You got this part right. Epik is far from having a corner on the market on controversy though a review of Wikipedia or MSM would not suggest it. This was an old summary:
https://www.epik.com/blog/splc
Specific to ProLifeWhistleBlower.com, we did not deplatform them. We convinced them that their idea was misguided and they opted to redirect their traffic. I consider that to be a diplomatic win.
We really don't take it lightly to do a takedown. If/when it happens for an established client, we try to handle it as gracefully as possible. Sometimes that grace is abused.
It is remarkable how little wrath some of these larger companies receive by comparison. Clearly this has little to do with logic.
It is also remarkable how little effort most registrars and hosts exhibit in attempting to defuse and/or rehabilitate problem clients. Instead they pass the buck or send them to the dark web. Very weak.
Epik empowers content, community and commerce within the bounds of the law. We were already a capable company. We recently secured additional resources with which to advance the cause.
I am as disappointed as anyone that this incident occurred. The fast-growing Epik team is operating with the optimistic and forward-looking mindset of "that which does not kill us makes us stronger".
As for
@bmugford and his interest in Epik operating updates, as far as I know, he has no domains at Epik. As far as I can tell his last transaction on Epik was in 2014. I am sure this mystery will be revealed in time...
Have a blessed evening everyone!