status-duplicate Rob Monster bought Namepros without paying a dime.

[johnn]

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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[7363824]

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.

 

[Lox]

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[BrandEntrance.com]

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.

 

[frank-germany]

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

 

[Keith]

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?!

 

[DnFolk]

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.

 

[7363824]

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.

 

[Keith]

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.

 

[frank-germany]

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

 

[7363824]

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.

 

[7363824]

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

That's great if that works for you. Dynadot has been a pain to deal with for me.

 

[frank-germany]

That's great if that works for you. Dynadot has been a pain to deal with for me.

cloudflare is not bad too
$7.68 USD
for namepros special deal

 

[Keith]

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

It’s easy to post whatever you like. It’s hard to use data to back your position.

So now that you’ve said everyone has this special privilege to renew beyond the grace period, show us where Rob said this a year ago please. I can certainly show the PM from Rob and exactly what his excuse was for this specific incident. It was all about 1 special customer and he never mentioned anything about this privilege being available to anyone, upon request.

 

[7363824]

cloudflare is not bad too
$7.68 USD
for namepros special deal

Except two problems, first they only accept transfers no new regs. Second you are stuck with their nameservers so you can use any parking/lander service.

 

[7363824]

It’s easy to post whatever you like. It’s hard to use data to back your position.

So now that you’ve said everyone has this special privilege to renew beyond the grace period, show us where Rob said this a year ago please. I can certainly show the PM from Rob and exactly what his excuse was for this specific incident. It was all about 1 special customer and he never mentioned anything about this privilege being available to anyone, upon request.

I wasnt even on NP a year ago. I'm just saying what Rob has publically said here. You want to say hes lying then it seems you should be the one posting proof rather than just passing the buck. I can see only one reason why you havent already.

 

[frank-germany]

Except two problems, first they only accept transfers no new regs. Second you are stuck with their nameservers so you can use any parking/lander service.

which is not a problem as they show you the needed settings automated

 

[7363824]

which is not a problem as they show you the needed settings automated

Well that's a big problem for me so I'll pass but thanks for the idea.

 

[Keith]

I wasnt 3even on NP a year ago. I'm just saying what Rob has publically said here. You want to say hes lying then it seems you should be the one posting proof rather than just passing the buck. I can see only one reason why you havent already.

I’ve already posted long ago about this. And if you look back in this thread a few pages, you’ll see what his staff said about that specific BO.

 

[Lox]

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

much much better ... only 1 listed @ Popular this month

 

[Keith]

So some customers lose their domain to backorders at day 16, while others (a few clients) don't lose their domains at day 16?

This seems like the very definition of special privilege.

Yet, Rob said it was covered in their ToS? I'm curious to see what language their ToS says to allow this.

I think it's disgusting that epik is auctioning domains off at day 16 for some customers. Absolutely disgusting.

For MobileWallet, it looks like WHOIS was last updated on August 14th, after expiring on July 19th, Thus (if the update date is reflective of the renewal date), about a 25 day turnaround time to be renewed.

Allowing a registrant at least 25 days to renew their domain does show a registrar putting their registrant first, but as @Rob Monster pointed out, imagine how that customer would have felt if the domain was sent to your account via backorder at day 16. Thus, my utter confusion to how a CEO wanting to put their registrants first would ever allow a domain to leave their customers account at day 16 by default for all customers.

After learning this, I'm curious to find what other area's epik will try to &$^# me.

#TransparencyMyAss #BlessingsToThoseWhoKissThyAssOfEpik #DoTheseHashTagsHaveAnyEffectOn #MyRequestToHaveAGreaterGraceDeletePeriod #IShouldntHaveToAskNotToBeScrewedByDefault #YouMayNotScrewMeButYouMightScrewMyFriend #AndThatsNotCool

And keep in mind, these backorders are expensive to place. At $200 a pop, you expect that the system will operate as stated by the company representatives.