Did you post this blindly without having EVER read the org?

ernestsewell said:

Yes ... I've been a member of the org since 96 too but I rarely post. Too much negativity.
[Edited 11/5/09 10:18am]

PurpleLove7 said:

Well, take a moment and read. Your question has been greatly answered, almost daily. And remember, if you're asking if someone is less of a fan than they used to be, you're setting yourself, and those answering, up for a possibly "negative" response. But then again, what is negative? Is telling the truth that Prince has lost his mojo negative or the truth? If you want just sunshine and ponies, there's a few Orgers you could talk to directly that will give you that. Otherwise, negative is in the eye of the beholder.

I stopped becoming a fan in 1996 though still liked the music I had. I recently became a fan again and I have no complaints. Prince can do what he wants, it's his life and he's contributed more than enough in terms of art, music and controversy for everyone to have a whale of a time. So I'm not half the fan I used to be, I'm double..

lol

he can be an annoying lil' bugger

but-as I've been listening since 1984

I guess i'm in it for the long haul

PS-and no-its never been the music thats upset me over the years-everything but.....

ernestsewell said:

... point taken but what I expected from my fellow members was more adult responses, not saying that there are NOT adult responses to this kind of question but you can say that I was of felt compelled to ask this question. I'm a fan of P's art until the wheels fall off. I don't expect that he'll write a song about Sunni Muslims or Bisexual people from this point forward but since I've been a fan I have not been let down. There's been at least an album a year and if not that. There is a ton of music I can rummage thru to get my purple funk fix.

It's just a question, thanks for replying.

*double post*
[Edited 11/5/09 12:12pm]

I am still a fan 100%. Prince's music will never grow old for me. I have been a fan for over 20 years so I don't think his escentric lifestyle at times is gonna change that for me.

I would say I am more of a fan than I used to be
In the last year or so, I have listened to so much Prince music I didn't even know was out there! and I am loving it!

All I know is that I'm a better fan that Imago, Supa or Ernest.

I've been a fan all along...everyday, I just haven't paid any attention to a computer until about 5 years ago.

All I did was listen to the radio for Prince concert announcements, and listen to cd's at home. The computer makes it accessible to tell someone U are a Prince fan.

I've always been a Prince fan... always. I liked MJ alot till Dangerous and after that I kinda lost interest in him a bit after meeting him. I still like to listen to both their music. I can truthfully say I am a bigger Prince fan than a MJ fan.

RodeoSchro said:

Big deal. Hanging in my living room is an official signed and sealed proclamation from Prince certifying that I'm a better fan than you.

Plus I have a miniature laminated copy in my wallet.

Best $77 I ever spent.

Still a huge fan, still buy EVERYTHING he puts out, even joined the club...

However,

With age, comes perspective...gone are the days of youth when I would go NUTS over a new release and waiting in line for tix...

These last minute announcements of concerts really piss me off...Prince, your fanbase is OLDER now, we got BILLS n shit. We can't drop our responsibilities to line up a concert trip to MPLS at the drop of a hat.

It's almost too much trouble than it's worth...just put out some new music. I'm happy with that.

CJBabyDaddy said:

Yours is just a scanned copy. The original proclamation is on wall in my shitter.

RodeoSchro said:

You're the only dog in that race.

Been a fan since '84 -use to be the fan that collected everything I saw and could/ couldn't afford- the vinyls, the tapes, the bootlegs, the protegees, use to fly to different cities to see Prince perform, got 3 prince tattoes including the love symbol on my left arm, and two other tats from the lovesexy era of the yes heart/superman symbol, and a tat of the arrow that reads new power soul on the right arm. Use to defend being a Prince fan to the death, use to hold my head up high, lol.

Presently tho I must say I'm not that fan anymore - I'm not interested in bootlegs unless its from 81-07 - not a fan of buying his music like before- didn't join the lotus fan club, tho I did join the npg fan club, since I work in the indiustry I can get music free but I would always support Prince music except this go round - this prince after Planet Earth bores me, and musicially I find his live shows un-inspired - actually what I do miss are the prerecorded background vocals he would use when he performed live - hey when was the last time he used prerecorded vocals was it during the 96 love 4 one another dates??

Kinda glad to say Planet Earth was the last music I bought from Prince- last concert I saw musicology (excellent live band)- couldve went to vegas but don't like this band at all!!

def not the fan I use to be, I would like to be if he released some music worth buying -

Ok I'm rambling.. Just counting time while waiting 2 get a cut in the barbershop. Peace & B Wild.

I have become a WAY BIGGER Prince fan , if u can imagine that, LOL

U could say I have Dbled my Fan Status....or am now squared

CJBabyDaddy said:

That's it. I'm buying ANOTHER Lotu$flower membership. Maybe TWO more.

No one's going to out-fan me!

PurpleLove7 said:

I hear ya. I actually left this place for a month (at the height of the PFU mess) after having been here for 10 years. Something (I don't know what) drew me back here, and in spite of my determination to remain calm and not let the negativity get to me--as it had in the past--I find it insufferable being here sometimes.

For me, being a Prince fan is a breeze compared to being an Orger! If that statement labels me a "Purple Kool-aid Drinker" or some other ridiculous moniker that the haters like to bestow, then so be it. I know what I am and what I am not, and that's all that matters to me.

ernestsewell said:

Yeah, I know.

I'm not a fan but I do unconditionally love the man. When it comes to Prince I know I'm in love with the myth.
[Edited 11/5/09 21:18pm]

bluefish said:

Yeah but it is up to you positive people to just keep going and not give energy to people and add to the negativity.

Vendetta1 said:

True, but often we get attacked just for being positive.

bluefish said:

Yes and that is unfortunate. But, people will pick on others just because. If you guys ignore them, some of them will leave you alone. And even if they don't, there are enough of you to find comfort and friendship amongst each other so the other people shouldn't matter. I wish I could be as positive as some of you guys.

i'd say that at the moment my fandom is in a dormant stage. it's only natural. i'll occasionally put on a song or two when i'm cruising with a friend, but at the moment, i just really couldn't care less. i try not to pay attention to what Prince is up to, i don't really listen to him. it's probably best that way or i'd just end up completely over him.

that said, when LF came out, i was all over that shit for a couple months.

Vendetta1 said:

Great points, thanks!