Recently I have found to be a lot of n00bs on the org. This never use to be, remember the days when he wasn't commerically successful and released stuff quietly (e.g rainbow children). Now instead of sensible threads you have threads like "DID...YOU SEE gRaMMy PrEfORMANCE!!!", Then there are the recurring threads like "OMG SHaUN...OF THE..DEAD PRINCE MENTION!!!1!!". This all seems to happen now with Prince's "comeback". Hopefully After all this hype of Musicology things will go back to normal.

Unfortunately, what you have to realise is that there are a lot of 'human beings' on this planet. Not all of which are eternal beings (like your good self) who have been around since before the creation of the org, and will still be around for years after the org and it's members have all passed on!

'Normal' people HAVE to be new at sometime... I know it's a hard concept for you to grasp but it's true... we register, look out for the latest news and then... we make our first post!!!!

Now, some people are more articulate than others, but bear in mind that people are here for a reason. Most of them love Prince or have a strong interest in his music, and if Musicology got them here, then thats a good thing... surely thats one of the reasons why you release records, then go on tour!

... whats that.... oh sorry, you joined in March 2003! And here's me thinking you were one of the oldest and wisest on the org!

The org needs new people!

why u lil' brat u! i love the new fans and the excitement they share... it takes me back to the time when i was "n00b" and asked, "what do u mean Prince has 4 other albums?!" -- the year was 1983. memories...

RocknRollisalive said:

Emancipation88 said:

Hmmm, it shows that you joined in March of '03. If this is true, then you should be aware that this type of dialogue has been going on since the beginning. There's nothing wrong with it. It's just a little more obvious since he's been a little more public.

Before Musicology, any reference to Prince by mainstream media was a major event...

Take a

RocknRollisalive said:

'Normal' people HAVE to be new at sometime... - First off I'm fine with people being new, I hate N00BS ever played a video game? N00b meaning some who acts "all that" but really isn't .

Most of them love Prince or have a strong interest in his music, and if Musicology got them here, then thats a good thing... surely thats one of the reasons why you release records, then go on tour! - This has nothing to do with my hate for n00bs nor why they post crappy threads.

Once again another [snipped - June7] has posted with just noticing the word N00BS. Maybe you should note all the other characteristics of a N00b not just the fact they are new.
[Edited 10/9/04 2:11am]

heheh do not worry prince will be a commercial non entity soon..just the way we like it!!!!

i knew when musicology hit big then it was bye bye to the soundchecks,aftergigs,meets etc

Emancipation88 said:

First, don't call me an [Snipped - June7]

Second... oh forget it... I've said all I want to say...

jonylawson said:

He doesn't do soundcheck anymore?!

I'm just wondering where these awesomely scintillating threads are of yours. If the quality of the threads concern you, you have the option of not patronizing said threads and/or starting your own fascinating threads. Just a thought...

Word. I'm 19 and am a ghost member, who has been here for a year or less. Personally I don't find this thread any more rivetting than something written by a "newbie". Sorry that Prince isn't "all yours" anymore...but the abundance of newbies aint about to stop anytime soon, so get used to it.

I am all 4 new Prince fans even though they can ask tiresome questions but I was just the same back in 1986 when I first became a fan.
the more fans the better

everybody here was once a n00b (for those of you who ain't keen on l33t-sp33k, it's "newbie") before they got to knowing whatever they know. it comes with the territory. ain't a damn thing changed. why act so pissed off/miffed about it? instead of shovin 'em off completely (and after you've giggled at 'em a bit, of course), teach them whatcha know. yes, seeing a n00b ask "i just bought a copy of pr, what else should i get?" or something like that for the quadrillionth time is one of the most annoyin things on this site and in this forum, but remember: you were new once as well.

Who cares, we were all 'newbies' sometime (...even me ).

It doesn't really bother me when the same old questions keep coming up (I've lost track of the
times I've posted the tracklist to the 'Camille' album or whatever). It's nice to see new people
finding Prince for the first time and exploring his vast back-catalogue of material.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Amen, sister...it's like they feel their elitist status will be "threatened" by the newbies..kinda like refugees. And I do love it when old-schoolers pass on their Prince wisdom.

In my own case though, I haven't yet had time to look into all Prince's unreleased material, interviews etc. Maybe that's the case with other newbies too.

Emancipation88 said:

I have always considered myself fan at some level....but I had no idea snobbery was also a part of being a true fan or orger...I was excited to find a place to share my latest burst of excitement for the man and his music..."things going back to normal" would mean what?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

There's a search button. Use it.

VAMPIRELLA said:

He was never all mine in the first place.

VAMPIRELLA said:

1. I'm a regular member. What elite status?
2. I'm not "threatened" by n00bs.

Emancipation88 said:

You shouldn't accuse people of being a NOOB
when you you don't even know "U're gonna c me" (that's what you said in a topic i started about that genius song)



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Dewrede said:

You shouldn't accuse people of being a NOOB- I'm not accusing any one.

when you you don't even know "U're gonna c me"- , I'm ok with people not knowing. if you bothered to read my complaint it's about n00bs and their threads. Not about n00bs and what they know.,

I'm just here to piss people off.



(A laugh or two is just a nice extra.)

Emancipation88 said:

Yes, I agree. Speaking of which, did you see the Prince skit on Saturday Night Live last night? It also featured Beyonce!

I cannot wait for the day when Prince, once again, becomes a has-been and nobody recognizes his talent as a musician. That's what he deserves, damn it! Otherwise it just ain't real!

Luv & Peace,
Alex
Nader, Kerry, Bush; the LOST debate!

Your avatar turns me on.

sloopydrew4u said:

999,999 B.C- Man discovers Fire
2004 A.D- sloopydrew4u discovers sarcasm.

Emancipation88 said:

2004 A.D. - Emancipation88 (Emancipation is one of Prince's worst albums -- and pandered to the masses far more than Musicology ever did) discovers that sloopydrew4u, who has been a fan of Prince since 1983, can be sarcastic.
[Edited 10/10/04 1:46am]

sloopydrew4u said:

(Emancipation is one of Prince's worst albums -- and pandered to the masses far more than Musicology ever did) - So it didn't attract n00bs? Who says my name was about the album it could be about the song. Just a cheap shot at me

discovers that sloopydrew4u, who has been a fan of Prince since 1983, can be sarcastic. - How does being a fan for 21 years make you able to be sarcastic?

Emancipation88 said:

How does picking on fellow Prince fans make you clever?

Luv & Peace,
Alex
Nader, Kerry, Bush; the LOST debate!

It's not the idea of new people that he objects to, it's 'n00bs'.

n00bz r GeNeRAllY MOrOnS bEtWeEn 12& 16 aNd TyPe LiKe DiS!!!!1!!1!! OMG LiEk PrInCe is K00L!1!!!
(i.e. ABeautifulOne)

Prince's selling out with the largely mediocre lite R&B of Musicology saw a vast influx of these kind of people to the org.