My thing is that for US this will be in some form a constant. For those outside, as Prince would say, "They don't know about us in here", and that is how I look at things now. I mean Robin Williams died and all of a sudden he was everyone's favorite actor and quote to go to guy on Facebook, Instagram etc...and Now its Prince, or has been prince for awhile. For us as fans followers what ever you call us who lived it and breathed it for the whole time, not just clapping where we were supposed to clap as Prince would say, it really is up to us to further everything he was. So share that picture, post that video, school folks and YES 99% wont get it, but that 1% will Become the coolest MF's out there.

maseratigirl said:

I have loved Prince since 1979 and I was only 12. I've never joined any site like this because I never felt the need too. Since that awful day, I've wanted to associate with people who love Prince as much as me and unfortunately in my life, I have no one like that. I don't post much but I do come here everyday since I joined to read other posts. Prince will always be a big part of my life and I won't forget him because honestly I still haven't accepted this. I'm praying this nightmare will be over soon. #LoveU4EverMyPrince💜💜💜 #UntilTheEndOfTime💜💜💜

Same reason I joined, hopefully more will and the LOVE of his music will grow.

heavenuwish said:

maseratigirl said:

I have loved Prince since 1979 and I was only 12. I've never joined any site like this because I never felt the need too. Since that awful day, I've wanted to associate with people who love Prince as much as me and unfortunately in my life, I have no one like that. I don't post much but I do come here everyday since I joined to read other posts. Prince will always be a big part of my life and I won't forget him because honestly I still haven't accepted this. I'm praying this nightmare will be over soon. #LoveU4EverMyPrince💜💜💜 #UntilTheEndOfTime💜💜💜

Same reason I joined, hopefully more will and the LOVE of his music will grow.

Amen!! One tough part for me is still to come I think. When stuff is released from the vault I know there's gonna be some amazing and mind blowing things but then the harsh and brutal reality that he won't be around to play it live...ugh. All the fun and love...the humor, the beautiful soul.. gosh...

breakdown2k14 said:

Im never going to forget about Prince and I'll make sure everyone I know doesn't either.

Gone then!

Wannabeyourlover1 said:

No, my friends.... It is up to us true fans to keep his legacy alive. We will never forget our sweet Prince. Also join NPG Music Club (Rebirthed). Lots of our Purple family sharing!!

[Edited 6/21/16 10:36am]

Amen!

1contessa said:

I expected those that weren't real fans, to move on quickly, that's just the way it is, that's how you know who the real fans were and those who weren't. Unfortunately, this is our world today, the world of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.....one day something is big news, and it's gone the next, people included, happens all the time now. Whenever something makes news now, and it's a big story, or in our world, leads to lots of attention, "likes"...whatever, then it attracts the attention of others that jump on the bandwagon, and then fades away shortly thereafter, I expected it to happen with the death of Prince, and it has. Of course, it will happen to whomever is big news next also, it just how it is now. But Prince true, loyal fans, will always love him and never forget him, that's a fact.

Right ON, Sista!

Marrk said:

"We're still a group, right?"

Some of the posts people put on here get thrown into stickies.

If April 21 had been like any other day, people on this site would be going about their merry way doing what they do best: b*tching about how Prince is washed up, doesn't know how to produce hits, and is taking too long to release another album.

djThunderfunk said:

I'm here, I just don't have much to say. Yes, if there are new releases, we'll start up again. If something leaks, we'll (probably) start up again.

rainbowchild said:

djThunderfunk said:

The real fans aren't going anywhere...

Until we die anyway, sooner or later.

See y'all at the ultimate, bangin' P concert in the Afterworld.

[Edited 6/21/16 20:05pm]

pandaleka said:

Genesia said:

Don't be discouraged. Chime in, ask questions - whatever moves you. And don't feel bad if a thread gets removed - the mods are just trying to keep everything orderly. That's been a tall order in the last couple of months. And don't worry about not posting pictures. Some of us have been for years and don't do that. Because, yeah - most of the pictures have been seen before.

We all miss him and are just muddling through. Don't feel like you aren't welcome or can't contribute.

This is such a kind message, thank you. The Org and the fanbase in general are really intimidating at first, and still are sometimes, because of the sheer size, longevity, and age span of it. I see a lot of people talking about what it means to be a "true Prince fan," (not that I discredit the idea that there's "fake fans") and a lot of the so-called criteria I didn't fit having never been to a concert, being younger, and really only discovering him after the fact. It's an unwelcoming and discouraging atmosphere, but I'm always relieved when I see evidence that that's not always the case. What matters most is we all love Prince. We have to be there for each other--especially right now--not tear each other down. You'll find your groove Ameda.

[Edited 6/21/16 14:18pm]

Hear hear!! I too found the org intimidating when I joined a few years ago, I got flamed a couple of times for what I felt were innocent mistakes and this really put me off and I lurked but didn't post for a long while. Then he died and I really wanted to be with, and talk to other fans. I'm enjoying it now, have gained confidence and have learned to stay away from certain threads, or to keep out of any arguments. There are people here who are hugely knowledgeable about P, even though I've been a fan for over 30 years, I will never know as much as some do, nor would I even be able to remember all the facts, tour dates, album tracks etc etc with my old brain now lol. Sometimes I even forget which concerts I've been to!! But the path is different for everyone...I had several years where I didn't follow him that much because I was just busy with other things in life etc. Welcome everyone who is new here, get posting and share your thoughts.

I was in denial for WEEKS. I could not bring myself to accept this tragedy had occurred and I didn't wanna process the emotions that came with it. I was at the time looking for a job so I couldn't let myself get into a grieving/depressing state. I have a job now, thank God and thank Prince cause I used 3121 in my username to make all my applications online and I immediately got a job I'd like to think Prince and God were working together and schemed things up to work perfectly for me

Unfortunately, over the past few weeks I have already reached the depression and acceptance stage of grief and it's been kinda hard. I can't really listen to Prince or see him in photos as much as I used to before. Like right now I'm listening to Emale and I just can't believe he's actually gone and I'm getting real emotional about it as I type this. Thank goodness the song just switched to Let's Work though, cause Emancipation is a real soul crusher now

DoItAllNight4U said:

I was in denial for WEEKS. I could not bring myself to accept this tragedy had occurred and I didn't wanna process the emotions that came with it. I was at the time looking for a job so I couldn't let myself get into a grieving/depressing state. I have a job now, thank God and thank Prince cause I used 3121 in my username to make all my applications online and I immediately got a job I'd like to think Prince and God were working together and schemed things up to work perfectly for me

Unfortunately, over the past few weeks I have already reached the depression and acceptance stage of grief and it's been kinda hard. I can't really listen to Prince or see him in photos as much as I used to before. Like right now I'm listening to Emale and I just can't believe he's actually gone and I'm getting real emotional about it as I type this. Thank goodness the song just switched to Let's Work though, cause Emancipation is a real soul crusher now

For me, the hardest part is we really don't know what happened. Also, we don't know what is happening now, in terms of the investigation (which I completely understand). I still cannot believe a person as meticulous as he was with his art would be so out-of-control in terms of legal matters (will/trust and having appropriate counsel in all things legal and financial). And everyone around him seemed to be on the payroll in some form.

We're still here Mimi...life calls sometimes

A lot of posts don't get to stay on the forum for very long....some get hushed.