How much do you think that site cost to build? So, Im sure.

04/20/03 1:08pm
I just can't understand:
Prince could easily find a super webdesigner and for free if tried to get the best in life!
I just saw the flash space-intro, and, well, it's just bad taste! The letters don't go from the same point: it's too bad, to cheap and almost crap… and that blue button! A secretary would have done the same job!
You click and then you suppose that you are going to get in a space ship! Logical. Not at all: it's a palace!
Does this picture come from an old CD-rom or what? This is just too old and untasty work! I would have done a wonderfull picture if Prince asked me, and for free!
And what about that "join" page: brrr…

God, is it that the 'BIG THING"? Come on, it's ugly!
Remember:
Loveforoneantoher.com
npgmusicclub.ocm first version

That's was fantastic at that time, and very pro! Not that cheap! I already regret the flashy previous site!
Guess Prince will get a real 2003 manager to kick his ass!
If Prince needs a real webdesigner, he can surf on: www.calhoune-square.fr
www.pureviolet.org
www.housequake.com
www.cybersingle.com

Oh, dear.

Am I the only one who didn't receive this e-mail?

I hope the other messages make it to me. I don't want to miss out on any important stuff.

I guess I'll just have to keep checking the org to make sure to keep up!
[This message was edited Sun Apr 20 15:44:54 PDT 2003 by 319]

The email from pixius was a nice gesture.
If they ever visited this site, they probably know that there are a few paranoids who believe that the NPGMC is part of a vast conspiracy to rip them off and the people at pixius just wanted to let folks know that the problems are computer related and they are working on them.
Not just on this site, but in everday dealings with people you run into those who are never satisfied and complain about everything. To some people, anything short of perfection is complete failure. If you can't steer clear of those types of people, just be glad you're not them.
Life can be stressful enough, but if you're always sweating the small stuff, it's probably an absolute hell.
It also helps to keep things in context. The fact that there are glitches in the new NPGMC site is not the biggest concern of my day. If it was, I think I'd have to be very concerned with the state of my life.

I didnt get the email and I cant access the site at all. I just get a blank screen.

Funnily enough, I wouldn't expect anything better from Prince and his ramshackle operation.

You guys complain if you don't get an apology letter AND you freakin complain when you get one. It's like, "oh my God, Prince / NPGMC is not replying or responding to my complaints, but then when someone does reply and I might add, rather quickly. You tear them apart!! GEEZ!!!

Got this in the mail, don’t know if someone already has sent this in.
Its good that they are on the lookout for problem and that they are fixing them. /BlueAngel

NPG Music Club Members

Dear Members,

This letter is in regards to the problems that some of you have experienced with the new NPG Music Club web site. Pixius accepts full responsibility for these problems and this is not a reflection on NPG nor Prince. Pixius apologizes for any inconveniences you might experience and are working to resolve all issues. We underestimated the extreme popularity of the new NPG Music Club site. It is Pixius' desire to provide the NPG Music Club members with the best web site possible and in that vane have already taken steps to correct most of the problems. Pixius will continue to upgrade the site's performance, which will improve your personal experience as a member. We appreciate your comments as they help us make the NPG Music Club web site a wonderful experience for all members.

Sincerely,

Gary Duncan
Regional Director
Pixius

[Personally, I feel if you're going to send out a letter to a lot of people, have someone who understands the difference between 'vein' and 'vane', read through it first. And maybe tone down the use of the word 'experience'. And while it's nice to SAY it doesn't reflect on Prince or the club, that's not how it works. It DOES reflect on them both. That's exactly why this letter was sent. Do you think fans are going to say "oh, Pixius sucks"? No--people are going to say "Prince/the NPGMC sucks for not getting a company who knows what they're doing, to build the site". Oh well, it's a nice gesture, anyhow... at least you can 'experience' their apology e-mail here if you couldn't get logged into the site -Ben]

we actually don't know who did the graphic design. it doesn't look like anything he's done before so maybe he got some new blood.

Hey Guys

Anybody know how to access the new song 'Reflections' from the pool page? Is there actually a link there or is it just a prank?

NPD313 said:

Message: It should work now, just log in again when it asks for your username and password. Keep in mind that you need Windows Media Player 9.0 if you're using Windows, and WMP 7.1 if you're using MacOS. Download it and install if you don't already have it. WMP 8.0 for Windows works too, but you need the WMP 9.0 codecs installed. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, and it doesn't work, click the link on the Cyberlinks page to download WMP 9.0 and install it, then try again.)

Details: There were problems transferring the session authentication credentials to the domain the media files were stored in, from the behavior I saw. So they've moved the files to a different location and reintiated authentication. If you know what you're doing, WMP 8.0 for Windows will also work. Installing just Windows Media Encoder 9.0, and not the Media Player, works for me. The WMP 9.0 UI is just horrid, so avoid upgrading.