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Reply #30 posted 03/25/10 2:21pm

Genesia

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metallicjigolo said:

Genesia said:



It already has.


It sounds more like they are updating the site with whatever new product and will be up and running shortly. At least i hope so.


I do not see any indication in that note that the site will be continued.
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Reply #31 posted 03/25/10 2:25pm

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Mars23 said:

Thank you to orger Gav for passing this on and being a point of contact! Please be advised, no orger had any say in this and the message is merely being passed on.

Dear LotusFlow3r.com members,

We were saddened to hear today that the earliest adopters of LotusFlow3r.com were charged $77 for a repeat subscription to the website. We did not expect this action to occur automatically as we had not set up a recurring billing script in our code. After getting on the phone with the payment gateway Authorize.net, we found that the subscriptions were being renewed on their end. We immediately discontinued the recurring billing for all further subscriptions and we will be refunding those who have been charged. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and are working quickly to refund anyone who was charged for a second year. Please be aware that Prince himself had no hand in this and that the error was due to lack of thoroughness on our part.

Sincerely,
LotusFlow3r development team


Thanks Mars and Gav ...
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Reply #32 posted 03/25/10 2:26pm

Lotus2unfld

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Prince mad.
Prince real mad.



very funny Genesia. Not. Thing is everybody blames Prince cuz they don't know whose working for him or whose on the other end of the computer.

too many times there are folks that send email or open websites or accounts on websites under Prince's name - responding to emails and such and forget to put their own initials after signing Prince's name. And if they say something or are rude, they're not doing it on their name. They're doing on his name. And that's no good. So, if Prince is a bit miffed in this matter, he has a right to be.

As far LotusFlow3r.com goes - I didn't sign up cuz ... frankly I just don't have the money. I've got a little one to feed, no man to help and am stuck in an area with virtually no jobs. (they say it's the worst place in the States right now, and I believe it) That's something I am giving a lot of thought too and a different subject entirely .. but the point is;

I'll go for the fact that Prince did not know about the reccurring billing cycle. And the fact ...he obviously caught something and had his team issue this statement. I don't think he's trying to rip anybody off. The team states clearly they are sorry for the inconvienance and that they are refunding anyone who was incorrectly charged.

So there it is. Not the first time in the history of the world that clerical
personell made a mistake or an oversight.

At least they signed it half way. and identified who they were i.e. Lotusflow3r development team.
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Reply #33 posted 03/25/10 2:27pm

Number23

metallicjigolo said:

Genesia said:



It already has.


It sounds more like they are updating the site with whatever new product and will be up and running shortly. At least i hope so.

Yup. And when you die you'll live on forever with all your family and friends in a magical wonderland beyond the stars called Heaven.
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Reply #34 posted 03/25/10 2:27pm

Genesia

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Lotus2unfld said:

Genesia said:

Prince mad.
Prince real mad.



very funny Genesia. Not. Thing is everybody blames Prince cuz they don't know whose working for him or whose on the other end of the computer.

too many times there are folks that send email or open websites or accounts on websites under Prince's name - responding to emails and such and forget to put their own initials after signing Prince's name. And if they say something or are rude, they're not doing it on their name. They're doing on his name. And that's no good. So, if Prince is a bit miffed in this matter, he has a right to be.

As far LotusFlow3r.com goes - I didn't sign up cuz ... frankly I just don't have the money. I've got a little one to feed, no man to help and am stuck in an area with virtually no jobs. (they say it's the worst place in the States right now, and I believe it) That's something I am giving a lot of thought too and a different subject entirely .. but the point is;

I'll go for the fact that Prince did not know about the reccurring billing cycle. And the fact ...he obviously caught something and had his team issue this statement. I don't think he's trying to rip anybody off. The team states clearly they are sorry for the inconvienance and that they are refunding anyone who was incorrectly charged.

So there it is. Not the first time in the history of the world that clerical
personell made a mistake or an oversight.

At least they signed it half way. and identified who they were i.e. Lotusflow3r development team.


What the hell does any of what blahblah you just posted have to do with what I said?
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Reply #35 posted 03/25/10 2:29pm

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Sincerely,
LotusFlow3r development team


oh for heaven's sake, just put your name on the message,
you've fucked up often enough to finally put a name and
a face on the culprit.

biggrin
[Edited 3/25/10 14:30pm]
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Reply #36 posted 03/25/10 2:30pm

IstenSzek

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Genesia said:

Lotus2unfld said:



nuts



What the hell does any of what blahblah you just posted have to do with what I said?


i was wondering the same thing. wtf kind of post was that?
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Reply #37 posted 03/25/10 2:31pm

lezama

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Thanks Gav!
Change it one more time..
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Reply #38 posted 03/25/10 2:32pm

Genesia

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IstenSzek said:

Genesia said:



What the hell does any of that blahblah you just posted have to do with what I said?


i was wondering the same thing. wtf kind of post was that?


shrug
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Reply #39 posted 03/25/10 2:34pm

NDRU

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Number23 said:

metallicjigolo said:



It sounds more like they are updating the site with whatever new product and will be up and running shortly. At least i hope so.

Yup. And when you die you'll live on forever with all your family and friends in a magical wonderland beyond the stars called Heaven.


Tell me more! excited
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Reply #40 posted 03/25/10 2:41pm

metallicjigolo

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Number23 said:

metallicjigolo said:



It sounds more like they are updating the site with whatever new product and will be up and running shortly. At least i hope so.

Yup. And when you die you'll live on forever with all your family and friends in a magical wonderland beyond the stars called Heaven.


Thanks but i already know this as fact.
Prince did an interview with a woman at Record World. They talked about whatever, then he asked her: "Does your pubic hair go up to your navel?" At that moment, we thought maybe we shouldn't encourage him to do interviews.
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Reply #41 posted 03/25/10 2:42pm

Number23

NDRU said:

Number23 said:


Yup. And when you die you'll live on forever with all your family and friends in a magical wonderland beyond the stars called Heaven.


Tell me more! excited


[Snip - luv4u]
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Reply #42 posted 03/25/10 2:42pm

vitriol

metallicjigolo said:

Poor Prince



ohgoon ohgoon ohgoon ohgoon ohgoon ohgoon
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Reply #43 posted 03/25/10 2:43pm

2the9s

Please be aware that Prince himself had no hand in this and that the error was due to lack of thoroughness on our part.


I bet he tried to get you to take credit for Purple and Gold too, but you were all like, we gotta draw a line SOME where!
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Reply #44 posted 03/25/10 2:43pm

SupaFunkyOrgan
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IT's just all lies and I don't believe one word of that statement lol
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Reply #45 posted 03/25/10 2:45pm

metallicjigolo

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Genesia said:

metallicjigolo said:



It sounds more like they are updating the site with whatever new product and will be up and running shortly. At least i hope so.


I do not see any indication in that note that the site will be continued.



Well if it were indeed the end of the site it seems that subscribers would have gotten an email that said something along the lines of..You're 1 year subscription to lotusflow3r is now up..hope you enjoyed the site...Yada Yada yada...
Prince did an interview with a woman at Record World. They talked about whatever, then he asked her: "Does your pubic hair go up to your navel?" At that moment, we thought maybe we shouldn't encourage him to do interviews.
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Reply #46 posted 03/25/10 2:46pm

IstenSzek

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metallicjigolo said:

Genesia said:



I do not see any indication in that note that the site will be continued.



Well if it were indeed the end of the site it seems that subscribers would have gotten an email that said something along the lines of..You're 1 year subscription to lotusflow3r is now up..hope you enjoyed the site...Yada Yada yada...


did that happen with 3121.com or the npgmc? i can't remember.

the way i recall it, they just went to black and that was it.
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Reply #47 posted 03/25/10 2:47pm

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Take heart, Prince, and remember:

When a man screams, you must learn to GIVE BACK THE FUCKIN' MONEY YOU STOLE!!! biggrin
PRINCE: the only man who could wear high heels and makeup and STILL steal your woman!
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Reply #48 posted 03/25/10 2:49pm

lotusflw3r

The best thing Prince/the team can do is open up the site as free to view - and charge people a one-off payment if they want to download the albums!


and hopefully add some new content in a members section or for free!!!
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Reply #49 posted 03/25/10 2:50pm

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metallicjigolo said:

Poor Prince can't catch a break.
Thank goodness the developement team took care of that in a hurry.
The Idiots (you know who u are) here at the org were ready to send out for Prince's head on a stick.
I can certainly understand the frustration but some here are just plain ridiculous.

Prince please hurry up and tour or put some goodies up on Lotusflow3r.com (if the is going 2 b a year 2) to help cool the panties around here. Thx.
Peace.


disbelief

there has been a thread here for ages, advising ppl to change their cc details etc, in case something like this would happen

Guess what, org oracle was right!!!

Poor Prince indeed, he hired the ppl to run the site, this should have been sorted BEFORE renewal date, not after ppl had been fleeced more money.

refunds are okay, but what about those ppl who didnt expect a withdrawal from their a/cs...are they going to reinburse any dishonour fees as well?


Im so glad i didnt have access to a puter when LF dropped, otherwise i probably would be one of those peeps.
seems that i was busy doing something close to nothing, but different than the day before music beret
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Reply #50 posted 03/25/10 2:51pm

Genesia

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IstenSzek said:

metallicjigolo said:




Well if it were indeed the end of the site it seems that subscribers would have gotten an email that said something along the lines of..You're 1 year subscription to lotusflow3r is now up..hope you enjoyed the site...Yada Yada yada...


did that happen with 3121.com or the npgmc? i can't remember.

the way i recall it, they just went to black and that was it.


Yup.

Prince told Sam to take it down and that was it.
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Reply #51 posted 03/25/10 2:51pm

SupaFunkyOrgan
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prb said:

metallicjigolo said:

Poor Prince can't catch a break.
Thank goodness the developement team took care of that in a hurry.
The Idiots (you know who u are) here at the org were ready to send out for Prince's head on a stick.
I can certainly understand the frustration but some here are just plain ridiculous.

Prince please hurry up and tour or put some goodies up on Lotusflow3r.com (if the is going 2 b a year 2) to help cool the panties around here. Thx.
Peace.


disbelief

there has been a thread here for ages, advising ppl to change their cc details etc, in case something like this would happen

Guess what, org oracle was right!!!

Poor Prince indeed, he hired the ppl to run the site, this should have been sorted BEFORE renewal date, not after ppl had been fleeced more money.

refunds are okay, but what about those ppl who didnt expect a withdrawal from their a/cs...are they going to reinburse any dishonour fees as well?


Im so glad i didnt have access to a puter when LF dropped, otherwise i probably would be one of those peeps.


You know people are going to be screwed on their $100 overdraft fees lol
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Reply #52 posted 03/25/10 2:55pm

RipTheJacker

prb said:

metallicjigolo said:

Poor Prince can't catch a break.
Thank goodness the developement team took care of that in a hurry.
The Idiots (you know who u are) here at the org were ready to send out for Prince's head on a stick.
I can certainly understand the frustration but some here are just plain ridiculous.

Prince please hurry up and tour or put some goodies up on Lotusflow3r.com (if the is going 2 b a year 2) to help cool the panties around here. Thx.
Peace.


disbelief

there has been a thread here for ages, advising ppl to change their cc details etc, in case something like this would happen

Guess what, org oracle was right!!!

Poor Prince indeed, he hired the ppl to run the site, this should have been sorted BEFORE renewal date, not after ppl had been fleeced more money.

refunds are okay, but what about those ppl who didnt expect a withdrawal from their a/cs...are they going to reinburse any dishonour fees as well?


Im so glad i didnt have access to a puter when LF dropped, otherwise i probably would be one of those peeps.


this is for you: *scoots over to offer a seat smile

couch coke popcorn
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Reply #53 posted 03/25/10 2:58pm

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

IT's just all lies and I don't believe one word of that statement lol


OMG!!! That was the biggest bunch of shit!!! Right on the website it said:

1.4 - LOTUSFLOW3ER.COM MEMBERSHIPS

Lotusflow3r memberships are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase, and are non-refundable. Membership includes access to restricted areas of Lotusflow3r, access to pre-sale concert tickets, and the ability to download music and videos from Lotusflow3r. Membership does not include the download rights to certain �Premium� material, which is available to purchase on a per-item basis.
Automatic renewal is available for Lotusflow3r memberships. If automatic renewal is selected at purchase your credit card will be billed on an annual basis, unless you cancel automatic renewal prior to the renewal date by emailing sales@Lotusflow3r.


If there was a box to select automatic renewal, then the code on it was written to submit to the merchant account people, automatically renewable subscriptions!

Now they're trying to put this off on the merchant account people, like they knew nothing about it! disbelief I got a $100 for all takers that says Authorize.net will be suing Prince's happy ass next!

Shit! Now I wish I had joined because I'd be on the phone with my lawyer right motherfucking now!!! falloff
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Reply #54 posted 03/25/10 2:59pm

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4 things...

- The site is closed down. Someone made that happen and communication should have gone out to members. How convenient for it to happen today...when everyone got charged.

- Why post this on this site instead of the official site?

- If we fans were wondering and worried and even took steps to stop this, how could no one had thought to not look into this earlier. Did they not gett he emails of cancelation

- Renewal not in the code? Fans even pointed out this caveat when joining. So that's a bold faced lie.

Really all anyone had to do was look here. We've been bracing for this day for a while now. Many took steps to change their info in hopes that this would not happen. And it happened anyway.

Christian Zombie Vampires

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Reply #55 posted 03/25/10 3:01pm

SupaFunkyOrgan
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HatrinaHaterwitz said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

IT's just all lies and I don't believe one word of that statement lol


OMG!!! That was the biggest bunch of shit!!! Right on the website it said:

1.4 - LOTUSFLOW3ER.COM MEMBERSHIPS

Lotusflow3r memberships are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase, and are non-refundable. Membership includes access to restricted areas of Lotusflow3r, access to pre-sale concert tickets, and the ability to download music and videos from Lotusflow3r. Membership does not include the download rights to certain �Premium� material, which is available to purchase on a per-item basis.
Automatic renewal is available for Lotusflow3r memberships. If automatic renewal is selected at purchase your credit card will be billed on an annual basis, unless you cancel automatic renewal prior to the renewal date by emailing sales@Lotusflow3r.


If there was a box to select automatic renewal, then the code on it was written to submit to the merchant account people, automatically renewable subscriptions!

Now they're trying to put this off on the merchant account people, like they knew nothing about it! disbelief I got a $100 for all takers that says Authorize.net will be suing Prince's happy ass next!

Shit! Now I wish I had joined because I'd be on the phone with my lawyer right motherfucking now!!! falloff



I am SO BLESSED to have your existence in my universe! falloff lol worship clapping
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Reply #56 posted 03/25/10 3:03pm

metallicjigolo

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Number23 said:

NDRU said:



Tell me more! excited

Yes all this awaits you my son but first in your mortal shell you must molest as many choirboys as you can as a toll. The higher the number, the nearer your seat to the creator's throne. May peace be with you.


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Reply #57 posted 03/25/10 3:05pm

Lotus2unfld

Genesia said:

Lotus2unfld said:




very funny Genesia. Not. Thing is everybody blames Prince cuz they don't know whose working for him or whose on the other end of the computer.

too many times there are folks that send email or open websites or accounts on websites under Prince's name - responding to emails and such and forget to put their own initials after signing Prince's name. And if they say something or are rude, they're not doing it on their name. They're doing on his name. And that's no good. So, if Prince is a bit miffed in this matter, he has a right to be.

As far LotusFlow3r.com goes - I didn't sign up cuz ... frankly I just don't have the money. I've got a little one to feed, no man to help and am stuck in an area with virtually no jobs. (they say it's the worst place in the States right now, and I believe it) That's something I am giving a lot of thought too and a different subject entirely .. but the point is;

I'll go for the fact that Prince did not know about the reccurring billing cycle. And the fact ...he obviously caught something and had his team issue this statement. I don't think he's trying to rip anybody off. The team states clearly they are sorry for the inconvienance and that they are refunding anyone who was incorrectly charged.

So there it is. Not the first time in the history of the world that clerical
personell made a mistake or an oversight.

At least they signed it half way. and identified who they were i.e. Lotusflow3r development team.


What the hell does any of what blahblah you just posted have to do with what I said?



I was responding to your remark about Prince being mad. saying yeah... he should be. At least the development team accepted responsibility.
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Reply #58 posted 03/25/10 3:06pm

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The brother should just go ahead and retire and next thing we know prince.org will close. He's done enough, we've had enough music and the experience has been great. Now, I do not believe this for a second what I just said.

... but what if LotusFlow3r.com was the very last site and what if MPLSoUND/LotusFlow3r were the last albums we'd hear or should I say "Cause & Effect" being the last song we ever hear. I get a lot of the orgers really would not give a f*ck ...
Peace ... & Stay Funky ...

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Reply #59 posted 03/25/10 3:06pm

Lotus2unfld

IstenSzek said:

Genesia said:



What the hell does any of what blahblah you just posted have to do with what I said?


i was wondering the same thing. wtf kind of post was that?



well maybe I'll edit next time.

then again... maybe I won't. lol.

what the heck.
[Edited 3/25/10 15:07pm]
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