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Many of you like Rob Monster because the information that he posted. But many did not realize that he SPAMS the forums whenever he has a chance.
- Spamming/Promoting his company everywhere
- He also hired a team here and tell them to spam the forums also.
Too much is too much and this needed to be stopped.
- OP asked about Godaddy who is privacy. He inserted an Epik link
https://www.namepros.com/threads/wh...rom-godaddy-to-namesilo.1166442/#post-7531080
And many more:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/what-will-happen-to-our-domains-when-we-die.1167187/#post-7530982

He even inserted a link from Webhostingtalk.com which considers Namepros competitor.
https://www.namepros.com/threads/is...like-in-the-digital-age.1167212/#post-7530874

I don't hate the guy. It's just spamming too much or he may have some mental problems?



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This really doesn't seem to be a complicated issue. Seems some people are talking about entirely different things, maybe on purpose to distract from the actual topic. It's not about if Epik is a good registrar or not.

It's not this:

Seriously .. how can it be a bad thing that an industry CEO participates in an industry forum?

Why would that be bad? I haven't heard anybody say that, I think it's good when people from registrars, registries, whoever, participate. It's about the very first post, it's what biggie already touched on:

1. General (»)
1.1. Do not spam or engage in self-promotion outside the designated advertising sections, e.g., the Promotional section.

It's about that. It has been an issue, backed up by Namepros having to move threads and give infraction warnings.

This section - https://www.namepros.com/forums/general-domain-discussion.2/

Is supposed to be for General Discussion, not promotion. This place is already dripping in promotion, it's very advertising friendly.
 
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Rob Monster,

Stop promote your businesses in this thread.
You will never give up?
 
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Is supposed to be for General Discussion, not promotion. This place is already dripping in promotion, it's very advertising friendly.
I think this is where we see 2 different points of view.

1- For me I find it in context if there's a discussion about "RandomTopic1", and then an industry executive enters the discussion to talk about how their company relates to "RandomTopic1". As long as it's relatively on topic then I don't have an issue with any industry executive or employee adding their point of view. In fact, I don't even see how they could genuinely participate without that employee/executive point of view.

2- Some people think the moment the perspective of a specific company is brought into focus that it's advertising.

I can understand both perspectives .. but I honestly feel the community is better served with the first perspective.

One thing is for sure is that it looks a lot worse than it is specifically because there is a huge absence from other registrar executives and staff.


It's about that. It has been an issue, backed up by Namepros having to move threads and give infraction warnings.
Admittedly it's hard to judge posts that have been deleted or moved .. specifically because they've been deleted or removed .. lol
 
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Rob Monster,
Stop promote your businesses in this thread.
You will never give up?

Seriously?

You start a duplicate thread (at least 3rd in as many months) specifically about him and his company and then get upset when he talks about it? lol

C'mon .. seriously? What were you expecting?
 
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Rob Monster,

Stop promote your businesses in this thread.

What would you have Rob do?
Promote his competitors? Lol

Tell ur boss bring themselves down, and not think they above us, actually post here once. I’m proud to give Rob my business.
 
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Seriously?

You start a duplicate thread (at least 3rd in as many months) specifically about him and his company and then get upset when he talks about it? lol

C'mon .. seriously? What were you expecting?

Exacty

You think you are going to attack someone and they are not going to respond? Good luck.
 
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Admittedly it's hard to judge posts that have been deleted or moved .. specifically because they've been deleted or removed .. lol

I didn’t use the words deleted or removed, I said moved. Those threads were moved to the Break Room or Promotional sections.
 
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It is a business after all... :)
 
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October 2011 - DomainSherpa: interview with Rob

... you will understand his “the unifying business + lifestyle” mindset, but also ability to excel, adapt and to go beyond ordinary expectations... including marketing / advertising.

#1. ask... what can I learn from his experience that can help me go forward ...faster >>

(ps. I have no affiliation with any of Epik’s businesses/projects nor account.)
 
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I don,t see anything wrong with Epik/ Rob threads on the Namepros. I have recently transfered the most valuable domains to Epik and what i want to say - Epik / Rob is the trendsetter. I am not a brand ambassador just like so much this Registrar.
 
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Its obvious you are super pissed you weren’t able to snatch someone else’s domain. Do you rage at,GoDaddy etc when you don’t get what you want?? Temper tantrum city. And sense of entitlement.

Learn to read. He just said anyone can request an extended renewal period.
I rage at any platform that offers something and doesn’t follow through.

“He just said anyone can request an extended renewal period “... that’s not what his staff told me and that’s not what he told me. At the time of the incident, it was 1% that got special privileges. @Rob Monster excuse was because that specific customer had thousands of domains registered at epik.

Imagine if you bought a domain via godaddy auctions. On the day it was supposed to hit your account they said, sorry, we have a special customer and they decided to renew. We know 99% of our customers don’t have the right to renew at this stage but hey, get over it!
 
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At the time of the incident, it was 1% that got special privileges. @Rob Monster excuse was because that specific customer had thousands of domains registered at epik.

That’s correct, I manage to locate NP thread ...

Almost all registrars are in the business of giving a large portfolio holders the best / special treatment. It’s about special care not favoritism. Reg. some domains @ CSC or any other safe house registrar and you’re welcome to accept a very special treatment.
 
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Now that it's pointed out I'm the 1%, because I requested $8.49 backorders,
No, you are taking advantage of a public offering. Not even remotely close to 1 person playing by a different set of rules than all others.

And to clarify, you get to BO domains for $8.49 instead of $199? This is another reason to not use epik. We need to know that registrars operate with integrity and have policy that is equal for all users.
 
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Many of you like Rob Monster because the information that he posted. But many did not realize that he SPAMS the forums whenever he has a chance.
- Spamming/Promoting his company everywhere
- He also hired a team here and tell them to spam the forums also.
Too much is too much and this needed to be stopped.
- OP asked about Godaddy who is privacy. He inserted an Epik link
https://www.namepros.com/threads/wh...rom-godaddy-to-namesilo.1166442/#post-7531080
And many more:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/what-will-happen-to-our-domains-when-we-die.1167187/#post-7530982

He even inserted a link from Webhostingtalk.com which considers Namepros competitor.
https://www.namepros.com/threads/is...like-in-the-digital-age.1167212/#post-7530874

I don't hate the guy. It's just spamming too much or he may have some mental problems?

LOL

why don't you just start your own Online-Forum ?
Then you can allow only the people in, which you like.
 
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And to clarify, you get to BO domains for $8.49 instead of $199? This is another reason to not use epik. We need to know that registrars operate with integrity and have policy that is equal for all users.

If that's the case you'll never find a registrar.

GD has a discount club that gives discounts to those who pay for a membership.

Dynadot has bulk pricing discounts based on how much you spend with them.

Epik's system is better no spending requirements or membership fees.
 
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Many of you like Rob Monster because the information that he posted. But many did not realize that he SPAMS the forums whenever he has a chance.
- Spamming/Promoting his company everywhere
- He also hired a team here and tell them to spam the forums also.
Too much is too much and this needed to be stopped.
- OP asked about Godaddy who is privacy. He inserted an Epik link
https://www.namepros.com/threads/wh...rom-godaddy-to-namesilo.1166442/#post-7531080
And many more:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/what-will-happen-to-our-domains-when-we-die.1167187/#post-7530982

He even inserted a link from Webhostingtalk.com which considers Namepros competitor.
https://www.namepros.com/threads/is...like-in-the-digital-age.1167212/#post-7530874

I don't hate the guy. It's just spamming too much or he may have some mental problems?
While I understand your point of view, the difference is that he is very active, as you say, with great information, he's available for answers on the forum and in PMs.

He also asks what people want and learns from that too.

That's gold worth in any business sector.
 
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Let me know if I've got this right...

Epik's policy is a 15 day grace period for renewal.

Epik backorders then take effect on day 16.

Keith backordered a domain.

On day 16 of the domains expiration, he rightfully expected his backorder to take effect.

Epik then said that some customers are exempt from this company policy and refunded Keiths backorder.

.... Make your own decision, but I can see why Keith is upset. The domain in question is completely irrelevant.

Btw - Why do tons of familiar members have "Epik Staff" badges? Are there any requirements that need to be made or can I get staff badges for all my followers as well? - I know Rob is contracting work from various people at the moment but "staff" seems a bit much.

to me @Rob Monster was clever enough to stop his personal spamming
and actually is doing much better now in taking over namepros
by simply convincing more and more members
to add an epik,com staff badge to their profile

clever

be aware
 
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If that's the case you'll never find a registrar.

GD has a discount club that gives discounts to those who pay for a membership.

Dynadot has bulk pricing discounts based on how much you spend with them.

Epik's system is better no spending requirements or membership fees.
These are all upfront services that are publicly offered to customers. What happened with my BO was shady and done behind closed doors to benefit 1, special customer. See the difference?!
 
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in my view @Rob Monster has been a great asset to namepros. As CEO of such big company I appreciate his easy approachable and interactive nature and i don't mind his promotional and marketing activities here as long as its in context and as per rules of NP. in fact i find it helpful, insightful and innovative. I believe its like a challenge to his competitors. At the end of the day we all here are for business. I like how in the process epik always strives to be best register for domainers like us giving personal touch to everything and everyone. low commission, regular promos and offers, fast afternic sedo premium listings, low escrow fees, multiple payment options, domain loans and much more.
I find rob and epik to be most domainer friendly register. i agree though 15 days grace time can be improved upon.
overall i really fail to understand why would anyone have problem with him even for his pomotional marketing activities.

PS. i am not affiliated with Epik in anyway but given the opportunity i would glad to be.
 
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These are all upfront services that are publicly offered to customers. What happened with my BO was shady and done behind closed doors to benefit 1, special customer. See the difference?!

You keep saying that even though Rob himself has stated ANYONE can ask for that. Nothing special other than simply asking.
 
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You keep saying that even though Rob himself has stated ANYONE can ask for that. Nothing special other than simply asking.
It’s easy to say that now, after you’ve been exposed.

Show me where he said that prior to me making this public, a year ago. And, that is certainly not what he said to me when this was initially brought to light.
 
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I don’t think this thread should become now about what’s good and bad about epik, but as far as I know their marketplace is as dead as DAN’s if not deader. On the other hand, DynaDot marketplace sells domains for me regularly and I get weekly offers there although many offers are too low still it’s at least indicative of activity, traffic, from many potential buyers.

Both DynaDot and Epik marketplaces are exclusive - open only to domains registered with them. So you can’t have both.

DynaDot will give you the lowest per domain bulk renewal price possible if you have enough domains with them. You may privately negotiate it even lower. I don’t think Epik can even match it, but if they can, they’d at best be able to match it not beat it.

As far as this free epik escrow, there are a lot of hurdles:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/if...-wasting-time-and-money.1119508/#post-7076570

In the end, it’s like trying to find the ideal best hosting company with the lowest price - there is no such thing. Just as you’ll find with hosting you’ll find with registrars that no one is giving anything away. What you might gain in one area they’re going to take back in another. Superiority in one department doesn’t translate to superiority in another.

Which is why it’s comical really that no matter what thread is posted lately someone from epik comes in to post why epik fits the bill perfectly. Many registrars could come in and make the same argument for different reasons on the same topic. This sort of marketing is a waste of time to those of us who know that each registrar has its own weaknesses and strengths. But for those who are still learning still not clear on what exactly they want or need, these sorts of pitches might hold sway.


I prefer dynadot,
because epik is just too much for me

I actually do need a more standard type of registar

and personally I hate the epik interface
to me it's confusing


I need just that:
register my domains

and I don't need anybody to tell me constantly how great they are
I 'm able to find out by myself
 
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It’s easy to say that now, after you’ve been exposed.

Show me where he said that prior to me making this public, a year ago. And, that is certainly not what he said to me when this was initially brought to light.

My bad you have now convinced me. It's all a conspiracy everyone is a special user except you.
 
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