rfan said:

rfan said:

I am so upset with all of you, what kind of fan site is this. These people come on here and give one side of a story, and you totally agree with them, with out even hearing Prince side. Then you all criticized anyone who disagrees with you. This is my first time replying on this site, I simply don't understand you. Why is Prince wrong for wanting to use any images he wants of a band he created in the first place, why on earth would he have to get permission from the family to use his songs. Don't you see how crazy that sounds. What kind of fan site is this, I am so ashamed of all of you. And I don't care how many of you attack me for having a different opinion than you.

My goodness you took this post to heart, not sure that is good or bad. I have had many responses to this post, I at first did not understand the anger. However a lot of you have sent some really good constructive feedback, (org notes) thanks to those who took the time to help me understand the anger, with out being angry. Look it's seem you all think I am attacking your admiration for Prince, I guess it was not fair to group everyone in the same vein. I was only speaking to those who only looked at one side of the story, and then had extremely negative things to say based on one side. Please simply because I asked for us to remember Prince has a side does not mean I am a Prince fanatic. Prince probably will not give his side, I understand that. Don't mean he does not have one. It is just fair to remember we only heard one side, and we don't have to agree on this. However I wish we would not start attacking each other. I would like to understand more about the site as time goes on. I hope I get a better prospective of it. Thanks!!

Are you arguing with yourself?

xlr8r said:

rfan said:

My goodness you took this post to heart, not sure that is good or bad. I have had many responses to this post, I at first did not understand the anger. However a lot of you have sent some really good constructive feedback, (org notes) thanks to those who took the time to help me understand the anger, with out being angry. Look it's seem you all think I am attacking your admiration for Prince, I guess it was not fair to group everyone in the same vein. I was only speaking to those who only looked at one side of the story, and then had extremely negative things to say based on one side. Please simply because I asked for us to remember Prince has a side does not mean I am a Prince fanatic. Prince probably will not give his side, I understand that. Don't mean he does not have one. It is just fair to remember we only heard one side, and we don't have to agree on this. However I wish we would not start attacking each other. I would like to understand more about the site as time goes on. I hope I get a better prospective of it. Thanks!!

Are you arguing with yourself?

arguing with myself? what? no, I put the first post above so people would remeber what I wrote. Just tried to explain myself better, forget it.

rfan said:

xlr8r said:

Are you arguing with yourself?

arguing with myself? what? no, I put the first post above so people would remeber what I wrote. Just tried to explain myself better, forget it.

Oh, because I was all "wtf?" lol

rfan said:

djThunderfunk said:

THANk YOU!!! How nice it was to read your post with out all the meanness. Thank you for taking the time to help me understand things better, I appreciate that. I have been a Prince fan for about 20 years, I don't always agree with him, and have been upset with somethings he has done in the past. I just think we could think differently on a subject about Prince and still have a constructive conversation. Again thank you so much, I think I understand better now. All I want to do is go some where and discuss his music!!

Honestly...

if you want to discuss Prince's music, the place to stay out of might be associated artist forums. There is a full forum dedicated to Prince and his music. So if that is you goal - there is the perfect spot for you.

Zannaloaf said:

rfan said:

THANk YOU!!! How nice it was to read your post with out all the meanness. Thank you for taking the time to help me understand things better, I appreciate that. I have been a Prince fan for about 20 years, I don't always agree with him, and have been upset with somethings he has done in the past. I just think we could think differently on a subject about Prince and still have a constructive conversation. Again thank you so much, I think I understand better now. All I want to do is go some where and discuss his music!!

Honestly...

if you want to discuss Prince's music, the place to stay out of might be associated artist forums. There is a full forum dedicated to Prince and his music. So if that is you goal - there is the perfect spot for you.

Thank you, not sure I would feel comfortable, but thanks for the suggestion.

xlr8r said:

rfan said:

arguing with myself? what? no, I put the first post above so people would remeber what I wrote. Just tried to explain myself better, forget it.

Oh, because I was all "wtf?" lol

Got it, I guess that would have been funny!

If it's true Sean Combs owns the name 'The Family', the issue isn't about that.

So...from where things stand right now,the album is titled 'Gaslight' and is still being released in September,right?

SoulAlive said:

So...from where things stand right now,the album is titled 'Gaslight' and is still being released in September,right?

yep

BlaqueKnight said:

...As usual, people with information are met by the PPS (Prince protection squad); the group of self-appointed, self-entitled fans who have sworn to defend this multi-millionaire superstar in any and all matters, regardless of the facts in a situation and for no gain whatsoever.

...They often use techniques of deflection when they have no leg to stand on in their perspectives. If that doesn't work, then it becomes a matter of trying to reduce facts to opinions and put all opinions on an equal level...

my point stands

Tremolina said:

If it's true Sean Combs owns the name 'The Family'

Kirk Franklin might take issue with that as well.

Adisa said:

Tremolina said:

If it's true Sean Combs owns the name 'The Family'

Kirk Franklin might take issue with that as well.

Call Prince's lawyers!

i'm curious about something.

initially Jerome was a part of this.

why isn't he now?

ButterscotchPimp said:

i'm curious about something.

initially Jerome was a part of this.

why isn't he now?

Last I heard he wanted to pursue comedy.

He had also stopped working with The Time.

Really there wasn't much for Jerome to do in fDeluxe.

'Holler vocals?'

madhouseman said:

cateto said:

I was positively surprised when I found the comments of Alan Leeds posted at the org. And I was shocked to see some of the reactions to those comments.

I have only one further thing to say:

RESPECT to Alan.

The orgers should be happy and proud to see him posting here.

agreed!

Co-sign. THANK YOU Alan.

Thank you to Neil & Alan for shedding light on this much talked about situation.

Its great to have an honest and open insight from your perspectives.

Although some people see this discussion as airing some dirty laundry, I truly respect the transparency from those involved.