Why is it that over the last 10 years he has slowly started to not care for his fams anymore. I was at the last celebration and since then tickets have doubled and he totally screwed us on the lotusflow3r deal. I was loyal and don't feel good about him anymore. I know its my choice weather to care or not anymore but it does hurt a little to feel this way. I was at a Lovesexy show just to prove how long I have loved him. I don't know what happened but somewhere along the line he lost me.

luv4evry1 said:

Well, be disappointed if you want. I doubt it is personal.

skywalker said:

Yeah, just dont trust him anymore that's all..sorry but I have learned this the hard way. I love him but I feel him like he's my cousin..he come over if he want but dont let him borrow no money, he wont give it back

People are taking this way too personally and seriously.

He doesn't know a single one of us.

I've seen Prince concert ticket prices compared to other big artists, and he's nowhere near having the highest prices.

As far as the LotusFlow3r site. You knew the price was $77 before you joined.

I'm not pleased with the content of the site either. All that means is that I'm not renewing my membership.

Paris9748430 said:

Good point, maybe that's part of the problem, he basically has NO contact with his fanbase and is totally insular in his little paisley world.

I thought the 2002-2003 soundchecks were a step in the right direction towards some interaction but that ended real fast ..
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FunkyStrange said:

Yeah, but what other artists would do something like that?

Of course you have the artists who do meet and greets at their concerts and do in store signings. Which Prince has done in the past.

You have artists who work with the Make a Wish Foundation.

What kind of fan interaction do you want?

Do you want him to come to your house and do a personalized acoustic performance?

Or is all of this about bootlegs?

Paris9748430 said:

What do bootlegs have to do with this thread?

luv4evry1 said:

nothing new: Prince can be an asshole.

he prooved that with lotusflower.com, I'm so happy I did not pay those $77.

the lesson to learn is not to support any of his site projects in the future.

ps.. I just wish Prince would learn from what Wendy & Lisa did last year:

their site was simple, very easy to download and order stuff,

the prices were reasonable.

But will Prince learn from them?

I guess not. Prince want his sites to be so fucking complicated.

thedance said:

Amen.

Another golden rule:

Don't hand over the money until the hostage is in your posession.

Paris9748430 said:

That is complete nonsense.
U have absolutely NO WAY of knowing that.

luv4evry1 said:

Taking it so personal is not good for your health or well being. If you still like the music, listen to it. If you still like seeing him perform live, go see him.

What makes you think he does not "care" for his "fams"? What has he done to you person to person?

PurpleLove7 said:

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Well, he was eyeing my fried chicken last time we hung out. He was obviously hungry. Haha. Sorry man. You sound as if your mad. Didn't mean to get you all mad.

Well Prince, for most of his career, has never been a "people person".
He's always been that person you either love, or love to hate.
His ticket prices are very low compared to most, so not sure what else to say about that.
The lotus Site..well... his history with websites has been bad from day one. So that alone should have kept anyone from joining.
I think Prince loves his fans. I dont see how he couldnt. Afterall..if it werent for us, he'd be flipping burgers somewhere.
Maybe he just doesnt know how to show it. Or maybe the level of love he has just isnt strong enough to meet OUR expectations...but regardless, i think there is love there.

ronnwinter said:

Agreed. Some people have taken this way out of context.

luv4evry1 said:

Interesting ... How could I "sound" mad?
I get angry and you did not anger me (piss me off).

Cause you call yourself 'fams'?

Are u serious? Prince loves his fans no matter how it may seem and no matter what TheVoid says Just take a notice of things-fans get on here and ask for stuff all the time. It may take some time, but he always gives you something else to be thankful you are a Prince fan After 30 yrs, you would think folks would at least forgive him for the Lotusflower site

Maybe he has some sort of social/emotional problem. Or a health issue.

Paris9748430 said:

oooohhhhh YES PLEASE