udo said:

Prince is not involved in approval of this statement whatsoever.

Please don't add spin that's blatantly untrue.

mayebelle81 said:

Because confusing Fams is so much fun!

ChariotLove said:

i'm assuming you and stero get purple pay checks?

ehuffnsd said:

he couldnt afford it.

ChariotLove said:

i'll take that as a yes.
[Edited 3/3/08 19:47pm]

ehuffnsd said:

no honey,i dont take sidez.i c misunderstandingz gone way too far & give my 2 cents 2 help bring clarity and resolution,4 free.

"loving prince" iz difficult.at best,u just get better at coping with him,just as "loving prince fans" iz difficult when the moderators on all 3 sites have denied a multitude of members the right 2 the freedom of speech they now claim 2 b protecting.

i have first hand experience with him being an insidious self-obsessed little shit,& with moderators of forums denying me freedom of speech even when i havent broken any rules.

true freedom of speech happens when people on both sides stop power tripping & wake up 2 the meaning of life.



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[Edited 3/4/08 4:02am]

I think Prince is THROUGH with the internet, maybe forever!

Dayclear said:

I don't know about forever but I think he's done with the internet too.

Gav said:

Where do I add spin?
They possibly do because they have to be carefull in their wordings.

udo said:

In the phrase "they didn't get a nice agreement to go with the pre-cooked text mr. Prince would want them to publish."

We don't get have to get anything approved by Prince.

Yes we have to be careful in our wording so as to avoid libelling Prince, however that's about it.

Gav said:

The unavailability of the pre-cooked text just means that he didn't do the work and that you can do it. Nothing more, nothing less.
A pre-cooked text can be approved and used; it doesn't have to be.
So there is no spin, assuming normal human behaviour.

Then:

When you need to tell the world about something normal, not even trying to insult him, why the need for avoiding libelling?
You are telling the truth, no?
Not making something up?
You are telling what happenend to you.
You are telling how the laws are. Even US or UK laws...

I mean: it is a normal thing you want to tell and you need a lawyer?

Now that is a sign of the times.

This brings up a question. I'm going to be singing in our local Ottawa Idol competition in a couple of weeks. If I choose to sing a Prince song, do you think I might get into trouble for it even though it's not a hugely televised event like Canadian or American Idol?

southpark88 said:

no one's allowed to sing anything ever no more no way no how
prince has written so many songs
including the many leaked unreleased tunes
if you even dare sing three notes that match anything in any of his songs...
let me warn you now -- you will be SUED!
for next year, he's working on going after anyone who plays one single note that he's ever used in a song
a bit crazy, i know
but who are we to judge, eh?

Snap said:

all will be fine

Snap said:

fret not thy soul

udo said:

Sadly it is.

You really believe that everyone avoiding libel lawsuits is lying ?

Perhaps it's sometimes because the other party hides behind lawsuits and lawyers in order to attempt control of the other party ?

Snap said:

LOL. So in other words, someday he will be the only one allowed to sing. You know what, I will do a Prince song. I don't care how the little guy reacts to it.
[Edited 3/6/08 6:44am]

southpark88 said:

Exactly, just do the song. And knock em dead while you're at it!!!

Gav said:

This is Prince, we are talking about here, is it not? Everyone is well aware of his attempts at control! What we have yet to be made aware of is, exactly what is going on with the PFU campaign! How freaking long does it take to say...this is what was negotiated and this is what became of it?

We WERE due to issue a statement this week, however have been trying to liase with AEG to get fan ticketing sorted for the European gigs.

I personally feel it's a priority that we get great tickets secured for all fans for all concerts and that's more important than issuing constant updates,

We are legally bound as to what can be discussed to date.
[Edited 3/7/08 5:06am]

Gav said:

That's all good and everything but I'm not in Europe and even if Prince tours the US, I refuse to give him any more of my money, so I won't be going anyway.

There hasn't been an official update on this PFU issue since December, so no one is asking for "constant updates", one will do!
[Edited 3/7/08 12:40pm]

SexyBeautifulOne said:

I have said the same thing.

Gav said:

How can you be legally bound?
Please elaborate.

Why did you get yourself bound?
Etc?


Did I say that?
If so: please remember I don't speak english as my sole or primary language.
I just wanted to say that when not in a legal fight, i.e. simply communicating towards the world and/or the other fans, one should not need a lawyer to avoid libeling whoever.
If you do think so: what is the difference between everyday speech and this specific thing?
Even going pro-se at him, mr P could be kicked ass in court.

And about the [attempt at] siding with AEG:

This is the company that sold us the O2 tickets, right?
Did you forget how that thing went?

BTW: this is not hate, just some critical thinking about reality
[Edited 3/8/08 3:09am]

SexyBeautifulOne said:

Whassup sis? I haven't been around as much lately so maybe I missed a couple of memos, but when was y'all's crusade ever about concert tickets???

babynoz said:

Good question. I thought it was about fansites and shit like that. Whatever.

babynoz said:

That's a very good question!

^
It was stated last week at Housequake that PFU were attempting to broker a deal which would benefit fans for the upcoming shows.

babynoz said:

The way I read it was that instead of working on the PFU statement, they were trying to get pre-sales or special tickets for fansites, since tickets went on sale last week. While perhaps not the primary issue of PFU, remember all the ticket issues during 3121 Vegas, the Roosevelt shows, and the ticket fiascos at the O2? I think PFU were just trying to do something special for fans, considering that NPGMC is long defunct; which I for one appreciate even though I cannot go to Ireland. (I hope they will try to do the same if Prince announces US shows...)

If people don't like that PFU was trying to get special ticket deals for Prince fans, then by all means, they don't need to take advantage of any special ticket deals PFU may be able to negotiate.

(That last statement is not directed at you babynoz, just a general comment.)


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[Edited 3/8/08 19:31pm]

DevotedPuppy said:

If they aren't going to be free, they aren't going to be THAT special!!