can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

No. I think the banner should stay. While I agree, it is about celebrating his life, his music, and in this way we keep his memory and him alive. However, that does not mean we are necessarily through mourning him. I mean, we've not even had a proper memorial for him yet. I think it should stay.

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

I get what you're saying (kind of)--but not really. People are still mourning, and that has no time limit. And there is no keeping him alive. He's dead. He's not in the studio, he's not playing a show, he's not sleeping, or tweeting, or anything else. He is gone. No one's ever going to another Prince show, or ever hearing a newly recorded track. Whether we want to think about it or not, almost any other music we get from him we're going to be getting because he died (unless the Atlanta show gets official release, or there really is a Phase 3 finished and waiting). Otherwise we wouldn't be hearing it (at least not in the form we do). The world we live in is one that no longer has Prince. And that has changed most of our lives in a very real way, even though we were (as Princevault put it on their death statement) "anonymous fans."

Yes, our lives go on. And his music remains, to varying degrees, an important part of those lives. But listening to it, sharing it with others, talking about it (and him) does not keep him alive. And that fact is worth recognizing--being a Prince fan is a different thing now than it was on April 20, and it always will be. Maybe the banner is a bit long--but I suspect there are people still finding the org for the first time, some with feelings of sadness they maybe haven't expressed or really let themselves feel. Why not let them know that those feelings are welcome here? Even if it's been 3 months--which is, really, no time at all. Eventually, I'm sure they'll change the banner. But I see no reason to rush.

EddieC said:

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

I get what you're saying (kind of)--but not really. People are still mourning, and that has no time limit. And there is no keeping him alive. He's dead. He's not in the studio, he's not playing a show, he's not sleeping, or tweeting, or anything else. He is gone. No one's ever going to another Prince show, or ever hearing a newly recorded track. Whether we want to think about it or not, almost any other music we get from him we're going to be getting because he died (unless the Atlanta show gets official release, or there really is a Phase 3 finished and waiting). Otherwise we wouldn't be hearing it (at least not in the form we do). The world we live in is one that no longer has Prince. And that has changed most of our lives in a very real way, even though we were (as Princevault put it on their death statement) "anonymous fans."

Yes, our lives go on. And his music remains, to varying degrees, an important part of those lives. But listening to it, sharing it with others, talking about it (and him) does not keep him alive. And that fact is worth recognizing--being a Prince fan is a different thing now than it was on April 20, and it always will be. Maybe the banner is a bit long--but I suspect there are people still finding the org for the first time, some with feelings of sadness they maybe haven't expressed or really let themselves feel. Why not let them know that those feelings are welcome here? Even if it's been 3 months--which is, really, no time at all. Eventually, I'm sure they'll change the banner. But I see no reason to rush.

Very nicely said, but I still can't say those words. I don't know how I ever will. I go days, without a problem and then suddenly something will happen and I will remember and it hurts all over again.

No, please keep the existing banner. Many of us are still in mourning.

There are too many unresolved issues going on. Everytime a new one pops up, we relive his untimely death all over again. This mourning could take a long time. Since his death was so sudden, and such a shock to his fans. We have music in the Vault and lots of things we would like to know about. Many unanswered questions. Everyone is still hurting, and there are many, many stages to grieving. It will take some time. Meanwhile let's keep his legacy alive. We must!

Still mourning too.

[Edited 8/2/16 6:30am]

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

No. Why does it bother you ?

This is an honest question and I am not asking this to be a smart butt but how does a person know if they are in mourning? My mother passed away over a year and a half ago unexpectedy. Since her passing I don't have any huge levels of sadness or feelings that I cannot go on with life. Granted there are times that a song or something makes me think of her but I would not go as far as to say that I was ever depressed when she passed. Same with Prince, he passed on and I know it's just like when my mom died. Yeah there's that wishful thinking that they were still here to speak their minds and such but that's like me wishing to win the lottery or something. I know it won't happen, I accept it and continue to live life like I always did before they passed on. I have had the hardest time fully understanding what is mourning and if it is such a natural thing then it worries me that I am not normal or something because I have never felt any "mourning" when someone I love or admire passes on.

[Edited 8/2/16 8:01am]

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

I understand what you are saying, but I think the banner should stay as is. In reality, the banner doesn't prohibit anyone from moving on and enjoying whatever, but given this is Prince.org, it's completely appropriate for the banner to stay indefinitely, perhaps permanently.

anangellooksdown said:

I think what I am saying is: I am still in the process.

Thank you. Some people aren't "over" it yet. Like it's that easy to get over loss and there is a time limit. :eyeroll: Some days are worse than others... This is one of those days.

I was just something U flaunted
Hired and fired

Never had a plan 2 stay

I tried to be what you wanted,
But I'm tired, I'm tired.
I don't really need you, anyway

The house we use to share it's now
Haunted, expired
A couple 100 days we'd have to pray. Amen

--

do u think this was a premonition/prediction/warning?

the couple hundred days line really fucked me up y'all

[Edited 8/3/16 11:21am]

Mumio said:

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

I understand what you are saying, but I think the banner should stay as is. In reality, the banner doesn't prohibit anyone from moving on and enjoying whatever, but given this is Prince.org, it's completely appropriate for the banner to stay indefinitely, perhaps permanently.

Wlcm2thdwn3 said:

EnDoRpHn said:

can we get rid of the "we all mourn his loss" banner on the landing page?

It's past time for life, and music. There's no greater tribute or way of keeping not just his memory, but him alive.

No. Why does it bother you ?

To be blunt, it's cheesy and inelegant.

EnDoRpHn said:

Wlcm2thdwn3 said:

No. Why does it bother you ?

To be blunt, it's cheesy and inelegant.

Then I guess grief is cheesy and inelegant. So, is death, for that matter.

EnDoRpHn said:

To be blunt, it's cheesy and inelegant.

Would you happen to have something written up or even good suggestions to replace it? I'd love to know what you think would be more suitable.

[Edited 8/3/16 17:40pm]

justAmeda said:

luvgirl said:

justAmeda said:

This is an honest question and I am not asking this to be a smart butt but how does a person know if they are in mourning? My mother passed away over a year and a half ago unexpectedy. Since her passing I don't have any huge levels of sadness or feelings that I cannot go on with life. Granted there are times that a song or something makes me think of her but I would not go as far as to say that I was ever depressed when she passed. Same with Prince, he passed on and I know it's just like when my mom died. Yeah there's that wishful thinking that they were still here to speak their minds and such but that's like me wishing to win the lottery or something. I know it won't happen, I accept it and continue to live life like I always did before they passed on. I have had the hardest time fully understanding what is mourning and if it is such a natural thing then it worries me that I am not normal or something because I have never felt any "mourning" when someone I love or admire passes on.

[Edited 8/2/16 8:01am]

You're doing just find in however you are coping with your mother and Prince's death. Don't ever think that something is wrong because your mourning is not the same as everybody else. It is how you cope. Everyone has their own way of coping with death and I think your way is the right way just for you, even if there are no tears [Edited 8/3/16 18:23pm]

Thank You.

Mumio said:

EnDoRpHn said:

To be blunt, it's cheesy and inelegant.

Would you happen to have something written up or even good suggestions to replace it? I'd love to know what you think would be more suitable.

[Edited 8/3/16 17:40pm]

Morris said it well in this interview:

“There will always be a void. But life goes on. If it were me, I would want people to get on with it. I’m pretty sure he would want the same.”