I am going to post this again.
These are some of the key questions / concerns that Epik needs to address. Brian Royce should not be given a platform until he is willing to address specific issues.
This is not a comprehensive list, just a starting point.
1.) How did the domain Patterns.com come into Epik’s ownership?
2.) Why were 4,000+ domains moved from Epik to Key Systems towards the end of January?
I have seen some reports of a portfolio sale, but no confirmation. This transfer included Patterns.com.
There have also been reports from customers that their domains might have been included in this transfer.
3.) If this was a portfolio sale, where did the funds go? I have not seen many reports of existing customer debts being paid.
For instance the reported $1.5M owed to Domain Empire, or the $91K to
@Kathleen Kalaf for the Candida.com. Epik took $100K for that domain and stuck her with $91K in Masterbucks, or magic beans which can’t be withdrawn.
This sale happened well after Rob was replaced as CEO. Brian reportedly asked Kathleen to settle for $50K. That is just ridiculous.
@Igor Gabrielan has been owed $55K+ for months. There are many others that are owed thousands of dollars.
4.) How much is actually owed in total customer debt. Does Epik even know?
Just from reports, it is in the millions.
5.) Who is even left working at Epik after the exodus of employees?
I never saw anyone respond to the $20K in Masterbucks that was removed from former employee
@MayChen.com account.
6.) There have been many reports of renewals not being applied for weeks at the registry level and the funds being returned in store credit. This is turning actually money into into store credit.
Even more troubling, this reportedly lead to some of the domains being sold at Name Liquidate because the renewal was not applied.
Epik can't even seem to carry out the basic functions of a registrar like registrations and renewals.
7.) What is the deal with Rob's involvement with Epik?
You make it seem like he is no longer involved, but he is still the Chairman and majority shareholder. Correct?
@DomainNameWire, or any one else, feel free to use this list if you want.
We need specifics on what is actually going on.
Brad