sacredwarrior said:

With all due respect, what the fuck are you guys talking about????

This is a sign that Prince needs to get rid of that damned name, he's had it long enough...

NPGMC was shut down the day that an opposition 2 it's trademark was filed. The opposing company HM Publishing filed trademark 4 everything under the sun... AFTER NPGMC and NPG records filed 4 trademark twice. It hasn't been said, but the club shut down the day the opposition was filed.

[Link http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/...=OPP&eno=1 - luv4u]

wonder505 said:

Sounds like they're talking about a spiritual whoop ass.

Terilicious said:

New

Power

Generation


in 2006

ya gotta be humble to use those words in a musical context

ya gotta leave money behind

ya gotta leave fame behind

ya gotta have a good firm grip on what those words actually mean

sacredwarrior said:

How do you know he doesn't?

wonder505 said:

if he did

he'd never have listened to a damn word any sleaze ass lawyer had to say

Okay, he's a bad businessman, somebody dropped the ball, but he had invested a lot in NPG and I do believe he is still passionate about the music and what it stands for.

he'd never have let fanatics run his website
I agree with you there. That was out of control.

he'd never have ammassed more and more excessive wealth
What are you jealous? Don't be unrealistic. Prince is a celebrity and a superstar and celebrities and superstars are rich. If you have a problem with him being rich then you should have checked out 20 years ago. Why you are still here, I don't know. His wealth is none of your business and if it bothers you so much, then log off and don't support him anymore.

he'd never have done so many things that 'fans' conveniently overlook because the facts challenge their sense of attachment and loyalty to him.
Perhaps "fans" are like me and not you, he's a musician and I'm just along for the ride. I don't get caught up in all unnecessary stuff. I am here because I like his music, I buy his music and if I can afford his concerts I go. It's not like he committed a horrible crime.

once upon a time he knew the meaning of those words. All a matter of personal opinion.

those days are over

o p e n y o u r e y e s

I've openend my eyes to know Prince makes bad decision business wise, however unless I know a person and understand from their perspective why they did things, I'm not gonna get all up in their psyche and their minds and try to act like I know him personally to make that sort of judgement.

However I appreciate your opinion and this exchange and its good that we all have the power to express that here.

and try not to get facts confused with 'judgement'


peace


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avah12 said:

Yes, it more than likely is the reason, because according 2 the above letter sent 2 the lawyers representing Prince and PPE, the "NPG" more than likely cannot b used until the very least August 2, 2007 - when all testimony and Discovery must b submitted. I seriously doubt that it would b that soon as they would have 2 await a judgement from the governing committee.

I am wondering, if "we" as the members of The "NPG" can throw some salt into Nature's game, in the 4m of a class action suit, if 4 nothing else, 2 tie their hands up as they have tied Prince's hands.

They have, by their lawsuit, infringed upon r memberships, causing undo stress 2 many members, loss of friendships, loss of access 2 music and merchandise and perks that as NPG members, we are entitled too.

I am serious, I don't expect it 2 go anywhere, but nothing will choke a lawsuit like another lawsuit? Get me... Prince/ has been calling fam NPG since the early 90's - we can claim that as a "community" HM is causing harm.

So, is this possible? Or am I just evil?

Oh and U're welcome on thanks 4 my research... Cool

.....since my attention has been drawn here~allow B a moment 2 step on thru...

compassionate Synergy, truly U could not know how much hear & feel the passion U express on this as it seems U mayb tripping down a road this one knows all 2 well.....a great teacher told B once, "Everything is information, its all about how you attach yourself to it!"

...may B suggest U utilize your skills of research & indignation 2 reach out 2 the individuals within the (NPG) community that has been impacted rather than fruitlessly expend your precious benevolence on an individual who has YET 2 know the meaning of reciprocal action....

.....( will try my Best not 2 get personal) review his patterns of behavior N the past few years & perhaps recognize this is more of the same: litigation against fans who have the audacity 2 use his (name)symbol 2 set up websites devoted 2 support & expansion of his music/product/events/news N the wider world, establishing a website 2 sell 'product' 2 fans that they never receive or get refunded 4 (can any1 say 'Crystal Ball'), promote 2 NPGers preferential seating @ concerts-(any NPGers from the 3/2/02 soundcheck out there?)did Ticketmaster know? & any number of occasions U or any of the general public could know nothing about....


....speaking as 'shawdow 2 the sun' it has definately been painful (Spiritual) lessons that has garnered my discernment between Assistance & Enabling....let B assure U that this portion of the Madnesty ( Terilicious coined the phrase)is but a meager portion of the plethora of concerns on Prince's list having arrived 2 the season of 'reap what U sow'.....supporting him 2 continued N the same behavior WILL NOT promote the healing & growth so badly needed & guarantee expansion of the soul damage already incurred....

..... 4 one send petitions & energy 2 the universe 4 his healing, balance & growth that the Better man might emerge N the flesh & a new musical message may emanate from this one whom remember from B4 we were born

....snap, loveletter & scaredwarrior ~ hear ya'll 2 ~ without a doubt

yo Teri, thanks 4 telling B about this thread


B

theoriginalQueenB said:

The outWord ripple affectINg
the + sign wav's resip proCreating
liv2luv & luv2liv
then drink again, B
He saved the best 4 Last

wonder505 said:

if he did

he'd never have listened to a damn word any sleaze ass lawyer had to say

he'd never have let fanatics run his website

he'd never have ammassed more and more excessive wealth

he'd never have done so many things that 'fans' conveniently overlook because the facts challenge their sense of attachment and loyalty to him



once upon a time he knew the meaning of those words

those days are over

o p e n y o u r e y e s






and try not to get facts confused with 'judgement'


peace

theoriginalQueenB said:

The outWord ripple affectINg
the + sign wav's resip proCreating
liv2luv & luv2liv
then drink again, B
He saved the best 4 Last

Babes, it's not like NPG Ltd. has been written off.

Watchman said:

This is when I hate Prince fans. Seriously, what the FUCK does that mean? Nothing worse than a Prince fam who tries to be deep by creating his own lame Princely poetic ramblings.

saw u in the stream of CONsciousness n the rainbow spoke 2 me
a dream neverending like the tears n ur s
could u b GOD 2 me as am 2 the stars n c?

It's just annoying.

So what would be a good name for the New Club?

funkydiva said:

How about TNPSC. The New Power Sheep Club


Okay OKay, I just had to

Perhaps people who are confused should check out the thread on the HQ. It seems less muddled than this thread!

Basically all it is is that the Nature Publishing Group want to stop Prince 'selling books' which they believe would infringe on their 'NPG' and possibly confuse people into believing princes NPG was in fact the Nature Publishing Group. Hence why he can still sell NPG music, clothes and gear. Any lawsuit against NPG Records would flop entirely I'm sure and I thought they'd pulled out of that one anyway.

As for why the site has closed down, well maybe he just decided to close it down after that and was thinking about a change anyway? Who knows! I doubt we'll fully find out I suppose.

sacredwarrior said:

w o w !

every stylised post a work of art

u n t i l y o u r e a d t h e m

So what would be a good name for the New Club?

How about the TFS MUSIC CLUB..... True Funk Soliders Music Club.....TFSMC
no 3121
no more NPG.. Jus' True Funk Soliders.....Unite!!!!

funkydiva said:

no...no more korny names...

i want something original...something none of us could come up with...or something so simple and basic we all say, "now how come he never used that before?".

he can do it... but more then likely it will be korny.

.....since my attention has been drawn here~allow B a moment 2 step on thru...

compassionate Synergy, truly U could not know how much hear & feel the passion U express on this as it seems U mayb tripping down a road this one knows all 2 well.....a great teacher told B once, "Everything is information, its all about how you attach yourself to it!"

...may B suggest U utilize your skills of research & indignation 2 reach out 2 the individuals within the (NPG) community that has been impacted rather than fruitlessly expend your precious benevolence on an individual who has YET 2 know the meaning of reciprocal action....

.....( will try my Best not 2 get personal) review his patterns of behavior N the past few years & perhaps recognize this is more of the same: litigation against fans who have the audacity 2 use his (name)symbol 2 set up websites devoted 2 support & expansion of his music/product/events/news N the wider world, establishing a website 2 sell 'product' 2 fans that they never receive or get refunded 4 (can any1 say 'Crystal Ball'), promote 2 NPGers preferential seating @ concerts-(any NPGers from the 3/2/02 soundcheck out there?)did Ticketmaster know? & any number of occasions U or any of the general public could know nothing about....


....speaking as 'shawdow 2 the sun' it has definately been painful (Spiritual) lessons that has garnered my discernment between Assistance & Enabling....let B assure U that this portion of the Madnesty ( Terilicious coined the phrase)is but a meager portion of the plethora of concerns on Prince's list having arrived 2 the season of 'reap what U sow'.....supporting him 2 continued N the same behavior WILL NOT promote the healing & growth so badly needed & guarantee expansion of the soul damage already incurred....

..... 4 one send petitions & energy 2 the universe 4 his healing, balance & growth that the Better man might emerge N the flesh & a new musical message may emanate from this one whom remember from B4 we were born

....snap, loveletter & scaredwarrior ~ hear ya'll 2 ~ without a doubt

yo Teri, thanks 4 telling B about this thread


B