coming up, a week later.
Small profit? 500 users * 0.35 BTC is significant, for a 1 week's worth of work.
Erundook & co. would be wise to show up and explain if he is serious about running a reliable exchange.
The site is not down at all, it is showing code 200. There is just no content.
Hmmmm ... It looks like he's operating out of Europe.. It's a lazy sunday morning there...
He's "involved" with at least with 15 pools, I'm guessing they are still up...
And I'm wondering if there is no content, how you can give me the numbers of users and their average balance..
And I know a man looking to open an exchange but needing a helping hand, I'd love to hook him up with a serious code monkey like yourself.. I'm sure you can have it sorted in a few hours... and running perfectly without a beta.. PM me if you are willing to put your money where your mouth is...
But you know, I don't have a dog in this fight, just wanted to reduce the FUD by pointing out that we don't know what is happening and it's a bit early to be jumping to conclusions...

EDIT: (A) Just checked your previous posts Armchair, you need people
to compile your binaries for you ?
(B) And there we go, he grabbed sleep, which is a precious commodity for any developer.