Dear Paul,
This is a note written to your highest self.
First of all, I want to acknowledge that NamePros as a community is fundamentally a force for good where industry participants have an opportunity to learn from each other and overcome challenges as they arise. I am thankful that it exists.
My reason for acquiring DNF earlier this year was not because I want to be in the forum business. I don’t. Rather it was because of what I observed to be a systematic anti-Epik bias. This troubled me and the situation at NP did not improve.
As for the most recent hack incident, we are certainly learning from it. You likely heard that we secured significant investment funding. We have not announced the full extent of the hiring and acquisitions but suffice it to say, we have been upgrading.
Already before this investment, Epik was moving swiftly to bring new innovations to the industry. Although we are not without our blind spots or shortcomings, the progress of maturing as a company was well under way.
The hack incident is relatively understood. We know who did it, how they did it, and when they did it. We also have a pretty good idea of why they did it and for whose benefit.
As I review the latest NP thread, what I find most troubling is that you are actively participating in what looks to be a concerted effort to defame and undermine Epik. In all sincerity, and in the spirit of “love thy neighbor”, this is not a good look for you.
Your name is Paul — the namesake of the man who was once Saul of Tarsus. Whoever named you likely had some awareness of Paul. It is a Biblical name. As Bible characters go, Paul is a personal favorite as he embodies the optimistic view on man’s journey.
So, why am I telling you this? Because the choices you are making will have consequences.
Epik will not perish. Our compliance team is following best practices. Our insurance coverage is ample. Our team is solid. Our domains under management continues to grow. And lastly, and most importantly, because God is on the throne.
My encouragement to you is to view your current actions and choices through an eternal lens. If souls are eternal, as I am quite sure they are, then even a $1 million “Epik Fail” bounty would not be worth it if it factored materially in your eternal path.
Finally, as I believe there are many folks who are likely damning themselves with false testimony, I would encourage a time slot that allows forum thread commenters the opporunity to go back and redact any false testimony before it is memorialized for consequence.
Regards,
Rob