There were many reasons for shutting down novel websites.
1. illegal content: novel websites may contain illegal, pirated or inappropriate content such as sex, violence, horror, political sensitivity, etc. This may lead to the website being closed down.
Gambling, fraud, and other illegal activities: Some novel websites may provide services for gambling, fraud, or other illegal activities, which may lead to the closure of the website.
Hacker attack: The website may be hacked, causing its database to be leaked, the server to crash, or other security issues. This may lead to the website being seized.
4. copyright issues: the novel website may have violated the author's copyright, which may lead to the website being seized.
5. Too many advertisements: The website may contain too many advertisements, which may lead to a poor user experience and even affect the normal operation of the website. This may lead to the website being banned.
6. Other factors: Closing down a novel website may also be due to political, social, cultural, or other factors such as copyright protection, website management, etc.