What's going on with Epik and Rob Monster?

[MapleDots]

I'm catching the tail end of this, seems to be some kind of controversy...

https://domaingang.com/domain-news/rob-monster-off-twitter-after-christchurch-massacre-controversy/

Must be something odd to evoke this type of a response from one of our members.

 

[TCK]

Personally I have not seen this evidence of Epik staff trying to control this thread and overall differences of opinion have been on the cordial side here where everyone can express their opinion and substantiate it.

Control? I haven't seen that either, nor am I aware if that is even possible.

What do you mean by "And we all are individually liable to the consequences of what we choose to believe as truth"? Liable in what way, please expand

We are responsible for what we accept as "truth" and act upon. I encourage everyone to do the due diligence, as opposed to accepting someone's hearsay at face value.

 

[sonatime]

Control? I haven't seen that either, nor am I aware if that is even possible.



We are responsible for what we accept as "truth" and act upon. I encourage everyone to do the due diligence, as opposed to accepting someone's hearsay at face value.

I understood that much Was curious if you were thinking specific consequences like spiritual, public opinion, legal or all the above But I agree, no one gets away without consequences in the end. That much is probably true.

 

[TCK]

Was curious if you were thinking specific consequences like spiritual, public opinion, legal or all the above

Nothing specific but the consequences may impact all of the above. Although we listen to others' perspectives and opinions, we need to do the due diligence on what we accept as fact or truth which we may or may not act upon and/or encourage others to do likewise. Bottom line, we must take responsibility on what we accept as truth and our resulting actions. Sorry if that is as clear as mud.

 

[Rob Monster]

I did not realize this until today but October 2018 is when George Soros gave Wikimedia $2 million:

https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2018/10/15/george-soros-invests-future-free-open-knowledge/

It would not be unreasonable to conclude that this is also when Wikipedia became weaponized against conservative narratives.

I thought they were more subtle about it, but there it is -- influence peddling at its finest. And yet Google still indexes Wikipedia like it is some kind of trusted arbiter of truth. Nope.

 

[bourbon]

I did not realize this until today but October 2018 is when George Soros gave Wikimedia $2 million:

It would not be unreasonable to conclude that this is also when Wikipedia became weaponized against conservative narratives.

I thought they were more subtle about it, but there it is -- influence peddling at its finest. And yet Google still indexes Wikipedia like it is some kind of trusted arbiter of truth. Nope.

In what way does this relate back to your company and why is it being introduced as a topic of conversation in the 'reviews' section of a domaining website?

 

[Rob Monster]

In what way does this relate back to your company and why is it being introduced as a topic of conversation in the 'reviews' section of a domaining website?

ICYMI, I have been going rounds with Wikipedia:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1160620833020293120

Many people rely on the hearsay nonsense from Wiki to form an opinion on who we are. The problem is that they are relying (ignorantly) on weaponized propaganda.

 

[bourbon]

ICYMI, I have been going rounds with Wikipedia:

Many people rely on the hearsay nonsense from Wiki to form an opinion on who we are. The problem is that they are relying (ignorantly) on weaponized propaganda.

I'm quite shocked to have read everything I just did on that twitter thread and related wikis. Had no clue how 'big' this all was or that you were a somewhat well known public figure.

You were the product development manager at Pampers??

 

[Samer]

I'm quite shocked to have read everything I just did on that twitter thread and related wikis. Had no clue how 'big' this all was or that you were a somewhat well known public figure.

You were the product development manager at Pampers??

i doubt you read 109 pages and based it off that post

Have a nice rest thread.

Samer

 

[bourbon]

i doubt you read 109 pages and based off that one post Have a nice rest of thread

What on earth are you going on about now? That's like saying "I doubt you ate pancakes today". I never claimed to have eaten pancakes or to have read 109 pages, so what are you trying to communicate exactly?

It's bad enough that you tried to passive aggressively slander a quality business earlier. Should I take the dislike and snide remark as a sign that I'm your newest target?

Pathetic behavior.

 

[Rob Monster]

I'm quite shocked to have read everything I just did on that twitter thread and related wikis. Had no clue how 'big' this all was or that you were a somewhat well known public figure.

You were the product development manager at Pampers??

Thanks, well, now you are up to speed.

Prior to March 2019, I was probably not that well known on NamePros. What happened in March 2019 was that a few adversaries tried to use Twitter to finish something that started in October 2018.

See here:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...y-24-hours-to-transfer-or-suspension.1107245/

The digital censors have been hard at it since at least October 2018 which is when they tried to shut down Gab.com. I did not exactly realize what I was walking into, but now, in retrospect, it is evident.

In short, anyone who defies the censors is asking for a serious beatdown. It is frankly only by the Grace of God, and his infinite mercy that I stand before you today as the CEO of Epik.

Looking ahead, I have no idea what the future holds for us, but I remain convinced that I was called to do this thing that we have set out to do. There is some more context here:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...t-do-domain-names-have-to-do-with-it.1161411/

And yes, I started with P&G in 1991, and for a number of years was Product Manager for Pampers, first in Germany, and then in Japan. I traveled all over the world, and then moved to Seattle in 1999.

 

[DN Universal]

Thanks, well, now you are up to speed.

Prior to March 2019, I was probably not that well known on NamePros. What happened in March 2019 was that a few adversaries tried to use Twitter to finish something that started in October 2018.

See here:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...y-24-hours-to-transfer-or-suspension.1107245/

The digital censors have been hard at it since at least October 2018 which is when they tried to shut down Gab.com. I did not exactly realize what I was walking into, but now, in retrospect, it is evident.

In short, anyone who defies the censors is asking for a serious beatdown. It is frankly only by the Grace of God, and his infinite mercy that I stand before you today as the CEO of Epik.

Looking ahead, I have no idea what the future holds for us, but I remain convinced that I was called to do this thing that we have set out to do. There is some more context here:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/so...t-do-domain-names-have-to-do-with-it.1161411/

And yes, I started with P&G in 1991, and for a number of years was Product Manager for Pampers, first in Germany, and then in Japan. I traveled all over the world, and then moved to Seattle in 1999.

I'm from Penna. Don't this state get a mention on your resume too.

 

[Rob Monster]

Show attachment 139593 I'm from Penna. Don't this state get a mention on your resume too.

Yup, believe it or not, I did go to Quaker high school in Philadelphia. I rode a very sturdy Dutch bike every day to school, rain or shine, because I hated the idea of taking the bus. I rode through some rough neighborhoods -- and learned to bike fast!

 

[DN Universal]

Yup, believe it or not, I did go to Quaker high school in Philadelphia. I rode a very sturdy Dutch bike every day to school, rain or shine, because I hated the idea of taking the bus. I rode through some rough neighborhoods -- and learned to bike fast!

Hey Rob I do have to admit, before I knew a whole lot about you I always admired your style of always standing up for what is right and in defending yourself. And then when I found out you were from my hometown I gravitated toward you even more. So my hat goes off to any person who stands up for his/her beliefs.

 

[Rob Monster]

Hey Rob I do have to admit, before I knew a whole lot about you I always admired your style of always standing up for what is right and in defending yourself. And then when I found out you were from my hometown I gravitated toward you even more. So my hat goes off to any person who stands up for his/her beliefs.

I have never really had a problem with strength of conviction. It was the humility that I lacked. Keeping the ego slain is key no matter what is achieved. Please keep me in check there.

 

[DN Universal]

Yup, believe it or not, I did go to Quaker high school in Philadelphia. I rode a very sturdy Dutch bike every day to school, rain or shine, because I hated the idea of taking the bus. I rode through some rough neighborhoods -- and learned to bike fast!

There is also a history lesson in your writings describing the area you grew up in and the school you attended. The Quakers, the Dutch and the Mennonites were pioneers in their own rights....

 

[Rob Monster]

There is also a history lesson in your writings describing the area you grew up in and the school you attended. The Quakers, the Dutch and the Mennonites were pioneers in their own rights....

If you ask a typical arrogant Dutchman about being Dutch, they will say stuff like:

"God created the World but the Dutch created Holland."

OR

"If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much".

I don't say that stuff but it gives you an idea of their mindset.

 

[DN Universal]

I have never really had a problem with strength of conviction. It was the humility that I lacked. Keeping the ego slain is key no matter what is achieved. Please keep me in check there.

Looking back on your resume with you having most of your adult life in a corporate field, I think that is one of the reasons why you lack the humility and festered a ego back then. Corporate America is a very challenging field and sometimes you have to come out of character to fit in and adjust. But in your case you was able to redeem yourself thru your belief system...

 

[tonyk2000]

first in Germany, and then in Japan. I traveled all over the world

An interesting career Rob, how many languages do you speak or familiar with? I'm just curious

 

[DN Universal]

If you ask a typical arrogant Dutchman about being Dutch, they will say stuff like:

"God created the World but the Dutch created Holland."

OR

"If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much".

I don't say that stuff but it gives you an idea of their mindset.

Those are some good quotes, and the only way to know those quotes, was you had to have been part of that community to understand their mindset.

 

[Rob Monster]

Looking back on your resume with you having most of your adult life in a corporate field, I think that is one of the reasons why you lack the humility and festered and ego baCK then. Corporate America is a very challenging field and sometimes you have to come out of character to fit in and adjust. But in your case you was able to redeem yourself thru your belief system...

No doubt -- the Holy Spirit is a reforming fire. And when the Holy Spirit comes up short, providence is quick to deliver correction.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. - Proverbs 16:18

I believe God gives warning shots (falls) but sometimes we have to fall hard.