Did Prince ever give fans a forwarning of NPG blackout? Did it shut down and start back up? just curious

who gives a chit

horatio said:

Now, now. You do not always have to ward off your insecurity with sarcasm...



As far as I know the site went down without notice, but I might have missed something.

let's just hope he took it down cuz the implementation of the new download area is taking alot of time.

as far as i can recall we had 24 hrs notice and the chat room got jammed because so many people were in there saying goodbye to each other.....kind of wierd

planetearthsucks said:

Did they say WHYYYYY?

HamsterHuey said:

Was that not the e-mail telling us about the "hiatus" period they were planning as it was felt something new and exciting had to be developed?

planetearthsucks said:

really?

sosgemini said:

LOL!!! I don't seem to recall that either!

i heard they shut it down because of infringment rights.like copying another site or something like that.but i think there full of shit...just someone wanted to start crap.

sosgemini said:

'U're not gonna make up the notes in your mind?'

This is what comes of never deleting emails from the AOL folder thingy:

Greetings Family,

The NPG Music Club has been in xistence 4 more than 5 years. In that time we've learned a great deal from each other and about this brave new online world we have all chosen 2 b part of. The members we have been 4tunate enough 2 have join r family have truly made this the best music club any artist could ever dream of. And all the things we have been a part of 2gether -- the concerts, the celebrations, the soundchecks, the discussions and the un4gettable music -- have shown us what a New Power Generation can truly b. We thank u from r hearts 4 sharing urselves and ur love of the music with all of us. It has been a blessing.

Once the NPG Music Club won the 2006 Webby Award, discussions within the NPG began 2 center on what was next. What’s the next step in this ever-changing xperiment? The achievements of the past cannot be questioned and we r truly grateful 4 everything that has been accomplished. But in its current 4m there is a feeling that the NPGMC gone as far as it can go. In a world without limitations and infinite possibilities, has the time come 2 once again make a leap of faith and begin anew? These r ?s we in the NPG need 2 answer. In doing so, we have decided 2 put the club on hiatus until further notice.

The NPG Music Club was a first step; the lessons learned will last 4ever. Now comes a time of great reflection and restructuring. The future holds nothing but endless opportunity and we plan on seizing it wholeheartedly. Don’t u want 2 come?

Love4oneanother,
NPG Music Club 4ever

NOTE: We will be sending emales when there is an update.

Not long after receiving that, there was the speculation on here that it was due to the copyright issue with regards to the NPG name.

the NPGMC is having a black period?
They must be having some heavy flow over there.

alxndrstff said:

I think the more accurate answer is the characters in the forums and chat rooms contributed to them shutting the site down.

horatio said:

alxndrstff said:

It was already gone when I got that email.

I wonder why he shut down 3121.com ?

Is he planning another site under a different name since 3121 has served its purpose (of promoting 3121 album)?

Is he mad at the flak we posted in regards to 3121?

Damn he is so unpredictable...

Prince told us a couple of records back, He was workin' up a Black Sweat.

pplrain said:

I thought 3121.com was used to promote the club, still your point stands.

horatio said:

That would make sense as people go OTT, but no forum on 3121. It did need a bit of a re-work though, it wasn't a great site to visit compared to many others. Didn't look right, fit his image if you know what I mean(you might not lol)

luv4u said:

Oh, and thank you for this reading, should keep me occupied.