Source: www.3121.com

[u:4e137669ab]Inspired Infinitely [/u:4e137669ab]

MPLS — INSPIRED INFINITELY is how we’re feeling at Love 4 One Another these days… the completion of an entire school building project in Vietnam, coupled with the amazing projects brought 4th by r friends at Urban Farming, have moved us 2 bring it on home.

Coming soon 2 MPLS:

– eradication of hunger: community gardens full of free food (and classes on how 2 prepare it), smack in the middle of neighborhoods where fresh food is hard 2 find.

– A COMMUNITY CENTER 4 the disenfranchised… a place 4 children (and anyone) 2 get spiritual, physical and psychological nourishment, afterschool help; a safe place 2 go; a place 2 build up what’s been torn down in r families, cities and worlds… bringin’ back the UNITY in r come unities.

– much more 2 come.. this is just the beginning!
[Edited 11/7/07 10:53am]

Christaro said:

Thanks, Kathy! Bob that head while changing lyric cards honey.

These are wonderful gestures and things that Prince has been part of behind the scenes for a long time.

However, the timing of the post for this info on 3121 seems a bit suspect. With all the bad press circulating, it seems a like the message is "Hey, I give to charities, I'm not the bad guy everyone says!"

The thing that I find interesting is Prince has been in similar situations before (the USA for Africa/We Are the World/Hello situation). I think Prince handled himself extremely well back then with his response, and maybe should take a page from his own book to set this situation straight...with song.

I've always admired that Prince has been one of those rare celebrities who gives and contributes to charity behind the scenes and doesn't grandstand for media attention.

NightGod said:

So true.

NightGod said:

Of course it's suspect.

And bragging about charity work =

The world is an imperfect place.

It would be a better place if all the energy spent criticizing those who publicize their efforts to make it better place was spent on making it a better place.

NouveauDance said:

HE IS NOT BRAGGING ABOUT THE CHARITY WORK HE IS DOING. PEOPLE NEED TO B TAUGHT
THE DEFINITION OF CHARITY. THERE IS SO MUCH SELFISHNESS OUT THERE.


ATLEAST HE IS DOING HIS PART TO HELP MAKE THINGS BETTER.
IS MORE THAN I CAN SAY FOR ALOT OF THE WHINY BABY BULLSHIT
PEOPLE ARE POSTING ON THIS SITE ABOUT WHAT PRINCE OWES THEM,,BLAH BLAH
BLAH! ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
INSTEAD OF JUDGING PRINCE..Y DONT YOU GET OFF UR ASSES AND DO SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. START A FOOD DRIVE, CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS,
BE A POSITIVE MENTOR TO A CHILD. BETTER YET..THE WAR IN IRAQ NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND STOPPED, Y DON'T U WRITE YOUR SENATORS AND WRITE THE PRESIDENT TO STOP THE SENSELESS KILLING OF OUR SOLDIERS AND INNOCENT CHILDREN.WOMEN..& MEN
GROW UP PEOPLE!

ifiwereadolphin said:

Alright love, calm down, bloody 'ell!

The point stands - this was posted now as damage limitation, since the only people bothered to even read 3121.com are fans - fans who also visit sites like this and will be aware of Prince's recent, and continued, actions against such sites.

FYI: I don't have a senator, I'm not in the US of A.

Wal-Mart gives to charity as well and look how evil they are.

NightGod said:

He has . . . "Love" from 3121 and again in acoustic recently.

With fans like u..Who needs Enemies.

ifiwereadolphin said:

Instead of judging other people when you are totally ignorant of what measure of good, selfless sacrifices they make of their own time, money and life, why not simply switch your CAPS LOCK OFF before offering people advice, lest they mistakenly prejudge you as a whiny baby blah blah blah bullshitter?

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[Edited 11/6/07 14:15pm]

langebleu said:[quote]

ifiwereadolphin said:

Instead of judging other people when you are totally ignorant of what measure of good, selfless sacrifices they make of their own time, money and life, why not simply switch your CAPS LOCK OFF before offering people advice, lest they mistakenly prejudge you as a whiny baby blah blah blah bullshitter?

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[Edited 11/6/07 14:15pm]
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I WASNT EVEN ADDRESSING U..BUTT..IF IF FITS....

2freaky4church1 said:

LOL


Yeah..let's all write George Bush a letter.Let's ask him to make this world a better place and take action.
Show you care by writing him a letter.

LOL

Anybody got a stamp for me so I can post my letter.

lspear76 said:

It's sad and confusing:
Every so often I started a thread here about whatevea happened to the L4OA charities, which so impressed me at the time. True, ppl gave vague input that the're still somewhat active, but that's it. Fine.
But to get this report (and their work still impresses me) with this timing is very bad taste...

I'm a tremendous fan of Prince, his music, his innovation, his style, even MOST of his movies

I'm not calling out Prince on what he's currently got going on. This isn't all that new either. Remember when he did the cease and decist thing to a bunch of Prince related sites and then tried to bring a bunch of people in to work on his site? I thought that was a bit strange then, just as I think what's going on now is a bit strange. However, Prince has been known to be very controlling when it comes to his image (You work for Prince, you sign a non-disclosure agreement), the media, and his music.

All of this shouldn't be shocking to the die-hard Prince fan. It sucks, sure, but it's kind of par for the course for Prince. He's pissed off fans many times with his behavior, myself included, but he also has an interesting habit of making it all right again with some interesting music and/or concerts.

Jeez, being a fan can be a bit like being in an abusive relationship can't it? Maybe in some ways, being a fan is like being closer to the guy than we think. For those of us really into his music, we learn the ups and downs of his output and the experiences of those who play with him. Some of the stories are shocking, but also interesting. Same goes for those into Prince's relationships, interesting and shocking at times.

Prince is by no means a saint. Actually, that's what I like about him. He stirs the pot, and I'm not really sure if it's intentional or not.

Thank u Prince

NightGod said:

To me you sound Jealous. Prince is standing up for his rights, and that is not stirring the pot! You are wrong Nightgod!

this forum is finally fun again! you can't buy entertainment as good as people like this "ifiwereadolphin" character. and what do you mean "IF?"

ReginaCarman said:

this was on their website ages ago, on the L4OA link...its old news, but for sum reason (lol), its been bumped as new news....

ReginaCarman said:

I actually admire Prince quite a lot, so you're close on that one. However, jealousy implies that I wish him ill will, and that couldn't be further from the truth. I believe that Prince should be able to stand up for his rights, by all means, but is that really what's going on?

purplesweat said:

LMAO

Christaro said:

is the garden in MPLS a digital garden??!! sorry i just had to....

It seems that Prince needs 2 clean his conscience 4 what he's doing 2 his fans....


Its easy 2 make charity when u r rich and full of money.... He aint impressing me 4 his "goodness"..... sorry....

Lilith said:

For what it's worth - I fully agree with Lilith.

NouveauDance said:

Here Here! He's not fooling anyone with this 'Hey I'm such a Saint' act. Prince is behaving like Heather Mills and her boasts of charity work!

Mirabelle said:

**** Im glad 4 this... Even Mafia Bosses make charity things 2 clean the "dirty" money... It does not make the "good people"....
Another thing... If u really wanna 2 do some "well" 2 somebody why the need 2 show it 2 the whole world?