user-guides: don't recommend remote nodes

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diff --git a/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md b/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md
@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ The main menu (`Welcome to Monero` screen) will open. At the bottom left, click
 
 ## Finding a public remote node
 
-First, you will need to find a public remote node to connect to. The website [moneroworld.com](https://moneroworld.com/#nodes) has some great resources about remote nodes, and the website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of functioning remote nodes. 
+First, you will need to find a node to connect to. It is highly recommended that you either A) Run your own node, or B) Use a Trusted remote node - one that is controlled by someone that you trust.
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+Though HIGHLY discouraged, you may opt to use an Untrusted remote. The website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of such nodes. 
 
 ## Configuring your wallet to connect to a custom public remote node
 
@@ -38,10 +40,10 @@ If you don't see this pop up, go to `Settings` > `Node` page.
 
 On this page select `Remote Node`.
 
-In `Address` you should fill the address of the remote node that you want to connect to. This address might look like `node.moneroworld.com` or it could look like any IP address. 
+In `Address` you should fill the address or IP of the node that you want to connect to, and in `Port` you should fill the port of the node.
 
-In `Port` you should fill the port of the remote node. If a remote node is listed as `node.moneroworld.com:18089`, the address is `node.moneroworld.com` and the port is `18089`. The default port is `18081`, but it can vary depending on the node you are connecting to.
+Example: If a node is listed as `node.getmonero.org:18089`, the address is `node.getmonero.org` and the port is `18089`. Note: `node.getmonero.org:18089` is for illustration purposes only. It is not a real node address.
 
-If your remote node requires authentication, you can enter a username in `Daemon username` and a password in `Daemon password`.
+If the node requires authentication, you can enter the username in `Daemon username` and the password in `Daemon password`.
 
-Finally, click on `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect.
+Finally, click on the `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect.
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