Dr FB has helped me to get my purple fix over the years...so the least I (and we) can do is help him when he needs help...I'm sure all of us waste money on less worthwhile things.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

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That pretty much says it all. I could have sworn somebody told me he was a paramedic...did he quit his job or have I got it wrong?

Just today a coworker forgot his diabetes meds at home and became ill...this isn't something you ignore for any reason! He could lose a limb, his eyesight or his life for cryin out loud!

I cannot fathom this situation but nevertheless I feel for him. I don't have anything to give but I'll keep him in my prayers.

2elijah said:

Done and very surprised to hear this. I will have no problem giving to 'J' and wishing him well healthwise., but he should definitely put his health first. He could always get someone to assist him in getting the info out for his site.

Amen! AND I totally agree! I'll do what I Can! But he really needs to consider his health first! Business will fall into practice!

klick2me said:

Drfunkenberry.com has been a great source of info when it comes to P. Let's not forget the music as well (temp files ppl). I think the Doc or his site is worthy of a few dollars. Let's all chill and leave the negative behind. klick

I'm saying..Some of us really should THINK before we type. AND I say that in a heart of love; if something isn't going the best for someone, why talk about the causes as if they overthrow the effect? We all should give, if you can. AND if not, why tell others they can't? He is a valuable source of information and I appreciate him. I just hope he considers his health as the most important. Because at the end of the day, your being needs rest and grace!

I"m not clear on something: is the requested donation monies for medical expenses or website expenses? Or both?

NouveauDance said:

People who are saying "if DrF website goes, where will we get the official Prince news" - I have one question:

WHAT THE F. ARE YOU SMOKING, AND WHERE CAN I GET SOME?

This thread man, this thread......

Joshy said:

NouveauDance said:

People who are saying "if DrF website goes, where will we get the official Prince news" - I have one question:

WHAT THE F. ARE YOU SMOKING, AND WHERE CAN I GET SOME?

This thread man, this thread......

3 words:
Peach
And
Black

udo said:

Sigh.

A diabetic with no healthcare. (at all!)

This, so far, is quite unimaginable in my part of the world.

This means that he is victim of the system that is named as USA.

But: my 'paycheck' arrived today...

It's a scary thought. I can't imagine being sick and having no healthcare. And it's even more hard to believe there are people in the US who are against a healthcare system for everybody.

What an American problem. I am so glad that over here in Yurp basic healthcare insurance is mandatory.

So being uninsured when you have diabeties is, well not so smart.

And i don't support problems of people who made their own mess, the gouverment should have a safeguard system for these kind of situations.

Yes i'm a socialist.

*braces for impact*

RobotDevil said:

I"m not clear on something: is the requested donation monies for medical expenses or website expenses? Or both?

That's the killer - he openly says it's for a webesite rebuild.

If he'd have asked for donations for medical expenses and was keeping the site as-is then he'd have got a lot more donations (including mine)

However this comes across like giving cash to a drug addict - without help it'll just make things work.

freakyfeet said:

RobotDevil said:

I"m not clear on something: is the requested donation monies for medical expenses or website expenses? Or both?

That's the killer - he openly says it's for a webesite rebuild.

If he'd have asked for donations for medical expenses and was keeping the site as-is then he'd have got a lot more donations (including mine)

However this comes across like giving cash to a drug addict - without help it'll just make things work.

He did a spreecast tonight and also posted on Twitter that health comes first. The reason he brought up the site first is that is how he is known. He felt bad for asking for any help with his health or site.

Check the spreecast about Prince and about 5 minutes before it ends, they talk about the donations and his health; http://www.spreecast.com/...st_created

Soliciting orgers for money is simply weird and borderline disturbed.

RobotDevil said:

I"m not clear on something: is the requested donation monies for medical expenses or website expenses? Or both?

From the post:

Having to keep up with and hopefully get ahead of such sites as TMZ and Perez Hilton, I need YOUR help. The game has changed and the site needs to be revamped and the visibility of the site has to be improved.

I've been trying to do it myself but it is obvious I need YOUR help to make the site better and to be able to continue running the site. I LOVE running the site and providing information and posts for you each day. The costs of running it and being able to compete is becoming harder however.

He wants your money, so he can make blog posts about when Avril Lavigne's wedding is and which restuarant Nikka Costa ate a salad at last night.

banishedones666 said:

freakyfeet said:

That's the killer - he openly says it's for a webesite rebuild.

If he'd have asked for donations for medical expenses and was keeping the site as-is then he'd have got a lot more donations (including mine)

However this comes across like giving cash to a drug addict - without help it'll just make things work.

He did a spreecast tonight and also posted on Twitter that health comes first. The reason he brought up the site first is that is how he is known. He felt bad for asking for any help with his health or site.

Check the spreecast about Prince and about 5 minutes before it ends, they talk about the donations and his health; http://www.spreecast.com/...st_created

I enjoyed that show, and glad DrF clarified that his health comes first. His current site has always been helpful with Prince news re: concerts, aftershow specifics, and providing other related info and hope he continues to provide that service to fans.

[Edited 8/24/12 16:26pm]

In California there is free healthcare for those that qualify, has he even looked into this? diabetes is nothing to leave untreated

nursev said:

banishedones666 said:

Stymie said:

nursev said:

Some of the replies in here are If u don't wanna give then don't-no need to bitch about it.

This. And considering he is a member of this community why the name calling remains is beyond me. Some of y'all are dicks.

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[Edited 8/24/12 22:20pm]

Help r purple Funkenberry........The world needs some purple news in this crazy crazy mixed up world by The "SuperConductor"...

luv4u said:

Very worthwhile. Show your support folks.

http://www.drfunkenberry....nk-raiser/

Saturday evening (Aug. 25) Funk Raiser party in L.A. http://www.facebook.com/e...348286239/

I feel sorry for the guy, but "very worthwhile" might be better applied to childhood cancer, AIDs, leukemia & any other causes beyond the control of the individual. A diabetic without health insurance on the other hand...

How many of you zealots would donate if there was a t-shirt involved? When will you learn that anything associated with Prince is bound to end a disappointment?

[Edited 8/25/12 2:44am]

guess Prince could have worked with Rolling Stone, Spin or NME etc to get the news out but for sometime Funkberry has the exclusives. so he chose someone independent just starting out. Kind of COOL if you ask me.

Another thing you all do not get. Fberry is offering some journalism, exclusives. For whatever reason Prince decided to leak some of the news through him and that is that. It's one thing to ask for money and not offer something but he is offering the P fan community something. I doubt the Rolling Stones of the world would report on as much news about the associated artists? KWIM?? It's not unheard of that an independent website/journalist ask for donations to improve website. So step off.

LittlePurpleYoda said:

SuperFurryAnimal said:

Stymie said:

Stymie said:

SuperFurryAnimal said:

guess Prince could have worked with Rolling Stone, Spin or NME etc to get the news out but for sometime Funkberry has the exclusives. so he chose someone independent just starting out. Kind of COOL if you ask me.

Another thing you all do not get. Fberry is offering some journalism, exclusives. For whatever reason Prince decided to leak some of the news through him and that is that. It's one thing to ask for money and not offer something but he is offering the P fan community something. I doubt the Rolling Stones of the world would report on as much news about the associated artists? KWIM?? It's not unheard of that an independent website/journalist ask for donations to improve website. So step off.

Just to correct you: Rolling Stone etc. wouldn't even want to print EVERYTHING that Prince wants them to Print. They may be commercial, but they do have reputation and standards. The rehearsal jams were very cool, but of course this is also something that Shelby or the others could have posted on their Twitter without the Funkberry involvement.

He broke some stories in the past.

errant said:

inspireof said:

I think everyone should give what they can.. Think of it, once Dr Funkenberry is gone where are we gonna get Prince news first? He's been dedicating years selflessly to give us fams news first for free, isn't it time to give back?

Just saying...

If he wanted to be Prince's mouthpiece for free, then that was on him. Why should people feel obligated for that???

luv4u said:

nursev said:

Some of the replies in here are If u don't wanna give then don't-no need to bitch about it.

If Drfunkenberry.com goes bye-bye then folks will be whining and bitching about lack of or no source for Prince news, concert news, juicy music clips, etc. etc.

And I said it first.

Prince will find some other gullible fucker to put his shit out there then. Or maybe, in the Bizarro world probably, he'll actually PAY a PR firm to do it.

No one's gonna be whining and bitching if this dude's useless site is gone. Stop trying to justify you making this a sticky/wanna-be important.