What's going on with Epik and Rob Monster?

Derek Peterson said:

I found that odd but Rob explained that his employee Nick was actually responsible for the graph image years ago, before bitmitigate and that they no longer even use BuyVM and do all in-house and I believe him. That's it.
I have never used bitmitigate but we are going to try it out.

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So what were you talking about? The alt/title text for that BuyVM graph reads "200Gbps DDoS attack mitigated by BuyVM DDoS Protection." Who is telling the truth? BuyVM or BitMitigate?

Rob Monster said:

As mentioned, not planning to comment on these topics on NP outside of this thread. The issue here was that the decision to share the NZ livestream in response a SPLC-coordinated Twitter brigade was a countermeasure against their provocation. They have left me alone ever since. The SPLC are unaccountable thugs. I deal with them accordingly. The folks on NamePros that want censorship are similarly not interested in safeguarding civil liberties. They may be US citizens but they are not Americans.

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what will happen if you are going to share the livestream of the Sri-Lanka attack ?

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019...lanka-church-and-hotel-bombings-kill-over-200

Larion said:

what will happen if you are going to share the livestream of the Sri-Lanka attack ?

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019...lanka-church-and-hotel-bombings-kill-over-200

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Well there really would not be much need to do that because the evisceration of Christendom is not a PsyOp, but an active program. The Sri Lanka attacks are just a larger than average example of what is going on around the world on a daily basis.

Google the term "Christian persecution" and you will find some rather big numbers around the world. It is far greater than what the Jews endure these days. It does not make international headlines. Nobody died at Notre Dame. That event was a ritual. Doubt it? The beheaded apostles are the smoking gun.





I am no Catholic, but the stage is set to make Notre Dame "multi-faith". After all, France is now 10% Muslim, so this is the stage where a nation goes from tolerating Muslims, to becoming Muslim. The main European policymakers are on board with that plan. It is the same in Germany, UK, etc.

On a global scale, there are some who expect Rome will shortly merge Roman Catholicism and Islam into Chrislam based on the narrative that they both worship "Yahweh", who was actually a Pagan desert God, not the God of creation YHWH. Perhaps a sleight of hand to re-unite Esau. We shall see!


However, for any non-Christians, don't get too comfortable in thinking that you will be spared persecution. The Bible foretells a near ~66% reduction in population during the end-times. However, if the Georgia Guidestones are to be believed as someone's roadmap, some psychopaths want more like 90%.



Regardless of whether you believe in prophecy, secular history provides all the evidence you should need to believe that genocide is not a new thing. It has been going on for thousands of years. As such, it is a darned good reason for keeping an armed citizenry, and protecting free speech.

For the record, I am not an Islamaphobe. I have Muslim friends,and employ several Muslims and have great relationships with them. I have also enjoyed traveling extensively in Muslim nations. However, I have an issue when nations embrace Sharia law and, condone forced conversion and/or destruction of competing faiths.

The Internet is a blessing. People can not only use it to speculate on domains but also to educate themselves about why the world works the way that it does and apply discernment in deciding what to believe and who to trust. Along the way, you might discover the meaning of life!

NameLlama said:

Lol missed bit


latency

How would you know? You don't even operate in Europe and you most certainly don't have your own peers. You claim to be the industry leader but nobody knew about you until you spammed your posts here. You run your services on a $3/mo VPS from OVH but claim to dislike OVH. You said that you have a 100% uptime guarantee but you said that there was downtime from OVH. I just don't get it; do us all a favor and shut your crappy DDoS protection service down.

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You are talking nonsense. We have a network of dedicated servers for BitMitigate in 7 cities around the world, expanding to additional cities. Just benchmark your site with and without BitMitigate and then you can comment. Epik is investing in BitMitigate. The fact that it even worked for thousands of customers with sites in the Alexa top 2000 back when it was on cheap VPS should just tell you how darned impressive this software actually is and why it is possible to scale it to hundreds of millions of domains in a way that CloudFlare cannot replicate due to their massively higher cost structure. BitMitigate is built entirely on proprietary software and is the battle-tested work of a technical genius that Epik is privileged to employ.

Rob Monster said:

I actually think "Flat Earth Society" is a disinfo operation. And so are these clowns:

Neil de Grasse Tyson:

Bill Nye:

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Uh oh, the Millennials are rejecting propaganda. I guess all that wired connectedness was good for something after all! 34% of Millennials. Oops.

https://today.yougov.com/topics/phi...t-flat-earthers-consider-themselves-religious

This survey was done in February 2018. I doubt the genie goes back in the bottle now.

Basically once someones doubts that the earth is a meaningless piece of dirt flying randomly through a expanding universe, or that humans evolved from monkeys, guess what happens? They look for God.


Yes, there is a North pole. Everything that is opposite of North is South. So if you go due-East or due-West from any point, you are traveling in a circle relative to absolute North.

This is what those crazy flat earth people believe.

Sri Lanka government blocks social media due to reports of "fake news" after the horrific hate crimes committed by those who are intolerant to opposing views.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/21/sri-lanka-social-media-explosions/

Rob Monster said:

Well there really would not be much need to do that because the evisceration of Christendom is not a PsyOp, but an active program. The Sri Lanka attacks are just a larger than average example of what is going on around the world on a daily basis.

Google the term "Christian persecution" and you will find some rather big numbers around the world. It is far greater than what the Jews endure these days. It does not make international headlines. Nobody died at Notre Dame. That event was a ritual. Doubt it? The beheaded apostles are the smoking gun.

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I am no Catholic, but the stage is set to make Notre Dame "multi-faith". After all, France is now 10% Muslim, so this is the stage where a nation goes from tolerating Muslims, to becoming Muslim. The main European policymakers are on board with that plan. It is the same in Germany, UK, etc.

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There was not much of an outrage about Sri Lanka despite the large number of "Easter worshippers" having a premature introduction to eternity. Of note, Easter/Ishtar is Babylonian so the term was not wrong. The relevant holy day for a Bible-believing Christian should probably be Passover, the day Christ was crucified. This year, Passover happened to line up with Good Friday, and then First Fruits on Easter.

Looking ahead to May 1, keep an eye on Paris during the Satanic holidays of Saint Walpurgis Night (April 30) and Beltane (May 1). On May 1, at Sunset in Paris, the light of the sun casts directly through the Grande Arche at La Defense, shining right through the Arc de Triomphe, and shining onto the crystal pyramid (aka capstone) at the Louvre. Francois MItterrand, the 33rd degree Freemason had a plan!



It can be verified here.

In the meantime, the Crown of Thorns taken from the damaged Notre Dame is now at the Louvre. If it happens to end up in the glass pyramid by April 30, that will probably be a coincidence too.

On March 30, for the 30th anniversary of the Louvre glass pyramid, this artwork was done at the pyramid. It was shredded in a few hours but was a reminder of what it really is depicting.



It is also perhaps a coincidence that Notre Dame faces the Kaaba stone of Mecca. It is easy to verify this on Google maps.



I certainly don't profess to have all the answers. I have questions and seek answers. The Internet, powered by free speech, remains a great ally in seeking answers, in spite of an insane amount of disinfo and misinfo. However, that is precisely why I believe you want all the puzzle pieces.

TCK said:

I think we are getting closer to the core of why Rob continues to post while ignoring logic and facts that challenge his "truth":

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Exactly! he is pretending that nothing happened and he thinks that this wont affect the future of his small registrar epik.

The small registrar epik should rebrand to try to erase the negative image of its owner rob mmonster

Unfortunately @Rob Monster CANT AFFORD a Premium domain like Epic.com ahahahahaha!

epiK with K is NOT a Premium domain, its just a brandable domain… LOL

OmarVG said:

Exactly! he is pretending that nothing happened and he thinks that this wont affect the future of his small registrar epik.

The small registrar epik should rebrand to try to erase the negative image of its owner rob mmonster

Unfortunately @Rob Monster CANT AFFORD a Premium domain like Epic.com ahahahahaha!

epiK with K is NOT a Premium domain, its just a brandable domain… LOL

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There is no re-brand needed. Authenticity, consistency and sincerity are their own brand. The Epik product is as solid as ever with unmatched pace of innovation, backed up with an exemplary service organization.

Also brandable spelling is not a liability. Does a name like Lyft.com make sense to you? In case not aware, they are doing their IP at $20 billion despite losing tons of money. How about NetFlix.com? Etc.

In case not aware, I spent my first 9 years after Cornell BS and MBA with Procter and Gamble, one of the leading branding companies in the world. For consumers, P&G is known by a portfolio of BRANDS, including made-up words like Charmin, Febreze and Pantene.

Keep in mind that Epik is actually a holding company of many brands:

- Epik.com: Registrar and Host
- BitMitigate.com: CDN, DDoS mitigation and Site Optimization
- Anonymize.com: Privacy solutions

We are working on some other initiatives including:

- Watchmask.com: A free Socks5 proxy for watching videos
- Us.Tv: An off-ramp for YouTubers to get their own private video channels

We are exploring a number of very interesting registry partnerships that will turn TLDs into platforms. This is perhaps one of the more exciting developments for new TLDs to maintain relevance going forward.

We are working on a reseller platform that will allow anyone to sell any of the Epik product line with no fixed costs or setup costs. Simply pay for use, and brand it as you like with whatever pricing you like.

Hope that helps.

OmarVG said:

Exactly! he is pretending that nothing happened and he thinks that this wont affect the future of his small registrar epik.

The small registrar epik should rebrand to try to erase the negative image of its owner rob mmonster

Unfortunately @Rob Monster CANT AFFORD a Premium domain like Epic.com ahahahahaha!

epiK with K is NOT a Premium domain, its just a brandable domain… LOL

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Regardless of whether Rob has resources for a 'premium' name - something I wouldn't rule out - I think 'epiK' has some interesting branding possibilities.

Eg. 'epi' can stand for 'over' and 'above'.

epiK - The domain registry that goes over and above 'epic'.

epiK - The domain registry that goes over and above Kick*ss.

Rob Monster said:

The Internet is a blessing. ….. . Along the way, you might discover the meaning of life!

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A bit off topic, but reminds me of something an online friend once posted about 'meaning' and 'life' before he died:

"I think there would be little point to life if it did not end in death.
I do not give up on life simply because it ends in death.
Rather, life is much more meaningful and important because of its perishable nature.
I only have one life to live, and I want to make the most of it."

Rob Monster said:

Keep in mind that Epik is actually a holding company of many brands:

- Epik.com: Registrar and Host
- BitMitigate.com: CDN, DDoS mitigation and Site Optimization
- Anonymize.com: Privacy solutions

We are working on some other initiatives including:

- Watchmask.com: A free Socks5 proxy for watching videos
- Us.Tv: An off-ramp for YouTubers to get their own private video channels

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The problem I see with Anonymize and Watchmask is that the content posted there is very extreme that would attract only the InfoWars-type crowd.

I think it is pushing away the majority of people that hold different views and/or are offended. Even though you say you are inviting their perspectives (i.e. free speech and all), I think they are turned off by the current overwhelming type of content. And would not want to be associated with it.

I see the same problem happening with us.tv. So you are limiting the potential success of those brands. Plus your comments here.

TCK said:

The problem I see with Anonymize and Watchmask is that the content posted there is very extreme that would attract only the InfoWars-type crowd.

I think it is pushing away the majority of people that hold different views and/or are offended. Even though you say you are inviting their perspectives (i.e. free speech and all), I think they are turned off by the current content.

I see the same problem happening with us.tv. So you are limiting the potential success of those brands. Plus your comments here.

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It is a check and balance thing. If the censors stop censoring, the need for failsafe goes away. I am quite sure that one of the main reason why we have not seen more sites go offline in the last 6 months is because there are still registrars and hosts that will endure persecution and ridicule in order to keep the online.

In the meantime, I just took a call from an Alexa top-4000 site that hosts with Digital Ocean. They have until Wednesday to find another host. If anyone thinks that the censorship agenda is slowing down, it is most assuredly not. The church-burning and book-burning is marching in goose-step. How ironic.

That wasn't my point. But, oh well. So only extreme sites get censored. Wonder why?

I don't know if that's a good strategy. Extreme site? Got censored? Come to Epik.

Why aren't sites with opposing views that got censored come to Epik?

TCK said:

That wasn't my point. But, oh well. So only extreme sites get censored. Wonder why?

I don't know if that's a good strategy. Extreme site? Got censored? Come to Epik.

Why aren't sites with opposing views that got censored come to Epik?

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Did I say the content was extreme? No, I did not.

Did I say Epik was going to host them? No, I did not.

Censorship is a worsening problem, especially on dominant platforms but now increasingly also on independent sites that are being deplatformed in spite of being lawfully engaged.

For example, Youtube videos about Antartica are reportedly being removed apace this week. People that wish to publish content about what they know about Antarctica should be allowed to do so.

As for Epik, we accept all lawfully-engaged clients. To imply that we don't is nonsense and I am pretty sure you know it. Anyone who doubts it is certainly welcome to test out that hypothesis.

That's all fine. You have the right to run the company the way you want.

Fact of the matter is that you seem to be attracting clients that apparently hold extreme views.

Here's another example, posted in another thread here on Np: godlike.com. Whose motto is "UFOs. Conspiracy Theorists. Lunatic Fringe."

My point is that you are cutting off a large population that may otherwise use your products but are discouraged by seeing this type of content being touted as exhibit A for free speech.

In other words, Epik is making a name for itself as being the place to host certain fringe types of sites and domains. I am sure that the word-of-mouth is getting out loud and clear in those online communities.

TCK said:

When I write inappropriate it is not in the sense of NP rules. It is in the sense of morality.

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Not to distract from Rob Monster's own masterful thread, but I just saw this reply.

Incredibly ironic that when I noted the danger of letting people like you decide what is or is not appropriate, in the context of censorship, you correct me to assure me it is not about what is allowed or not, but what is "moral".

You just impose your own version of morality on everyone, in support of public censorship, and yet don't see how that is a problem for everyone.

Amazing.

waterman said:

Not to distract from Rob Monster's own masterful thread, but I just saw this reply.

Incredibly ironic that when I noted the danger of letting people like you decide what is or is not appropriate, in the context of censorship, you correct me to assure me it is not about what is allowed or not, but what is "moral".

You just impose your own version of morality on everyone, in support of public censorship, and yet don't see how that is a problem for everyone.

Amazing.

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Not imposing. Isn't what is moral or immoral a valid argument or discussion to be had? We all have a conscience, to varying degrees. But, please don't take my statements out of context.

I'll bow out of this thread now... once again convinced this is not a place for me to spend any more time lol.

TCK said:

That's all fine. You have the right to run the company the way you want.

Fact of the matter is that you seem to be attracting clients that apparently hold extreme views.

Here's another example, posted in another thread here on Np: godlike.com. Whose motto is "UFOs. Conspiracy Theorists. Lunatic Fringe."

My point is that you are cutting off a large population that may otherwise use your products but are discouraged by seeing this type of content being touted as exhibit A for free speech.

In other words, Epik is making a name for itself as being the place to host certain fringe types of sites and domains. I am sure that the word-of-mouth is getting out loud and clear in those online communities.

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Quick questions, why would anyone really care??

If you are a domain flipper for instance, you hold your portfolio with epik, although you may disagree with this and that, what does it actually have to do with domaining??

I don’t agree with a lot of things that certain domain registers do, but I most certainly register, buy and sell domain names on their platform, it’s business, not my personal views of how their preferences are, or who they allow to use their services and why.

If you are thinking “ethics and values” , every register I use has different ethics , values and ect.

Thought I would share a quote I heard this week from Tomi Lahren. Of course, I thought of this thread......

"Free speech isn't just saying what you want to say, it's also hearing what you don't want to hear"

TCK said:

That's all fine. You have the right to run the company the way you want.

Fact of the matter is that you seem to be attracting clients that apparently hold extreme views.

Here's another example, posted in another thread here on Np: godlike.com. Whose motto is "UFOs. Conspiracy Theorists. Lunatic Fringe."

My point is that you are cutting off a large population that may otherwise use your products but are discouraged by seeing this type of content being touted as exhibit A for free speech.

In other words, Epik is making a name for itself as being the place to host certain fringe types of sites and domains. I am sure that the word-of-mouth is getting out loud and clear in those online communities.

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In reference to sites like GodLike and the likes, I go to those sites for a majority of mere entertainment, there are A LOT of people who dig UFO stuff and shit like that , conspiracy theorist are putting 2+2 together to equal 4 and expressing their thoughts of their personal take on subjects, why is that bad?? It is up to you the individual person as rather you buy into what they are saying or not buy into it. It is harmless theory.

This is my personal opinion of this thread, or my theory.

The attacks in this thread aren’t so much about what Rob Monster believes in or doesn’t believe in, it has far more to do with an effort to try and take down Epik.com , the domain register and services, other wise people would solely refer to Rob Monster.

Which is not the case, Epik is used as the culprit in most posts.

.X. said:

In reference to sites like GodLike and the likes, I go to those sites for a majority of mere entertainment, there are A LOT of people who dig UFO stuff and sh*t like that , conspiracy theorist are putting 2+2 together to equal 4 and expressing their thoughts of their personal take on subjects, why is that bad?? It is up to you the individual person as rather you buy into what they are saying or not buy into it. It is harmless theory.

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I get that for many, if not most, it is a form of entertainment. GL may be harmless for the most part. But conspiracy theories seems to be a common theme on the Epik network (at least there doesn't seem to be an effort to change that theme) and how this thread got started. Just go back to the beginning.

.X. said:

Quick questions, why would anyone really care??

If you are a domain flipper for instance, you hold your portfolio with epik, although you may disagree with this and that, what does it actually have to do with domaining??

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As a domain flipper, it probably doesn't matter. But maybe some end-user buyers might disagree (if they have other options).

However, my point is that if Rob wants to grow the user base of Epik's other brands, then he is shutting a lot of people out. Last checked, the type of content posted is very narrow in points of view. IMHO.

.X. said:

This is my personal opinion of this thread, or my theory.

The attacks in this thread aren’t so much about what Rob Monster believes in or doesn’t believe in, it has far more to do with an effort to try and take down Epik.com , the domain register and services.

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I don't know about that. I think it is more about changing the atmosphere and improving the reputation of domaining as a business. Do you want domaining to be associated with terrorist hoaxes, flat-earth and other conspiracy theories? Will that make domaining a more serious business or less? Many end-users consider the average domainer to be a cyber-squatter. Will this help improve this image or reinforce it? Will that help you sell more domains to end-users, or less?

If domaining is nothing more than a hobby for you and if you are happy to flip domains for a few bucks on Np or Flippa, then it doesn't matter.