I wrote this in January before folks tripped:

http://www.prince.org/msg/100/32126

"I wanted to say it for New Years but the Org was down and momentum was thrown. I don’t know how to say this but I will try.. and I know I will get clowned later and from other places and people for saying it but I don’t care..I will still say this.. This place is simply a website but it is also a community that can and does have meaning. Not only for the subject but for those who frequent it. Of course there are lives that go on in the real world but the place is a great sanctuary website, a great recreation, a great stress reliever etc etc…in other words it can be all things to all people (duh). I’m not done yet

I must admit some things..

I used to laugh my ass off in the old days of the org (summer of 2000) while in computer class. Literally had folks all looking at me because I couldn’t help but bust up from the craziness and humor. That’s when y’all had your groove on even though I was in another universe across the way. I submitted some infrequent news items etc but the place was never all too comfortable to me.

But jump to 2002 and the new change. Wow. What strides..what personality…but I would click over and just see the intro page and it had the top subjects etc. I would click these and think a lot of the info etc was redundant etc. I really didn’t think the new wave was anything to be excited about while bandaging wounds from war. Then one day I actually saw the icon for “complete list of forums”. I clicked it and BLAM! It was akin to when Dorothy opened the door after the house had fallen from the tornado in Wizard Of Oz and everything went from black and white to brilliant technicolor. It was like I opened the door and right then and there Money by Pink Floyd started playing. Doby to THX sound. All of these people…all of these subjects that I was into…damn. Once again I was late! My ass is always catching on late!

The place was weird and had this vibe. .this wackiness yet a warmth. Most places have this I’m sure etc and it takes a while to get to that point of cohesiveness and flow...and dare I say caring. Sometimes you have to care to be able to not give a shit. There is always love, hate, indifference, etc, but damn. It is like a family –extended family if you will that is at times a safe haven, a stressor, a friend, a lover, a punching bag and whatever else aspects of the world.

This hit home for me many months ago during summer and this holiday season it really rocked me and woke me up to it…with the org going down it was felt by many I’m sure. The net is a community and its legitimate.

Not everyone likes each other, the subject matter of the site is a man of dubious shenanigans at times but deep down a great artists and human being…it’s an exciting ride..the fanaticism of some on the site, the brashness, boldness, sexiness, COLDNESS, warmth, camaraderie, fights, music, knowledge, hate, love, desire, bullshit, sincerity, integrity of those here are all very special.

How can I put this in a complete sentence coherently? I feel like I found my real birth mother after being raised by the wrong one even though I love that mother who raised me very much lol —love it-hate it—but you cant ignore it. So many have made me laugh and think. I’m afraid to even mention for fear of leaving others out even if I’ve never conversed with them. How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons, bootlegs to perfume? It isn’t easy bit I’ll try. Even those I have had beef with and will have beef with. I have no qualms with saying publicly that I love it all and you all.
"

We love you too

Did you ever know that you're my hero?

http://www.prince.org/msg...sg_1209629

Sorry...had to..lol

Byron said:

I guess I deserved that payback lol..its a muthafucka

5stars()

someone just rated this zero stars! Im beting it was chemmie!

how is someone gonna vote my ode to the org zero stars? some of yall are really trife! didnt your momma teach you better?

I just gave you a 5-star rating...

By the way...how many stars did you rate my thread??...lol...Just curious.

Do you dance, rd?

Byron said:

where is it--Ill give it 5

Number23 said:

whats that supposed to mean?

Great post rd!

How did I miss it the first time?

That was when you were young skywalker. Now you are Vader, step up and flex your powers from the darkside. :LOL:

rdhull said:

nope. wasnt me.

in fact, i just gave the thread about me 5 stars. just to make you guys happy.

im not so bad, you just want me to be what you want me to be.

chemmie said:

Maybe you are what you just are :LOL:

That is cuz you were too busy praising "1999" to pay attention to all the bullshit piling up elsewhere.

rdhull said:

Very touchy and sensitive around me, aren't you? Have I offended you in the recent past?
[This message was edited Sun Nov 23 14:57:14 PST 2003 by Number23]

Number23 said:

You give a slight vibe of an orger we all knew and loved :LOL:

NuPwrSoul said:

LOL

Number23 said:

Im just asking why you said that, dang

chemmie said:

hmmm...Im surprised actually

then it prolly was 23 who did it..

well whomever did it..how could u do something like that when all I did was post something heartfelt for us all..I even included the ones I would and did have beef with..thats trife..but I guess its also human nature..its just dissapppointing etc...

CtheUncanny said:

and what would that be? please explain in full detail.

and I gave this thread 5 stars to make up for any indiscretions.

rdhull said:

Don't jump to conclusions, my friend.
By requesting a dance with your good self, I was merely insinuating that I dug your prose.
I never rate threads - who am I say something's bad or good - all I have is my own personal perception of those words.
[This message was edited Sun Nov 23 15:02:34 PST 2003 by Number23]

rdhull said:

why did you? it's out of season. tis the season for sayin "I'm sick and FUCKIN tired..."

chemmie said:

Is that one for each cosby kid? j/k :LOL:

Number23 said:

Oh, lol...sorry for the misreading-misubderstanding

CtheUncanny said:

so that's it?

rdhull said:

isnt this like the third time today you two have had a misunderstanding?

rdhull said:

Never apologise - it shows weakness.

chemmie said:

Takes time and actions to forget. I can forgive when i see reason to.

NuPwrSoul said:

LOL

I cant help it though--Im sentimental at heart..I cant be hardened inside..that would mean the cruel part of the worled beat me