Maca912 said:

I think the actions of "representatives" has almost certainly damaged the artists reputation

Can you imagine a certain individuals dissapointment if everyone just said "umm ok, we'll drop our forums" and it didn't even make the news?
It's kinda fun watching the fans wrangle with the artist, a first in my experience. PFUnk is written in direct response to the sites, you have dialogue!
thanks to all you feisty people who wriled him up so good as to produce this crazy track.

"don't you know that I love you, like a day without sunshine,
but you know that I hate you,
cos your all that's ever on my mind"

you know Prince will get the worlds attention then invite the founders from all 3 for a private concert and they will all say im sorry including Prince and then he will make a new CD out of all this emotional rollercoaster followed by a long awaited Would Tour.....The End

L4OATheOriginal said:

Prince is a real idiot!

BSK3478 said:

That is HILARIOUS!

i just saw a fisting video where one of the models is wearing a neck chain.

do you think that is prince approved?

ehuffnsd said:

what, the fisting or the chain?

L4OATheOriginal said:

My birthday too.

BSK3478 said:

i guess the fisting.

is that a Purple Approved activity?

ehuffnsd said:

Prince is tripping. What a little prick. I'm skipping all of his songs on my ipod. No more prince until he calms his little ass down.


Smooches;)

Hey Hey doggie u sure look sweet, 'just let us love you' than we will have a funky good tiiiiime.
You can't bite the hand that feeds you, even if you are Prince.

luv4u said:

I have been reading all these comments for a few days, trying to digest what is going on, and trying to make my own opinion. Which has been difficult.

I have been a fan for 20 years, but a new member of the org (only this summer).
I have enjoyed reading the threads on the org, but whilst I have been reading everything that people have been thinking, always in the background I have had iTunes playing my favourite artist. Prince.

I can see why emotions are running high and agree with several points raised, however, I have been a fan for too long and can not be fickle enough to just dump my favourite album collection.

What the man is doing, I don't know, as the information is slightly confusing and, yes, a statement from him would clear the confusion, but you are not going to get that. A new song, as he has done, will be all, don't expect any more.

Slagging him off and wishing him dead will not change anything, so why waste your energy?

I for one will continue enjoying his music, we all agree he is a genius and we all agree that we love his music, or else why would we be here? However, if the org wasn't here I would still enjoy his music, play it over and over and over until I knew every lyric, beat and guitar strum and look forward to his next release.

I think everyone need to get a sense of perception. This is music that we enjoy, for pleasure, it's not a life or death moment. There won't be a human catastrophe if the websites close down, you will still be able to listen to the music, no'one will die.

If true, I don't know what he is trying to do, but it's not the end of the world. He is only human just like you and me, he goes to the toilet, gets upset, dances naked (well maybe that's only me!). But you see what I am getting at?

Life is too short Girls and Boys!!!
Enjoy what you have now, as you might find you run out of time.

MsMisha319 said:

Markland said:

Some ''representitive'' needs to check himself, see if he/she has got their sh1t together!

babynoz said:

I wonder how many people got that statement? LOL

chrissieaj said:

What someone is trying to do is limit what you can say and where on the internet and what you can do with your own copyright material

And you dont think thats worth getting upset about?

Hmm ok lets tear up the magna carta, the 1st amendment of the constitution of the USA and any other constitutions with the right to free speech in them

Hmm I just had a thought, Deng Xiaoping 4' 11", Engelbert Dollfuß 4' 11", Napoleon, Hitler, none of whom could stand criticism

Am I seeing a pettern here?

Maca912 said:[quote]

Markland said:

Hmmm, apparently not many.

Markland said:

Thank you!!!! This is what it's ALL about for me. Prince is trying to play the same old bullshit he always has. He wants to moderate his fans.

babynoz said:

I did a web search. It's mind blowing, to say the least. As far back as Eisenhower (sp) this ideal, PMC, was around. He warned the USA against it and look at it now. Thanks for this heads-up"...@)-}-----

but for now back to this org (et al) issue...

I’ve dug Prince’s music since 1984 and have purchased most of his albums, in spite of his character’s flaws. For me it’s been about the music and his hands, I won’t front. None of us are perfect, I know this. But his poor of spirit behavior is too haughty, for my taste buds. I have had it with his too often disingenuous and cavalier behavior with his fan base. Prince no longer has my monetary support. He does not need my “pennies” of this I am very certain.

I shall however return to the Org because it’s a great website and Orgers are some of the coolest person’s I’ve encountered, in cyberspace, thus far. Orgers are “for real people” I’ve had a lot of fun replying silly comments to certain threads. I’ve shown part of my soul on another “My Baby G”. Prince is sexy, no lie. But to enjoy this artist’s ever changing styles was the “ride” for me. Your other forums are really interesting, as well. So please send an e-mail if the org changes it’s name. Thanks.

Now while I’m addressing Mr. Nelson’s “disdain”...I understand the business part of your gripes. Folks should pay for using your “likeness”...if there is profit, which is not the case with your fan base. Your music is your bread and butter and your legacy. But do consider that you are confused in many aspects outside of this issue. Let me remind you of a something. During the New York City Musicology tour, you told the audience to “Take out yo cellphones & take a picture.” So what’s it gonna be, Mr. Nelson? You can’t flip flop as you have and expect that everyone respect your wishes. You have run hot and cold from day one. But when the masses receive mixed messages, how can you expect them to understand your point of view? Twenty-three years of your flip-floppiness warrants my advise (take it or leave it; it is free & from my spirit, bro.) Mira chico (look guy)...get out of the God\lust, man\woman, love\hate, sad\happy bull you have embraced for too long. It is confusing and you who state reading the scriptures, should know by now that God is not the author of confusion. Nor should His adopted children have any part of confusion. The divine will never and can never be intertwined with the flesh. They are both wonderful, but each has their own space. And trust, the Divine (God) is above all others. Another thing - you have every right to embrace which ever religion or belief system you choose. But if what you embrace causes more confusion and or still leaves a void within your spirit, then it’s time you reconsider that choice. You should not go around professing to be in the light and continue to behave as if you are a pimp! ?Que es eso? (What is that?) The image thing of the music (any entertainment) business is just a front. The real person once off the stage, must go home and be who they really are. Perhaps you are still hurting from the past, but guy you’ll never have a good future until you “feel the past’s flames, burn, then emerge from it’s ashes a little hurt, but not dead, just more experienced. Hopefully a bit wiser. ” I don’t care how much money you may have, it will never buy you class, nor compassion, nor happiness. Enough... I do pray you find God’s Truth, not man’s dogma\”truths”. I do care about your soul, Mr. Nelson. Since you do embrace spirituality...Call upon the name of the Lord and be ye saved. (Romans 10:13 KJV) Your eternity is in the balance, Mr. Nelson. No religion will save your soul. Only the Lord did this for you (for all).

This is the same guy who "wished there were no rules"

Markland said:

not necessarily you're just talking about sterotypes people use

Can some1 pls xplain 2 me why all of a sudden the Prince fans r 'united', namely the 3 websites...
Why wouldn't u all just state/argue ur cases independantly?

ritaw said:quote]

not necessarily you're just talking about sterotypes people use[/quote]

And there was me thinking this was another tragic case of small man syndrome

Is that a medically recognised condition btw?

I HAVE TO SAY FIRST OF ALL THAT I DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND THE REASONS BEHIND ALL THIS FUSS AND COMMOTION FROM PRINCE.

I, TOO HAVE BEEN A FAN OF HIS MUSIC FOR OVER 20 YEARS,WHAT HARM CAN A WEBSITE CAUSE HIM???

ONE WOULD THINK THAT IF HE EVER READ SOME OF THE POSTS, HERE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CONCERTS WERE ON, HE WOULD REALISE HOW MUCH PLEASURE HE HAS GIVEN US OVER THE YEARS. I FOR ONE AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY HE HAS GIVEN ME THROUGH HIS MUSIC, WHICH WILL NEVER CHANGE.

I AM ALSO SO GRATEFUL FOR THE INFORMATION THE ORG HAS GIVEN ME AND I DO HOPE THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO END. IT WOULD BE SUCH A SHAME

gemini13 said:

Yes, he did say that. Another contradiction.

Markland said:

And there was me thinking this was another tragic case of small man syndrome

Is that a medically recognised condition btw?[/quote]

is what a medically recognised condition?

Am I the only one who has noticed some members that don't know exactly what is going on and are basing an opinion on that? I mean I see people who just think that he is going after bootleggers and the like.

ritaw said:

is what a medically recognised condition?[/quote]

Small man syndrome

ToraToraDreams said:

my understanding is that Prince and/or his company want to protect their music, images etc. and want people to stop using them as is their right under copyright/intellectual property rights etc. - haven't seen any evidence that it goes further than this just people'e interpretation - however i haven't read everything so i'm probably wrong