Hmmm...that's wierd. A DM said that? I don't think it's true. When I read your post I went back to my logs and found the 7 day notice.
Even now, there are a couple of shops where the owner has been MIA for days. I don't know, maybe they just log in for a few minutes to refresh it, but I never see them IG.
Thanks, bud. I'll get another shop, for sure. It just may take some time...which I can wait.