Exodus International, the "ex-gay" conversion therapy group, shuts down: thoughts?

In an important move in the LGBT-rights movement, Exodus International, a group Chick-fil-A donated to, the most infamous ex-gay conversion therapy group in the United States is shutting down, and its leader, Alan Chambers, offers an apology. Says Chambers: “So often the religious message is that gay people aren’t welcome, and it became something I just couldn’t stand by.”

Apparently this was not a sudden decision and this was the result of gradual decisions that led in this direction:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/21/us-usa-gay-exodus-idUSBRE95J0W020130621

Is it only a matter of time before other groups do the same thing? Do you feel Chambers’ statements are genuine? Do you think he was blackmailed or forced into doing this?

Just looking to see what people think. :)