I joined the org as a fan wanting to learn more.

I started off lurking (and occasionally posting) in the Prince: Music & More forum.

But over time, I grew intimidated.

I mean - I'm a big fan, I own every album, and quite a few singles; but the level of encyclopaedic knowledge that a lot of posters has just scares me.

I thought I was a big fan - until I joined this place. So now I've gone back to mostly lurking over there and posting here instead.

Tell me I'm not alone?

it intimidated me at first 2, but over time i just soaked up some of the knowledge like a lil' sponge...

You are not alone, I am here with you. Though we're far away. I am here to stay. Sorry. I couldn't help it. I lurked for about a year before I started posting anything. Supernova, Anji, NuPwrSoul all scare the hell out of me but I really dig what they post. Please don't be afraid. They all are great people over there.

Yeah, I feel like I've never even heard Purple Rain compared 2 some of those people.

Oh no, they are great people, and i really dig what they post (particularly Anji & Moonbeam), and I love reading the forum, but my level of knowledge is a million miles away from theirs. I'm almost in awe, to be honest.

stymie said:

scared the crap outta me...

yeah, we don't bite...really hard

1800NewHunk said:

That's what I was tryna say!

1800NewHunk said:

Hey don't sweat it... I certainly don't know everything about Prince and his music... there's loads of stuff I haven't heard etc. The Prince forum isn't all hardcore fans with all the facts at their fingertips... plenty of people just giving their opinions too, and plenty of newbies too Don't be scared!

It's all about opinions and discussion... don't be afraid to join in

PURPLEJACKSON9 said:

exactly. I am amazed the way some people know every single guitar part, every single lyric, every scream, every alternat version (like the current thread over there comparing 6 different versions of Joy in Repetition - I mean, I didn't know there were 3, let alone 6!)

1800NewHunk said:

I hate going there. Makes me feel stupid.

awww c'mon, ya'll...the m & m forum ain't all that scary...in fact, there's lots n'lots 2 learn over there...

now get outta those boxes and come learn a thing or 3!

PURPLEJACKSON9 said:

don't feel stupid. Fell superior - I have a life, I don't have time to sit at home learning every single thing so I can impress people over there, and you probably do too!

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Yes...I learnt that Prince was gay.

1800NewHunk said:

Hey, u're right!(or is that the intoxicants speaking?) althom, stop that gay bull, u do it all the time...

It kinda intimidates me a little too

PURPLEJACKSON9 said:

Nope, I'm sobering up now!

Janfriend said:

Yeah! Join the club - perhaps it's time we started a new faction -

"proud to be an enthusiast, proud not to be an obsessive"

Waddya think?

1800NewHunk said:

Good!

1800NewHunk said:

Have another one.

althom said:

I know what U mean... I am Prince's biggest fan and you probably are 2. I don't think studying Prince like a science means anymore than feeling him like a flower feels the sun.

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stymie said:

ROFL!!! Just jump in, the both a you's!

1800NewHunk said:

That sound great! We should have our own little click!

CalhounSq said:

Sorry, CalhounSq, but I'll stick to my favorite forum, the other people than Prince forum. At least we all get along over there. I am glad you posted to this thread, though. It just reminds me of all the great things I have learned from the m&m forum(Calhoun Square is an awesome fucking song). I have gone back and listened to stuff I hadn't listened to in years with an open mind. Also, the people over there have different perspective on things and I have learned to be more openminded.

stymie said:

aw man it's all gravy. come join us all are welcome

that's odd, stymie--nupwr, supernova and anji have never struck me as 'scary' types...

but yeah, come on over and sit around the 'm & m' campfire with us! we can all talk about bootleggage and sing "all my dreams" n'stuff till the sun comes up!!

Janfriend said:

Sign me up too!!!

Although the knowledge in that forum sometimes seems a bit obsessive-compulsive to me, I like it. It makes my life easier as it clues me into which bootlegs I should devote more attention to and which can remain on the shelf. Also, till I came to this place, I thought I was the biggest Prince freak in the world. Now I know I ain't got nothing on many of the people here!

stymie said:

You've got to be kidding me. I'm a lamb. Very meek.

Feel free to post! Anyone who criticizes you for not knowing "enough" is presumptuous anyway. Welcome!

stymie said:

:Nuts: Well, you're always welcome if you change your mind! I don't get it, I think that forum is pretty friendly